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  1. "Med Student" syndrome

    semiller36545 replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely,most of our class did. Both physical and psych dx. Including the friend who , after hours of taking notes on the neuro system , was convince she had Parkinson's. At the age of 23, no

  2. To All the Nurses Working in the CA Wildfires

    semiller36545 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I live down here in Katrina country , but fires just freak me out a little. God be with all of

  3. Profit Vs Non profit hospitals

    semiller36545 replied to radbird's topic in General Nursing

    Non-profit , definitely. I don't believe in health care for

  4. Fearing I'd accidentally hurt or kill someone?

    semiller36545 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Oh,yeah,especially after my first pt on the first day of clinicals threw a PE on the toilet and died about 45 minutes after I met him,and about 15 minutes after his MD came in and told him he would...

  5. Unrealistic steriotypes of medicine on TV

    semiller36545 replied to chnc1024's topic in General Nursing

    My favorites include : 1. Unconcious pts. with side rails down. 2. Someone collapses and CPR is started stat- no checks for pulse or resp. 3. Post-seizure pts. who are immediately alert. I...

  6. Did becoming a nurse change you????

    semiller36545 replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    you see the beginning of life ,the end of life ,and everything in between. how different we all are ,and how much alike. people at their absolute worst and their best. how could you possibly be the...

  7. How do you chart THAT??

    semiller36545 replied to sticknurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I worked in LTC for 14 years. Many ,many

  8. Will I ever feel normal again?

    semiller36545 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I"m so sorry for your loss. I wish I could tell you it gets better , but it's been 3 years since my dad died , and it's still very much a work in progress. I think , though, that it does change, and...

  9. Is Nursing your Passion

    semiller36545 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    well, it's one of

  10. Hitting the bookstore...

    semiller36545 replied to julesradio's topic in General Nursing

    Never too early. From my experience, any of the "Made Incredibly Easy" books are good.Good Luck

  11. I'm a nurse!!!!

    semiller36545 replied to alexillytom's topic in General Nursing

    Congradulations & Good Luck in your new career

  12. "The Jesus Factor"

    semiller36545 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Really,really well

  13. Is it a good idea to be a CNA before being an RN???

    semiller36545 replied to SweetLadyJ's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly can't hurt. But be prepared - it's the hardest,most under-appreciated job you'll ever find. Good luck

  14. "The Jesus Factor"

    semiller36545 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    But isn't it amazing how often you hear that ? To quote Jon Stewart , " Exactly HOW MUCH of the world has to revolve around you people ?" As opposed to parts of the world where the persecution is very...

  15. "The Jesus Factor"

    semiller36545 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think maybe the difference is that no one would interpret that as you encouraging them to leave their husband and marry yours. Or to abandon their own children and adopt yours. Somehow, talking...

  16. Mobile Infirmery

    semiller36545 replied to BULLYDAWGRN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I live near there, and that hasn't been in the news at all.I'm sure it would have been,seeing as that's Mobile's biggest hospital and I believe one of their largest private

  17. Help new ICU nurse

    semiller36545 replied to mrmike's topic in MICU, SICU

    What is your job like ? For instance, how many pts do you care for, what type dx,etc. It just sounds like it would be really

  18. USA BSN program

    semiller36545 replied to 12breakfree's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I'd be interested,too, in any information anyone

  19. ICU team

    semiller36545 replied to sunkiss's topic in MICU, SICU

    Doesn't each pt.'s primary nurse attend , also