ChristyMNOP replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing
I'd like some input on this as well-I intern at a facility where I do dressing changes regularly. I wonder if I should be indicating the technique I used when I document it. Usually I say 'd:...
I'm sure its true. I've heard for years that advanced cancer has a smell that is distinct, makes sense that some people with good sniffers would pick it up
ChristyMNOP replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing
I have only seen 7 surgeries-2 c-sections, one eye surgery, and 4 adenoidectomies. All of the surguries I saw were professional with not too much talking about the patient, etc. However, during a...
ChristyMNOP replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing
I have heard from here that lots of nursing schools have waiting lists and competitive entrance but I don't think that is true for this region. For my school, it is a very good baccalaureate program...
Where I am, the major hospitals can take up to 1 month to get back to you just for the first call back. So take heart. Its probably a good idea to take your resume to a service though just in case....
Yikes. I run 110/70 all the time normally, but have to be on calcium channel blockers for a heart problem. Now I'm about 95/65 give or take. However, if I get below 60 I get really sick feeling,...
I will be graduating soon from a BSN program. I am trying to start thinking about my future NOW. I know that I am capable of going on to further education, and I think this is something I want. I...
ChristyMNOP replied to ChristyMNOP's topic in General Nursing
Thanks for your advice. I see a lot of merit in doing that, but I have some other factors that make a difference too. I get money for school from the government that will run out in a certain amount...
ChristyMNOP replied to squeakykitty's topic in General Nursing
Rule: Don't let nursing school get to you. Many people, including nurses, instructors and classmates will expect you to give up your life and sacrafice everything to get through it. Its not worth...