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    San Jacinto College ADN Fall 2009

    friendly staff reminder i am glad everyone is enjoying the site, but please remember that there are rules of this site.....the terms of service......that everyone agrees to upon registration for...
  2. You might be interested in reading the threads in the Pandemic Flu Forum. There are numerous threads with up-to-date information about H1N1 and the
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    1st patient that died

    That first death is a difficult one. It can evoke so many emotions especially if there are complicating issues. It is fine to come here and vent. You might find some helpful comments in the staff...
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    Need some questions answered by a nurse.

    This is a student forum. Since the majority who post here are students (pre-nursing students), you might get more responses from nurses if you post in the General Nursing
  5. Thank you! To quote a post, just click on the Quote box in the lower right hand corner of the post you want to quote. A new box will pop up. Just post there and press "Submit Reply" below the box....
  6. Thanks for sharing the story about your grandmother. I'm sorry this
  7. thanks for sharing that. you made some excellent points. i hope you are doing well now. hopefully the cancer is just a memory and one that you learned an invaluable lesson
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    Thank-you

    I'm glad you had a good nurse when you needed one. I hope you are getting better. You might be interested in reading the staff blog entitled From the Other Side of the Bed Rails - When the Nurse...
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    Auuugghhhh student loans

    Oh good! I am the moderator for all of the Indiana forums and I was beginning to worry, thinking I had missed some posts. Thanks for the clarification.:nuke: Glad to hear you are enjoying THIS...
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    Auuugghhhh student loans

    I am sorry you have possibly been the target of rude or attacking posts. Our first priority is to the members that have come here because of the flame-free atmosphere we provide. There is a...
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    Discussing End of Life Issues Part 2 - Living to a Ripe Old Age

    excellent comments! here is another article that expresses similar thoughts regarding doctors' hesitancy in talking about dying for fear it will take away a patient's hope because they think the...
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    San Jacinto College ADN Fall 2009

    friendly terms of service reminder names have been removed from several
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    no energy!

    We really can't give medical advice here. There are many things that could cause these symptoms, and the best person to determine the underlying issues is your physician. Good luck in resolving...
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  15. congratulations to all the
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    Discussing End of Life Issues Part 2 - Living to a Ripe Old Age

    yes, our patients need us to advocate for them. we need to encourage end of life discussions with the doctor. we need to be the ones to step up to the plate to help the patient and the family have...
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    Discussing End of Life Issues Part 2 - Living to a Ripe Old Age

    thanks for your
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    UT houston spring 2010 hopefuls

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    HPU Nursing School

    It is fine to come here to vent. Sometimes that can be very therapeutic. However, we strongly caution about giving too many details that would allow one to be able to identify you. This seems to be...
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    peds

    Private messages work a little like email, but are limited to registered members with 15+posts. You may send a private message to a member by clicking the 'Send New Message' link in the private...
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    how did you handle your first patient death?

    What an unexpected experience this must have been for all involved. We expect some patients to die......but not someone we work with....not like this. I'm sure alot of folks are suffering emotional...
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    can anyone plz help me? Am I made for nursing?

    while it is common for many people (not just the younger generation) to use text speak, especially while texting via cell phone, this is a professional nursing board. the use of text speak is not any...
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    The Nurse's Role in Providing Spiritual Care - Is It OK to Pray?

    Just want to give an update on the incident that prompted me to start this discussion.... Nurse Caroline Petrie was suspended after offering to pray for the recovery of an elderly patient. A follow-up...
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    My Father Died Today

    So sorry to hear about your dad. I feel deeply for you. I remember very vividly the day my dad died last year. I understand your anger towards the nursing home. It took me a long time to get past...
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    Grieving over brother's death, would like your thoughts----

    i am so sorry for your loss and for the traumatic experience. feel free to come back as often as you need as you journey down this road of grief. you might want to check out 2 threads in the staff...