flightnurse2b LPN

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    septic shock

    flightnurse2b replied to afi06's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    this explains sepsis and septic shock fairly well:
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    how do I find out about getting license from florida if in school in another state??

    flightnurse2b replied to stephierd81's topic in Florida Nursing

    you don't have to take your NCLEX again :) FL requires a few things. for one, a bunch of CE credits. you are required to complete CE's on HIV/AIDS, domestic violence and medication error prior to...
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    The time has come, so say your prayers (to the tune of midnight oils song)

    flightnurse2b replied to eriksoln's topic in Health, Stress Management

    i just used orbit gum. i bought the family packs at sam's club. i chewed probably 3-4 packs a day. i was a nasty nasty person for about a month. and my hands were very unsteady. but..... i've been...
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    flightnurse2b replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    seriously! my boss, as much of a butthead as he can be, called me at home when it snowed and said if i showed up by 0900, i would still get a full days pay (i drive a good ways to work). i was able to...
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    What would you do? (a little long!)

    flightnurse2b replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    i don't know how many hrs it equates to a semester, but i went to 6 days a week (monday-saturday). for the first few semesters, it was alllll lecture. then for the last year and a half or so, i went...
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    flightnurse2b replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    here in central NC, bc the instance of snow is so rare and often not predicted correctly...... they don't prepare the roads well. the last snow we had, they predicted 1-2 inches and we got 6-7, the...
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    What would you do? (a little long!)

    flightnurse2b replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    i absolutely think the OP should go for the RN first, and i said that too... all i was saying was if she has to become an LPN first, there is nothing wrong with it. why make her feel bad about it? you...
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    Nurse to Patient Ratio in North Carolina

    flightnurse2b replied to sbrn01's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    nurse techs are usually students in nursing school who have completed their fundamentals courses. they are similar to a CNA, but where i work can d/c foleys and IVs, do dry dressings, sometimes trach...
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    What would you do? (a little long!)

    flightnurse2b replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    well, thank you for telling me why my job stinks. i rather like it, actually. i work mostly 11p-7a or 7a-3p, med/surg with mostly GI pts, 6-1 ratio, $20 an hour, really not that bad. i work very hard,...
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    Referring to CMA's as nurses

    flightnurse2b replied to MemphisTiger's topic in General Nursing

    you know that's a great idea. mine is always turning itself around and sideways and never stays put. i will try and put it on backwards on my pulley thing and see if it will flip around to the front!...
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    Nurse to Patient Ratio in North Carolina

    flightnurse2b replied to sbrn01's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    i'm in the durham/raleigh area and my pt ratio is 6 to 1. my bf works in the greenville area with a pt ratio of 5 to 1. we both work with CNAs and nurse techs. as far as cape fear med ctr though, i'm...
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    What would you do? (a little long!)

    flightnurse2b replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    it's not foolish, at all really, when you don't have much other choice. it was my only option at that time, i'm very happy i did it, and i really do make an honest living working in a hospital as an...
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    Would you have breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy?

    flightnurse2b replied to FE710's topic in General Students

    if i had to make the choice tomorrow, i think i would have the reconstructive surgery. my grandmother had breast CA with a bilat mastectomy @ age 65. she went ahead and got implants afterwards. we...
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    What departments have high amounts of men?

    flightnurse2b replied to RN student c/o '09's topic in General Nursing

    i absolutely love working with male nurses. no drama for the most part. my poor bf comes home sometimes (he is the only male nurse on his unit at nite) and says "god, i think i have my period or...
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    Oh no! Now I'm the patient!

    flightnurse2b replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    i'm glad you went to the ED, too. :) the 1st time i had CT contrast, the rad tech did not warn me about the sensation that feels like you are peeing all over yourself. i was in high school and i was...
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    I have a Question for you Male Nurses out there.

    flightnurse2b replied to lorster's topic in Men in Nursing

    good advice. maybe you could also contact the director of the nursing program where this student goes after his preceptorship is over and voice your concerns in his favor. it may be not able to help...
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    I have a Question for you Male Nurses out there.

    flightnurse2b replied to lorster's topic in Men in Nursing

    some CI's do discriminate, like truern said. there was one guy in my clinical group, smarter then heck, and my psych CI could not stand him. she would hover over him so bad that he would come out of a...
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    What departments have high amounts of men?

    flightnurse2b replied to RN student c/o '09's topic in General Nursing

    ER and critical care is where i've seen the most murses. they are pretty
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    Nursing student taking drugs

    flightnurse2b replied to txpatches's topic in General Students

    a medical marijuana card. you have to get it from a doctor. i think they're only recognized in
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    Speaking of Waste - Trash Wars

    flightnurse2b replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    our housekeepers do not touch anything with bodily fluids on it. if the toilet/bathroom has feces, tinkle, blood or vomit in it or on it, WE are responsible for cleaning it up before contacting...
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    Oh no! Now I'm the patient!

    flightnurse2b replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    so glad to hear you are ok. i hope you go to the ER too just to make sure you don't have anything going on. i am glad those men were there to help you today. take care of
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    Angry over lack of proper care by a nurse

    flightnurse2b replied to nurse grace RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. sending some prayers and support your way. i wish you peace and strength during this
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    need recommendations

    flightnurse2b posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i've had my littman classic for about 8 years. i think it's time for a new one. it works great but i think i need a little bit of a change as i am very HOH in one ear and have lately been hearing some...
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    Enough is enough: Get out of my wallet.

    flightnurse2b replied to Bortaz's topic in General Students

    we got slammed with a buttload of out of pocket fees right before pinning and i was bummed that some of my classmates wouldn't be able to participate due to lack of funds. i don't have extra money...
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    Which type of blood product is compatible with all blood types?

    flightnurse2b replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    blood type O is the universal donor. are you asking as far as PRBC's, FFP, platelets.....