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  1. What makes Nursing school so hard?

    SonicnurseRN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Students

    I'm graduating w/ my RN in December 08 (woo-hoo!) & what makes NSG school so hard is truly a combination of everything you mentioned. A Science degree is ALOT more work w/ no more credit. I think...

  2. Jobs OUTSIDE the Hospital for New Grad??

    SonicnurseRN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there - I am about to graduate Nursing school, have a bad back & have been wondering the same thing! In my area here's what I found ... PSYCH & (high-end) LTC are good options. Also, if you...

  3. 2 ADD 2 B a Nurse?

    SonicnurseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a Senior RN student, graduating in Dec 08. I've been physically ill recently, due to the stress of worrying about graduation, doing well, learning the theory & juggling my home life. I'm...

  4. Can one become a nurse if one has Genital Herpes?

    SonicnurseRN replied to Serenity9595's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know of any field of nursing that involves rubbing your uncovered perineum against a patient's, so I don't anticipate it'd be a problem. ROFLMAO @ Methylene!! I strangely enough, have also...

  5. Palm Downloads for L&D

    SonicnurseRN replied to Birth in Awareness's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I use Skyscape products on my Palm. I have Taber's Encyclopedia, Davis's Drug Book & N-CLEX review. I LOVE & use them all the time & they work great. Don't know if they have OB software,...

  6. You know you have a great job when.....

    SonicnurseRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    When your co-workers are supportive, fun and kind! and you go to work to "get away from it all" ;

  7. RN2B-Sciatica-Help!

    SonicnurseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a RN student set to graduate in 12/08. For the past year I have been working @ a hospital as a CNA (which I love) Ok so here is the deal. I've hurt my back BAD, I've had pain from Sciatica for...

  8. RN2B-Sciatica-Help!

    SonicnurseRN replied to SonicnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is not directly job related ... I'm not sure how I got the injury. Clinical's, work, vacuuming, sitting during class, etc. I have already seen a DR. I have paperwork from the hospital for her to...

  9. The Future: You Must have a Masters to Apply to a Nurse Anesthesia Program??!!

    SonicnurseRN replied to papmar's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think that sounds like a safer idea (& the pay will go up)... can't imagine being a CRNA must have nerves of steel! :

  10. Has being a nurse made you examine your own spirituality?

    SonicnurseRN replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    that was really, beautiful. thank you

  11. Has being a nurse made you examine your own spirituality?

    SonicnurseRN replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

  12. The most expensive, silly or cheap gifts you received from your hospital

    SonicnurseRN replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    @ my hospital for birthdays they give us a discount coupon to OUR gift shop w/ a very long list of exclusions, truly everything is off limits ... including candy, soft drinks, cards, etc. We all get a...

  13. "Grow a thicker skin!"

    SonicnurseRN replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I think a big part of has to do with separating your professional life from your personal life. If your S/O yells @ you & calls you name, then yes it is personal & you should take it...

  14. How Bad Is It Really?

    SonicnurseRN replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    Girl I am in RN school & I have always had a strong stomach, never afraid of needles before BUT I have developed a phobia of needles! My hands shake like a leaf anytime I deal with a needle, it...

  15. husband begrudgingly supportive

    SonicnurseRN replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in General Nursing

    Do you love this man who has no respect for you? I can't imagine being told that I can't accomplish being a nurse while in nursing school (which I am currently in). My husband and everyone around me...

  16. Drug Screening

    SonicnurseRN replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my RN program we don't have drug screening, but do have criminal background checks. How could you take drugs & get up for clinicals @ 0500 anyway? LOL ;

  17. What Would You Love to Find in the Break Room?

    SonicnurseRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I love it when there is a veggie tray w/ ranch dressing in the break room ... you can run in & munch on some veggies & get a little burst of

  18. Benadryl for hiccups...

    SonicnurseRN replied to druped's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Benadryl makes you drowsy, so to me it seems like it may help relax your airway & cure your hiccups

  19. such a confusing situation- long-ish

    SonicnurseRN replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    If it was me I wouldn't call in sick, if I already asked for the day off ... NM is going to be p'd off if you do this. I guess it depends on how much you like your job ... if you love it; skip the...

  20. The "death smell"

    SonicnurseRN replied to flobbadob's topic in General Nursing

    Here's some interesting research about the 'death smell': "They analysed the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) evolving from two corpses by relatively simple methodology. First of all, they remind us...

  21. Appeal for Financial Aid.

    SonicnurseRN replied to araujojr's topic in General Nursing

    I would advise you to talk to the Dean of the Financial Aid department in person. I did that in your situation & it was all fixed w/o the red

  22. what is the major differences between an md and a nurse practitioner?

    SonicnurseRN replied to iamcool's topic in General Nursing

    NP's have restrictions also on what kind of Rx's they can write. They can't prescribe controlled substances like Xanax for

  23. My poor feet

    SonicnurseRN replied to mydee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    HI! I'm exactly your height & have the same shoe size. I recently got a job as a CNA & am in RN school. My feet hurt BIG time & the only thing that helps me is Crocs. They are easy to find...

  24. RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    SonicnurseRN replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ditto SnowFreeze! That's how our floors treats the CNA's! I love my job & most of the aides have been on my floor for 10+ years and do excellent

  25. RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    SonicnurseRN replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well, I am a CNA @ a cardiac step-down unit & a RN student. Maybe I could offer some insight ... what part of their jobs are you having trouble getting the CNA's to do? Personally, I run non-stop...