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  1. Cat Scratch Fever!

    DTCC PreRN replied to banditrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have a close friend who got cat scratch fever when her cat bit her. She was asleep and the cat was on her pillow. She didn't know it and put her hands up over her head. Scared the cat, the cat bit...

  2. I can't stand needles, help!!

    DTCC PreRN replied to SEANurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I totally feel your pain and am glad you posted this. I too, struggle with whether or not I'll get over my fear of needles. I'm afraid of being stuck. Pass out every time. Didn't happen until after I...

  3. What do we do...

    DTCC PreRN replied to DTCC PreRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, she did receive care after the surgery. She went to a rehab center who specialize in orthopedic rehabilitation. It was a nursing home/rehab center so she actually lived there. She received gait...

  4. What do we do...

    DTCC PreRN replied to DTCC PreRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all who replied. My MIL is more than willing to give us info and have us seek info from the med team. The problems we're running into is getting info from the med team. And not b/c they...

  5. Nurses: what's your Myers-Briggs classification??

    DTCC PreRN replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an ISFJ! Glad to see that nursing is a recommended

  6. Migraines! How do you deal with this?

    DTCC PreRN replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing

    I've been suffering from Migraines since I was 19. That's 14 years. Anything from smelling pesticides in the isle at Home Depot to my period, caused them. Had no less than 4 a month. Finally went to...

  7. Book about Communication/Pers. Types?

    DTCC PreRN replied to zenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Holy Cow!! I'm a white and it's right

  8. Sopranos Finale - How well was nursing portrayed?

    DTCC PreRN replied to NurseRotten's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby and I also thought the TV was on the fritz. We changed channels then came back to HBO. Funny though, we think the ending is indicative of the rest of Tony's life. There as a lot of tension...

  9. I'm a noob, but please help :)

    DTCC PreRN replied to kubby83's topic in General Nursing

    Here's some food for thought. When browsing the postings on nursing websites and speaking with fellow nurses keep in mind that we all have a tendency to complain more than praise. Here's an example...

  10. North Carolina Roll Call

    DTCC PreRN replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    My goal is to become a Forensic Nurse. I have a long row to hoe in order to get there but I'm excited about my journey. How about

  11. North Carolina Roll Call

    DTCC PreRN replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm a native!! I live in Hillsborough, NC which is just west of Durham. After a career in Corporate America I've decided I need to do work that's good for my soul. I'm attending DTCC for my ADN. After...

  12. Which School ECU or UNC-CH?

    DTCC PreRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm debating with my husband on which school I should attend when I'm ready to go from my RN to BSN. Both ECU (East Carolina University) and UNC-Chapel Hill offer the program. Because I despise math...

  13. will lower back problems restrict my ability to be a nurse?

    DTCC PreRN replied to navyvetRNdreams2b's topic in General Nursing

    I have the exact same back condition as you and had the same concerns as you. Fortunately my pain comes and goes. I went through PT and the only thing it offered was a position I could lie in that...

  14. Which School ECU or UNC-CH?

    DTCC PreRN replied to DTCC PreRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not an RN yet. I'm doing one of those mid-life career changes. I'm burnt out on Corporate America and need to do work that's good for my soul. I'm currently attending DTCC and I'm in the...

  15. Ques. for those that applied to CRNA school with 1 yr RN experience

    DTCC PreRN replied to 2bNurseNikki376's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you do a search on Wikipedia for "CRNA" I think you'll find some helpful information.

  16. Any recommended forensic reading material?

    DTCC PreRN replied to Gigglesforall's topic in Forensic

    If you visit Amazon.com and do a search for "forensic" and "nurse" you'll find some good literature. Also, after selecting a book to "look at" if you scroll about middle way down the page to the...

  17. new grad wage vs experienced wage

    DTCC PreRN replied to 1776patriot's topic in General Nursing

    What about asking up front during an interview how the hospital stays competitiave with regards to current talent and new hires? How do they ensure veterans are rewarded in a way that will retain...

  18. Anyone Squeamish?

    DTCC PreRN replied to nursingasanart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What about breathing through your mouth instead of your nose? Doesn't anyone do that? If you breath through your mouth you don't have to smell

  19. Tired all the time!!!

    DTCC PreRN replied to LMRN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I read the thread and feel like I need to add something here. No amount of diet or exercise is going to fix the lack of support you have at home. I have to ask if you and your husband discussed, in...

  20. What to wear to interview for CNA position.

    DTCC PreRN replied to quisqueya's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'd piggy back on what KellNY said. She's right on. My career is in HR, specifically recruiting and I would much rather see a person dressed well than in scrubs. Be confident. Think to yourself that...

  21. Woot! Woot! Just bought my first pairs of scrubs!!!

    DTCC PreRN replied to couldntbhappier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm glad I'm not the only one so excited about