MiaKeaRN

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  1. suctioning

    MiaKeaRN replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    As a person who recently lost my mom to lung cancer, I appreciated that the nurses suctioned my mom almost up until the end. It sounded to us as if my mother was drowning, she would open her eyes...

  2. ever bring your dog to work?

    MiaKeaRN replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great question. I have seen many pets come to visit residents in the long-term care setting, but have never seen one in the hospital setting. I'm anxious to read what everyone else has to...

  3. Medical Missions

    MiaKeaRN replied to MiaKeaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, Send me a PM (click on my name) and I'll forward you the link to my facebook album. I apologize that I haven't been here for a while, but school has kept me really busy...... Hope all...

  4. 100% dosage calculations?

    MiaKeaRN replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Students

    We just took our test on Monday night and had to get a 92% to pass, with one chance to retake. I would guess that 25% did not pass and will have to do the re-take, but there was some confusion on...

  5. Mnemonic Book?

    MiaKeaRN replied to feliciamac's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just realized that we have a "sticky" for memory aids and mnemonics. Here's the link. Have fun!!

  6. Mid June Mission Trip - Planning

    MiaKeaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I am planning on going on my next medical mission trip to Mexico in June, either the 14-28 or the 21-28 and was wondering if anyone here might be interested in going. I went on my last...

  7. Mnemonic Book?

    MiaKeaRN replied to feliciamac's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is a whole series of books called "Memory Notebook of Nursing". I only have 2 of the books, but when I shared them with my clinical group my instructor highly recommended them. I haven't used...

  8. HIPPA and the Allnurses.com Forums

    MiaKeaRN replied to Tait's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think just using common sense is enough to prevent people from revealing too much information. Just think before you post anything that you're on the fence about

  9. Who's gonna admit it that they went into Nursing b/c of the salary?

    MiaKeaRN replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I currently make a little more than I will make as a graduate nurse, so I can honestly say that I am fulfilling my lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. Now, I also have to admit that I would...

  10. Merry Christmas Eve

    MiaKeaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i'm going to be heading out the door soon, but i wanted to stop by the forum and wish each and every one of you a very merry christmas. :holly2: i have many things to be thankful for this year, and i...

  11. Hit 'Enter' Key to make Paragraphs! (Then I can read your allnurses posts!)

    MiaKeaRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for a great topic!! i am so busy with my classes that when i come online i often skip over the posts that are too long (one big paragraph) because it's just not "easy" reading. i'm certainly...

  12. I want to cry- it is my dream to become a nurse, but I don't understand the classes:(

    MiaKeaRN replied to tiffany311's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Tiffany, Please let us know how you do with your exam. You have plenty of notes now, as well as websites...so I'm sure you'll do just fine. Good

  13. Mid June Mission Trip - Planning

    MiaKeaRN replied to MiaKeaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I sent you a

  14. Mid June Mission Trip - Planning

    MiaKeaRN replied to MiaKeaRN's topic in General Nursing

    The cost of the trip is roughly $600 for one week or $800 for 2 weeks, and that does not include the cost of airfare. Generally, you can figure it will cost $1200-$1400 for a 1-week mission trip...

  15. I want to cry- it is my dream to become a nurse, but I don't understand the classes:(

    MiaKeaRN replied to tiffany311's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Tiffany, I sent you some websites, as well as Daytonite sent you some. Utilize the internet for all it's worth.....search and search some more, you should be able to find exactly what you're...

  16. Please read I can cry- student in desperate need:(

    MiaKeaRN replied to tiffany311's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here are some websites that might be of help: http://www.flashcardexchange.com/tag/a&p

  17. How do u fell about a alcoholic receiving a liver transplant??

    MiaKeaRN replied to EmileeMc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We had a family friend who was given a liver transplant....was a known alcoholic who abstained only because he was in and out of the hospital frequently. To make a long, sad story short......he...

  18. Please read I can cry- student in desperate need:(

    MiaKeaRN replied to tiffany311's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you call the security office at your school and see if you can get in to pick up your notes & books? I know that our security department is on campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including...

  19. Fellow 'B' Students...

    MiaKeaRN replied to lilyteen's topic in General Students

    Hi there, I, too, am a proud 1st semester B student!! Congrats on finishing your first semester. I know you're just as happy as I am to enjoy some time off.

  20. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    MiaKeaRN replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    More power to you!! I wish I would have had some goals when I was your age.....if I did, I wouldn't be 42 and only going to nursing school now. Best wishes to you....it may or may not work out exactly...

  21. ati RN comprehensive predictor 3.0

    MiaKeaRN replied to mark3274's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!

  22. Being a preceptor means you can sit all day???

    MiaKeaRN replied to newnurseheadache's topic in General Nursing

    It must be done differently at different hospitals. The hospitals in my area (at least the ones who deal with our graduates) asks for volunteer preceptors. They are paid a differential (I'm not...

  23. Being a preceptor means you can sit all day???

    MiaKeaRN replied to newnurseheadache's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that you are having to deal with such a mess. I have heard this from many nurse graduates from my program, so I don't think yours is an isolated incident. I just don't understand why...

  24. MORPHINE and Dying Patients

    MiaKeaRN replied to constantlylearning's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I had a similar discussion a few months ago. My mother passed away from lung cancer and during her final 24 hours or so, they increased her morphine dose to keep her from having pain....

  25. Wheres My Paid Time Off!!!

    MiaKeaRN replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny that you should bring this up....as we were just trying to figure this out the other day at school. I think most facilities lump holidays & sick time together as PTO (paid time off)....