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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? smoo

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 quite ill right now and last I heard they just si...

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 that is. smoo p.s. I am also a smoker who needs to qu...

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 not to close the window if I have it open if I ha...

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 smoo

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. smoo

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 don't understand. It's sad to think someone's lif...

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

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 OR room. This way I can somewhat understand what ...

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

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!!... You would think I would be miserable enough as it i...

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 RN's. Not sure how it is in other LTC facilities in...

Old Navy and Wal Mart!! smoo

My chem instructor taught at local university and my community college.....same exact thing, except ours was only one night a week smoo

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 something, then I expect the willingness to learn, a...

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 nuts!!!!!!!! smoo

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 wait forever and usually go thorugh 3 or 4 people be...

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 can't do. Your dd is very lucky to have you. smoo

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 smoo

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

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 smoo

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 calculations. Can anyone help me find the thread or where ...

I don't have any of the books to send you, but I just wanted to give encouragement.........Don't stop now, you can do this, If there is a will there is a way. It is really amazing how nice people can be, I've been reading all these posts with tear...

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

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