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  1. pro life to work in ER OR OB

    sweetiepeas replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    you use bith control but you wouldn't feel comfortable giving it to someone else? Maybe you should finish your degree in music and concentrate on that. Not to be disrespectful but you sound confused...

  2. Nursing Care Plan-self care deficit or risk for falls?

    sweetiepeas replied to brawhe's topic in General Students

    Oh also think in terms of Maslow's hierarchy for self need. So you would start with physiological things first then safety and security,

  3. Nursing Care Plan-self care deficit or risk for falls?

    sweetiepeas replied to brawhe's topic in General Students

    Are you doing a concept map? When we did ours we started with a medical diagnosis and then grouped symptoms into pods in an offshoot from the center. Then based on those we chose the correct Nanda...

  4. pro life to work in ER OR OB

    sweetiepeas replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    Why bring in the fact that you are catholic but do not follow som of the basics of being catholic? I think all you need to say is that you are pro-life. If you don't want to take part in any part of...

  5. Should I back off?

    sweetiepeas replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    We as nurses are the patients advocate. I would take it higher if need be. There is no excuse for that kind of

  6. 1st year nusing student - what exactly is clinicals

    sweetiepeas replied to Holly.G's topic in General Students

    I am a first quarter student and we are also doing ours at a LTC. We basically apply what we are learning in class. We get one patient and we work on an assesment and interview techniques. Listen to...

  7. H1N1 will you be giving the vaccine?

    sweetiepeas replied to darla09's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I too believe that the H1N1 is the same as a flu vaccine just a different strain of flu. I was just reading today the paper that is package with the H1N1 and they have been making them since 1980. I...

  8. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    sweetiepeas replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nasal mist and no

  9. Correct way to give IM injections?

    sweetiepeas replied to Black Jade's topic in Patient Medications

    Actually, that is the way it is taught. Not necessarily the way it is done in the "real

  10. Correct way to give IM injections?

    sweetiepeas replied to Black Jade's topic in Patient Medications

    I think it depends on what you are giving. The nurses that I have seen do it, go fast. The way I was taught was to Z track with one hand and stabilize the needle with that hand while aspirating and...

  11. How Long are you in school all day when becoming a nurse?

    sweetiepeas replied to Salterham79's topic in General Students

    Each group is different but I am in school: Monday: class 10-12 class 1:30 - 2:30 tests 3:30 - 5:00 lab - til whenever I am done usualy an 1-2 hours Tuesday: class 9-11 work 11:30 -5:00 Wednesday:...

  12. I need some advice and help...ANYONE!!!!!

    sweetiepeas replied to sajah's topic in General Students

    I am not sure what books you are using but mine has questions and then the answer are on the disk. It is really helpful to know how they write the tests. If you haven't already talk to your...

  13. partners for clinical-help!

    sweetiepeas replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Students

    I don't see a problem with talking to your instructor. This is supposed to be beneficial to you. You can talk to her without being a tattle tell. Either that or I would just go about my own business....

  14. Do you recommend anatomy and physiology to be taken alone?

    sweetiepeas replied to copyandpaste's topic in General Students

    Well if it is the only option then do it and work your orifice off! You can do anything you set your mind

  15. Do you recommend anatomy and physiology to be taken alone?

    sweetiepeas replied to copyandpaste's topic in General Students

    I know that our entry into the Nursing program is based on a point system that is largely from our grades. Find out wat your requirements are. For me to get enough points to make it through selection...

  16. Do you recommend anatomy and physiology to be taken alone?

    sweetiepeas replied to copyandpaste's topic in General Students

    I took my A & P with an easier class. PE, Photography and something else, can't remember now. and I worked full time. There is a lot of studying, so if possible take easy

  17. How good are you at teaching patients?

    sweetiepeas replied to Nuieve's topic in General Students

    I am only starting nursing school but I do teach card making classes. I know that for me, when I feel good about knowing something it is much easier to teach. For example: If you are teaching a...

  18. Question for everyone who started this fall

    sweetiepeas replied to Adams_Mama_07's topic in General Students

    My orientation was several months before I started. Might have been because of summer though. Ours was at my

  19. As a nursing student, will I be prodded to become Prochoice?

    sweetiepeas replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

    I think if you are able to provide ALL the information to a patient to allow them to make the best choice for themselves then you will be fine. I think the same goes with religion, as long as you can...

  20. Nursing and Essential Tremors

    sweetiepeas replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Students

    I personaly dont but my sister-in-law is an lpn and has tremors and she does great! She is very good sticking. Sometimes the patients get nervous but she is a great shot. I guess you'd be able to do...

  21. Pregnancy and Nursing School

    sweetiepeas replied to sstephens04's topic in General Students

    For me my pregnancy was pretty great BUT I was tired ans slept alot. I could not imagine going to school during that. Plus when my son was born I don't think I slept more than 4 hours at a time for...

  22. how long the Associate degree course will going to take?

    sweetiepeas replied to sherikhawo's topic in General Students

    I took 2 classes of prereq's while I worked full time and they took me about 2 years. Now I start nursing school in September and I should graduate at the end of spring 2011. So almost 3 1/2 to 4...

  23. Is this a bad sign??

    sweetiepeas replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Students

    I make my bed with Hospital corners but not the toe pleat yet. I start in September

  24. Scholarship based on financial need?

    sweetiepeas posted a topic in General Students

    I am wondering if anyone knows how much this plays a part in awarding scholarships? Come this September I will be changing over to part-time working 20 hours instead of 40, so this is going to change...

  25. School Supplies: Anything out of the ordinary needed?!

    sweetiepeas replied to confusedstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    Do the book stands fold flat so you can take them with you where ever you