cursedandblessed

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  1. Question about Nexium

    prevention of stress ulcer. Every patient I have is on some type of
  2. When does your semester start? Any chance you can take micro this summer by itself. My maternal child nursing wasn't too bad. I enjoyed it a
  3. first semester 99.9% done

    i think we're about 97% done. two more class days one more clinical. i'm pretty sure lecture is a pass with either a c+ to mid b. clinical is pass/fail and who knows what my ci is going to do. i...
  4. Swine Flu Outbreak, School Nurse Set Response in Motion

    the county i'm in has at least one per school-though they're trying to cut that down. i did a 3 wk rotation at one, it was a great experience. it's not just the fever's, coughs, braces, pads and meds....
  5. i'm on a study break. they're saying there are at least two "probable cases" at the school near newberry, sc. tested + for type a but apparently our dhec test can't get any more specific so they're...
  6. I Have No Memory Recall!!!!

    okeydokie: since i have the book in my lap brain tumor: abnormal growth among cells within the intracranial space, may affect brain tissue, meninges, pituitary gland tumors are classified based on...
  7. In desperate in of some pointers!

    for what class? did you go to test review? i review the powerpoints, do nclex style questions. i divide up the material the way it was taught. i review the beginning of the semester information...
  8. the news does get a bit overdone, especially with the 24/7/365 channels, and updates every couple of minutes on the internet. i know it would be difficult tracking those driving in from mexico, but...
  9. low self esteem and clinical instructor

    supergreat advice from everyone here. i saw a counselour after my mom remarried, it helped tremendously. focus on the fact that you made it through this rotation--that's a positive thing. next...
  10. that sc school is about an hour away. no results are in yet according to the local news. or the last aol news i guess since hurricane season starts soon, i could stock up the emergency supplies in...
  11. low self esteem and clinical instructor

    (((((carlarenee))))) how much longer until you are done with her??? is she faculty or adjunct??? i'm in your boat, somewhat. you're not alone, trust me, i've had the alcoholic husband, and know...
  12. Not sure if nursing is for me anymore

    Just the opposite here. I liked medical assisting, and what I thought it was going to be, but in my area, they just don't use MA's or CMA's to do much of anything besides paperwork. It's very...
  13. Bedbaths and Bedmaking

    here's how our day has been: 0700: staff member comes in and tells us to get on the floor, instructor will be there soon (i thought we weren't allowed on the floor without an instructor)...
  14. I got into Nursing School!!!!!!!

    congrats to
  15. Having second thoughts about NS - Please talk to off the ledge!

    so sorry you're having this problem. i feel for you i really
  16. Wearing scrubs to nursing school?

    all schools are different. your school's website might have more information for you. back to the bacteria and viruses: i am personally grossed out by my shoes. even wearing the gown, gloves and...
  17. Passed the med-surg hesi!!!!!!!!

    congrats to you
  18. Drug addicted nurses

    big hugs to all of you who have stayed clean and sober. my hubby battled etoh( sober now 5 +) and what most of you guys have said is true it's a chronic battle. daily for him. i also believe the...
  19. MAJOR delima...I need some help

    great news!! hey don't forget to ask any friends/relatives if they have anything you can sell for your yardsale. heck i wouldn't even be embarrassed to put up a sign in your yard that said something...
  20. I feel like I'm trying to be something I'm not

    i know what you mean about time. my last few weeks have been about 2 1/2 hours class mwf, preplanning mw + the two hours i spend driving to and from timbucktoo hospital. 9 hour clinicals tt + the...
  21. finals!!!

    wow you got 16 weeks for med-surg?? ours was 8. test wed, and final the following
  22. What would you have answered?

    okay, i always think too much into it. but i did pass the cardio
  23. Hospital Classes

    EKG's I have a heck of a time with
  24. I feel like I'm trying to be something I'm not

    you seem really sad right now. why do you want to be a nurse?? is it for the $$ or did you think you could make a difference?? just because people appear to have it all together, doesn't mean they...
  25. What would you have answered?

    I'm going with A. My rationale: I come into patients room to check vitals they appear to be sleeping I gently shake their arm tell them who I am and explain what I'm going to do. If they don't...