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    Saving lives

    flightnurse2b replied to tanthalas's topic in General Students

    good for you! i remember the feeling of my first code, too. it's a really amazing feeling to grasp the concept that you helped to save someone's life. not many people can say that. i've been in an...
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    ATT has Arrived!

    flightnurse2b replied to JaxiaKiley's topic in First Year After Licensure

    good luck everyone! get plenty of rest the night before. dress comfortably and think
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    Blood draws/SL on kids < 5 yo

    flightnurse2b replied to JessicaSN's topic in Emergency

    this is something that my paramedic instructor taught us for really tough youngins. aim for the blue streak. measure the catheter or needle against the vein and make sure you have adequate room. then...
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    Anyone taking an EMT too?

    flightnurse2b replied to Mariposa88's topic in General Students

    i am an emt-p and i was for about 6 yrs before becoming a nurse. i definately think i had an upperhand on my classmates because i had already heard of the conditions and textbook symptoms before, seen...
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    10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    flightnurse2b replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    you're totally missing the point. no one is punishing you. and it sickens me that a nurse makes such blanket statements. your attitude stinks,
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    10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    flightnurse2b replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i paid $30 a year to support this website, it's members and it's staff because i believe in AN and i think it is a wonderful place. that is different than me buying rims for my car. quick to judge,...
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    10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    flightnurse2b replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    hate to tell you this, but the govt is already taking a portion of your money to share with your brother. and btw, i live paycheck to paycheck and i am a nurse/paramedic. no physical or mental...
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    When money is low...

    flightnurse2b replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

    if you want to strip, then go for it. but don't think it's the only way you can pay for college. i paid my way through college the first time as a server/hostess/grill cook at cracker barrel. i made...
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    december nclex supporters

    flightnurse2b replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you debbie! It definatley is a big relief... i've had NCLEX IBS all week, lol. I will keep you in my prayers, let me know when you are re-testing! Have a blessed
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    december nclex supporters

    flightnurse2b replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi everyone! i just got my quick results! I PASSED!!! :) thanks for all the prayers and support. good luck to all remaining december testers!
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    december nclex supporters

    flightnurse2b replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations lauren!!! i am glad to hear you passed!!!
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    Cruel and Animalish treatment to patient

    flightnurse2b replied to joeyapple59's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    wow.... this blog is very powerful and you are very brave to share it. i think we all learned something from it. thank
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    december nclex supporters

    flightnurse2b replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks for the encouragement, everyone. my computer shut off at 85. i felt really confident leaving the testing center, actually. thank you everyone for your prayers. i think i will find out tuesday??...
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    december nclex supporters

    flightnurse2b replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations siri!!!!!!!!!! lauren, angela, debbie... any word yet???? i have my fingers crossed for you!! my moment of truth is today... at 11am.... i am so nervous.... please pray me up a passing...
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    How far did you have to go to take your boards??

    flightnurse2b posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i'm just curious how far everyone had to go to get a pearson testing center. tomorrow i am driving 3 and a half hours to go to virginia to take mine. there were no appointments in north carolina for...
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    december nclex supporters

    flightnurse2b replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    did anyone get their results yet??? i'm waiting to see some I passed's!!! good luck to all my fellow future december testers!!!!!!! i am headed to virginia tomorow and i sit for the boards on...
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    How far did you have to go to take your boards??

    flightnurse2b replied to flightnurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    no i was being serious, lol! i need them! i am going to put them in my pocket and if they tell me i can't have them i'll put them on my neck. i'm surely not the only person who has ever walked in with...
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    How far did you have to go to take your boards??

    flightnurse2b replied to flightnurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i'd take 25 instead of 125! but i am ready to get this test over with. i am just a nervous wreck now though. i have a half packed suitcase, a folder full of documents, 8 prep books and a very confused...
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    Tired of EMS thinking they can walk in!

    flightnurse2b replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    in our defense, paramedics are usually associate's or bachelor's trained and have to pass a national registry examination. most states also require licensure. i for one am not a shake and bake medic....
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    I am SO Ticked off right now!

    flightnurse2b replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    she just has sour grapes because you have excelled in your distance program and will be getting a master's degree before she does. don't worry about her tude, sue. as dr. seuss once said, those who...
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    So sad. :(

    flightnurse2b replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    sorry to hear about all this. it has been a rough year for many people and i don't think that we as health care providers are excluded. i wish you all the best in your job search. have you tried a...
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    Help: Taking out stains on uniform?

    flightnurse2b replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    you are welcome. :) if you ever get blood on your clothing or shoes, take peroxide and immediately pour it on the stain. it will fade almost right before your eyes. it's a great
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    You cant be fashionable for nursing.

    flightnurse2b replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    mine were a horrible blue too! i felt like a smurf! and i think we looked like a bunch of them. definately not a flattering color for us. and now that i've graduated, they changed the clinical...
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    I just ENrolled for the Excelsior RN-MSN in Informatics

    flightnurse2b replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    good for you, sue!! your motivation is so inspiring and i wish you all the best in you master's program.
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    december nclex supporters

    flightnurse2b replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i just said a prayer for you. i know you will do well! :yeah:let us know how it went! i am scared of my nerves too. just thinking about taking this test gives me a rumbly in my tumbly. i am going to...