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  1. Nursing School in Puerto Rico?

    phosophorus posted a topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Hi there, I already have a BA, and am applying to accelerated BSN programs. I'd actually love to live in Puerto Rico, and so am considering studying there accelerated or not. My spanish is pretty...

  2. Soft scrubs for a tall skinny male=don't exist

    phosophorus posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I have to wear white or jade/teal scrubs. I am tall (I need like a 33" inseam) and skinny (wear small shirts, and have a 31-32 waist). I am having the damnedest time finding any scrubs that fit the...

  3. Our Legs and Feet

    phosophorus replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone speak to the quality difference between sanita clogs and danskos (sanita used to make danskos)? Also how much does length matter on compression stockings? Are normal sized ones fine or do...

  4. Our Legs and Feet

    phosophorus posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a series of questions: 1. Exercises- anyone know of good exercises to make standing for 12hrs more tolerable? I do yoga, so any yoga recommendations would be nice. Are there any studies you all...

  5. Our Legs and Feet

    phosophorus replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    Sclerotherapy... that's so what i want to avoid. I'm not vain, but varicose veins hurt and generally I'm into my vasculature not becoming useless Thanks for the recommendations all, I probably will...

  6. Any tips for someone attending the University of Miami?

    phosophorus replied to MmmQuiznos's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take out as few loans as possible, study super super hard, and take charge of your education. Nursing school is much more of a free for all than it could be, and it's best if you are 10x more...

  7. any EKG reading tips?

    phosophorus replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    the way I remember the values: PR .12-.20 (you travel to Puerto Rico around the ages of 12-20) QRS .04-.10 (when you're around 4-10yr old you learn the alphabet song. QRS...) QT, it makes sense...

  8. terminology: is emergency nursing acute?

    phosophorus posted a topic in General Students

    does acute only mean ICU, or is the ER also referred to as acute? It seems acute, but then again huge percentages of the care is non-emergency and sub-acute

  9. terminology: is emergency nursing acute?

    phosophorus replied to phosophorus's topic in General Students

    i know but... i'm writing a cover letter. In the hospital I've seen acute used as: -icu only -er + icu -MS (they refer to ICU as critical, ER as emergency, and MS as acute). I just don't want to...

  10. does working as a nurse count as exercise?

    phosophorus posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was curious, are there any studies showing hospital nursing improves health due to physical activity (minus effects of stress!)? i.e. does it count for weight bearing for bones? collateral...

  11. why doesn't FL have a nurses union?

    phosophorus replied to labrador4122's topic in Florida Nursing

    some of florida is unionized. http://www.seiuhealthcarefl.org/ The south generally has the lowest unionization in the country. Florida is no exception. Part of this is "Right to Work" laws, i.e. in...

  12. University of Miami: ABSN, Costs, Hospitals

    phosophorus posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    hey there, I'm pretty sure I got into UM's ABSN program and have some questions about it. It's categorically more expensive which makes me hesitant, but they now have a program to pay off all the...

  13. High Metabolism + No breaks= death, diet for skinny nurses?

    phosophorus posted a topic in General Nursing

    hey all, I have a super fast metabolism and i have to eat every 3hrs. I'm a nursing student and don't have much money to buy processed foods (besides they are filled with sugars that make me more...

  14. High Metabolism + No breaks= death, diet for skinny nurses?

    phosophorus replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    haven't had the thyroid checked, but i'm not diabetic. i'm pretty sure it's just a fast metabolism. i don't have the other s/s of hyperthyroidism, but who

  15. High Metabolism + No breaks= death, diet for skinny nurses?

    phosophorus replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    my liver will hold, but i will still feel like i'm dying

  16. Primary care dilemma

    phosophorus replied to phosophorus's topic in Nursing Career

    Those are good points I hadn't thought of. I am more directed towards adult health, probably because I haven't had much experience with children though I'm open to that changing. You nailed me, I...

  17. Primary care dilemma

    phosophorus posted a topic in Nursing Career

    My passion is primary care. I've worked in primary care and in hospitals before nursing school, and what I really want to do is community based primary care. Unfortunately i go to an expensive school,...

  18. Any tips for someone attending the University of Miami?

    phosophorus replied to MmmQuiznos's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i'm also going to UM (but in the summer). i think the above post is a little overexaggerated. I am renting a 1bdr for 600$ which is cheap but not unheard of. Just depends how you live. Personally I...

  19. University of Miami: ABSN, Costs, Hospitals

    phosophorus replied to phosophorus's topic in Florida Nursing

    that was helpful. thanks Have you seen this? http://www6.miami.edu/sonhs/grad/acceleratedbsn.html " Nursing Scholars Program The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is committed...

  20. weighing out loan options

    phosophorus posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, So i got into U of M and I am trying to weigh out my options. They have a program to pay off the tuition in 2 years (33k+). I know the loan forgiveness programs are something like 4k$/yr,...

  21. weighing out loan options

    phosophorus replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    Vamc?

  22. University of Miami: ABSN, Costs, Hospitals

    phosophorus replied to phosophorus's topic in Florida Nursing

    I reread it. You get pre-selected before you get in, and it applies for the whole year so there should be no suprises. When I went there I spoke with the dean or something and he made it sound like...

  23. University of Miami: ABSN, Costs, Hospitals

    phosophorus replied to phosophorus's topic in Florida Nursing

    I didn't notice that detail. That would be a deal breaker for me. I should look into that. I called them the other day to make sure they had everything and they told me that I would be getting a...

  24. University of Miami: ABSN, Costs, Hospitals

    phosophorus replied to phosophorus's topic in Florida Nursing

    I want to add that I'd be pumped to live in Miami, and if it worked out financially it would be my top choice as for places to

  25. Anyone looking at University Of Miami?

    phosophorus replied to Renee4christ's topic in Florida Nursing

    they are still accredited if you go to the nlnac website. it was just on probation