c.wicks

c.wicks

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  1. Testing the waters

    c.wicks replied to Duckyaryj's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.epodunk.com Even though information on this site is a little dated, I found it very informative for checking out the cost of living, housing, population, ect, before moving to Wyoming. Just...

  2. Shouldn't have waited until the last minute to ask this, but...

    c.wicks replied to catlady's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a good plan to me. ____________________________________________________________ Those who don't learn from their mistakes are doomed to repeat

  3. New nurse on MEd/surg with ADHD need tips

    c.wicks replied to newrn05's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Nurses with ADHD allnurses.com/forums/f8/nurses-adult-add-40112.html?pp=10[/url] If you type in adhd under Search on Allnurses website you can access several threads that discuss this

  4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    c.wicks replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

  5. How many hours a day do you study? Anyone have any disabilities-physical or learning

    c.wicks replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Excellent advice, Buttons! Krisssy, It probably would have taken me at least 3 hours to compose a post as perfect as the one

  6. How many hours a day do you study? Anyone have any disabilities-physical or learning

    c.wicks replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I hear you, Krisssy, and I believe we share several self-defining characteristics: perfectionist, LDs, OCD, "...have a need to be a nurse and get my NP degree". I can only share with you what has...

  7. Your dying wishes?

    c.wicks replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    My last request..... To go sky-diving......Free fall.......at 10,000 feet.......over the ocean. ............................................................................................. The soul...

  8. Share Your Saying

    c.wicks replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    "The soul afraid of dying.....never learns to

  9. Assessing Acute Coronary Syndrome

    c.wicks replied to gwenith's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Initial diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome is almost entirely based on history, risk factors, and, to a lesser extent, ECG. The symptoms are due to myocardial ischemia, which has an underlying cause...

  10. what are s/s of ?? ctxt

    c.wicks replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in Gastroenterology

    IBS has a broad range of symptoms; the most common are abdominal pain and altered bowel movements. Although symptoms may vary among patients, a pattern usually develops for each patient. The presence...

  11. Suturing and casting as a NP

    c.wicks replied to Salus's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently working on my FNP and both suturing and casting were included as a set of core skills/procedures that are essential for primary care providers. Many skills taught in NP programs will...

  12. Seven Lines

    c.wicks replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    The Prayer of Saint Francis "O Lord, make me an instrument of Thy Peace! Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is discord, harmony. Where there is doubt,...

  13. Breast Reduction ???? To or not to ????

    c.wicks replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    .....and the many benefits of having small boobs.... *No more bras.......a couple of Band-Aids will do. *You can see your feet without bending over. *You can touch your toes without falling on your...

  14. University of Wyoming Online

    c.wicks replied to princess_j's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Online Degrees and Programs http://ecampus.uwyo.edu/index.real?action=Degrees&subaction=RNBSN RN/BSN Completion Program About the Program The online RN/BSN completion program is designed for...

  15. ER medication errrors

    c.wicks replied to servant's topic in Emergency

    To err is human....................Only some of us are more human than others. I'm sure some of you can relate, and those that can't..... well..... this might explain why we are the way we are..........

  16. Picc line occlusion

    c.wicks replied to Alice1000's topic in Medical-Surgical

    1.If the catheter is a partially occluded catheter instill the 2mg of Activase slowly over 1 min. Allow the Activase to dwell UNDISTURBED for 30 minutes. 2.If the catheter is totally occluded, clamp...

  17. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    c.wicks replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    No tienen seguro....pagan generalmente con

  18. Doing Too Much...Or Too Little?

    c.wicks replied to zenman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Eastern Philosophy offers a wealth of knowledge seldom utilized by Western medical practitioners. Human health requires true knowledge of what it means to be "Human"....

  19. Help me study for A&P

    c.wicks replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Students

    I am truly sorry for my poorly worded previous post. It seems that sometimes I open my mouth and insert my foot and end up biting my own toes off. Maybe I need to slap myself. My only excuse (and it...

  20. Help me study for A&P

    c.wicks replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Students

    But first.....throw away the coloring books and get serious. Nursing is not childs'