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  1. Housing , Northern Cali

    oh, sure. throw that in my
  2. nurse to patient ratio

    Whenever you spot that Lil' Devil avatar...run! No, no. What I meant to say was whenever that Lil' Devil shows up, take ANYTHING and everything he says with a very large grain of salt. [...and...
  3. which journal to get?

    I'm partial to Big Bass Sport Fisherman, myself. Not too overly technical, but you will have to have the terminology down. Having a name like Red or Bubba doesn't hurt, either. In fact, I believe...
  4. Some thoughts on the whole LVN vs. RN thing ...

    So not getting into this argument
  5. nurse to patient ratio

    Mostly we play
  6. what are the 18 rights of drug administration?

    I got them. They are fantastic. I love them. Does anyone know how to make a LINK? All the html tags I've tried are NOT working. Are there some kinda special gobbly-gook I need to do to make a...
  7. Housing , Northern Cali

    I'm sorry, but I thought we agreed that SF isn't IN NorCal?
  8. what are the 18 rights of drug administration?

    Do we really need a "right to be
  9. what are the 18 rights of drug administration?

    I bet it's California. California is always trying to out-do everyone else...well, at least those in SOUTHERN
  10. nurse to patient ratio

    Of course, the way we do math here in California, that equals out to this ratio, 25:1 [once you cross-cancel and carry the one, that
  11. Pharmacology Question

    **Note** All of the above was shamelessly cribbed from other, less neurologically-challenged individuals than
  12. Pharmacology Question

    Hi OneGr8Mom. Here's the lowdown on the highlights: Beta-lactamase is a type of enzyme (EC 3.5.2.6) produced by some bacteria that is responsible for their resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics like...
  13. Pharmacology Question

    as if! :angryfire okay...she's right. daytonite is my personal hero, :bowingpur a gigantic font of knowledge. [and a really sweet lady,
  14. Pharmacology Question

    Hi OneGr8Mom! Welcome to AllNurses.com! Short answer, Yes. Other short answer, No. One (Penicillinase) is a particular type of β lactamase, showing specificity for penicillins. It is a...
  15. What Do Credentials Mean to You? Nurses talk about the value of ANCC certification.
  16. Failed Physical Test For CNA Today!!Now What??

    Very well
  17. Failed Physical Test For CNA Today!!Now What??

    Which is, or course, the exception to the rule. I worked for 5 LTC facilities over 20 years, and lifting was part of our everyday ritual; even if it was just to help a pt. to the bathroom. Also,...
  18. illegal immigrant nurse

    Cristhian, You are asking for legal advice on a nursing forum. Whatever advice you get here is hearsay only (as well as any advice you get from family and friends) . You need to contact an...
  19. HEY, all you RNs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Your instructors are
  20. Is it too late for me?

    NO WAY! At
  21. North and South California

    :yeahthat: [also sac county...] The problem with most of Cali, as Elisabeth pointed out, is that you need to sell of body parts in order to buy a decent home. Marie88: Your profile states that your...
  22. Can a LPN/LVN work overseas with their license?

    You'll do FINE. Deep breaths, follow through, MAKE COPIES OF ALL YOUR PAPERWORK, and trust that God will take you there. Good
  23. Is it too late for me?

    :yeahthat: See!
  24. Is it too late for me?

    i only wish i was 29, or 39 for that matter! 43 years old. i waited 14 years longer than you. good
  25. Can a LPN/LVN work overseas with their license?

    You would have to contact the Board of Nursing (BON) for whichever state you wish to work. Each of the 50 states in the Continental United States has their own set of regulations which apply to their...