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1. i need a nursing dx for non-compliance

   acedit replied to jbeazer703's topic in Student Assist

   GrnTea, you're such an awesome teacher. I have an awesome care plan book but now I see that I did myself a disservice by not getting the NANDA-I.

2. surviving nursing shcool

   acedit replied to ssbabygirl09's topic in General Students

   A paradigm shift in thought process, which leads to development of critical thinking. Once you begin to learn/study/experience through critical thinking eyes, nursing school becomes much easier.

3. Managing Fungating (Malignant) Wounds

   acedit replied to VickyRN's topic in Oncology

   I am preparing my clinical paperwork for Tuesday. My pt has a malignant neoplasm of breast with fungating wound. I am grateful that you've shared your experiences so that I can better prepare myself to help the pt. Thank you!

4. Managing Fungating (Malignant) Wounds

   acedit replied to VickyRN's topic in Oncology

   I am preparing my clinical paperwork for Tuesday. My pt has a malignant neoplasm of breast with fungating wound. I am grateful that you've shared your experiences so that I can better prepare myself to help the pt. Thank you!

5. This may be a silly question..

   acedit replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

   Glad to have found this thread. Do any of you seasoned nurses have anything to add about whether or not you use an otoscope in your practice?

6. 10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

   acedit replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

   After I walked out of my A&P2 class today, I passed several 1st semester nursing students who were stressing over their upcoming pharmacology exam. Some were crying. Some were cussing. Some were laughing at the sheer frustration of it all. So...

7. free water

   acedit replied to SimonTan's topic in General Students

8. Any spring 2014 applicants?

   acedit replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing

   A community college in Alabama. Can't wait to get started!

9. Any spring 2014 applicants?

   acedit replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I received my acceptance letter and paperwork yesterday! Whew! Now I have to get my immunizations (which my kids think is funny) and CPR. Orientation is 12/17. So excited!

10. Looking for suggestions regarding visiting with residents

    acedit replied to acedit's topic in Geriatric

    Most of the residents with whom I am paired haven't had visits from family members in years. I realize that every situation, like every person is unique. I also realize that everyone deals with family, illness, and aging differently. The phrase wasn...

11. Looking for suggestions regarding visiting with residents

    acedit replied to acedit's topic in Geriatric

    Thank you! The manicure idea is definitely something I can do, and hand massage. That decade as a licensed massage therapist will pay off! I'm not sure about favorite foods, but I can certainly ask! Thank you for the encouragement. I love these resid...

12. Looking for suggestions regarding visiting with residents

    acedit replied to acedit's topic in Geriatric

    I will be going back to visit my new friends later this week. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you!

13. Where/Who do you turn to for advice when buying scrubs?

    acedit replied to Mar1234's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I love the unique options on Etsy. However, most of the scrub tops there are made for generally smaller body types. I'm pretty tall and have a hard time finding tops with a long enough torso.

14. Looking for suggestions regarding visiting with residents

    acedit posted a topic in Geriatric

    Last month, I began volunteering at a nursing home. I work 1:1 with residents who have been "forgotten about" or who do not receive much special time with others. One lady, in particular, suffers from dementia. Her communication goes back and forth...

15. Gerontology vs. Geriatrics

    acedit replied to ICUnurseEst2015's topic in General Students

    I love my friends that I've met in the nursing home! Still pre-nursing, I hope to begin the nursing program in January! I am waiting for my acceptance letter. Last month, I began volunteering with the activities department of a nursing home here. ...