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    Pr interval

    dianah replied to love lilacs's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If the morphology of the P wave is the same, I would think this is a normal variant of the conduction system (which, as it is not a machine, will not be precisely the same 100% of the
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    RCC Nursing Fall 2019

    dianah replied to FutureRNx0's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello all, this is just a reminder to not post names of anyone in your program (or potential program) ----- students or staff --- to comply with the Terms of Service. Several posts have been edited....
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    Nursing student needing advice

    dianah replied to beardeddragon123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Moved to Nursing Student Assistance forum. For tips, you might browse through the threads in this area, or do a search (upper right-hand corner) for Nursing School Study Tips, or something similar....
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    Needlestick Accident

    dianah replied to Rkp's topic in General Nursing

    On second consideration, I hope my previous post didn't convey a sense of helplessness and fatalism. These accidents are why safeguards are in place, why needles are closed IMMEDIATELY after use, or...
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    Need help with manual blood pressure readings

    dianah replied to joytotheworld21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Blood pressure readings don't sound the same on each person. Some are bounding in your ears, some you can barely hear. Agree, ensure your cuff is the correct size for the arm size, and that your...
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    Help name my business!!

    dianah replied to kimblebb2019's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Moved to Entrepreneurs' section. Those are some good suggestions! Nurse Concierge Care? Good luck with choosing a name, and with your
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    Needlestick Accident

    dianah replied to Rkp's topic in General Nursing

    Things happen. You work daily with needles, -- could say they are an occupational hazard! Sounds like you did the best you could explaining what happened, and why she needed to have labs drawn...
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    Cath Lab position should I take it??

    dianah replied to JLB1215's topic in Cardiac

    The first thing that popped in my head was: CALL. You will be on call part of the time, which means more time away from your family. You will need to pin down how often you will be on call (every...
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    Can I sue the school for not finding me a consolidation placement?

    dianah replied to nomorenursingstudent's topic in General Students

    Topic closed per Terms of
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    Access to nursing interview.

    dianah replied to sophiemairx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to Pre-Nursing. Let us know how the interview
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    JTCC 2019 Fall Nursing Program

    dianah replied to Carolkay92's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to School Programs forum. Best to you in your career/educational
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    Blast from the past...

    dianah replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Love old westerns! Movies and the series: Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Big Valley, Wagon Train, The Rifleman... can spot lots of stars in their younger days, putting their time in. Also love M*A*S*H...
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    Did FDR have Guillain-Barré?

    dianah replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe that was the same president. And how, praytell, is a president to reduce stress??? Again,
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    Did FDR have Guillain-Barré?

    dianah replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I recall reading about one president who was diagnosed with hypertension while in the White House. No cure, no meds available.
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    UExcel exams

    dianah replied to steph25's topic in Excelsior College

    Moved to the Excelsior forum. You might browse through the threads in this forum, for additional helpful information. Best of luck to
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    I have decided to retire!

    dianah replied to jrbl77's topic in Retired Nurses

    Enjoy the next part of your journey! (and stay in
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    KCC ADN FALL 2019

    dianah replied to FutureRN02's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to School/College Programs area.
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    NURSING SHOE HELP

    dianah replied to RissLilly94's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Another thread from this area that may be
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    I’m burnt out

    dianah replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with others' advice to limit your shifts per week, don't answer their calls for OT shifts, take your breaks, and possibly find a position on a permanent unit. That said, the first three years...
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    UNF FALL 2019

    dianah replied to Murse2021's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to School/College Programs forum. Here's hoping for that "A" in Micro, and good luck taking the TEAS
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    Welcome Home!!!! - Home Sweet Home

    dianah replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    check out the video, with instructions how to customize the What's New tab (top of page) to see "unread" or whatever you
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    Exciting Changes Coming To allnurses

    dianah replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Ooooo, some of us are addicted to AN and to the Breakroom! Will you post this in the GM thread (or I can do
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    Is Shortage in Nursing really a hoax?

    dianah replied to mikefilmstudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    While this is all very interesting, the comments have diverged from the original to an off-topic area. Please begin a new thread in the Politics area if you wish to discuss further. Otherwise, keep...
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    Would you call in sick?

    dianah replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Several posts have been edited or removed, either for Terms of Service violation (name-calling and off-topic remarks), or for continuity (the remark to which they responded had been removed or...
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    Methadone

    dianah replied to LPN8686's topic in General Nursing

    First, congratulations on your pregnancy! Hope it is smooth sailing and uneventful delivery! Second, the questions you ask are probably best answered by 1) your PMD (or OB/Gyn), and 2) your place of...