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  1. What exactly is a "pinning ceremony"??

    rninme replied to blueberry21's topic in General Students

    Oh elkpark.... I am also a very proud diploma grad.....and my pinning ceremony was a very special moment for me. There are still some diploma schools around....I am a graduate of one of them. There...

  2. V-tach question

    rninme replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    stable vs unstable?? There is a big difference in

  3. Has any one been accepted to Deaconess(Chamberlain)College of Nursing!!

    rninme replied to carolyn2180's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi carolyn2180! I'm an RN to BSN student at Chamberlain....glad to finally meet someone on here that is enrolled

  4. Standing orders for chest pain

    rninme replied to wellstar's topic in Cardiac

    I just got back from a cardiac drug conference....and they are cautioning the routine use of NTG in rx'ing chest pain. "Just say no to nitro"!!!! without first establishing an IV; r/o a RVMI or hx of...

  5. VAD and the Nurse Practice Act

    rninme replied to nedanurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Since the "common complications" from a VAD (ventricular assist device) are bleeding; infection; device problems/failure; low cardiac output; stroke; hypoxia........I wouldn't touch one without proper...

  6. Hypoxic drive?

    rninme replied to lyallch's topic in General Nursing

    A NRB at 2 to 4 l/m??? Talk about rebreathing CO2!! I was an RT for 18 years before I became and RN.....never and I mean never....use a NRB at less than 10 l/m!! In all these years.......I have had...

  7. Excelsior or Deaconess (Chamberlain)?

    rninme replied to TK-YR's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Most new programs have growing pains. That is why I didn't go to a BSN school that had just switched over from a diploma program....growing pains. You have to have several successful classes before...

  8. Code Blue Now

    rninme replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    link isn't

  9. New nurses in Med/Surg a must?

    rninme replied to writrix's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is really your choice. What is going to best for you?? Where will you feel most comfortable?? You'll get lots of opinions...why one way is better than another. As for my own...

  10. South University

    rninme replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Main campus in Savannah, GA? Seems like a good university...I talked to them about their online RN to BSN program. There weren't offering many credits for my existing RN, so I ultimately chose...

  11. An LVN yelled at me yesterday...I'm only a student.

    rninme replied to Marie1205's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is unfortunate that the LVN yelled at you....I wouldn't take it personally since the CNA you were working with stated that LVN is always in a mood! What concerns me is the fact that she yelled at a...

  12. Excelsior or Deaconess (Chamberlain)?

    rninme replied to TK-YR's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi TK-YR Former respiratory therapist here (18 years!!!). I made the jump to RN several years ago...but I went to a "traditional" nursing school. As a respiratory therapist, it is my understanding...

  13. Fingerprinting Texas Nurses

    rninme replied to mattsmom81's topic in Texas Nursing

    Pardon me for intruding.. I haven't read all of this thread....the fingerprinting caught my eye. My original state of licensure has been fingerprinting ALL people that hold a professional license in...

  14. need some guidance and advice

    rninme replied to hndasedan1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    check with your local community college. Most offer online classes. They are also the ones to talk to about financial aid....being a single parent you should qualify for help. Good luck to

  15. Stupid question... Need help though...

    rninme replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was always a big fan of tape recorders....I taped all lectures. Some prof's talk FAST!! It was a good way to fill in holes in my lecture notes...and since I worked nights and went to college...

  16. Am I Just a dummy (4th time failing!!!)

    rninme replied to missea39's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are NOT a dummy. Quit kicking yourself!! Have seen many posts on here from people that used Suzanne's study guide...and all have passed. If you were using Kaplan, Saunders or other study guides...

  17. After recieving transcripts, how long till BON post NCLEX result?

    rninme replied to hica19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry...I'm not sure. Our transcripts, fingerprints, background checks all had to go to IDPR prior to getting a letter to test. Not sure what your state's BON turn-around time is...if it's not...

  18. Taking a class and need help with a nursing topic,please.

    rninme replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Universal Health Care Nurse:Patient ratios and better patient outcomes Use of nonlicensed workers in direct patient

  19. Walking Report and HIPPA

    rninme replied to rntg's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I can remember giving walking rounds with the Docs at the last hospital I worked at. That was before Hippa. Nurse to Nurse report was always given in the report room. At the hospital I work at...

  20. Eating your young

    rninme replied to abq rn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Sorry for the late reply...I just found this post. Just taking the time to say THANK YOU!! to all my nursing school instructors. You pushed me to learn more. You encouraged me to be the best that I...

  21. Pinning Ceremony Q's

    rninme replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Students

    I attended a diploma school. Our Big Brother or Big Sister from nursing school pinned

  22. Lung Sounds - Im confused

    rninme replied to Fairlythere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Diminshed or decreased - I hear little air movement when I ask the patient to take a deep breath. Rhonchi -- usually clears with a cough. Rales does not. A wheeze is "musical" - usually but not...

  23. JCAHO Alert: Tubing misconnections-a persistent and potentially deadly occurrence

    rninme replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Medications

    What in the world are these people THINKING??? Or, better yet, ARE THEY THINKING?? This scares me....I trace lines, I label lines, I label drugs. I constantly think of the

  24. The Older Nurse in the Workplace

    rninme replied to rpv_rn's topic in General Nursing

    ahh....statistics....don't ya just love'em. I am one of the oldest nurses on my shift now. Have no plans for retirement, altho I hope to eventually finish my MSN and teach when my legs finally give...

  25. Wouldn't you consider this stealing???

    rninme replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Lori...I don't blame you for being upset. Nor do I blame you for reporting them to your facility's DON....I would have done the same thing. I can't imagine going through someone else's desk drawers...