smoo

smoo

CNA for 5 years, LPN for 5 years

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  1. IUK BSN program

    smoo posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi everyone, I've been hearing things about an ASN - BSN pod program at IUK. Does anyone have any info or experience with this program?

  2. Most RN's first borns?

    smoo replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    first born, father was alcholic. I am definately the caretaker of the family. like SBE and Lizz I don't speak with my family. Or at least my dad's family. They are all alcoholics His mom is actually...

  3. How do you stop bad habits?

    smoo replied to loriannlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Zyban and Wellbutrin are a couple of the anti depressants used. There is also a new one out that is suppossed to be helpful, but I can't remember what it is called, it begins with CH, alot of help...

  4. Thank you

    smoo replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I have to add my thanks too!! I love this site. I mostly just read, but read it all the time. I check it before I leave in the morning and off and on all noc once I get home!! My husband even knows...

  5. ASA ratings

    smoo posted a topic in Operating Room

    I need help........What exactly is an ASA rating and wound classification in the OR? I need to write a paper for my OR observation and it is asking me these question. Any help is appreciated. thanks...

  6. Topical ativan use

    smoo replied to boofmd's topic in General Nursing

    I was always taught to rub it in a hairless area. We used the inside of wrist frequently, also as someone else said on the back.

  7. Organ Donation and Homosexuals

    smoo replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    You know, if myself or a family member was going to die without a transplant of some kind and there was another person willing to donate I would take it regardless of sexual preference. I guess I just...

  8. ASA ratings

    smoo replied to smoo's topic in Operating Room

    I hope so, I don't know about organized, but can be very anal....lol

  9. ASA ratings

    smoo replied to smoo's topic in Operating Room

    This isn't a research paper, it is just about our clinical experience and the patients we see in OR. I haven't actually done the OR clinical yet and wanted to be somewhat prepared when I go into the...

  10. ASA ratings

    smoo replied to smoo's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks, this helps very much. I couldn't find anything near that detailed in my books. Appreciate it

  11. IUK BSN program

    smoo replied to smoo's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Heather Thanks for the info. I just recently heard about this from a nurse friend. Currently I am in the LPN-RN transition, so why I am even thinking about another year of school, I don't know!!......

  12. LPN'S Supervising RNs'? How would you feel?

    smoo replied to cowgirl4u's topic in General Nursing

    The LTC facility I worked at had LPN's in ADON positions that supervised the RN's who were floor nurses. They also had charge nurses that were charge of the hall even if they were working with other...

  13. need t-shirts for winter!

    smoo replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Old Navy and Wal Mart!!

  14. What do experienced nurses expect from new nurses?

    smoo replied to alabama2's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a mentor I expected a student to have a basic knowledge. Did i expect you to know every disease process, med or what have you? No, I don't know everything myself. But, if you don't know...

  15. does anyone really like nursing?

    smoo replied to karenne40's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I couldn't imagine doing anything else. So yes I do love nursing. (most days) There are days that I can't believe I actually paid money to do this! LOL Mostly, it is the politics that drive one...

  16. Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

    smoo replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Something I've never understood is ER gets upset when they call and we don't know that particular patient, or haven't rec'd report yet and don't know what is going on, but when I call ER, I have to...

  17. DH dying-need prayers

    smoo replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Joey, You are a true inspiration to anyone. I have cried my eyes out reading these posts from beginning to end. Good Luck starting your job, but you will do fine. I don't think there is anything you...

  18. THIS Is Why I Love Geriatrics

    smoo replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think this was a very wonderful story............although I'm not for sure d/t the tears in my eyes making it difficult to see the screen

  19. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    smoo replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    I was thinking the same thing..........

  20. pharmaceutical companies?

    smoo replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Our pharmacy has nurses who do IV's if we can't get one started, or place Midlines, etc...also has nurses who come and check our med carts periodically to check for expired meds

  21. Math

    smoo posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    O.K. I remember seeing a thread on here before with all kinds of links to practice math problems. My classes start next week and we are having a math quiz and I wanted to brush up on my IV...

  22. Math

    smoo replied to smoo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks everyone. I will try all those sites out:D

  23. Myers-Briggs Type

    smoo replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    ISTJ here, quite a few of us..........huh

  24. Too Sensitive to be a Nurse?

    smoo replied to onexmorexgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I first went into the nursing field, my family, my husbands family and all my frientds told me I would never be able to handle it My husband was the only one who backed me up and said if it was...

  25. Family in or out during procedures???

    smoo replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I always just say what I'm going to do and give the pt and family the option of staying in or leaving. There have been times, such as one lady who was a very hard stick and a couple people had tried...