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  1. What does C Base mean?

    christinemj replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Within the VA, the "clinics" are called CBOCs. When saying those four letters quickly, it may have sounded like c-base. I think that she might have been referring to the opportunity for you to work...

  2. Are you afraid to go to the ER?

    christinemj replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    About 2 years ago, kidney stones sent me to the ER. Dilaudid is a beautiful thing. :) The previous ER visit had been about 15 years ago when I managed to fall down a flight of concrete stairs, break...

  3. New hosptial computer systems pull nurses away from patient care

    christinemj replied to lee1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I LOVE our new system. I was counting down the days until it rolled out, and I was probably one of the few that had a HUGE smile on my face on GO LIVE day. We went live in June and piloted the...

  4. hyperemesis

    christinemj replied to jeepgirl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am so sorry to hear that you are having such a rough time with your pregnancy. I've BTDT x 4!!! I say that only to give you hope that when it's all over, you actually do become willing to try it...

  5. Epocrates

    christinemj replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    I ditto the EXCELLENT!!! verdict. I also use it daily and colleagues are always asking me to look things up about unusual diagnoses, side effects, IV drug compatibilities, etc. They also know that...

  6. What's considered Full-Time where you are?

    christinemj replied to Nurse2B2005's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital anything over 32 hours is full-time. I work 36 hours per week on average. FWIW - Yes, I do find 36 hours to be exhausting. Then again, I have small children, so I am "on" 24/7...

  7. Alternate format...NCLEX yesterday

    christinemj posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX yesterday. It was a very interesting test, to say the least!!! :chuckle :chuckle I don't know how to interpret it... but, you know those alternate format questions???? I got, not 1,...

  8. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

    christinemj replied to SpecFuz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I received my ATT on 01/04/05. I scheduled my NCLEX for 01/13/05 (first available.. have to drive 2 hours.) I start on the Cardiac Unit on

  9. I can't believe this....

    christinemj replied to redshiloh's topic in General Nursing

    I personally wish people would STOP dropping off/delivering the "goodies!" My hips and thighs agree!!! :imbar :chuckle (I've been "good"....but there WAS that box of incredibly smooth Belgian...

  10. Chemistry Clep

    christinemj replied to TxNurse2Be's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took the Chemistry CLEP in Jan 2002, 11 years after the last time I had stepped into a college Chemistry lab. (My college credits were "too old" to transfer by the standards of my ADN program.) I...

  11. Anyone else graduating in December?

    christinemj replied to youngRNstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ME!!!! Had my final today. Graduation is December 18. Can't wait!!!

  12. Flu vaccine-give unless specifically ordered not to

    christinemj replied to lsyorke's topic in General Nursing

    Compliance??? with flu shots???? Exactly who is determining if the PATIENT wants a flu

  13. ABO Blood Incompatibility

    christinemj replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is a lactation consultant involved??? Some women have a difficult time with pumping, but have adequate amounts when the baby nurses. I agree with the pediatrician...especially if baby was fed...

  14. Record for most babies

    christinemj replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a friend that is currently pregnant with #12. 1 set of twins in there. She is currently 35. I had a great-aunt that had 16 children. Needless to say, the attendance at her funeral was

  15. Pregnant and Nursing School??

    christinemj replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in 4th semester and my son will be 3 weeks old tomorrow. I honestly have to say that this is the most difficult thing that I have ever done. Since you are due in the summer, it may not be as...

  16. advice? best artificial nipple for breastfeeding

    christinemj replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    When I asked the same question of my breastfeeding firends several weeks ago, Avent was suggested to me. And... it has been successful. I have a 10 day old son that MUST be able to take a bottle...

  17. Do families HAVE to suffer while in school?

    christinemj replied to carlalogan's topic in General Nursing

    Take all those horror stories with a grain of salt. So many times throughout this process, I've heard "Watch out for 3rd semester, the instructors are ogres," or various other "opinions." Well,...

  18. Husband won't see Dr...Should he?

    christinemj replied to Chevelle's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... how many times this week have I been told by my cardiac ICU patients that their hospitalization started because they "just didn't feel right"???? And, oh, yeah.... they waited 3 days to seek...

  19. About skipping the last clinical

    christinemj replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't do it. Of course, at my school, any missed clinical time results in makeup "paperwork." Writing a paper, doing a written assignment....something that pertains to the clinical experience...

  20. breastfeeding question?

    christinemj replied to nursecompassion's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your pregnancy, Julee!!! We are in a very similar boat!!! I am due with my 4th child on September 23rd. I will be starting my last semester of an ADN program on August 27th....

  21. Is this legal? What can we do?

    christinemj replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is no state or federal law anywhere in the US that requires any employer anywhere to provide OR OFFER health insurance in any way, shape, or form to ANY employee, REGARDLESS of hours worked, OR...

  22. Natural Childbirth and L/D nurse-do they mix?

    christinemj replied to Blackfish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That completely sums it up for me. I, too, am a homebirthing mama. At the beginning of this nursing school journey, L&D was high on my list of choices, with the intent to become a CNM. As it...

  23. where can I find cheap nursing scrubs?

    christinemj replied to amyrae76's topic in General Nursing

    Try http://www.jascouniform.com/ also. They send me their catalog and I can't believe how inexpensive some of their scrubs are. (Unfortunately I'm only looking for maternity right now!!

  24. Choices for Antiemetics in Prepartum Patients

    christinemj replied to kimrn96's topic in General Nursing

    ZOFRAN!!! Without a doubt, the best choice (IMHO). I am in the middle of my 3rd Zofran pregnancy. Severe hyperemesis x3 since 1998 has afforded me the opportunity to try virtually every medication...

  25. Hospitals with NO nurse anesthetists

    christinemj replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Head over to La Crosse and you'll find someone to