emily_mom

emily_mom

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  1. Canesten Commercial!

    emily_mom replied to hapeewendy's topic in General Nursing

    I think Jerry Springer should be brought by Valium, Haldol, Prozac... Hmm, smell my

  2. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    emily_mom replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Where there's a

  3. Wart Question

    emily_mom replied to RNsweetie's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a plantar's wart for YEARS. They have tried to freeze it off (which does hurt) numerous times with no success. They will not cut it off b/c of the scarring factor on the bottom of my...

  4. Bottles after 3 hours

    emily_mom replied to Dayray's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'd be pissed if someone gave my baby a bottle against my wishes. And that's all I'm gonna say b/c I see it's getting a little testy in here and I'm bailing out...(did someone say test? crap, i...

  5. Is Microbiology really that scary

    emily_mom replied to bet0326's topic in General Students

    My instructor was new and was completely overwhelmed. We made it through our notes in 20 min (class was 2 hours). We were all so lost and failed our first test. After that, she let us use our notes...

  6. An interesting question about product placement

    emily_mom replied to mattcastens's topic in General Nursing

    I like Romano's scope too! I've seen them online, but it's gold plated. How long do you think that's gonna last?

  7. needleless needles

    emily_mom replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    I have problems getting the bubbles out with the Vanish Point. Don't know why, but those little suckers just won't come

  8. needleless needles

    emily_mom replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't think those were new...they are cool though!

  9. Insulin syringe question

    emily_mom replied to Pretzlgl's topic in General Nursing

    We only use syringes. His rushed attitude creates errors, in which you would be

  10. CNA Training in LTC Facility vs. Community College?

    emily_mom replied to RN2B2005's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's up to you what you can afford. Are you going to work in a LTC facility when you're done? Then, I would take it at a NH that offers it. I did that, and I was paid for the 2 week class....

  11. To nurses who work(ed) for small, rural/community hospitals.

    emily_mom replied to Ted's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I used to work at was only 32 beds! We had lots of family practice docs that came in to see their patients. Also had top of the line urologist (hot too!), hand specialist, cardiac spec,...

  12. Clinicals pass/fail

    emily_mom replied to Mkue's topic in General Students

    We have pass/fail clinicals, and I believe they are more fair than a grade. We also have a long form the instructor fills out, can make comments and then reviews it with us. It is always subject to...

  13. Blood Pressure Cuff

    emily_mom replied to Alie's topic in General Students

    Ditto what V said...I wouldn't waste your money. Of course he said that you need it...he prob works on commission. I suggest you take the cuff, wrap it around his scrawny little neck and pump it up...

  14. HELP!! 4th grade hygiene presentation!!

    emily_mom posted a topic in General Students

    I have to do a presentation to 60 4th graders about hygiene. As we all know, this is when they start to get stinky and many don't know it. It is at a public school. I just can't get any really...

  15. HELP!! 4th grade hygiene presentation!!

    emily_mom replied to emily_mom's topic in General Students

    :roll

  16. HELP!! 4th grade hygiene presentation!!

    emily_mom replied to emily_mom's topic in General Students

    Talked to my instructor today, and she said regular soap is

  17. HELP!! 4th grade hygiene presentation!!

    emily_mom replied to emily_mom's topic in General Students

    One of my instructors has the black light, but I didn't think you needed to put special soap on??? What do you

  18. HELP!! 4th grade hygiene presentation!!

    emily_mom replied to emily_mom's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all of the great ideas! If anyone has any more, please let me

  19. How are you supposed to answer the phone?

    emily_mom replied to MRed94's topic in General Nursing

    Just my dept, name and title. That way they know if they're talking to an aide, clerk or RN. No other nicey-nice

  20. Hospitals paying for schooling?

    emily_mom replied to Kimberly_1999's topic in General Students

    Due to the shortage, a lot of hospitals are offering loan forgiveness or tuition reimbursement programs to attract bodies. I've found that some hospitals will pay 60 % of whatever isn't covered by...

  21. Refusing and safety

    emily_mom replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Heather. Sometimes a body that helps everyone equally is better than someone who takes an assignment and is confused all night. They should be grateful that they got a float and that...

  22. HELP!! 4th grade hygiene presentation!!

    emily_mom replied to emily_mom's topic in General Students

    Smart ass!!! I'm talking about the

  23. Do you wear gloves

    emily_mom replied to mellow's topic in General Nursing

    I never used to think about it much until my nephews were born at 28 weeks, weighing 2 and 3 lbs. Many of the nurses in the NICU didn't wear gloves and they ended up contracting e coli thru their...

  24. HELP!! 4th grade hygiene presentation!!

    emily_mom replied to emily_mom's topic in General Students

    I kept trying hygiene searches, but I will try Health Ed. Thanks!!! I was thinking about swabbing their arms and then they can culture them in the petri dish. Once they smell themselves, they will...

  25. Foot care

    emily_mom replied to adrienurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Sorry, I don't even like my own