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  1. What's the saddest thing you've seen in your career??

    *ac* replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read this whole thread because this is something I really try not to dwell on. I work with kids and I don't feel I can really be there for them and their families if I focus on the sadness...

  2. Medical conditions on peds medical floor?

    *ac* replied to yawn's topic in Pediatric

    Depends on the hospital, but at mine we have cancer (usually leukemia), sickle cell, RSV, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, Crohn's/IBD, failure to thrive, a variety of kidney issues. Those are the most...

  3. Need Help with Smoking Issue!!!!!!!

    *ac* replied to Nursey103's topic in General Students

    I would assume he's not gonna quit. His actions are telling you everything you need to know. Then ask yourself if you wanna share your life (as a nurse) with a person who will always be a smoker....

  4. Any Hospital Diploma Programs Out There??

    *ac* replied to robinzahra's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are several in Pennsylvania. Look at their State Board of Nursing

  5. How long do you drive to work?

    *ac* replied to LovePurple's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would take the close job. Orienting on your first job is more stressful than you can imagine. Doing with a huge commute and without your significant other to come home to and lean on, would...

  6. PICC line dressing change

    *ac* replied to mesa14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, time management is what I was going for - it's all I can think of. The case study is probably looking for something else, but I wish time management had been more emphasized in school. It's...

  7. PICC line dressing change

    *ac* replied to mesa14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not talking about a reaction at the site. I mean observe for a systemic

  8. PICC line dressing change

    *ac* replied to mesa14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm curious as to what the correct answer is to this. My first reaction was, when I have time to do it. You can assess a site without doing a dressing change, and you absolutely would assess it prior...

  9. hmm

    *ac* replied to pepper50's topic in General Nursing

    I know you came here for support and probably don't want to hear this, but I read your whole post and it sounds like you are rationalizing a bad decision. My guess is you are going to have to pay some...

  10. What's the deal with black?

    *ac* replied to SCUnursie06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    To the people who like and wear black, what do you do about the

  11. Uniform/Supply stores in Metro area

    *ac* replied to SAHMStudent's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Scrubs N Beyond is in Arundel

  12. Absurd Medical Abbreviations

    *ac* replied to whodunit's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, I rarely, truly, LOL, but this did

  13. About Saunders NCLEX study guide

    *ac* replied to HeatherTN's topic in General Students

    The Saunder's Q&E book is too easy. The Saunder's comprehensive guide is better for content review. For actual NCLEX practice questions, I thought Kaplan was the

  14. Hospital Parking

    *ac* replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I pay about $65 a month - and that's with the nursing discount (which gets taxed!). It's close and I don't have to hunt for a spot, but the cost is

  15. Contact isolation for MRSA question

    *ac* replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    I understand that we are trying not to spread it from one pt to another... I totally get that when it's c-diff or something that I definitely don't have, but what's keeping us from spreading MRSA from...

  16. gut reaction

    *ac* replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    The dose depends on type of diabetes, body weight, and previous response. 5-7 units could be appropriate in Type

  17. 41 and going into NURSING? HELP

    *ac* replied to lasalp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used my (at the time) middle-schooler's algebra book to brush up on math. BTW, I was older than you when I

  18. hardest a and p chapter/SYSTEM?

    *ac* replied to 2bJoshRN9788's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Endocrine, hands

  19. gut reaction

    *ac* replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    You need to report the low to the endo. The Lantus might need to be adjusted, but it's not a good idea to hold it completely, unless they were on very, very little to begin with. It's not the Lantus...

  20. gut reaction

    *ac* replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Lantus should not be held based on blood sugar. Maybe he figured that

  21. plz answer my qestion about GED

    *ac* replied to WantingToBeANurse's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you're trying to say, but I really believe that have a goal can make a difference. The OP talks about "trying" and still failing, which gives you pause. But I am telling you from...

  22. plz answer my qestion about GED

    *ac* replied to WantingToBeANurse's topic in General Nursing

    I barely got through the 9th grade, and dropped out in the 10th. At age 17, I got my GED. I tried community college then, but was completely overwhelmed and quit. Many years later, I went back and...

  23. What things do your family members do that drive the nurse in you nuts?

    *ac* replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I consider acid-reducers/anatacids to be a food

  24. What things do your family members do that drive the nurse in you nuts?

    *ac* replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    1. Non-compliance 2. Non-compliance 3.

  25. Contributing to a group gift for your NM?

    *ac* posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if this is common? We're being asked to contribute for a holiday gift card for our manager, in any amount. If you're doing this, if you don't mind, could you share how much you're...