RANCH GIRL

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  1. Meds calculation book

    RANCH GIRL replied to tookewlandy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Andy - Try this book: Calculation of Drug Dosages by Sheila Ogden. Amazon.com has it used from about $20. My CC doesn't teach drug calculations as part of the formal curriculum either, but does...

  2. ST and RN Advice Please

    RANCH GIRL replied to staceyp413's topic in Operating Room

    Here's my : First, I would review and update all policies, procedures, and job descriptions and make sure that all expectations are clearly delineated. Then I would schedule a staff meeting and/or...

  3. Crazy Classes?

    RANCH GIRL replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I really wouldn't take A&P and chemistry during the same semester, especially since you are taking a math class as well as

  4. You know you're from rural Minnesota when....

    RANCH GIRL replied to chuchie's topic in General Nursing

    you listen intently to ole and lena jokes: ole in minnesota, while not a brilliant man, was a gifted portrait artist. his fame grew and soon people from all over the country were coming to him for...

  5. pain and sore muscles from studying!!!

    RANCH GIRL replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Students

    Hi Lanabanana - I'm sorry to hear that you are hurting so much already . I get up about every 15-20 and do some mindless chore around here, but at the same time I'm mentally reviewing what I've just...

  6. need help becoming srub tech

    RANCH GIRL replied to sunnyspin's topic in Operating Room

    Hi Sunnyspin, Here are a couple thoughts for obtaining experience as a scrub tech: Clearly, the fact that you are an LPN is a huge advantage. Have you considered working in a private surgeon's office...

  7. Background check/drug screen before clinicals

    RANCH GIRL posted a topic in General Students

    I got a letter today that all students and instructors will be required to have a background check and drug screen before clinicals this fall semester. Does your school require

  8. patho and pharm??????

    RANCH GIRL replied to dixiechickn71's topic in General Students

    Yes, unless my eyes deceive me, they teach patho and pham in ADN programs, and don't you think that makes sense? I mean it is the same NCLEX. Associate Degree Nursing ADN111A PATHOPHYSIOLOGYAND...

  9. Background check/drug screen before clinicals

    RANCH GIRL replied to RANCH GIRL's topic in General Students

    Couldn't agree

  10. Background check/drug screen before clinicals

    RANCH GIRL replied to RANCH GIRL's topic in General Students

    Hi Miss Calculation - I also live in San Diego County and the thought went through my head that perhaps this new policy had something to do with what happened at Children's Hospital, because we also...

  11. Background check/drug screen before clinicals

    RANCH GIRL replied to RANCH GIRL's topic in General Students

    It is also a "last minute" thing in this case too. I don't have a problem with with it (I have no record whatsoever). Actually, I've wondered why there isn't a policy in place before even accepting...

  12. patho and pharm??????

    RANCH GIRL replied to dixiechickn71's topic in General Students

    We have pathophysiology and pharmacology 1 as a combined course (2 units). We don't have the option of taking them separately and only those individuals formally admitted into the ADN-RN program can...

  13. Navy question

    RANCH GIRL replied to Lockcuff's topic in Government, Military

    I would talk with a Navy recruiter for officers only. You may be able to join the Navy as an Chaplain, in the officer Corp. As far as your studies in nursing, are you working on your BSN? There are...

  14. 265 Questions! I am freaking out! HELP!!!!

    RANCH GIRL replied to armywife2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :w00t: Congratulations Stephanie!! Thanks for posting that fact that you did pass with 265

  15. Who's going on to a BSN? or MSN?

    RANCH GIRL replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I definitely plan on pursuing RN to MSN (I already have a BS in health care administration), but I just started the ADN-RN program so I have at least a year before deciding what career path to take....

  16. Had my first cranky surgeon today.....

    RANCH GIRL replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    I'm surprised Discovery Health Channel hasn't started a series titled: Drama: Life in the

  17. I got a B

    RANCH GIRL replied to lisabeth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :balloons: Congratulations! Do you have any words of wisdom for those of us starting pharmacology next month (fall semester)? Did you record the lectures? If not, do you wish you would have? What...

  18. What does a

    RANCH GIRL replied to lilpoohbearr_77's topic in Nursing Career

    Here is a web site loaded with the information that you are looking for: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos106.htm Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians,...

  19. reference books

    RANCH GIRL replied to chateulaine's topic in General Nursing

    :welcome: May I suggest this: Just visit www.amazon.com and search under nursing critical thinking skills. I just did a quick search and quite a nice variety of books on this topic are available....

  20. Off and Running!!!

    RANCH GIRL replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the update! Sorry to hear about your sore feet! Are you working in a major metropolitan area? How many ORs do you have and will you circulate for all specialties

  21. Back to the OR on Monday...As a GN!!!

    RANCH GIRL replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    Please update your orientation

  22. Guess what?!?!

    RANCH GIRL replied to mandana's topic in Operating Room

    :balloons: congratulations! :balloons: will you be both scrubbing and circulating at the facility you were hired at? you might find this book helpful: alexander's care of the patient in surgery by...

  23. Ok maybe a dumb question but.....

    RANCH GIRL replied to cristina2581's topic in General Nursing

    CNA is also a requirement at the CC I'm attending (SoCal). You cannot even get on the wait list until you've completed all the

  24. Back to the OR on Monday...As a GN!!!

    RANCH GIRL replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    :balloons: Congratulations to both of you as well!! :balloons: Please do post your experiences/questions. I'm also a former ST, finally starting the ADN-RN program this year, and I'm not sure if I...

  25. Bitter Pills - Dateline Nbc Special

    RANCH GIRL posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Did anyone see this special last night? While I was aware that counterfeit meds were out there, I was completely taken aback at what big business this really is. Investigative reporters actually when...