nurse2beeinthefuture

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1. Is NP training/school hard to get into

   nurse2beeinthefuture posted a topic in NP

   What would you sugest I do. Im thinking about going from BSN to MSN, how many years esperience do you think I should get as an RN first. Also what do you think the average GPA is for entering the NP education?

2. suicide threats- how do you tell?

   nurse2beeinthefuture replied to carroll's topic in Psychiatric

   Always treat the treats as real, Im not sure if your a nurse or other healthcare professional, if so you are required to make the call. I once had a problem myself about being suicidal, and was at the point where I did cuttings, and took meds. This w...

3. recent colonoscopy experience

   nurse2beeinthefuture replied to mat/childnurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   I had my first colonoscopy at age 23 after have colon surgery, its wasnt pleasant. I was awake the entire time, sure they gave me sleeping meds, but for some reason it didnt work.

4. Filling baldder for Ultrasound...do you

   nurse2beeinthefuture replied to tridil2000's topic in Emergency

   Ive actually had both done, it depends on the test. Had a voiding cystogram and was cathed and filled, had an ultra sound and had to drink before test. if its in the ER we usually give IV or cath in this situation for NPO

5. Do you ever have patients that you know?

   nurse2beeinthefuture replied to Lurksalot's topic in Emergency

   In the past year as a nursing student I got to know several nurses and other nursing students. During that same year I found myself in the ER many times due to several severe illness. Once my friend from highschool cathed me, first she asked me if it...

6. Can you be sued

   nurse2beeinthefuture posted a topic in Legal

   Can a hospital be sued if the doctor has made the wrong diagnosis resulting in near death of the patient.

7. ** Any Class of '09ers out there?? Post here!!!

   nurse2beeinthefuture replied to kayel's topic in General Students

   Program: BSN Biggest fear: Getting into the MSN program after completing the BSN and taking the NCLEX What Id like for you to know: Nursing school is tough. I use to be part of the 08 class but had to drop out after the first semester due to surgery....

8. Teaching Pharm-I need your input

   nurse2beeinthefuture replied to JACKMAC's topic in General Students

   Powerpoints are great, but make sure your students come to class, only put the basics on them, and alow them to fill in the rest of your lecture during in class time. Real life examples make remembering things easier. My professor also asigned group ...

9. Where to buy textbooks online

   nurse2beeinthefuture replied to capribry's topic in General Students

   try ecampus.com alot of times they have free shipping

10. give me an advice in choosing topic for thesis.....

    nurse2beeinthefuture replied to janna24's topic in Student Assist

    Hey dreamy Im in the same vote as you, it seems that we should pick something that we are interested in, and have a passion for everyone on the other forums say. But this doesnt really help choose that topic does it, I have several topics actually fo...

11. Clothing attire for job shadowing

    nurse2beeinthefuture replied to kmftiko's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Dorito, you should call the administrator, some NICUs have specific dress codes, due to case sensitivity of the babies.

12. Pubic hair

    nurse2beeinthefuture replied to nurseJLoo's topic in General Nursing

    Im only a nurse in training, however I did have a surgical procedure in which parts of my perineal area was shaved. Yes I did feel uncomfortable about this being done. Yes I think I would attempt to shave a pts perineal, face, legs etc. Because it wa...

13. Nurses as vectors

    nurse2beeinthefuture posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can we be considerd a vector. When carring for one patient then going to the next are we at risk for spreading a disease? Im interested in do a research thesis on this area including nosocomial infections and such. But Im new to my nursing studies an...

14. wound care research, Wound packing

    nurse2beeinthefuture posted a topic in Wound

    Hey everyone Im kindof new to the nursing field. In still in my first year of nursing. Im currently enrolled in an independent study class in which I have to develpe my own research topic. I never really got interested in wound care until I had a maj...

15. Latex allergy but still want to be a nurse

    nurse2beeinthefuture posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone Im new here, so any help is appreciated. I have discovered in nursing school that I have a latex allergy. Anyone else out there that is a nurse with a latex allergy that I can talk to. Is it possible for me to still be a nurse functionin...