AmericanChai

AmericanChai

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  1. Working conditions for RN's

    AmericanChai replied to sirena1481's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have to disagree about housing costs-- compared with many other areas of the country the housing costs here are quite reasonable. They have gone up in recent years but still better than CA or NY or...

  2. Rio Salado - no discussion?

    AmericanChai replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Are you taking 156 by any chance? This is my first online course and the instructor has provided a lot of good feedback with the homework. I do find the no discussion policy very isolating though. I...

  3. Need advice from GI Nurse.... How do I become a GI nurse?

    AmericanChai replied to dadz_rn's topic in Gastroenterology

    I'm taking my daughter to her GI today for a weigh-in. The nurses at the office are so nice. I'll ask her your question if there's time. They seem very happy at the office they are working

  4. Normal time for processing food?

    AmericanChai posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Can someone tell me what is in the normal ranges for food being processed? My daughter has EE and is on elemental formula right now and limited foods. She has only been on the formula for a couple of...

  5. Normal time for processing food?

    AmericanChai replied to AmericanChai's topic in Gastroenterology

    Thanks David for your answers. That's good to know that liquids process faster. The food was one she had not had for many weeks, as she has been formula only for some time. She has eosinophilic...

  6. Going to India-- what meds to take?

    AmericanChai posted a topic in General World

    My husband and I and our 2 kids are going to India for a month this summer! Dh and I have been before but it's been years (he's from India). I'm going to be packing our prescription meds for...

  7. Anyone really good at reading genetics studies?

    AmericanChai posted a topic in General Nursing

    i am reading a study related to my daughter's condition, ee, and i am having a hard time understanding one important part of it. i am taking a bio class (pre nursing student) and want to use this to...

  8. Anyone really good at reading genetics studies?

    AmericanChai replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much!

  9. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

    AmericanChai replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to see so many burnt out nurses. My mom has been a nurse for 20 years and is very happy with her work. She is working in an area she enjoys, and she has also been specially trained to help...

  10. What hospitals will pay for your tuition?

    AmericanChai replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I heard that Banner Desert does,

  11. Fundoplications in children

    AmericanChai posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    I was wondering what your personal observation has been with nissen fundoplications in children, and the long-term success rate. It seems that some doctors say it's wonderful, very few risks,...

  12. Fundoplications in children

    AmericanChai replied to AmericanChai's topic in Gastroenterology

    David, I guess you never met her old GI. Her last scope was at 8 mos old with the PEG placement. She continued to vomit and show distress, only tolerate 4 oz a time, etc etc. He said she has GERD,...

  13. Rio Salado students-- newbie question

    AmericanChai posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi! I just enrolled in Bio 156 at Rio and I'm confused . . . my class starts on Sunday. Maybe more things will appear on my personal Rio page by then. I have a lab kit but no lab manual. Do I need...

  14. Advice on Positions to Work While in or Waiting to Attend Nursing School?

    AmericanChai replied to RNfaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    PCH takes volunteers to play with and give attention to the kids there, and to teach classes in the playroom. It's not exactly medicine related but for someone who has the time and is not worried...

  15. Fundoplications in children

    AmericanChai replied to AmericanChai's topic in Gastroenterology

    David thanks so much for responding. It's been interesting with the trends. On my parent support group, patients in the midwest still seem to get an automatic fundo with any gtube placement (reflux or...

  16. Rio Salado students-- newbie question

    AmericanChai replied to AmericanChai's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks so much for the advice! You would not believe it, the teacher I have is my Bio teacher in high school, from 17 years ago! What are the chances of that? :) I see what you mean about the Submit...

  17. Post here if you are done with finals!

    AmericanChai posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :w00t:Just wanted to start a party thread to celebrate being done with finals! So, what classes did you take? How do you think you did? What are you taking next

  18. Professor Bloopers

    AmericanChai replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was doing a density exercise in chem lab and I had little water bubbles sticking to my sample that was in the water. I was gently tapping the side of the beaker to get the bubbles off and it was...

  19. Postpartum nurses and circumcisions?

    AmericanChai posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a pre-nursing student, former doula student with some births under my belt. I would love to work postpartum when I get my degree. I would like to help the women heal and assist them in...

  20. What exactly is the process to get an RN degree?

    AmericanChai replied to AmericanChai's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you so much!! Your replies have been very helpful.

  21. What exactly is the process to get an RN degree?

    AmericanChai posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am currently a pre-nursing student doing classes at MCC and through Rio Salado*. I hope to finish up the classes in about 3 years and be ready to apply for nursing school. I have a couple of...

  22. Morning Sickness

    AmericanChai replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow that sounds tough! I was doing doula training when I was pg with my second daughter and vomited along with the laboring mother!! She didn't notice, thank goodness. I know it's not traditional to...

  23. pediatric sedation - moderate vs anesthesia

    AmericanChai replied to crazyearrings's topic in Gastroenterology

    I can only speak from the experience of a mother of a child with a lot of GI issues. I cannot tell you how horrific it was for me to experience the pulling of my daughter's Bard button without...

  24. Questions regarding Maricopa CC's Nursing program

    AmericanChai replied to NewJA's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I am taking a class at MCC right now. I was handed a sheet that had all the pre-req's on it, and then a few co-req's. I have a previous degree that covers the arts, math, and humanties classes, but I...

  25. Epi Question - Stops working at 9 cm?

    AmericanChai replied to Redlady's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've had two epis and they both worked *very well* all the way through. Probably too well. Although I was able to push well, I was unable to use my legs for a couple of hours after each birth. I had...