c.wicks

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  1. Testing the waters

    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 type in the city, state or county of a place that...
  2. Sounds like a good plan to me. ____________________________________________________________ Those who don't learn from their mistakes are doomed to repeat them.
  3. New nurse on MEd/surg with ADHD need tips

    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 subject.
  4. Excellent advice, Buttons! Krisssy, It probably would have taken me at least 3 hours to compose a post as perfect as the one above!
  5. 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 worked for me. Strive for perfection...settle for exce...
  6. Your dying wishes?

    My last request..... To go sky-diving......Free fall.......at 10,000 feet.......over the ocean. ............................................................................................. The soul afraid of dying, never learns to live.
  7. Math Help!!!

    VTBI x Drip Factor = Drip Rate Minutes Multiply the total volumn to be infused (VTBI) by the drip factor, then divide by the total time which must be converted into minutes.
  8. Share Your Saying

    "The soul afraid of dying.....never learns to live."
  9. Assessing Acute Coronary Syndrome

    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 of an imbalance between supply and demand for myo...
  10. what are s/s of ?? ctxt

    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 of characteristic symptoms in an otherwise healthy...
  11. Suturing and casting as a 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 still require exposure and development of expertise ...
  12. Seven Lines

    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, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is...
  13. Breast Reduction ???? To or not to ????

    .....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 face. *You can run without fear of biting your ...
  14. University of Wyoming Online

    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 nurses who have graduated from diploma or associate de...
  15. ER medication errrors

    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....... Recently, I was diagnosed with A. A. A. D. D. (Age...
  16. Picc line occlusion

    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 the occluded lumen, remove the clave, and apply st...
  17. No tienen seguro....pagan generalmente con efectivo.
  18. Doing Too Much...Or Too Little?

    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. Copperhead bite

    1: J Trauma. 1996 Aug;41(2):219-21. Related Articles, Links Conservative treatment of copperhead snakebites without antivenin. Whitley RE. Surgical Associates of Richmond, VA 23235, USA. Polyvalent antivenin remains the most recommended treatment ...
  20. Psychology 100!!! :(

    The following site includes several, test-taking strategies which are useful when solving multiple choice test questions. http://www.yorku.ca/cdc/lsp/eponline/exam4.htm
  21. What's the better route?

    Reguardless of whether to choose to begin as an RN or LPN, you would gain alot of valuable knowledge and experience by working as a nurse tech or nursing assistant. Several nursing programs and affiliated hospitals offer summer Nurse Extern programs ...
  22. uniforms are killing us

    I agree with KMSRN and support the professional image of the RN. When you choose to wear white, you assume the responsibility of maintaining aseptic standards in practice. It becomes impractical if not impossible to try to hide that splatter of bloo...
  23. uniforms are killing us

    Before I became a nurse, not too long ago, a white uniform worn in a healthcare setting represented a professional nurse or perhaps a doctor. It is my observation that most professionals can be identified by their manner of dress or uniform. Accordin...
  24. 1 more question about starting IV's

    This web site has some excellent advice and helpful hints utilized by the IV PRO'S. http://www.enw.org/TOC.htm