Quark09

Quark09

ED, MICU/TICU, NICU, PICU, LTAC

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  1. a couple quick, general questions about care plans

    Quark09 replied to clearblue3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Very true! When I was in school, we had to do three ND for each patient; in the beginning (and with certain instructors) they would only allow one of these to be a "Risk for." However as the...

  2. Most ridiculous patient requests?

    Quark09 replied to AOx1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hehehe... I stumbled on this one while perusing the thread on "Things you'd love to say to your patient" I did have a (19-year old) post-circ pt in the PACU who, almost immediately upon waking, asked...

  3. Some Physical Therapists/Assistants a little...overbearing?

    Quark09 replied to *green's topic in General Nursing

    Argh; I hear ya on that

  4. Some Physical Therapists/Assistants a little...overbearing?

    Quark09 replied to *green's topic in General Nursing

    I've experienced this occasionally; however it was usually with the same two or three PTs - not all of them did it. The charge nurse on the ortho floor sweetly told one particularly persnickety PT...

  5. a couple quick, general questions about care plans

    Quark09 replied to clearblue3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your first careplan will likely bleed red once you get it back However, it won't take you too long to see what different instructors are looking for. We always had to include AEB if the ND was not...

  6. Nursing Student Interested In L&D

    Quark09 replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It depends on the facility, sometimes. Some places want you to have a year or two of med-surg experience, work on your assessment skills, etc; and some like to train you from the get-go on your...

  7. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    Quark09 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Right... that's why you'd see it in charting, nurse's notes, that sort of

  8. Previous Bachelors degree going into nursing - Should I do BSN or ADN???

    Quark09 replied to k.ronning's topic in General Nursing

    In some cases (you'd have to look at what you can transfer to see if this would be appropriate for you) getting the ADN could put you to work a little faster, and then finish the BSN while already...

  9. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    Quark09 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Once again - I certainly wasn't taking it as talking about me I do, however, believe there is a line between earnest discussion and ridiculing people with certain conditions. If you'd like to infer...

  10. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    Quark09 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    And how, exactly, are my statements insinuating that someone is out to get me? Not following you here. Additionally, yes, her original post was intending to ridicule and make fun. And since that's...

  11. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    Quark09 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    No, she isn't asking a valid question. She wrote a post intended to make fun of a certain type of patient, and she's far from a comedian. I'm sure she'd love to know that while she was spread open...

  12. IS Gluttony a Disease or Choice?

    Quark09 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Hm. Is anorexia a choice or a disease? Or bulimia? Again, food is the issue, it's just the size of the person in question that's different. I'm not sure whether you're trying to be funny or...

  13. Career Switching and Schooling Questions

    Quark09 replied to glasjar's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, I gotcha. Well, can you afford to take the time and do the two-year? While I know a few people who have powered through a full-time nursing program, worked full time, and managed good grades,...

  14. Career Switching and Schooling Questions

    Quark09 replied to glasjar's topic in General Nursing

    According to this: Excelsior College Nursing Requirements - iStudySmart you already need to have an LPN/LVN or other

  15. Do nurses really "eat their young?"

    Quark09 replied to Keko89's topic in General Nursing

    I found that it really does depend on the individual nurse. When I was in school and doing clinicals, it did seem that nurses who were more recent graduates were a bit less intimidating to approach...

  16. Is the universe trying to tell me something????

    Quark09 replied to RN2B12's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing new to add really except - maybe the Universe wants to see how much you really want it. Keep hangin'

  17. Career Switching and Schooling Questions

    Quark09 replied to glasjar's topic in General Nursing

    Your prereq's will likely be dictated by the school you choose. An RN program, even one awarding an ADN or ASN, will be two years - you can complete an LPN certificate program in three semesters, and...

  18. Why Even go for your MA? Don't Understand...

    Quark09 replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    In some instances, it can be a little easier to get into MA programs. When I lived in Florida they really pushed those programs, citing job opportunities in the military as a civilian, etc. While...

  19. Shortage of Primary Care MDs in US

    Quark09 replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    That's an interesting article...I'm planning to pursue a career as a FNP; I read several months ago that only 2% of people currently in med school were planning to go into general practice. I also...

  20. US Nurses Wishing to Work Overseas

    Quark09 replied to suzanne4's topic in Nurse Registration

    My boyfriend may be getting stationed in South Korea; if he does we'll be getting married a bit sooner so that my son and I can move over with him. I'll have my LPN in August and have been trying to...

  21. Where can we find jobs, warm weather, and a beach?

    Quark09 replied to Dtower's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in the Tampa area for four years and loved it!! You should have absolutely no trouble finding work there; if you want to be in Tampa I'd go to each hospital's website (Tampa General has tons...

  22. Hoping To Get an ER Job!

    Quark09 replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in Emergency

    That is HILARIOUS! I'm hoping to work in a level 1 trauma center one day; thanks for the info. And to the original poster: Best of luck!!! :up: Be sure to let us all know how it turns

  23. Health Provisions Slipped into Stimulus Package

    Quark09 replied to CinnScorpStudent's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, I will just put out there that YES, I am a single mom (according to some of you that automatically categorizes me as a "Drain on Society"); YES I participate in the Single Parent Program at the...

  24. Health Provisions Slipped into Stimulus Package

    Quark09 replied to CinnScorpStudent's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I understand what you are saying, but on the other hand, the very fact that this information was posted on a public site shows that the information is readily available to those who will take the time...

  25. Health Provisions Slipped into Stimulus Package

    Quark09 replied to CinnScorpStudent's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    YouTube is your source?!?!? Oh, that's "rich" :yeah:Hit a nerve, did I? No need to be nasty or call names,