Ms. Pomfrey

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1. Funny fake names for meds

   Ms. Pomfrey replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

   I love this parady of SSRI antidepressants--make sure your sound is on! http://www.astonishedhead.com/images/OVOID_123.swf

2. My english is horrible !!!

   Ms. Pomfrey replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

   Judging by your post, your English grammar is fine; could it be that you have a heavy accent that makes you hard to understand? I've known people who were fluent in English but because they retained heavy accents, they had difficulty communicating. O...

3. Speaking of Nurses on TV...

   Ms. Pomfrey replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, I saw it; they really brought out the old stereotype about men in nursing being gay or at least effeminate. (rolls eyes) A shame. They could have had Jack decide to become a nurse without having him assume that all the other male nurses were g...

4. Have you or would you?

   Ms. Pomfrey replied to NurseDianne's topic in General Nursing

   I've worn glasses since I was 9 years old, and finally had LASIK surgery at the age of 36. I still sometimes find myself reaching for my glasses in the morning, or trying to take them off when I go to wash my face. :) I like not having to deal with ...

5. STAFF HIRING AND RETENTION: Healthcare Workforce Strategies

   Ms. Pomfrey replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   I am interesting in the quote "Offering bonuses to entice new employees is a short-term solution because organizations that use bonuses often have a much higher turnover." Is there any place that gives the statistics/citation for that? It would certa...

6. Rude nursing comments

   Ms. Pomfrey replied to lynn1967's topic in Relations

   I expected ignorant comments when I decided to pursue nursing; it's my just reward, I used to be one of those ignorant people myself! :imbar But to my pleasant surprise, I've gotten almost all positive reactions. My best girlfriend from college is ...

7. Medical terminology class or not?

   Ms. Pomfrey replied to marilynmom's topic in General Students

   I'm going to try to test out of the medical terminology class, which is a requirement for both the surgical tech program that I'm starting next month and the RN program that I'm starting next year. I have a very good vocabulary and already know how t...

8. Changing specialties later in career

   Ms. Pomfrey replied to Ms. Pomfrey's topic in General Nursing

   I am still learning how to use this BB, sorry about posting in incorrect forum. Is there a way for me to move it? IF not, I hope people will still respond to my message. Thanks! Ms. Pomfrey

9. Changing specialties later in career

   Ms. Pomfrey posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey everyone, I'll be starting my surgical tech classes in August, then my RN classes next year, with my eye toward going directly into OR nursing after graduation. After I've worked long enough to feel confident in my skills, I would then like to go...

10. surgical tech training as prep for OR RN

    Ms. Pomfrey posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello, my first post! I will be starting a surgical tech program in August and beginning my RN program the following August. I am leaning towards OR nursing and hope the skills I learn from my surgical tech certification will transfer well to OR nu...