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  1. New entry-level Masters program at U of A!!

    That's basic algebra. You just add up all of your GPA points recieved and divide by the number of credits taken. If you have different credit systems between some universities, you just convert the out lyers to the most common used system of all your...
  2. Healthcare professionals using insulting language

    I agree that those words are insensitive, but this is also an online forum for people, and sometimes people vent without thinking. Baglady RN is right that speaking up and politely reminding the post starter that those words may be offensive is a tac...
  3. Do you still perform skin testing prior to giving IV antibiotic?

    Nope, never done it.
  4. New Nurses Precepting Students/New Hires?

    My supervisor says that multiple studies have shown that nurse preceptors with less than 2 years experience get some of the best "scores", quite possibly linked to the fact that they are young and fresh, not yet jaded, excited about the opportunity t...
  5. Needle stick - Hepatitis C positive patient

    What gauge was the needle and how deep did it get you? Do you know for sure the pt is Hep C positive or did he just have his antibodies show up positive? Big difference, because like I no longer have the virus so am not contagious, but will most like...
  6. Needle stick - Hepatitis C positive patient

    I am sorry you went through this R. Nurse:-( I too have been in your situation and actually contracted Hepatitis C. I'm assuming you have read my story in laughing's post, hence your friend request, but I'll post repost what I said here in this threa...
  7. Needlestick Injuries Scaring Me Away From Nursing, HELP! :(

    No...many PAs are first assists in surgery and so the risk of personal injury is higher in that case. They also do suturing, suture removals, etc. I guess it would depend on what specialty you entered into, though.
  8. Needlestick Injuries Scaring Me Away From Nursing, HELP! :(

    It's a risk you take in healthcare. I have never stuck myself but did have a pt pull out his IV insertion needle before the needle was retracted, and then throw it at me. It stuck me in the thigh and eventhough everyone kept telling me how little a c...
  9. Worst case scenario needle stick

    Thanks for the update! Glad to hear that the news is good so far. Keep us updated!
  10. New grad pay

    Mayo starts the BSN new grads at $28.38 day shift PLUS a full $6.15 night shift differential. But they make you work every other weekend and they don't pay differential on the weekends, so that kinda sucked. I did their new grad program but recently ...
  11. suggestions-activities for brain damaged child

    You've gotten a bunch of good suggestions, and I'll just add that she may enjoy water play! I know that she has a trach and I don't know what her other limitation are, but bath and water play in a baby pool, tub, or trickling hose is fun for many chi...
  12. Ethical discussion about blood donation.

    I very much agree with your statement about screening for sexual behavior and not orientation! It's not about being "gay", it's about whether or not you have engaged in behavior that carries higher risk of acquiring blood born viral pathogens. I neve...
  13. Ethical discussion about blood donation.

    Donated blood is tested for antibodies, not actual viral presence because that is a very lengthy and expensive process. Sooooooo, someone could have contracted Hep C and have a VERY high viral count during the ramp up phase, but will not be antibody ...
  14. Worst case scenario needle stick

    I am so glad to hear you are doing relatively well right now! This is a stressful time in your life and it is nice that you have so many supportive people helping you through it. What labs will they draw each scheduled time?
  15. Worst case scenario needle stick

    Also, ask if your lab can run a PCR for Hep C on the patient and not just an antibody test. If he was positive at one point but cleared the virus, then he is not contageous but will still have the antibodies. If he is only antibody present, then no n...