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  1. Just got my Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope..

    Scrubz posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just wanted to say that it's awesome. Much, much better than the cheaper base models you see floating around. I'm not saying that those are worthless or anything, but this one was worth the money....

  2. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    Scrubz posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Is Propofol used on vented patients? Since the half-life of Propofol is so short wouldn't it be more justified using a longer activing sedative? I assume that Propofol isn't used for long-term...

  3. Do you prefer 12 hour or 8 hour shifts?

    Scrubz posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    As far as ICU goes, would you rather work three 12 hour shifts per week or four 8 hour shifts per week? Why? Just

  4. Do you prefer 12 hour or 8 hour shifts?

    Scrubz posted a topic in General Nursing

    As far as ICU goes, would you rather work three 12 hour shifts per week or four 8 hour shifts per week? Why? Just

  5. what's a good stethoscope for nursing school?

    Scrubz replied to jnmoore02's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought myself a Littman Master Cardiology stethoscope and it was worth the money. Auscultate an apical pulse with a cheap stethoscope and then compare with a Master Cardiology and you'll notice an...

  6. Need your help, Which one should I get...

    Scrubz replied to jnmoore02's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I recommend the Palm TX. It's reasonably priced compared to everything else out there. They usually go from $250-300, and I got mine for $250. They don't have all the little extra things that a...

  7. Needing words of encouragement

    Scrubz replied to richwv's topic in Male Nursing Students

    School is tough yeah, but it's the only way you're going to become an RN. Just think, every RN out there has went through some form of school to get to where they are. And you do learn a lot of the...

  8. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    Scrubz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is Propofol used on vented patients? Since the half-life of Propofol is so short wouldn't it be more justified using a longer activing sedative? I assume that Propofol isn't used for long-term...

  9. what's a good stethoscope for nursing school?

    Scrubz replied to jnmoore02's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've got a Littman Master Cardiology stethoscope and it works great. It's a little on the expensive side, but it's worth it. If you can dish out the money I'd go for one of those electronic...

  10. Bath Bags

    Scrubz replied to esokane's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at right now uses the same things. I don't think they're all that great though becasue you really can't give someone a good bath with one of those. Maybe if you used these every...

  11. Drug cards or drug guide for clinicals??

    Scrubz replied to Jado0114's topic in General Students

    I strongly suggest buying a PDA so you can get a good medical dictionary and a good drug guide on it. It's been priceless in my clinical sessions. If I'm getting ready to pass a drug and don't know...

  12. CNA salary

    Scrubz replied to HisTreasure's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I make $10/hour, but since I work nights I get a 13% pay diff., so that makes it $11.30. Since I live in a small town I think it's pretty good

  13. I HATE this!!!!

    Scrubz replied to BellaBloo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Agreed.. What you don't like touching other people? I would not reccomend nursing at all. Everyone doesn't like at least one or two aspects of nursing, but what you don't like is an essential...

  14. Stethoscope?

    Scrubz replied to Coco06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Agreed.. Mater Cardiology if you want to dish out the bucks for it. Far better than any base model stethoscope though. Worth the money. Consider it an investment. And if you really want to dish...

  15. Give me some idea...

    Scrubz replied to Asklepios's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think everyone approaches school with a certain mindset of what it's going to be like, only to learn that reality is much different. Wheter this is good or bad for the student depends on the...

  16. Sit the last one out? Mulling this over....

    Scrubz replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I had an OB class last semester that I thought about skipping the last clinical just because we never did anything. The last day we were there we seriously sat around for 6 hours and did absolutly...

  17. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    Scrubz replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks

  18. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    Scrubz replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks

  19. Need help with figuring things out.. Help would be greatly appreciated!!

    Scrubz posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm trying to figure out ways to boost my GPA to make myself more competitive in the future. I've come to accept that my GPA will never be stellar thanks to my lack of effort during my freshman year...

  20. Nursing Student HATES Nursing Assistant Job

    Scrubz replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in General Students

    As far as how they're treating you, you can find better, because they shouldn't be treating you so poorly. As far as what you're doing in terms of work, everything fits in the job description. You...

  21. This semester is almost done!!!

    Scrubz posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm in my second semester of nursing school taking peds and OB for nursing, and a microbiology class (waste of time). I've only got two weeks left, and though I know I don't have much time left, it...

  22. Do some schools just look at last 60 credit hours for GPA?

    Scrubz posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My freshman and sophomore years I made mostly Cs and some Bs, and not really until the last part of my sophomore year did I kick it in and start getting just As and Bs. I've heard that some schools...

  23. This semester is almost done!!!

    Scrubz replied to Scrubz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Peds/OB is kicking my butt.. I have an 81-82% in that class, and 85% is a B. I'm actually studying for this crap and still not getting a B. I hate this class. At least in Med/Surg I'll start...

  24. This semester is almost done!!!

    Scrubz replied to Scrubz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hopefully you'll get to do more than just observe. I'd assume many schools get much more hands-on than we're getting. Observation is good of course, but hands-on is 100x better for

  25. Pericare- which way is correct?

    Scrubz replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Proper perineal care is most important for women because of their much shorter urethra. On average men's are about 20cm while women's are about 4cm, so from a bacteria's standpoint you can see how...