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  1. Dissecting Aortic Aneurysm

    kukukajoo replied to MM2007's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. There are new procedures now to treat this but not widely done. My kids dad was saved last year after a car wreck- his aorta had actually dissected and DETACHED from his heart!! Evidently there...

  2. Differences between MS & ALD?

    kukukajoo replied to Determined.'s topic in General Nursing

    Actually there is a heredity link being found in some cases of

  3. Dissecting Aortic Aneurysm

    kukukajoo replied to MM2007's topic in General Nursing

    Reading will be

  4. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    kukukajoo replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Not opting for health insurance will only cost you money in the long run. Disasters happen and there are plenty of RNs and others who can tell you medical issues have cost them dearly so please keep...

  5. Can an aneurysm start out small/asymptomatic?

    kukukajoo replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    This happened to her in her mid twenties. She went on to marry the most wonderful and understanding man and has a beautiful 2 year old

  6. Can an aneurysm start out small/asymptomatic?

    kukukajoo replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine evidently had some prenatal brain vessels that did not dissolve and created a tangle and an aneursim. Her symptom was pain and only because it was pressing on a nerve!! She had this...

  7. Fleet enema = NO results!!

    kukukajoo replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Isnt giving a straight water enema bad in some cases? on as aside, I woud make certain to keep very good documentation on this case to

  8. Anyone know this condition?

    kukukajoo replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

    My SIL has this and it is very debilitating to her as she constantly needs surgeries and has much pain and discomfort from

  9. NHCTC-Manchester / questions on NLN test

    kukukajoo replied to tamsue's topic in General Nursing

    contact NLN directly and if these are still available they should be able to help

  10. How do I Relocate NOW????

    kukukajoo replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in General Nursing

    Suzanne is right. I didn't mean to mislead. But if you are thinking of relocating you can activate the multi state part if you are in a compact state and that only takes $5.00 and a few mouse...

  11. How do I Relocate NOW????

    kukukajoo replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in General Nursing

    Suzanne is right. I didn't mean to mislead. But if you are thinking of relocating you can activate the multi state part if you are in a compact state and that only takes $5.00

  12. How do I Relocate NOW????

    kukukajoo replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in General Nursing

    I just looked and GA is not a compact state. But look at all the states you can work in if you get a license in a compact state! https://www.ncsbn.org/158.htm So the first move is to get going and...

  13. How do I Relocate NOW????

    kukukajoo replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in General Nursing

    You should be able to elect COBRA coverage to see the docs in the next few weeks. You can carry it a month, two, up to eighteen months I think. As far as relocating, you should really start the...

  14. Are unusual occurrence reports bad?!?

    kukukajoo replied to ARRR10's topic in General Students

    I hope you are okay and heal quickly. I dont see this as being bad for you. Any place that has ampules has had people cut opening them- they are dangerous but necessary until some new technology can...

  15. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    kukukajoo replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    I did an observation in ICU and was helping the male nurse with an intubated pt. He decided to do some mouth care and said the the pt (an elderly gentleman), "I am just just going to come in your...

  16. Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression?

    kukukajoo posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Today in psych rotation it was discussed they are considering looking into DBS on a pt who although responsive to ECT is still receiving damage when it happens and not sure if the short term upgrade...

  17. Anyone Going or been to NHTI Nursing program?

    kukukajoo replied to RNWannaBe724's topic in General Nursing

    Berlin was accredited last year, did that change? When Berlin & Laconia campuses spilt, the accreditation stayed with Berlin and it is actually LAconia that is not, but I do believe something is...

  18. nurshing shortgage documentary

    kukukajoo replied to fazeila921's topic in General Nursing

    Does it say who produced it? BTW I will be 39 when I graduate in May and wouldnt change anything for the world. It has been the hardest thing I have ever done but also the best thing I could have...

  19. Why So Many Unhealthy Nurses?

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for the input! I know that being a student I have gained about 50# and seemed to have developed bad eating habits that are almost routine. The stress is brutal and I always thought I...

  20. Annual TB screening

    kukukajoo replied to cell12345's topic in General Nursing

    I think one x ray is good for a few years but I could be

  21. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    kukukajoo replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    In the grand scheme of things what someone calls me endearingly or otherwise will be of no consequence to me in ten years time. I dont let it bug me at all. BUT I would never say it myself to anyone...

  22. What re CSMs? I am having a brain cramp

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Leslie! That is

  23. What re CSMs? I am having a brain cramp

    kukukajoo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I always forget what it stands for but it is on an assessment sheet I am trying to complete- can someone lend me their brain cells for a moment, pretty please? Not sure if it is the bad cold I have or...

  24. Too UGLY for Nursing?

    kukukajoo replied to showbizrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My dad used to always say "Beauty is only skin deep, but UGLY goes all the way to the bone." I agree with the others, I think the family members are the truly ugly ones for

  25. Happy Birthday Daytonite

    kukukajoo replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    So is it the right side or left side I should stand on when singing? :) Glad you had a nice day! Some days I would give body parts to have a couple days in a corner with just a few cats and no...