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  1. Smoking And Nurses

    misslo replied to ABC054's topic in General Nursing

    I too am a smoker that has been beating my head against a brick wall trying to find ways to quit. I like this idea and am going to try it. I have been smoking for over 20 years, worse part is, I am in...

  2. If I were your assigned CNA...

    misslo replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, alot of the responses feel like a big warm group hug! Thank you for all of your responses and well wishes! I am planning to hopefully start nursing school next winter semester. I decided to do...

  3. Mott CC Students?

    misslo replied to kaety's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hey Lisa, Can you start by giving the run down on your instructors? What are they like? It helps to know who is teaching and what they are like! If you are more comfortable, you can send the info to...

  4. Gloves, feedings

    misslo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, in our CNA class, the instructor (an RN) told us that under no circumstance do you feed a resident while wearing gloves. In most cases I can understand, but, what if they are in isolation due to a...

  5. Gloves, feedings

    misslo replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your response. I will surely address this next class. I agree also, but just couldn't understand why the instructor, being an RN would say not too.

  6. Assertive Communication

    misslo replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    I think both LOL! I LOVE going to school and I love learning. It did take growing up though to learn that I loved it. I'm not set to go back until next week, and have been going crazy! In fact, I am...

  7. Talk about nosey...sheesh!!

    misslo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I had to go in for my physical for my CNA course. When I first walked back to the little room they put you in for exams, the nurse had equipment laid out for a pelvic exam. Um, NOPE! I let her...

  8. Talk about nosey...sheesh!!

    misslo replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Emma, I am going to do just that. Thank you for offering that advice!

  9. Talk about nosey...sheesh!!

    misslo replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    It was on the school form, I read it to see if she was correct. The part about my siblings, my sisters both have Hep B from bad choices made in their younger years. And my brothers have poor health...

  10. your first....

    misslo posted a topic in General Nursing

    set of scrubs. How did you feel when you first started your schooling/career and bought your first set of scrubs? I bought mine a few days ago. I felt important! I felt giddy and excited! Yea, I...

  11. your first....

    misslo replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    They have their own room, so no fear of eating the steth! (used to run a rescue) But anywho, listening to their heart has proven interesting!

  12. your first....

    misslo replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Just be careful TiggerBelly, your dog will start running from you! I have three dogs that run from me, as do my kids and husband (oh come on, do you HAVE to listen to my heart/lungs/stomach sounds...

  13. your first....

    misslo replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Sharona. I can't wait to hop over to your side of life (nursing).

  14. your first....

    misslo replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    How funny! My chihuahua RUNS for the hills when he sees me coming with my stethoscope! LOL :uhoh21:

  15. starch?

    misslo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I purchased my uniforms for my nursing program and was wondering if it was ok to use starch on them. I found a starch at the store that helps repel stains, but my husband said that you cannot starch...

  16. starch?

    misslo replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    The main reason for me wanting to starch them is to keep stains down. We have to wear white scrubs (yikes) and I am a stain-a-phobe..ok, I know that isn't a word but it works! My husband said he used...

  17. Nursing stories

    misslo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I simply love reading the nursing stories on here. I really think it is helpful to prepare me for nursing. I start the program next fall, in reading the stories on here, I am not only learning some of...

  18. Nursing stories

    misslo replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in Georgia for about 5 years and my husband spent around 10 years there, so ya'll is just part of our vocabulary! LOL Actually, I have taken all of my pre reqs, in fact, while waiting to...

  19. embarrassing question

    misslo posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I haven't started my nursing program yet, so I have an excuse for my lack of knowledge! LOL.. I am not, let me repeat loud and clear NOT asking for medical advice. I am just curious about something....

  20. Need some ideas

    misslo replied to brainynurse's topic in General Nursing

    How about...."It takes alot of nerve..."

  21. things you wish you could tell the doctor

    misslo replied to celery's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not quite there yet, haven't even started the program yet. Please excuse my ignorance but I have to ask! What would happen if you DID say those things to the doctors?

  22. Advice on Oncology Unit

    misslo replied to carlaveronica's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like an awesome book. I am starting a CNA course next month and was wondering what some of the do's and dont's are. I think I will buy that book in hopes that it will help me to keep my...

  23. Epidural Catheter Left IN

    misslo replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I had my son back in 1994 (at a military hosp.) they left the epidural line in my back because I was supposed to get my tubes tied the next day. The surgery for my tubiligation was cancelled in...

  24. Some one please tell me

    misslo replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the response. I knew that there had to be a reason, as most nurses have more compassion than anyone I have known. I just didn't know WHAT the reason was. They did do an autopsy on...

  25. Some one please tell me

    misslo posted a topic in General Nursing

    My mother in law passed away today. After they worked on her, the dr came to the family room, let us know she passed, then said we could go see her. When we went in there, she still had the tube...