MJ-12

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1. Anybody from Long island?

   MJ-12 replied to rnaffah's topic in New York

   From talking with friends pay is anywhere from $55-67K

2. Will it wreck me? Would it wreck you?

   MJ-12 replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in Male Students

   Just wanted to give in my 2 cents. I am a guy and when i did L & D i got turned away from 3 live births. 2 of them said yes at first but when I walked into the room they changed their minds. I guess when they saw that I was a guy that changed the...

3. What Nursing Organizations are you in?

   MJ-12 replied to sguiloff's topic in General Nursing

   Hi all I was wondering what organizations people supported? It could be nursing related or anything relevant. Please give the Title of the organization and a web site if possible I am thinking about joining: National Student Nurses' Association http:...

4. What is the difference between EKG and ECG?

   MJ-12 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm wondering does EKG and ECG mean the same thing?? If not please explain these to me. Another thing i'm wondering about is what is an A-line and B-line I thought that it was for the IV pumps, apparently it's for something else. If someone could exp...

5. Problem with Littmann or suppose to be like this??

   MJ-12 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Let me just give a bit of back ground. I am a nursing studen and am just about to go into clinicals. I just got a Littmann stethoscope because I heard unbelievable things about them, most nurses and doctors have them and suggest to get one. Well that...

6. OT - Lasik eye surgery

   MJ-12 replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York

   I was thinking about getting Lasik done but i heard that there is a loss in night vision. Not a total loss but you get the halo effect around bright objects But I have heard that there is a new procedure done to reduce the loss of night vision. I may...

7. No slamming me please!!!

   MJ-12 replied to jkaee's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I heard from a friend that when she wanted to quit smoking she tried acupuncture to calm the cravings They said that along with acupuncture there was also stickers that were put in the ear which she pressed on every so often and the cravings would go...

8. Mean classmates? (long post)

   MJ-12 replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in General Students

   I agree with luv2quilt, either say please be quiet or please hold all questions and comments until after I am done or After you are done with your task, ask to talk to her for a second, then just say "I am really nervous about doing these tasks, esp...

9. My poor sister-can yall help?

   MJ-12 replied to tsu_girl82's topic in General Nursing

   Just a few more questions, is the pain around the abdomen fixed or moving? Does it feel better when you press down on the area or does it get worse? Does she have any taste in her mouth? or is it normal? Any signs of redness in the face or red eyes? ...

10. What is the difference between Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 hospitals?

    MJ-12 posted a topic in Career Support

    Yea yea I know it's a pretty dumb question but I have no idea what is the difference. Just need to cure my curiosity

11. I want to become a nurse

    MJ-12 replied to Future_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Future_RN, It seems like you are headed in the right direction. I'm not sure if you already have but also try shadowing a RN to make sure that this is what you really want. Also if you have any other majors in mind, now is the time to see what is ...

12. Question about ACLS and PALS

    MJ-12 replied to MJ-12's topic in General Students

    Thanks all for responding, Could you also recommend some review books for the ACLS and PALS. That would be great thanks. I still have about a year of school left and want to take these certifications to help my chances of getting into the hospital of...

13. Question about ACLS and PALS

    MJ-12 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi i was wondering when you can take the ACLS or PALS? I heard that you can take the cert when you are still in school also what requirements do you need to take the test? What should you know? What do you have to do for the certification? I'm not 10...

14. I'm changing from nursing to medical transcription

    MJ-12 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Glad that you found something new that you like. I'm also glad that you are not totally leaving the nursing field by volunteering with hospice As you said it "it'll be the best of both worlds!" And i totally agree with that. Good luck with your new a...

15. What is a good review book for the NCLEX exam?

    MJ-12 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is a good review book for the NCLEX exam? Also if you want tell me what books you think I should keep away from so i don't waste my money. Thanks all, MJ