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  1. Andrea Yates Psych MR Online - HIPAA Violation?

    slou! replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Now I am just a pre-nursing student so I haven't been taught anything about HIPAA yet, but since he was her ex-husband and not anyone member of the healthcare team that worked with her, doesn't HIPAA...

  2. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    slou! replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    This is a really interesting thread. And long! I am going into nursing for many reasons. 1) Yes, because of the money. Every single job I have ever worked, (which has really only been 2 since I am 18,...

  3. Peace Corps and Nursing?

    slou! replied to slou!'s topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your replies! My only concern would be coming back to nursing after never really practicing it in a hospital setting, in the Peace Corps. Would that be a problem, and would a nurse...

  4. Discouraged LPN

    slou! replied to LPNMeg06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ugh I'm sorry they are being so rude, I know how you feel! I just graduated high school in June (I am a freshman nursing major in college now) and in the beginning of my senior year of h.s., I...

  5. Peace Corps and Nursing?

    slou! replied to slou!'s topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your quick reply! I have not heard of that, but I will look into it, thanks! I was under the impression from the PC website that you just needed a 4 year degree, and no experience in...

  6. Celebratory Tattoo?

    slou! replied to ortess1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a good idea to get one after graduation. I really really want to get a tattoo, but I will NOT get one until I think of an idea and still like the idea after 3 years. I change my mind SO much...

  7. ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    slou! replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU

    I figured as much :) That wasn't really directed torwards you just in general. Sorry you are going through such a stressful time, this place is a great place to

  8. So annoying when students ask your grade

    slou! replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Students

    UGH I do this too! I mean I would feel terrible if I asked someone when I did really well and they did bad. I wouldn't want to put someone in an uncomfortable position. I also hate when professors put...

  9. 8 hr shifts vs. 12 hr shift

    slou! replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Are the majority of the shifts out there 12 hour shifts? Or 8's? I have not experienced any nursing shifts so I don't know what I would like better (I'm a pre-nursing student), but I can imagine for...

  10. Which program are you doing and why?

    slou! replied to chloecav's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a freshman at a 4 year college working on my way to a BSN. We do offer an MSN route in a specialty, but I figured I would atleast get my BSN and get experience working somewhere like Med-Surg so...

  11. ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    slou! replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU

    Exactly. OCD isn't just being clean and not wanting to touch germs. It's about doing things until they feel "just right", even if you have to repeat it 60 times to get it just right.. If you have OCD...

  12. didn't want to make a big deal out of this...

    slou! replied to chelli73's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: Congratulations! I think you should make a HUGE deal out of it :) It's something you should be really proud

  13. ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    slou! replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU

    I know you didn't mean to offend anyone, but I just wanted to say that there is definitely a difference from OCD and being clean, or anal. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is not just being really clean...

  14. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    slou! replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    I am also not yet in nursing school, well I am in the school (I live on campus) but I am not yet doing the "nursing school" part that everyone refers to here. I am a freshman at a 4 year university as...

  15. doctors treatment of nurses??

    slou! replied to nursejllrn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I can't believe that! Maybe that's because I am not a nurse :) I have to admit the "stories" I hear about doctors' treatement torwards nurses does make me a little nervous for when I do become a...

  16. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse....

    slou! replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Yes, nurses please post this! I would love to learn about what each of you does every day as an RN! I know it depends on the specialty too, and I'm sure every nurses' day is SO much different from...

  17. Fun stuff in the mail!

    slou! replied to smattles1of2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First of all, congratulations! I am only a freshman Nursing major and I can not wait to start really learning about Nursing. I mean honestly I know a lot of the pre-reqs do relate to nursing like...

  18. Funny/happy NICU moments needed

    slou! replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Aw, I love this thread! It is exactly things like this that makes me want to become a nurse! I mean I know it won't always be all sweet and happy like these stories, but still this is why I want to do...

  19. ? about the "letter"

    slou! replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to 3 different schools, got accepted to all of them, and got 2 big packets, and one just regular envelope. When I saw the regular size envelope I got discouraged, but I was accepted! My best...

  20. ...and the winner is.....

    slou! replied to elfchen1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    AH I am SO excited for you! I remember your post the other day when you said you were giving up after this, I'm so glad you passed! You are a NURSE! Go out and celebrate :) Congrats, NURSE

  21. Warm Fuzzies!

    slou! replied to scribblerpnp's topic in General Nursing

    Aww, that's so sweet! I want to hear more stories! I do not have any stories (I am a pre-nursing student!) but I love hearing the sort of things that I can really look forward to as a nurse. Keep them...

  22. I can not stop crying or smiling

    slou! replied to VN2RN4Me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS! Ah I am so excited for you, because I can only imagine how I will be feeling when I finally become a nurse! It is still 4 years away, but still! Congrats again, RN !...

  23. 3rd time, now waiting.......

    slou! replied to elfchen1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can only imagine how hard this wait is for you! I'm only a pre-nursing student so I won't take them for another 4 years but I know that I will be a mess around then! Good luck, hopefully you will...

  24. Anyone worried about throwing up or passing out?

    slou! replied to c18436572's topic in General Students

    I think I read your post on the other board and commented. But again, I seriously thought I was the only one with this and was actually embarassed that I was going into the nursing profession when I...

  25. how can i keep from vomiting?

    slou! replied to sadstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so relieved to find this thread! I am am only in my first semester of school, and I'm a pre-nursing student, but the thought of being a nurse really excites me! Except, vomit. I am really worried...