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cmonkey

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  1. please help! what comes next after acceptance letter?

    cmonkey replied to carmelkisses's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got a letter and a form to return to indicate that I was still planning to enter the program. We have orientation next month, when I assume we'll learn about vaccs, books, etc. I know we have to...

  2. Nursing School Must Haves??

    cmonkey replied to Servingshots's topic in General Students

    Someone on the board once recommended the uncalendar. I can't comment on its usefulness because I *just* bought it and it hasn't even shipped, but it looks like a very cool system for keeping...

  3. Increasing maternal death rates - news story

    cmonkey replied to TXcatcher's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had SCDs for my TVH, and that was only a 2h procedure. I was surprised when my doc wrote the order, but now I'm glad I had

  4. My back is against the wall... what should i do now?

    cmonkey replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I do it to my kids... Not an RN yet, so I don't pass meds. Pretty much anyone who refused got "applesauce" a while later after they'd forgotten about the first attempt. Generally didn't take long...

  5. My back is against the wall... what should i do now?

    cmonkey replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. Can demented pts refuse meds, or are they considered incompetent d/t their dementia, and therefore cannot refuse? When I did my last night of CNA clinicals, I don't think I saw any of the...

  6. Nausea Help!!

    cmonkey replied to TD2011's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, and I don't know if they'll accept anecdotes or not, but ginger worked WONDERS for my pregnancy nausea. Looks like a reasonable list so

  7. I must be gifted, I made the DON cry

    cmonkey replied to Silent Prayer's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I would think a Deaf nurse would be an asset to any facility. Having someone who speaks ASL (assuming you do) is an incredible

  8. Moochers who want to copy your homework or cheat off you......

    cmonkey replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    At the risk of repeating what someone else said (just hit the second page of the thread): "No," is a complete sentence. No need to elaborate. "No." And it works for more people than fellow students....

  9. Need comments and support for hysterectomy

    cmonkey replied to supernatural's topic in General Nursing

    Mine did the box and then broke out in hives. Is there anything he won't do to get out of that

  10. Need comments and support for hysterectomy

    cmonkey replied to supernatural's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, elephant pads, just liners, but SO MANY! DH is doing great, even feeding the sheep for me. I'll miss having him haul the

  11. Need comments and support for hysterectomy

    cmonkey replied to supernatural's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be too sure. I'm 5w out and STILL have to use pads. ANd I had to buy a second pack. Good thing I kept some of my cloth ones, 'cause I am NOT buying a third! Hope you see a different

  12. where to work to serve most needy/impoverished? if salary not an issue

    cmonkey replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Nursing

    Well, here's a publication that specifically lists areas of high poverty. That's a good place to find out where you might like to land. Looks like USDA keeps good track of this info, so you could...

  13. where to work to serve most needy/impoverished? if salary not an issue

    cmonkey replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Nursing

    ITA with the post about working on the res. Sometimes conditions are so bad it's like you've wandered into another country. You don't have to leave the States to find people in dire need of

  14. How often do your pts thank you?

    cmonkey posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had surgery 12/28 and spent four days on med-surg afterwards. I literally spent 3/4 of my time sleeping (bliss! oh rapture unforseen!), but *every single time* anyone came into my room for any...

  15. Need comments and support for hysterectomy

    cmonkey replied to supernatural's topic in General Nursing

    I had a TVH 4 weeks ago and I'm feeling 100%. I have my 6w post op next month, so I'm waiting to get the okay to start hefting feedbags again, but I feel as good as I did before the surgery...

  16. As a Nurse what are some things that make you sick?

    cmonkey replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    D/c as in not deflating the balloon first, or just doing it themselves? I had do mine b/c I came home with it. Easy

  17. Older Nursing students

    cmonkey replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    Well why not say so,

  18. Living in WI

    cmonkey replied to Anikka's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, neighbor! Not much to add, but I'm so glad to see the Twin Ports representing. AND! UMD *says* they're going to do a bridge program, which I think is supposed to start next year. So there are...

  19. Fellow student is....a little stinky

    cmonkey replied to wants2BRN's topic in General Students

    I don't bathe every day, and I don't stink. Believe me, I'd hear about it if I did. I think it's worth noting that if your classmate plans on working in the US, he should be aware that the cultural...

  20. Older Nursing students

    cmonkey replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    Again, though, where did she say she wanted to work ER, for instance, or psych, where there is going to be a lot of physical labor? What's wrong with working in a doc's office? You're still a nurse,...

  21. Older Nursing students

    cmonkey replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    double

  22. Curious About Drop-out Rate In Nursing School

    cmonkey replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Students

    A) ceilingcat may be one of the best online name of ever. o hai! B) baby rabies infestation.

  23. Older Nursing students

    cmonkey replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    I'm 41, with three small kids (5, 3, 1), and I'll start classes this fall. So I guess that means I'll be 43 when I graduate. I figure all the first-aid training I got at home will serve me well. I...

  24. Older Nursing students

    cmonkey replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    Why does getting a degree mean one wants to work in a field? I have an English degree and I stay home with my kids. Don't you think there are people who just want to go through an experience for the...

  25. nurses and parents that don't follow CDC vaccination schedules

    cmonkey replied to gfcfnina's topic in Pediatric

    Yes, please, don't suggest or imply that parents haven't put a lot of thought and time into the decision. Yes, they may be basing it on Jenny *gag* McCarthy's book, but they are still coming at it...