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  1. Pros and Cons of each of the MCCD nursing programs?

    arual56 replied to skyae's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't know how much help this will be because I don't have small children to worry about, but I wouldn't suggest going through Rio Salado. While Rio works for some people, it is not the best...

  2. HELP!!! TMC vs. St. Joseph's Hospital ???

    arual56 replied to miko626's topic in Arizona Nursing

    FYI, TMC also bought El Dorado not too long ago with the intent of making it into a long term care geriatric facility. Now they are laying off ancilary staff and pushing back their other projects for...

  3. Ever had an ex-boyfriend, or someone you didn't like as a patient?

    arual56 replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with most everyone else. We have a policy at our hospital that you are not allowed to take care of relatives or ex-relatives. Our risk management figures that it is a law suit waiting to...

  4. Any LPN's out there?

    arual56 replied to boarderchick's topic in General Nursing

    Well Boarderchick, I am an LPN who is currently in school to become an RN. Not that being an LPN isn't good enough, just not where I want to be ultimately. I think that you will like LPN training....

  5. arizona state board of nursing

    arual56 replied to KatieRN04's topic in Arizona Nursing

    YES! you are required to report it. If you go online to your state board's web site there should be a link or information to the numbers that you can call. In addition, there should be a link to the...

  6. new grad having trouble w/ icu personalities

    arual56 replied to extraordinary067's topic in MICU, SICU

    While I understand that ICU has some very time and skill intensive patients to deal with, suanna;2220556 is, self admittedly from the old school. There seems to be some skills she believes to be...

  7. Care Plans Help Please! (with the R\T and AEB)

    arual56 replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Students

    If you ask at your local bookstore or Med school book store, they should have "Sparks and Taylor's Nursing Diagnosis Cards." These are cards, separated by diagnosis that give you easily accessible...

  8. working as CNA until NCLEX

    arual56 replied to ajcranky's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Not sure, but I think it depends on the BON in your state and your facility. Some states don't take as long as others to get you your license. But some hospitals won't take the information printed...

  9. Funny Sign In Slips

    arual56 replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    I totally agree. Sometimes you have to laugh about such things. If you can't do that with others in the same field of work, who will understand what you face each day, then who can you share it...

  10. Funny Sign In Slips

    arual56 replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    This isn't a matter of if you can think of a funny sign in sheet; It's which ones can you retell and not get in trouble. I think my favorites are: "I have a cat in my *****" Bad hand writting, she...

  11. So.. whats online schooling like?

    arual56 replied to NICUrn2B's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I dont' know how Excelsior works. I am going through a program at Rio Salado College (don't take the name dropping as an endorsement). We have hard copy books to read, do our quizzes on line, and...

  12. glendale community college

    arual56 replied to mmelrose's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Brand new. I some how ended up with two. Only need one. $15 sound

  13. Charting Bloopers

    arual56 replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    This one I could actually see happening if the doctor was using the balloon to apply pressure to a bleeder. God, I hope that was what was going on. I would hate to hear that there was like 200ml of...

  14. Charting Bloopers

    arual56 replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yuck! A mental image I REALLY don't want stuck in my

  15. Charting Bloopers

    arual56 replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    I agree. What a giggle. But I bet the billing department didn't share that. I would hate to be the one that had to defend that oops in

  16. Desperate for advice!!!!

    arual56 replied to dbledutchs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Be careful which way you decide to go. In AZ there are a number of facilities that will train you to be a CNA, however, their programs are not recognized by the State Board. As a result, you don't...

  17. glendale community college

    arual56 replied to mmelrose's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have the Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Lab Tests 3rd Edition. Let me know if you still need

  18. Officially a GRADUATE NURSE

    arual56 replied to SanskeetRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!:balloons: :balloons:

  19. When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    arual56 replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks, and I will try to remember that not everyone can adjust to my new position at the same time or in the same way. My friend is doing soooo well now in her new position working Pre-op holding....

  20. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    arual56 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thank you! I despirately needed that visual image and the corresponding giggle that goes with

  21. When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    arual56 replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you. I was beginning to wonder if I was the only one that got that lesson. It's nice to know that I am not alone. I miss the co-worker's knowledge, willingness to help, and skills. It has...

  22. Tb incident today

    arual56 replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    I agree that the pt should have been placed in a neg air flow room immediately, but the situation regarding visitors is not something that is necessarily related to the "TB" issue. If the patient...

  23. pain meds

    arual56 replied to onduty23's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Good question, but think of it like this: If the pt is at home and is given Morphine for pain, but still experiences break through pain, the doctor will often prescribe a different pain medication to...

  24. new grad having trouble w/ icu personalities

    arual56 replied to extraordinary067's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am sorry that you are having to experience this. Unfortunately, it has been this way for a long time, and is not likely to change soon. But school taught you what it is to be a good nurse, and...

  25. LPN's In AZ

    arual56 replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Good luck on the job hunting. Just be sure to look carefully at every offer you get. And just an FYI, TMC has a bad rep for hiring at a really good salary and then laying you off 6-8 weeks later....