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  1. Soooo, you're observing in the Operating Room (O.R.)...

    smiles04 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Students

    After reading that oiginal thread I was afraid some of you green guys might be a little terrified. It was vry good info no doubt but please STUDENTS REMEMBER YOUR STUDENTS AND EVERYONE KNOWS THAT IN...

  2. NCLEX results help 226 questions

    smiles04 replied to sisu1234's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi sisu, you know I really worried about my exam but remember your smart and got through school and you can retake the test if you need to its not like its the end of the world and sometimes the docs...

  3. Declining my spot in the LPN Program...

    smiles04 replied to DelanaRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey there you made a wise decision in my mind. You have a lot on your plate thinking of bypass etc. If you are going to a college to take stained glass then your heart still needs to think about...

  4. Rejected in April!!! Then offered a spot in ADN program last week! Yeah!!

    smiles04 replied to dixiemama's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yeah for you. Also you didnt get rejected. You got accepted right? glad you prayed he was definitely listening. When you study get organized. Make friends with the upperclass they will give you advise...

  5. Flunked!!!

    smiles04 replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

  6. anyone try to test out of anatomy?

    smiles04 replied to jennifers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I loved anatomy and phys. took it back to back in summer 1 and 2 the bones are simple concentrate on muscle tendons and physiol I suggest going to a bookstore and getting a new or used book not old...

  7. Cardiology or Cardiothoracic Surgery?...help?

    smiles04 replied to coles2's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    ps sorry about the spelling Im sitting all crocked and didnt spell

  8. Cardiology or Cardiothoracic Surgery?...help?

    smiles04 replied to coles2's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    That is wonderful you should proud to be offered those jobs. heres the deal the cardiology unit will have more critical pt than a typical med or tele unit lots of cardiac meds and test chf resolution...

  9. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    smiles04 replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    How bout this one. Im about 35 at the time. and this 40 something man who is in for abdominal pain etc is flirting up a storm with me over a 2 day period Im very polite but brushing him off to keep...

  10. need help for my interview

    smiles04 replied to Heltzer's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    If you dont know about dialysis are you really sure you want to do it. The hep c and hiv risk for you is higher with access care and insertion such a big part of the job. these patients are really...

  11. LVN Resume

    smiles04 replied to whagkamaculit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh my gosh yes to the resume. Go onlie and look for ICU nursing resumes those nurses rock. They are smart and work really closely with docs. I formated my resume around one of these even though im med...

  12. New here!

    smiles04 replied to ShyGecko's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    good luck. Get your feet wet in this job just being there will help to lead you to the field thats right for you. go get

  13. How dangerous is Psych nursing?

    smiles04 replied to Asklepios's topic in Psychiatric

    Psych is a very interesting field. I dont think its as strenuous as say med surg these patients are healthy physicaly and back a long time ago we did not have some of the wonderful drugs for them we...

  14. Calling in sick??

    smiles04 replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry missed the last update. Im telling you they wont budge take it or leave it. They arent afraid to fire you. you dont want that. The more waves you make the easier it will be to fire you. Dont...

  15. Calling in sick??

    smiles04 replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my take. Dont take off unles you have to. If your married with small children try a prn or hm health etc job where you can give them your hrs. I know kids get sick but if you really get down...

  16. vocational school or reg College??

    smiles04 replied to MaMaJ9804's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Me me me here me. I too thought of all options before going back to school. I already had some pre recs. It is no contest in my mind. A RN program is usually 2 yr but you need the pre recs. You can...

  17. share your fears..

    smiles04 replied to kasia2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You guys ------life is scary but whats worse is never knowing what you could of accomplished. Stop coming up with the bad. Heres the good. every good grade will give you confidence. Its amazing the...

  18. from Korea !!

    smiles04 replied to skwn33's topic in International Nursing

    To Miss Korea, so glad to know youd like to come to the us for more study or work. If you come think about texas our state is so friendly and the weather is usually good. San Antonio is especially...

  19. Nervous about venipuncture. Advice?

    smiles04 replied to juliek391's topic in General Nursing

    Your stressing too much. I wouldnt call attention to myself. you will be singled out even more and have more anxiety. Howver, dont look at it like oh Ill miss, Ill hurt the person. Look at it like a...

  20. HELP!!!!! care plan question

    smiles04 replied to dbsue1954's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    sounds like you two should stick together on this one however, wouldnt the side effect you listed be adverse rather than common side effects. More common side effects are things such as dizziness,...

  21. Fibromyalgia

    smiles04 replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    Oh about the drug seekers. Some of these patients make it through the day because of narcs no its not a end all, but if they have a better quality of life isnt that the point. yes we need other...

  22. Fibromyalgia

    smiles04 replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    How many of you have FM or know someone that does. Truely nurses and doctors need to remember before the microscope the microbes were there we just didnt know it. Just because we have not found a...

  23. Help! I may get fired!

    smiles04 replied to Siouxz2's topic in Operating Room

    DO I HAVE A STORY FOR YOU sorry not short. I have a friend 50 yrs old recently went to nursing school. She seemed nervous and unsure alot. Sweet as can be. Had the doctors are god syndrome too. She...

  24. How Much Experience Do You Need Before Working Registry/Travel?

    smiles04 replied to Pachinko's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with the responses. Is it the travel, the pay, or a new environment you seek. Ask yourself these questions. Nursing is so verstile that there are lots of other options for you before...

  25. Flunked!!!

    smiles04 replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    Has your friend returned to the school and talked to the dean about her possible options. usually they are very helpful. Tell her to put her heart into every option call the different schools talk to...