MNmom3boys

MNmom3boys

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  1. Why no ETOH before cholest. draw?

    MNmom3boys posted a topic in General Nursing

    DH just told me he was asked to abstain from ETOH for 72 hours before his cholesterol test. (along w/ others I assume - yearly physical) This was a new request to me, although I have had several...

  2. Why no ETOH before cholest. draw?

    MNmom3boys replied to MNmom3boys's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I knew I'd get answer here! I knew/understood NPO status for 12 hours prior - 72 hr ETOH restrictions were new to me. You learn something new every

  3. Does your facility have a dedicated I.V. team?

    MNmom3boys replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    There is an IV team - with really cool toys! I watched them (unfortunately struggle to) place a peripherial IV on a slightly dehyrated LOL using an ultrasound to visualize veins. The Homecare company...

  4. I'm a horrible employee

    MNmom3boys replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: what Emmanuel Goldstein said! You are neither horrible, nor worthless! You are juggling as fast as you can, and somehow you keep getting thrown more balls to keep in the loop. We can't help...

  5. Don't wanna always give baths, clean up feces, etc., where to work?

    MNmom3boys replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, as a new grad I have to say that that remark is rather inflammatory. I know I will continue to get my hands "dirty" on a regular basis. Not looking forward to it makes me human. Understanding...

  6. Nhcc

    MNmom3boys replied to 3preemiemom's topic in General Nursing

    I can't remember if I was done w/ biology courses... Actually, I must have had Microbiology left when I applied, but was done before start of the nursing program. And, if I remember correctly, I was...

  7. Nhcc

    MNmom3boys replied to 3preemiemom's topic in General Nursing

    Melissa - First - :welcome: Second - you're going to want to remove your email, or a mod will be by shortly to do it for you! Third - I graduated from the Brooklyn Park NHCC days program last spring....

  8. Age you will/were graduated?

    MNmom3boys replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I had the same thought! As I said on another similar thread: when I graduated at 37 I was far from the youngest or oldest in my

  9. Increasing the Number of Male Nurses

    MNmom3boys replied to 2bNurseCouple's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would agree that changing the public perception of nursing roles and responsibilites would go further toward interesting more males in the field. Of course, DS17 has rejected the option out of hand...

  10. Increasing the Number of Male Nurses

    MNmom3boys replied to 2bNurseCouple's topic in Men in Nursing

    Oops... See complete post

  11. Age you Graduated

    MNmom3boys replied to sweetiez's topic in General Nursing

    Both of you are so young! I'm on my second career, as were many of my classmates. I would not worry about

  12. Age you Graduated

    MNmom3boys replied to sweetiez's topic in General Nursing

    I was (am) 37 - and far from the oldest (or youngest) student. Don't worry about your age - follow your dream!

  13. Allina System question

    MNmom3boys replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I'm unclear as to what you are referring to? deeDawntee - I sent you an e-mail about a week or so ago. Not certain if you received, but I wanted to reiterate my interest in your help if...

  14. new grad orientation

    MNmom3boys replied to colleenrnsw's topic in General Nursing

    I am a year ahead of you on the curve. I did the same thing - waited until after passing boards in May to apply. I am finding that I missed some new grad opportunities because I missed the deadlines....

  15. When is the best time to go to NS?

    MNmom3boys replied to np_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    You have received some great answers here. I just wanted to add my perspective. I started the couple prereqs (had most credits from previous degree) I needed when DS9 started Kindergarten. (The other...

  16. Anyone else with Acid Reflux?

    MNmom3boys replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I know this thread is old, but wanted to share my experience, in the hopes you are smarter than I and never let things progress as long as I did! I started dealing with GERD throughout my pregnancies....

  17. What would you do to get ahead in the Line at the ER?

    MNmom3boys replied to maybe1day's topic in Emergency

    Perhaps I'm missing something, but why is the assumption that he deliberately crashed the truck? If he is symptomatic for a seizure immediately after the crash, why has that apparently been ruled out...

  18. CCNE compared to NLN

    MNmom3boys posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am in the very inital stages of researching options for ADN to BSN. I realize that both are accrediting agencys, but am having difficulties comparing. Could someone either explain the difference,...

  19. A thread for Indian men of descent regarding their children

    MNmom3boys replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Although I'm a Mom (which I'm sure you had gathered!), I just wanted to add my support. Teenagers are rough! DS17 had me frustrated to the point of losing my temper last week, and I needed to go...

  20. Do you get extra work cause your bilingual?

    MNmom3boys replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    As a student, we knew the day before which patient(s) we would be caring for the next day making the following easier: I carry a small Spanish medical phrase booklet, and you can be darn sure when I...

  21. CCNE compared to NLN

    MNmom3boys replied to MNmom3boys's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Alright, while editing (yeah, typos!) I noticed a thread from Feb '07, read through and answered my most basic question. Guess I should do a search first next time - sorry Mods for extraneous thread....

  22. ASN RN to BSN online?

    MNmom3boys replied to MerdalRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In the interest of getting further information - Why did you chose to: A) do an online program (ie rather than and brick and mortar) and B) study at the online program you chose? I need some time off...

  23. How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    MNmom3boys replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    I managed to contain my curiosity until today.... However, living in a testosterone driven household, it has been interesting (refreshing) to get get some male perspective that isn't over ridden by...

  24. What if you have a bachelor's degree in another discipline and are getting a ADN?

    MNmom3boys replied to AZO49008's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I just stumbled across this thread and had to comment. In my experience, the ADN program I graduated from had the same level of rigor as the private liberal arts college that I attended to receive my...

  25. Allina System question

    MNmom3boys replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the process of finding a job, possibly Allina (Mercy), possibly North Memorial. Currently, your chances of finding a job in a specialized area (L&D) as a new grad, especially on a...