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  1. I am an American.

    nursesaurus replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    can i kudo this 15 more

  2. what color is your scrub-achute?

    nursesaurus replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    in the assisted living i work at we arent aloud to wear scrubs. its business casual so its not so institutionalized but i love wearing scrubs, they are comfy and you can have bright fun colors, or...

  3. How being a CNA effected your nursing career?

    nursesaurus replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I did my STNA licensure I passed the first time. I even forgot to lock the wheelchair when transferring a patient but I remembered immediately and told them and I still passed. So you will be...

  4. APAP Supp?

    nursesaurus posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I have a question, why is a Tylenol suppository referred to as APAP suppository? Saw this for the first time at work lastnight and was curious.

  5. quit nursing after med errors?

    nursesaurus replied to ris_03tdgz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went from being a hospice crisis care LPN (where i have one patient for twelve hours) to being an AL LPN and have thirty patients, I have gotten better, but my first day by myself I gave ativan to...

  6. CNA to LPN to RN

    nursesaurus replied to worrywart75's topic in General Nursing

    i got my stna from a joint vocational school, the kind that high schoolers go to during junior/senior year, but they also have adult education. maybe if there is something like that where you live, i...

  7. The Patient I Failed

    nursesaurus replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The children only see it as their parent is still alive, but never consider what life really

  8. Throwing out Med Bottles, What else can I do?

    nursesaurus replied to WVStarFish's topic in General Nursing

    "employing the aid of super ninja guinea pigs secretly stashed under the desk would work as well, though they will require water and a place to poop.................and they squeal...... "

  9. Camp Hamwi Nurse

    nursesaurus posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am applying to try and become an LPN at Camp Hamwi which is a diabetes camp in Columbus, OH. Does anyone have any info on being a camp nurse? What pay is like, working environment, schedule, etc.?...

  10. Nursing Videos

    nursesaurus replied to sam2002's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    not to be redundant but you tube is pretty awesome and graphic

  11. A question about CE's

    nursesaurus posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got my LPN license in 08/09. I have to renew this year being it is an even number year and thats when LPNs renew in Ohio. I have recieved several CE books in the mail and one is a great deal...

  12. Question about post CVA and blood pressure

    nursesaurus replied to kimmie4476's topic in General Nursing

    I think it pertains more to the fact that they can't move the affected side as well therefore maybe contributing to increase instance of blood clot? I'm not sure but I know you shouldn't do any of...

  13. I don't know if I want to be a nurse and I can't really...

    nursesaurus replied to WayneKerr's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't want to be a nurse, you will know the first few months and you will burn out really

  14. Need Help Passing the NCLEX!

    nursesaurus replied to Truly_Blessed_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't over study, have faith in yourself, and don't read too much into the questions. Believe me, sometimes your gut feeling is a good

  15. A question about CE's

    nursesaurus replied to nursesaurus's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so

  16. Need some advice on my resume

    nursesaurus posted a topic in Nursing Career

    So I am now an LPN but was an STNA for 3 years before getting my LPN. Should I put every single job I have EVER had as an STNA on my resume? I have had quite a few STNA jobs and I currently only put...

  17. Questions? Questions?

    nursesaurus replied to jaredumas's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with juliaann whole heartedly. Also does the patient have any visitors? Maybe they are really lonely and need a little extra attention as hard as that is to

  18. NCLEX practice book

    nursesaurus replied to sprintin08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders has a lot of info and is very straigh forward and has a lot of questions. We were provided Saunders in school and I bought my own. But I felt really

  19. Lost my first patient - could I be in trouble?

    nursesaurus replied to southernhospitality's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know too much as I am an LPN but since it was a hip fx it very well could have been a fat embolism. but I'm not experience so I'm not really sure I just distinctly remember fat embolism with...

  20. CSCC's NURC 101 Class

    nursesaurus replied to slmmarsh's topic in Ohio Nursing

    is CSCC Clark State Community College? If so , I am enrolling in May to begin my pre req's for the LPN to RN and would appreciate any

  21. Rets or Hondros for RN or is there another?? HESI LPN test

    nursesaurus replied to valariemccoy's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Oh and with a community college, there is no HESI. (Not that I know of anyways

  22. Rets or Hondros for RN or is there another?? HESI LPN test

    nursesaurus replied to valariemccoy's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I know that Rets and Hondros are expensive, if you go to a community college such as Sinclair or Clark State it's so much more affordable. Of course they have waiting lists so I know that is a huge...

  23. ATI or Kaplan for NCLEX-RN?

    nursesaurus replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't take either and passed my LPN but when I'm preparing for my RN I think I will take a Kaplan course now! :) I also studied from my Nclex book from second quarter in school until I graduated...

  24. Disseminated TB and exposure risk

    nursesaurus replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    It is better to be safe than sorry. Kudos to

  25. What's wrong with seeking stability & security?

    nursesaurus replied to oneflyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    My boss first went to college for business and later nursing because her sister is a nurse and her sister knew she would make a great nurse, and she does! She now owns her own nurse staffing company...