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  1. ABC bird flu made-for-TV movie

    mandana replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't watch it, but I am really, I mean REALLY, annoyed that my local news did a story - about the movie!!! Huh? So, not only is it stupid to scare the crap out of people with a sensationalized...

  2. How narrow is the path?

    mandana replied to zaggar's topic in General Nursing

    My API class started with 32 people. At the final, there were 4 of us. Three of us passed the class. In the first semseter of nursing school we lost 2 of 20. That's all I've got.

  3. Emergency or Critical Care..Its up in the Air!!??!!

    mandana replied to jellybeanmead's topic in General Nursing

    I can't give you any advice, but I'm in a similar quandry at the moment, so I'll be interested to read your responses. Good luck to you,

  4. How to choose a speciality

    mandana replied to natron20's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with my fellow Austinite. When I started nursing school, I was certain that it was going to be pediatrics. Well...I hated, hated, hated peds. Just not for me. But, I've found several other...

  5. Nursing school, debt, children, my future?

    mandana replied to BBQvegan's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a deal-breaker to me. You aren't ready for children, he is. Done. You absolutely cannot compromise on that issue. Having children is far too important to undertake it at a time when you...

  6. As a patient, do you disclose your qualifications?

    mandana replied to lisalau's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they are just trying to connect with you?

  7. Has anyone ever assisted in a roadside emergency?

    mandana replied to c5150b's topic in General Nursing

    Recently I was coming home from clinical (in my scrubs) and two women on foot got hit by a car going about 35. I saw the whole thing. I stopped to do what I could, but one was bleeding pretty badly...

  8. Med school graduation gift ideas

    mandana replied to my2sons's topic in General Nursing

    This might not be personal enough for a brother, but how about gift certificates to restaurants near the hospital where he'll be spending SO MUCH of his time for the forseeable future.

  9. Do all nurses wear scrubs?

    mandana replied to APP's topic in General Nursing

    I really like the idea of this. I have had problems (maybe PROBLEM is a little strong!) trying to figure out who was who with everyone in scrubs at times. I love the idea of color coded scrubs. The...

  10. Clincials in nursing school

    mandana replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    This is how mine works too. But the preceptorship is only a total of 32 hours, so I'd prefer to do it in 12 hour shifts,

  11. Why Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns?

    mandana replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

    And of course, we don't know if any of these kids will be sterile from their infections. Six hundred cases in Iowa alone, this year compared to an average in the US of ~260 a year - one can only...

  12. Why Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns?

    mandana replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

    Roughly 10% of people who receive two vaccinations will not seroconvert. I'm not much of a gambler, but I'm going to go ahead and place my money on the 90% that will.

  13. An ethical question.

    mandana replied to workingforskies's topic in General Nursing

    This has been an interesting thread. I've given the matter much thought and even googled to see what the laws are in my state. In Texas, there is NOT mandatory reporting - which means (as others have...

  14. An ethical question.

    mandana replied to workingforskies's topic in General Nursing

    My personal opinion is that the officer did in fact have a right to know as he was investigating the accident. Her BAL is relevant. Granted, she was the only injury, but her actions were in violation...

  15. Why Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns?

    mandana replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

    The bottom line, for me, is that I believe that IF there is a connection between vaccines and neurodevelopmental disorders (and that's a big IF), I feel that the risk of not vaccinating is...

  16. A Fellow Nurse Called Her Patient an A......

    mandana replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    absolutely you did the right thing. Maybe her behavior is why the patient was "difficult", maybe not. At any rate, I can't imagine being the patient and being spoken to that way - there is NO excuse...

  17. What should I wear to hospital interviews?

    mandana replied to mandana's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to you all for taking the time to reply. My plan is common sense, closed toe, comfortable shoes, probably pants, no skirts that I could get a gyn exam in, and hair up. Hope it's a good...

  18. What should I wear to hospital interviews?

    mandana posted a topic in General Nursing

    Since I've never done this before, I'm hoping for a little guidance on what to wear to hospital interviews. It's already really hot here, so I'd prefer not to wear a jacket if I don't have to. Would...

  19. Why Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns?

    mandana replied to indigo girl's topic in Pediatric

    Indigo girl - I see from 2 posts today that you have strong feelings on vaccinating children. Both of my children received their first Hep B in the hospital. I believe that vaccines are safe and...

  20. 12 hr every weekend shifts

    mandana replied to dld's topic in General Nursing

    This is the kind of schedule I'd like to work, if possible. It would stink to be away from my DH so much on the weekends, but my kids are little - I'd be able to be home with them all day, and still...

  21. nursing students for choice

    mandana replied to vegetarian_goddess's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I totally agree with multicollinarity's well-written and thoughtful responses. I'm pretty politically active myself - I donate financially to causes that are important to me and I campaign at times...

  22. Silent birth? Anyone see one?

    mandana replied to Sis123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a "silent" birth, but it wasn't planned to be one. I had a very long and stressful labor with #1 and about halfway through I just forbade anyone from making even a peep, it was too overwhelming...

  23. Calcium deposits in the stomach?

    mandana replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I am constantly being driven nuts with stories like this - you don't know if what you're hearing is correct, you don't know exactly what people mean but they are asking you questions and you want to...

  24. Free Lapel Pins and coloring books to promote nursing

    mandana replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information! I'm a student, so I ordered a bunch to give to my classmates - most of us have kids.

  25. Tobradex Eye Drops

    mandana replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    I've used them before and could taste them too - it's kind of gross, but they work SO well.