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fleur-de-lis BSN, RN

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  1. question about privacy

    fleur-de-lis replied to pearl4M92's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe just talking to her and letting her know that she violated your privacy, and make sure she knows that YOU KNOW it violates HIPPA also. Hopefully she would get the hint. If you and your husband...

  2. I got a 78% on my first exam.

    fleur-de-lis replied to StudentNurseAbby's topic in General Students

    I agree, you did great! I find the first test is the hardest - regardless of the material. You usually have not had the professor before, so you're unsure exactly what the test questions are like and...

  3. What is a Psych-Tech?

    fleur-de-lis replied to AllieRat's topic in General Students

    I just started psych rotation also and have noticed some unprofessional behavior as well. The techs on our floor are strong, large men who are intimidating as far as their presence (not their...

  4. Second thoughts...

    fleur-de-lis replied to ikatiana21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is early in the semester, don't give up yet! Just think of all the good you can do with your strength being pt interactions - and think of all the patients that will miss out on that if you don't...

  5. Fish Oil...

    fleur-de-lis replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have not tried them but I read somewhere that even with the stabilizers they use the fish oils and pills go bad really quick, and rancid fish oil really wreaks havoc on your body - lots of free...

  6. Gift ideas for instructors

    fleur-de-lis replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't know how inexpensive it was, but we had a awesome Micro prof in my prereqs, and we chipped in and got her a desk clock engraved with a saying about great teachers (of course I don't remember...

  7. Resume Objective for Nursing Student

    fleur-de-lis replied to JaxiaKiley's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, after my 1st week of classes, I decided not to look for a job. I am in an accelerated program, and really the only time I could work is weekends, and I decided spending a little time with my...

  8. administrative costs of health care

    fleur-de-lis replied to labman's topic in General Nursing

    Look into England's system. They have universal health care. Mexico has universal health insurance, a little different, but might give you some info. You should be able to find some good articles in...

  9. grrrrrrrrrr.........

    fleur-de-lis replied to luvkitties's topic in General Nursing

    Having a parent ill is such an emotional thing, and of course you want everything done not just right, but PERFECT! My dad passed away the night before my nursing school orientation. He had cancer and...

  10. What does this mean?

    fleur-de-lis replied to NY Nurse's topic in General Students

    Altered net surfing pattern r/t nursing student syndrome as evidenced by dazed appearance, incoherent mumbling and overuse of acronyms and abbreviations.

  11. Research College of Nursing Accelerated BSN - Typical Schedule

    fleur-de-lis replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    I almost forgot - we also have an online research class!!! That takes usually 2-3 hours per week at least, but I expect that time to increase as our assignments are getting longer and harder each...

  12. Research College of Nursing Accelerated BSN - Typical Schedule

    fleur-de-lis replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!!! I am in semester 2 of a 4 semester accelerated BSN program. We go summer-fall-spring-summer and will be done Aug '07! If you take summer classes, work may be difficult, just because of...

  13. Crocs!

    fleur-de-lis replied to mel1977's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    they are ok, not as comfy as crocs though. i found that the bumps on the inside that are supposed to let your feet grip are more bumpy than crocs, and they actually hurt my feet, especially if i wear...

  14. Do you believe doctors should teach nutrition instead of pharmecudical addiction?

    fleur-de-lis replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    There is a McDonalds inside one of the hospitals in my

  15. Soooo, you're observing in the Operating Room (O.R.)...

    fleur-de-lis replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Students

    Today was my first day in the OR too, and it was incredible! These tips definitely helped me stay out of trouble, and eased my nerves knowing that I know what not to do! I saw a total knee replacement...

  16. Resume Objective for Nursing Student

    fleur-de-lis replied to JaxiaKiley's topic in Nursing Career

    I am in the same situation with no medical experience, so I did put an objective even tho I usually don't. I did the same as you in playing up my customer service and supervisor experience in the body...

  17. New Grad-friendly Hospitals in S. TX?

    fleur-de-lis replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yikes! Thanks for the posts. I had heard some similar stories and wanted to get some other feedback. I love the area, but if conditions are that bad, my main concern is protecting my license,...

  18. How important is work experience prior to applying to RN program?

    fleur-de-lis replied to scoobysnax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too have a bachelors in Business, and am in semester 2 of a 4 semester accelerated program. I had no health care experience. I think good grades in the pre reqs will speak volumes, but if you can...

  19. Gross Out Co-Worker

    fleur-de-lis replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    This is cracking me up!!!! I did have a thought occur to me, though. I wonder if she has some kind of medical problem (obviously) and has brought up the Americans with Disabiities act when mgt brings...

  20. PREGNANT while nursing student???

    fleur-de-lis replied to lovinla23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in an accelerated program - and have that itch BAD also. But, I cannot imagine being pregnant and doing what I am doing now! The accel. curriculum is so intense, you basically have to give it...

  21. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    fleur-de-lis replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm a student doing clinicals on a busy med-surg floor. I only have 1-2 patients at a time, and the nurses are working short so when I see a call light, I just duck in the room to see if its something...

  22. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    fleur-de-lis replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :yeahthat: Just what I was

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

    fleur-de-lis replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    A right?? Healthcare in itself isn't even a right!! It isn't in the bill of rights or the constitution. Is providing care morally and ethically responsible for a civilized society, yes. But not a one...

  24. So frustrated!

    fleur-de-lis replied to geniann's topic in General Nursing

    Altavista's website has a free translation service, Babblefish or something. I don't remember the exact website, but it is cool. You can translate words, or even entire paragraphs. I used to copy and...

  25. Glove use and contact dermatitis

    fleur-de-lis replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to ask if you might be developing a latex allergy, but I see you use non-latex. I just learned that latex allergies can develop over time, and that allergies to certain foods predispose...