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  1. Curious about the NICU

    stnurse2008 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    i am cuurently in nursing school and my dream is to become a nicu nurse and possibly a neonate practioner. i do not know a whole lot about the nicu and was wondering if anyone could just give me some...

  2. Looking for some inspiration!!!

    stnurse2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the second year of the BSN program and we started our summer practicum on Tuesday and I have been having a hard time. Yesterday I missed a med and today I missed a flush for one of my...

  3. Micro w/o taking biology?

    stnurse2008 replied to JTwin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did not have bio before micro it was not required and i passed, it was the first college class i had taken and i took it with anatomy, maybe if the school had requirements like the others i would...

  4. Birthing question

    stnurse2008 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    this is probably a common sense question but i was unsure, i was reading a post on home births and they were talking about the mothers not having iv's so they drink a lot of water and then the baby...

  5. Birthing question

    stnurse2008 replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    WOW, I am sorry that this thread got so heated. I did not mean to cause a problem I was just curious and looking for an answer. It was something I had never heard before and thought maybe one of you...

  6. Birthing question

    stnurse2008 replied to stnurse2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is where I read it, maybe I am just reading the sentence

  7. Would you consider a home birth?

    stnurse2008 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry didn't mean to post a

  8. Questions about peak and trough levels??

    stnurse2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is probably a stupid question but can anyone explain to me about peak and trough levels. I had a pharmacology class last sememster but now I can't seem to remember and it was explained in a...

  9. ohhhh my aching feet

    stnurse2008 replied to bethneyann's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was having a lot of trouble with my feet. I have a pair of rockers and they are working fairly well. I think my feet are always going to be sore after a 12 hr shift but these seem to be working...

  10. Questions about peak and trough levels??

    stnurse2008 replied to stnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies that helps so much

  11. stethoscopes

    stnurse2008 replied to RNshark's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a littman and i love it. It cost me about 70-80

  12. i need help with injection...

    stnurse2008 replied to cksl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have problems flicking the syringe with my finger hard enough, so i use the barrel of my pen and give it a good wack and it will usually go up and

  13. Please help...

    stnurse2008 replied to grneydgirl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is a hard one, I don't think there will be a problem with your fiance being a chiropractor, I love mine they do a world of good. I do not want to sound judgemental or cruel but I think you might...

  14. Do you say NICK_U or N-i-c-u?

    stnurse2008 replied to tofutti's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I always say nick-u but most of the time I get a blank stare, so I end up having to explain anyway :) I wouldn't worry about sounding funny when you say it, either one should be

  15. Soooo, you're observing in the Operating Room (O.R.)...

    stnurse2008 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Students

    Excellent post those things are all important. I had my OR rotation a couple of months ago and those are all things that you need to know. Very complete list. About the passing out, I had one...

  16. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    stnurse2008 replied to straba's topic in General Students

    i am in the bsn program at bryanlgh college of health sciences in lincoln ne!! it is the best nursing school, excellent teachers that really care about you as a person. highly recommended for anyone...

  17. Failed my first test...........so discouraged

    stnurse2008 replied to hawkeye02's topic in General Students

    I know that you have already gotten this info from others but the first test is always the hardest. As for critical thinking that is something that I struggle with it is hard and the person who said...

  18. IM new!?!?!

    stnurse2008 replied to Redstarr681's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Lincoln NE and i that Southeast community college here offers it but you would have to drive. There are several community colleges in Omaha and one of those should offer it. Good

  19. do you recommend nursing

    stnurse2008 replied to smileysenior's topic in Nursing Career

    I am currently in Nursing School and yes it is stressful and can be difficult. There are days when I would love to quit (mostly just during lecture and tests) but when I get to clinical it makes...