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fleur-de-lis BSN, RN

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  1. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

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

    Those resources seem like opinions to me, where is the research that backs up your position? I did a very quick search of guidelines.gov and found this quote from the American Psychiatric Association...

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

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

    Wow - that really puts us in a bad position! One of the "Don'ts" for HC providers on that site is ""Take their word for it" when you are suspicious of their medical condition or behavior." That...

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

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

    I'm just a measly student, so please don't take this post the wrong way - I have already seen that what they teach us is not always how it works in the real world! That said, isn't pain control a...

  4. I have been asked why don't I become a Physician rather than a Nurse.Itis so ....

    fleur-de-lis replied to RNsoon!'s topic in New York Nursing

    Ditto for me - I never had any desire to be an MD. The analogy I use when people ask me this is "would you ask a police officer who loves his job why he did not go to law school, just because he is...

  5. Nurse-Writers

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

    When you start nursing school, see if any of your professors are doing research for journal articles and offer to help. I did this and as a brand new nursing student, I get to co-author an article for...

  6. DFW- where should I live?

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

    I moved here about 5 years ago not knowing the area and landed in Northwest fort worth (Eagle Mountain/Saginaw area). We like it here, but if I had it to do again, I would choose Grapevine or...

  7. Accelerated Bsn For 2nd Degree Students

    fleur-de-lis replied to kkat4049's topic in Texas Nursing

    After the first day of class yesterday, I am thinking of abandoning my job search! This semester (like all) is going to be intense! I was trying to find something in a hospital setting to make it...

  8. help finding a website or information?

    fleur-de-lis replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    It always amazes me how I can come to this site and find people going through the same thing as me! I was diagnosed with PCOS last week. Unfortunately, I have the infertility problem that goes along...

  9. You know you're a nursing student when...

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

    These are great...keep em coming!!! You know you're a nursing student when you critique the CPR technique of the characters on TV or in the movies! I just saw 'White Coats' and they gave actual mouth...

  10. AP during the summer term

    fleur-de-lis replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P I in 5 weeks and loved it. There was not time to forget the material before the exams!!! It is intense, but if you are the type that can focus and retain info well, you will be

  11. Anyone travel with their family? Husband and kids?

    fleur-de-lis replied to teresab_2000's topic in Travel

    I hope others respond to this - I am curious to see what the responses are. My hubby is 8 years older than I am, so our plan is for me to do travel nursing when he retires and he will tag along (which...

  12. Anyone ever work full time while getting their RN?

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

    You guys are my heros!! Seriously, I have been debating if I should take a part time job to have some extra spending $$ while doing an accelerated BSN program. I realize how fortunate I am to have a...

  13. Stuff Patients Have Smuggled onto the Psych Unit...

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

    Holy Cow!!!! I am so glad I found this thread just a few days before I start my Psych clinicals!!!

  14. Fort Worth nursing school

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

    Those programs are great, unfortunately for me they are strongly need based, as in you have to have an EFC of 0 to qualify. My husband has a decent job, though we are by no means well off, so I don't...

  15. Looking to move to S. La.

    fleur-de-lis replied to vetnurs's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I must have had a brain fart - I totally forgot about those!!! Thanks for the

  16. Advice - work as NICU equip tech as a student?

    fleur-de-lis replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the advice - I think you're right. The interview went well, though she has one more person to interview. I was told that there is a good possibility of being able to move into an RN...

  17. Advice - work as NICU equip tech as a student?

    fleur-de-lis posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am in an accelerated BSN program, to graduate August '07 (one year!!!) and have been looking for a part time job. I have an interview for an equipment tech position in the NICU and wanted some...

  18. Looking to move to S. La.

    fleur-de-lis replied to vetnurs's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I am from Baton Rouge originally, and I have looked into going back when I graduate nursing school. I am not sure about pay scale, but Lafayette has the only magnet hospital in louisiana, last time I...

  19. Fort Worth nursing school

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

    One BIG caution - there are severe restrictions on financial aid for second degree students. This is my situation and I do not qualify for any grants, and there is not a great deal of scholarship $$...

  20. Can someone help with these drug calculations?

    fleur-de-lis replied to Bonny619's topic in General Students

    this is how they taught us and it is soooo easy this way! i have always stunk at math, but i have been making 100% on my dosage tests with this method! once you get the process, you can figure any...

  21. The Baylor Plan?

    fleur-de-lis replied to career180's topic in Texas Nursing

    My Clinical instructor mentioned this to me, but she was not sure if it sill existed. I was interested in this plan at Baylor in Fort Worth if it still existed, so I will be interested to see if...

  22. Double Standard BS

    fleur-de-lis replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your post made my day! I have been unable to conceive on my own and I personally do not want to undergo fertility treatments (I am adopted so that is way more natural to me than IVF or other tx). I...

  23. Has anyone heard of this?

    fleur-de-lis replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It does seem odd that they are not accepting the course with the same description just because of the department that offered it. I had to re-take English Comp I becuase when I went for my first...

  24. Advice on choosing a starting point in nursing

    fleur-de-lis posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am almost done with my first semester in nursing school, and since it is an accelerated program, I am already being told to start thinking about the area I want to enter when I graduate. We...

  25. Online University Courses for Nursing Pre Req

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

    I took lifespan growth & development online from Louisiana State University distance education. (www.lsu.edu) I got my first degree in business from LSU, but this was my first online class. They...