HeatherB,CST

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  1. Funny

    HeatherB,CST replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I like the Midol with ibuprofin, caffeine, and a diuretic in it...even if it's just a headache and not period-related! Thay way, headache goes away, i'm alert, and feel a bit

  2. What are YOU taking Fall semester?

    HeatherB,CST replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mathematical Measurements Intro to A&P&Micro Expository Writing Intro to

  3. does it help to study before school starts?

    HeatherB,CST replied to hojimma's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Duh...please disregard my previous reply....I thought I was in the general nursing forum.. The coloring book ARE really cool, though (she said, sheepishly) Best of luck in your CRNA

  4. does it help to study before school starts?

    HeatherB,CST replied to hojimma's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are you just starting out in nursing school altogether? Your post sounds kind of like you're getting ready for CRNA or something. If you are just completely new without any medical training yet,...

  5. glass of water-stat

    HeatherB,CST replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    My brother has been in the same hospital several times over the last few years, and he's always requested no cheese in any of his meals. It's kind of a pain for the nurses to deal with this 3x a day,...

  6. Relatively High CRNA Wages.

    HeatherB,CST replied to Ekklesia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My understanding is that salaries are higher because the CRNA'a liability is equal to the surgeon's and nesthesiologist's, should something go wrong with the case. This is how it was explained to me...

  7. "Circulating is so easy"

    HeatherB,CST replied to ORSmurf's topic in Operating Room

    I'm a CST student, and I want to relay a conversation I had with my neighbor today...He's in med supply sales, and former RN (ER/Critical care). He asked why am I schooling to scrub, why don't I...

  8. Need advice regarding scrub tech job!

    HeatherB,CST replied to Night Owl RN's topic in Operating Room

    If you go to the AST homeplage, click on "preofessionals" on the right, then choose "online dioscussion forum". That will get you to the boards. You do not need to become a member to read or post on...

  9. Very interesting if you have a strong stomach.

    HeatherB,CST replied to MyLittleCody120's topic in General Nursing

    Look where it says "Autopsy Programme 1-Circulation" and then click on Part 1 to watch the first portion of the

  10. Using Medical Terminology!!

    HeatherB,CST replied to banditrn's topic in Nursing Humor

    My neighbor said this, bragging about her daughter's computer skills..."She's REAL

  11. Say What??????!!!!!!!!!!

    HeatherB,CST replied to gt4everpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My 3yo niece looks through my SIL's colorful anatomy book quite frequently...and you know how much they are sponges... She told me "I dont like smoothies cuz they make my amygdala hurt" It took me...

  12. Question about donating blood

    HeatherB,CST posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can I donate blood if I take wellbutrin and just finished a round of antibiotics? If this counts as asking for medical advice, then of course I withdraw the question. I have an appt tomorrow, and I...

  13. Please, Please, Please, Any Other Very Tall Nurses Out There?????

    HeatherB,CST replied to *Andrea*'s topic in General Nursing

    Check the male nursing forum also, I remember a guy who was well over 6 feet saying he found tall scrubs, and Ithink they might have been unisex... Good luck! RealNurseWitch...I am 5'11" amd high...

  14. Very interesting if you have a strong stomach.

    HeatherB,CST replied to MyLittleCody120's topic in General Nursing

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for sharing this! I also watched the kidney episode, and the model was really cool. This program is made in conjunction with the Institute of Plastinization,...

  15. Question about donating blood

    HeatherB,CST replied to HeatherB,CST's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I went to donate today, and was ruled out for a year anyway...I had washed blood out of my brother's hair and off his neck/shoulders after a particularly messy central line procedure a few...

  16. Question about donating blood

    HeatherB,CST replied to HeatherB,CST's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the info! I checked the Red Cross website. I'm really embarassed that I didn't think of that before I posed the question here. No mention of wellbutrin in the list of contraindicated...

  17. Need advice regarding scrub tech job!

    HeatherB,CST replied to Night Owl RN's topic in Operating Room

    Hi Night Owl, If you haven't already found it, the Association of Surgical Technology wbesite www.ast.org has a fantastic online forum with a section for educators and students, as well as...

  18. Dealing with Unlicensed Assistive Personnell (i.e. techs, cnas, etc.)

    HeatherB,CST replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

    I also would like to add that for many years, I worked as a hairstylist. The "no-show, no-call" shenanigans would definitely have been grounds for dismissal of any of our apprentices, or licensed...

  19. Dealing with Unlicensed Assistive Personnell (i.e. techs, cnas, etc.)

    HeatherB,CST replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you have to deal with this problem, it does make for a rotten situation when someone is not living up to their responsibilities. That said, I am confused about the title of the thread, in...

  20. I Feel Like A Dummie

    HeatherB,CST replied to calcap34's topic in General Nursing

    Watch the Will Smith movie,"The Pursuit of Happyness". The situation isn't exactly the same, but keep in mind it was a true story, and this guy pursued his dream job with CRAAAAZY obstacles and an...

  21. spooky spooky spooky

    HeatherB,CST replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still in school, and don't have any work-related stories to offer, but here's a personal story. My brother had a KP transplant and got the call that deceased donor organs were available at about...

  22. Postpartum Spanish Terms (Need Assistance please)

    HeatherB,CST replied to azzurra29's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All the Spanish I know I learned from Sesame Street. "Abierto y cerrado" (Grover OPENed and CLOSEd a door) Oh, and a friend of mine of Mexican descent used to call me "Basura Blanca" as a nickname...I...

  23. Anyone with knowledge of Hoodia?

    HeatherB,CST replied to ETNGuy's topic in General Nursing

    I make it a rule not to use any product promoted by a model with breast augmentation and too much lipliner. But that's just

  24. Second-career? what was the first?

    HeatherB,CST replied to goldie66's topic in General Nursing

    For 10 years, I was an overpaid hairstylist. Now, I'm an unpaid Surgical Technology student. Soon, I'll be an underpaid (but very happy) CST!

  25. Requesting Info about Transplant Nursing

    HeatherB,CST replied to EGKB's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Surgical Tech student, and also very interested in working with transplant patients. Duke University and Wake Forest University Med Ctrs both have big, booming transplant departments, and...