RheatherN ASN, RN, EMT-P

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    how many patients do you get for clinical?

    RheatherN replied to glamgalRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    first semester- nsg home/acute care 1 pt 2nd semester- 1 pt, 2 at the end for a couple of times 3rd semester- 2 pts right away, 3 ending 4th semester- 4 pts *1-3, dont know about 4th,, we have total...
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    areas of meaningful focus for pt with a-fib

    RheatherN replied to SH4NNON's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    risk for injury has to be one, in my opinion. if pt is at home and doesnt take meds, wrong dose, strokes out.. anything like that there is risk for injury because pt is alone. say no one visits him...
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    Having a difficult time with physical assessments

    RheatherN replied to MB37's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i was also surpised by the deep palpation, we are not allowed to do that either. As for the other ?, play the student card!! i still do! tell the pt you are their for them, which you are anyhow,...
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    Dr's office nurses

    RheatherN replied to huami4264's topic in General Nursing

    OH MY GOSH!!!! I cant believe what you are all saying for numbers!! i guess i am glad where i live then, because I/ME made almost $15 as an MA! i know we had an LPN and 2 RN's, and it was a family...
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    Generic vs. Trade - does it matter which is used in a bioequivalent?

    RheatherN replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    totally on board with what "hopefull" said. the meds are not always the same chem compound because each company uses diff stuff. IE: if a pt is on coumadin, they may not be able to have warfarin....
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    I want to change my name.....

    RheatherN replied to jemommyRN's topic in General Students

    i have been married and divorced since i started my schooling career. i had no problem at all, but there are 2 other girls in my class that have had major problems. One girl just got married, half...
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    IUD retrieval??

    RheatherN replied to Ivanna_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CMA in a family clinic for 6 yrs before i started full on core nsg classes. I did many many a pap with the nurse pracitioner i worked with, as well as standing in with other MD's. From...
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    USAF nurse

    RheatherN replied to AndYouKnowIt31's topic in Government, Military

    I was a medic in the USAR for 6 yrs until i was injured and got discharged honorably medically and now am 70% disabled thru them. Just went thru a major back surgery from the VA system. I know so...
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    Don't want to work in a hospital- what to do??

    RheatherN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other "poster" that said to not continue with what you are doing if you hate it that much. i do not care for med-surg at all, but i know that i have to have that OJT before i can...
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    touched inappropriately by patient

    RheatherN replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    You do what you have to do. no matter what anyone tells you. if you feel the need to press charges DO IT. dont listten others telling you that yea it was inappropriate, but you shouldnt press...
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    Nursing Journal Article

    RheatherN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Okay everyone, i need help. i am going to do a search for this too, but just need to ask and talk about it. We have to do a paper on any disease you pick. it has to be written like a nursing journal...
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    Got called to HR...what fun!

    RheatherN replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    i had this happen a job i was at for 6 yrs as a CMA. the 2 mgt ppl, always on my case. at least once a week i was called in to be "talked to" and berrated,,(SP?) i am so happy i left, i dont know...
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    I'm getting a student!

    RheatherN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    it all depends on the semester of the student, so i think first you need to ask what they cannot do. make them do things even if they dont want to, unless they really just need to see something done...
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    Nursing Journal Article

    RheatherN replied to RheatherN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks to both of you! i am going to run to my school library and get some mag's for sure. and i copied and pasted the other stuff. its just i have a hard time getting started. i want to do so well...
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    Career path dilema: did I just make a big mistake?

    RheatherN replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to look at it from another standpoint. from the point of going to school. you need to work things around your school. it sounds like you dont have to worry about the money part of...
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    JOB OFFER...need advice

    RheatherN replied to tara.danley's topic in General Nursing

    i would discuss it with the "luv" you just moved in with. fig out maybe what your long term plans are together. what do you like to do more? some ppl are meant to work with LTC, but some just know...
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    "Grow a thicker skin!"

    RheatherN replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    There are certain things that really get to me, like when we get "grilled" from the instructor in clinicals. if i dont know something i feel i am being personally attacked sometimes. If i have a...
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    Salary Question

    RheatherN replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    I know where i am there are differentials for shift as well as for floors. its within a few $ of each other, unless is like a NICU like the last "post-er person" said. flight nurse makes more, i...
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    How much would you have to win to quit working as a nurse? How much would it take?

    RheatherN replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    i would always be in the medical field, no matter what. i would love go back to being a paramedic and work on the rescue squad i used to, all volunteer. to have that truck and be on call was...
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    BSN right away or ADN + RN-BSN bridge?

    RheatherN replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree with gerry, in my area, they are specifically telling us that they are hiring new grads. well, i guess that i am not disagreeing,,but letting you know that is not every area....
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    Correct me - MRSA

    RheatherN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Mrsa......
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    Is Nursing safe?

    RheatherN replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing

    Besides what everyone else said, your immune system "works" overtime when you are exposed more. I have read on other threads that ppl get sick more the first 2 yrs, but i have found that to be...
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    OB Clinicals in 3 weeks!

    RheatherN replied to NursesRock83's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Lmao, didnt even think about that when i wrote it! lol...THANKS!! hahahah
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    Congrats Bakpakr On Passing Your Cna Course !

    RheatherN replied to muffie's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats..Congrats, feels good to pass dont it! almost makes you go for more schooling!! lol NOT
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    OB Clinicals in 3 weeks!

    RheatherN replied to NursesRock83's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I always thought i wanted to do OB, now i know i do. I loved my rotation, only a few days, but got to do lots. Saw a vag and a c/sec within 1 hour of eachother. but that wasnt even the best part,...