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I start my rn program in Aug, and my list of supplies needed did not specify type of stethoscope. I'm having to pay for EVERYTHING myself, so can anyone recommend a great, but affortable stethoscope and where may I purchase one? thanks, Tina

Hello there! I will be doing a study abroad in London this April for my Master's program here in the US. I would love to do a comparative, quantitative study regarding glucose monitoring in the UK versus US pertaining to intensive insulin therapy. Wh...

Hello there! I would love your expertise!! I will be doing a study abroad in London this April for my Master's program here in the US. I would love to do a comparative, quantitative study regarding glucose monitoring in the UK versus US pertaining to...

I am in need of your opinions! :) I am currently working towards my master's degree and trying to decide which topic to do my review of literature on which will eventually evolve into my thesis/capstone project. I am opened to suggestions...no hurt f...

Here is my second topic: Research problem: With the rise of diabetes, many patients in the intensive care unit are on intensive insulin therapy requiring hourly, sometimes every 15 minute, glucose checks. Glucose checks at most facilities consist of...

Hello there Classic dame! Thank you so very much for the information! I did not realize that European meters were different...I have only just scratched the surface of my literature review, but I am determined to stay on topic despite some saying it ...

Hello there! I will be doing a study abroad in London this April for my Master's program here in the US. I would love to do a comparative, quantitative study regarding glucose monitoring in the UK versus US pertaining to intensive insulin therapy. Wh...

NtannRN..thanks for the reply! There is little research on non-invasive monitoring...most are still waiting for approval. A student at baylor university has invented a monitor that uses infrared, but is in the process of downsizing for practicality. ...

Thank you for the reply! Hopefully, more will chime in! :)

Hmmmm....no responses? Well then...anyone there use continuous insulin infusions at all? What type of calculations are you using to make rate changes? I am guessing you are doing finger pricks?

Thanks for your reply...let me clarify myself...It is against policy to use any lines, be it central, peripheral, or arterial...However, when questioned about the research to back their policy..no one responds. I do understand some patients can and d...

Hey everyone!! I will be starting a FNP/ENP program this fall and am curious....what did you need the most during grad school? Bought a new laptop, looking into getting an IPAD (mostly because of want not need). Anything that really helped during you...

Great responses! Thank you everyone! I am excited to read all the ipad responses. I hope to get one soon...with a keyboard!! :) And Dixiecup...I will definitely need sleep between studying..I will be really pushing it working nightshift full-time and...

Hi all! Just another critical care nurse seeking entrance into a FNP program. I would love to know any opinions on my goal statement. It is suppose to be 3 pages long, and I am having difficulty shortening it. I am just one short paragraph into the f...

Thanks for the reply....I wish I could change the format..unfortunately, they have specific requirements....I'm still trying to rearrange.. thanks again

Hi all! Just another critical care nurse seeking entrance into a FNP program. I would love to know any opinions on my goal statement. It is suppose to be 3 pages long, and I am having difficulty shortening it. I am just one short paragraph into the f...

Thank you! cmo421 I actually thought about doing that. I'm applying to the same university I received my bachelor's. The last paragraph was the only way I could think of ending the essay and reinstating their mission at the same time without having ...

Looking for someone to chat with. ?'s about program. I did find one person going to fccj. If u are still there?...are u actually in the program or still taking reqs? I am waiting for my acceptance letters from both schools. 28-married w/ 18m girl, Ki...

Hello! I'm a senior student, and was wondering if any of you experienced infertility nurses would like to share in any ethical dilemmas you have been faced with. I'm doing a work experience in a few weeks, and would like to be prepared. Good experien...

Wow!! Thank you so much for the information! I'm actually reading a case study book now. It's also interesting to read about in-vitro being used for stem cells....

thanks for your response....any problems that include what the nurses have to go through or other staff members. I did do a search that mentioned counseling patients who have lost multiple pregnancies...Does anyone know how this is handled? Is it enc...

Well, since no one would like to share......I have read that once an egg becomes fertile, the others are thrown away or stored....what are your thoughts about such...and what are your thoughts about older women 40+ using these procedures...

Hey everyone! I graduate in August with my BSN, and I'm planning on returning for my MSN. Here's the problem...I'm interested in every specialty so far and can't seem to make up my mind what to do after grad. I've already pretty much been offered a j...

I know, I know....you've all been asked this probably a million times, but out of all the nurses, I feel you would know the best shoes to buy for long shifts! I'm just a student right now, but I have a little scoliosis...so shoes are important to me!...

Hi! I am a 1st semester BSN student. My nursing science course requires a research on a particular problem relevant to clinical nursing practice. My father had crohns so I am interested in finding research on diet therapy and crohns. Could anyone tel...