flightnurse2b LPN

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    almost done and nothing but craziness!

    flightnurse2b replied to xobrwneyedgrlxo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i went through the same thing! just go, do your work, and stay out of the drama... it got so bad in my class the dean of the program came in to talk to us about being mature adults... it was so sad....
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    Edema and Third space fluid shift

    flightnurse2b replied to vmoh18's topic in General Students

    edema is fluid accumulation underneath the skin and in body tissues and/or in body cavities due to many different pathophysiologies. third spacing is a shift of fluid into the interstitial...
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    Officially A Nursing Student

    flightnurse2b replied to TxNursing Student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    many congratulations and best of luck in
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    My clinical instructor infuriates me!!

    flightnurse2b replied to jenawade25's topic in General Students

    honestly, i would go back to clinical. you are only punishing yourself in the long run by not finishing. nursing professors are tough and picky, but they are a reason to be. they sometimes pick the...
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    Nurses Right to Know HIV/AIDS Positive Status

    flightnurse2b replied to stdntograd06's topic in Occupational Health

    i worked in the ED where most of the people walking through the door with communicable and bloodborne diseases didn't find out they had them until after they were admitted to the floor. sometimes...
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    "Well, that's ONE way to do it!"

    flightnurse2b replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    i do. i give myself flu shots and do my own PPD's. and when i was in paramedic school, we got a little happy once and tried to see who would draw blood on themselves... and i did it! i felt like a...
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    I'm only 22 years old.

    flightnurse2b replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    my poor boyfriend's hair fell out in nursing school @ age 24... he keeps whats left really short... i thank god have not sprouted any greys.... but i have gotten my money's worth out of proactiv.......
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    Hardest class so far...

    flightnurse2b replied to ColtsMom's topic in General Students

    i just graduated last month.... my hardest pre-req was chemistry and hardest nursing class was OB and peds (god i hated everyday of that semester). best of luck in your
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    I'm only 22 years old.

    flightnurse2b replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    it sounds like you are having a tough time and i am sorry to hear it... you are too young to be so stressed out. i was an emancipated minor @ age 16, passed my paramedic registry @ age 18, moved in...
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    Pining Ceremony

    flightnurse2b replied to jjmorr's topic in General Nursing

    i had a pinning ceremony and it really was beautiful. i was class president so i headed the pinning planning committee. we had one of the instructors read the significance of the pin.... from:...
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    For Anyone Interested In Volunteering During Hurricanes, Etc

    flightnurse2b replied to pattylpn54's topic in General Nursing

    i would love to sign up! i am going to check it
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    My first resident passed away last night

    flightnurse2b replied to lexibear99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sending you lots of hugs,
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    How would you tell a patient

    flightnurse2b replied to cheels's topic in General Nursing

    yeah they do tend to try and tell half sedated people biopsy results and usually stroll into the room when the family member has just stepped out for coffee, lol. in the ED, the MD/PA/NP is...
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    EMT upgrade question

    flightnurse2b replied to Activatedcharcoal's topic in General Nursing

    if you are already an EMT basic, you should go to the bridge program to become a paramedic. you already have the basic technical and critical thinking skills and you will be able to learn and do so...
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    dissecting cats

    flightnurse2b replied to tessa45's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    some places will allow you to do a virtual dissection on the puter.... but for your benefit i would try and dissect the cat first. it really helps put things together with the body. it's not that bad...
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    *Weird* Patient Allergies

    flightnurse2b replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    i've had people tell me they are allergic to epi before... i think the dentist gives it alot. and then when you say "what happens when you have epi?".... they say "well, my heart beats really fast and...
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    how many of you go to the grocery store after working with patients?

    flightnurse2b replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    i'm guilty of going to the supermarket in scrubs. i figure atleast i know what i touched at work. you never know who is behind you at publix that coughed active TB on
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    Future of endoscopy nursing?

    flightnurse2b replied to mumarada's topic in Gastroenterology

    we only use pill cam endoscopies and agile patency studies for people who are unable to have an EGD for whatever reason or for people who need small bowel evaluation. the CT evaluation of the colon is...
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    How are you going to Vote - US

    flightnurse2b replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    me too! my tummy has been in flip flops all day! i am so nervous and excited. i am actually thinking about calling in sick tomorrow. the girls i work with gave me such heck today about why i made the...
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    How are you going to Vote - US

    flightnurse2b replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    i don't know if anyone will answer but just out of sheer curiosity.. those who are not voting at all..... why not? i admit i did not vote in the 2004 election because i did not like either candidate...
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    Can't hear through my Littman!!

    flightnurse2b replied to luvs2readlotsRN's topic in General Nursing

    maybe try to check your earpeices? i know you can change them out and i think replacement pieces are pretty cheap... maybe try that before you spend the extra money on a new one. i have a littman...
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    Any nurses out there still wearing a cap?

    flightnurse2b replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    i used to work with an older LPN who alway wore all white dress, white hose and her cap to work everyday. she was very proud of it and was admired by many. my cap is huge. it looks like a sand bucket...
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    November 2008 support group

    flightnurse2b replied to roadrunner14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i am a hopeful november NCLEX taker! i am *patiently* waiting for my ATT.... the DON said i should get it within the next 2 weeks... i have been using Kaplan and Made incredibly Easy... and i also...
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    How are you going to Vote - US

    flightnurse2b replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    i baracked my absentee vote.
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    PCT and CNA whats the difference

    flightnurse2b replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Pct's have additional training in ekg and phleb, as well as depending on your state.... I know fl has a wide scope for pct's, and in nc a pct is equal to a cna-ii... Both can perform bolus g-tube...