beautyandbrains

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1. What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

   beautyandbrains replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   Parent of a 13 year old vegetative state female asked that we shave her lady parts because they're too hairy

2. What happened to the "Emergency" in "Emergency Room?"

   beautyandbrains replied to Emergency.RN's topic in Emergency

   Thank you. This is what I was trying to explain. Everyone's situation is different. We all have our reasons for going to the ER.

3. What happened to the "Emergency" in "Emergency Room?"

   beautyandbrains replied to Emergency.RN's topic in Emergency

   To answer your question, yes I have worked in the ER before at a Pediatric Hospital. So we did have a lot of parents bringing their kids in for "minor" issues. Ear aches, temps, you name it. And I had to deal with demanding parents who didn't want me...

4. What are your personal standards when a patient "refuses care"

   beautyandbrains replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   Document, document & document. If they are refusing medically necessary treatment repetitively, you have to notify the MD.

5. What happened to the "Emergency" in "Emergency Room?"

   beautyandbrains replied to Emergency.RN's topic in Emergency

   Everyone's situation is different. People want treatment then and there. And if there's a high ER copayment, of course you can expect people to be demanding. My old PCP office wouldn't be able to give me appointments til the week or following week. S...

6. Broward College May 2016 RN program

   beautyandbrains replied to wannabeny's topic in School Programs

   Omg you scared me for a second! So you were too late for January, makes sense they've already had the orientation. ** Keeping fingers crossed for May **

7. Tattoos in Nursing School

   beautyandbrains replied to BBboy's topic in General Students

   I have one on the back of my neck that I got 8 years ago. I'm prepared to cover it with a 4x4 bordered gauze dressing for school. Oh well.

8. Broward College May 2016 RN program

   beautyandbrains replied to wannabeny's topic in School Programs

   Hey everyone! I'm putting in my application on Dec 17 after grades go in. But I'm applying for the Bridge program which also starts in May.

9. Is chemistry important to become a nurse?

   beautyandbrains replied to strawberryluv's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I understand your frustrations because I am currently taking Chemistry and it's taken a toll on me. Literally I've spent so many hours on campus with tutors and just doing the problems over and over until they make sense to me. I've also gotten a bad...

10. Dreading Micro!

    beautyandbrains replied to beautyandbrains's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Referring to most of the people I've spoken to at my school about the course in general. Just getting an idea of what I'm getting myself into. I'm sure I will do well, as I always exceed even my own expectations. But a little insight doesn't hurt.

11. Dreading Micro!

    beautyandbrains replied to beautyandbrains's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thank you for all the feedback! It's the last class I need as a prerequisite for the ADN program

12. Dreading Micro!

    beautyandbrains replied to beautyandbrains's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Wow lucky you! I really dislike Chem and forcing myself to understand it...

13. Dreading Micro!

    beautyandbrains posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Is it really as bad as everyone makes it out to be? I work full time and have managed these grades so far Anatomy 1 A, Lab A Anatomy 2 A, Lab B Chemistry (Currently taking, I have a B in lab and lecture) I also take two other courses towards my BSN w...

14. How would you divide these pre-requisites up?

    beautyandbrains replied to MrMurdoch's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Chem is a pre-req before you're allowed to take Micro. If you can handle Anatomy and Chemistry in 1 semester, then Micro in another

15. Leaving LPN to accept RN seat?

    beautyandbrains replied to iAngel_G's topic in Pennsylvania

    I would definitely consider going right into the RN program. It'll save you time and money.