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  1. math tests

    memphispanda replied to nycrncares's topic in School

    The program I was in also had the two tries or you're out for the math test. I looked at it this way: when you are in the real world, you only get one try to get the med right. In school, if you...

  2. Diploma RN to BSN programs??

    memphispanda replied to Bikechicky's topic in Maryland Nursing

    http://www.utmem.edu/nursing/bsn/index.php Keep an eye on this program. I know they will be diploma friendly because the program I just graduated from with a diploma is becoming part of this program....

  3. Confused

    memphispanda replied to Wookie's topic in General Nursing

    You certainly aren't too old to consider nursing school--I say that as an almost 33 year old new grad. Try http://www.allnursingschools.com for information about programs in your area. You could also...

  4. Rectal Mass

    memphispanda replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is not rectocele--that is when there is a herniation of the rectum into the lady parts. I don't know if there is a more "medical" term for it than rectal

  5. Need advice about sticky practicum situation- long but please HELP!!!

    memphispanda replied to bluesky's topic in General Nursing

    My feeling... If they are this unwilling to work with you when they know you are a student, how willing are they going to be to work with you when you are a regular employee? I don't know how a...

  6. Took NCLEX this morning...shut off at 75..HELP!

    memphispanda replied to Red251078's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lexi--your questions sound a lot like mine. All those schizophrenics were making me feel a bit schizo!

  7. Is This Normal To Ask??...

    memphispanda replied to headin'there's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I think there are questions asked about elder abuse that the nurse may not want the family present during. I don't know why they would ask you to leave though for a blood draw--we don't do...

  8. Claratin-D

    memphispanda replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I was at Sam's Club today and they had a package of 180 Claritin (not D) for $15. Maybe the regular Claritin would

  9. Don't Get Sick and Expect the Government to Take Care of You..

    memphispanda replied to CseMgr1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why should ANYONE expect the government to take care of them? I do feel for the family, really. I am not cold-hearted. I think it's an awful

  10. Scarlet fever

    memphispanda replied to obeyacts2's topic in Infectious Disease

    My oldest son gets scarlet fever every time he has strep. None of the rest of the family has ever gotten it from him, although he seems to get strep at least yearly. Anyway, I wouldn't be any more...

  11. Took NCLEX this morning...shut off at 75..HELP!

    memphispanda replied to Red251078's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took the NCLEX this morning also. Shut off at 75. Didn't know a darn thing. I don't know what level questions I was getting...I took Hurst review and none of the questions seemed like the higher...

  12. Imetrex for Migraines

    memphispanda replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure it's migraines? Imitrex is almost a miracle for most migraine sufferers. (well, that and others in the same category). I know it works for me when nothing else even touches it. I also...

  13. New grad reality shock?

    memphispanda replied to hmccartn's topic in General Nursing

    I did learn the purpose of an enema in nursing school. It wasn't *that* bad. The patient with the enema wasn't mine, it was just an example of a situation that came up. The nurse chose not to call...

  14. New grad reality shock?

    memphispanda replied to hmccartn's topic in General Nursing

    I totally think there needs to be more focus on the real world. Ideal is great, but when you get to the floor at 3 am and there is a problem, how are you really going to deal with it? I'm always...

  15. just awful

    memphispanda replied to germain's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Please take time to read the articles I posted in my other post on this thread. This incident was 8 years ago. The individual refused any asistance. Sure it was an ugly event, but it's being blown...

  16. cure for cancer and other diseases

    memphispanda replied to RN always's topic in General Nursing

    Many cancers are cured every year. My 13 year old son has been cancer-free since he was 9 months old. My father has been cured of colon cancer and is 5 years free of prostate cancer as well. I know...

  17. Adult Chicken Pox

    memphispanda replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    Probably a dumb question...but it is different than in children?? It's the same

  18. just awful

    memphispanda replied to germain's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/nation/7682221.htm Just a link to an additional article. The first one left out a very important piece of information--WHEN this crawl up the stairs...

  19. Question about Graduation

    memphispanda replied to Guest26407's topic in General Students

    Street clothes (even dressy clothes) would be T A C K Y! Is there no traditional graduation attire at your school? Ours requires white dress uniform, white hose, white shoes, and cap. Hair must be...

  20. question for new December grads, old and new

    memphispanda replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    My school took care of all the paperwork being sent in--turning in our part of the paperwork to the school was one of our graduation requirements LOL. I did have to go online and register/pay to take...

  21. Xenical... What do you think??

    memphispanda replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Xenical works, but you have to put up with the side effects. Weird orange, oily stool. And if you eat something like pizza or deep fried anything, it may be hard to control--as in wear a pad. I...

  22. Paxil Evil

    memphispanda replied to JDPARIS's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my understanding is that you do what you have to do! If you can't tolerate weaning over a short period of time, then you draw it out as needed. RN-PA had a good schedule

  23. NCLEX Review Course

    memphispanda replied to Ortho_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am on the 3rd day of the Hurst review and it is awesome! She is dynamic! She also has a way of explaining things that just makes them seem sooooo

  24. Paxil Evil

    memphispanda replied to JDPARIS's topic in General Nursing

    What did your doc

  25. Ridolin needed?

    memphispanda replied to sherrob's topic in Psychiatric

    It's Ritalin. It should be difficult to get a prescription that isn't needed, but all too often it is prescribed just to get parents out of the doctor's hair. (please don't think I am anti-med for...