Dental Hygienist

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  1. What would RN's do?

    Dental Hygienist replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Let me first say that I believe in vaccines, I think they are probably the reason why our childhood survival rate is so high for the last 50 years....BUT...I am quite shocked at how many vaccines...

  2. Anatomy is pretty darn hard.

    Dental Hygienist replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on each program...Maybe if it came down to it for the last spot between a student with a "w" on their transcripts and one without a "w" they might select the one without a "w" IF...

  3. Can student nurses work as a tech/CNA?

    Dental Hygienist posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have heard some mention of this in other posts..., I realize it might vary state by state but in general can a student in a RN program work as a CNA, PCT, Aide, Tech (whatever you call them:nuke:)...

  4. Anatomy is pretty darn hard.

    Dental Hygienist replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with most of the other posters. You CANNOT let a D or F show up on your transcript...probably not that great to get a C either. Around here you pretty much need As and Bs in A & P to get...

  5. No Workers Comp coverage?

    Dental Hygienist replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure whether it is required by law or not to carry workmen's comp insurance...it is probably regulated state by state..but either way if you are injured on the job it is still the...

  6. Which classes would benefit?

    Dental Hygienist replied to lynnly's topic in General Nursing

    Just thought I'd throw an idea out there: CE courses are a relatively inexpensive way to "brush up" on a topic without having to make a huge time & money commitment; and you aren't graded!:nuke:...

  7. Pay issues

    Dental Hygienist replied to Ramrodthegreat's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse (yet:wink2:) and still, I feel that most nurses are underpaid for what they do. It really has nothing to do with which jobs are the most dangerous...that is not how our capitalistic...

  8. dry hands

    Dental Hygienist replied to qpmz's topic in General Nursing

    I buy it from the dental supply rep for our office...don't know where else one could get the Glove N Care other than

  9. Calling Docs by their first name...

    Dental Hygienist replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

    I just feel awkward calling them anything but "Dr. Lastname" I'm pretty young, but maybe it's becuase my childhood dentist, who was also my mom's boss, who was also my dad's golfing buddy who, was...

  10. How much is your pay?

    Dental Hygienist replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a dental hygienist. At my main job I get $36 an hour with medical, dental, and ~4 weeks equivalent of paid time off and 6% retirement match. If we make our production goal we get anywhere from...

  11. I was a victim of sexual assault.

    Dental Hygienist replied to wildmountainchild's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are going through all of this. I had a similar situation, and so I would guess the worst part of what you are going through right now is self doubt....wondering if you "asked for...

  12. What's YOUR nursing obsession?

    Dental Hygienist replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    #1 getting into nursing school #2 allnurses.com #3 oh...you mean like clinical stuff? I'm really interested in the immune system and the immune cells, phagocites, basophiles, eosinophiles,...

  13. Alternative Medicine Job

    Dental Hygienist replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    HOLY CRAP!!! http://http://www.chelationwatch.org/safety/mmwr2006.shtml Here's an excerpt, there were 2 other cases of chelation related deaths: Texas.In February 2005, a girl aged 2 years who was...

  14. should I be concerned about my daughter not menstrating?

    Dental Hygienist replied to oknurse320's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was really embarassed about my period. I got it when I was 13. I don't know why it was such a big deal to me, but I didn't want ANYBODY to know. I didn't tell anyone. Once my mom even asked me if I...

  15. dry hands

    Dental Hygienist replied to qpmz's topic in General Nursing

    Glove-en-Care. It works. It's not too expensive either. Specially made for the dryness and discomfort associated with frequent hand washing and donning gloves. Supposedly has salt from the dead sea or...

  16. Alternative Medicine Job

    Dental Hygienist replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Is it chelation therapy do you think? Gosh, I've seen some questionable stuff, and I've heard of some even worse stuff. However, with a good ND and proper science and protocols I don't think...

  17. in school

    Dental Hygienist replied to michelle716's topic in General Nursing

    I believe "Cardinal signs" just means "tell tale signs". For instance, I remember learning the 4 cardinal signs of inflammation: 1. redness 2. pain 3. swelling 4. heat Hope this helps

  18. Do you pay for parking at work?

    Dental Hygienist replied to SarahRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    At the large teaching hospital I volunteer at, all the daytime staff including nurses, CNAs...everyone has to pay $8 a day to park. I believe nightshift has an option to park for free if they want to...

  19. What are other healthcare careers that you know of?

    Dental Hygienist replied to WineCountryRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thinking outside the box a little bit here: dental hygienist (great pay) dental assistant (good pay) prosthetics & orthotics (great pay!) Radiologic technologist (good pay) Sonography (great pay!)...

  20. ? about latex gloves....

    Dental Hygienist replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    "Elastex" brand nitrile gloves are wonderful! They are only slightly more expensive than latex and stretch really well, they are pretty thin and I actually prefer them to normal latex gloves. I am not...

  21. Any Advice On What I Should Do?

    Dental Hygienist replied to lizclair's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that's what I was thinking....your medical insurance!! that's what's nice about the FMLA is they have to continue to provide the same insurance coverage (I believe) but if you resign no such...

  22. Applying for jobs as a GN

    Dental Hygienist replied to MB37's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse, but it would seem to me that you definitely SHOULD apply to other hospitals since you aren't just hoping for ANY old job, you want a critical care job. If nothing else, it will give...

  23. Just wanting to thank the mods...

    Dental Hygienist replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    just marking this thread...I've seen mentions of this all day, but I don't quite "get" what everyone is talking

  24. Did anyone win the PCC lottery?

    Dental Hygienist replied to icbinb's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Wow! Congrats and of course to Jimbo11 as well. I'm jealous....the not knowing is killing me. Didn't apply to PCC though. At this point, I would be so relieved to just KNOW even if it is a rejection...

  25. Will I even Get In?

    Dental Hygienist replied to ChrisAHF's topic in General Nursing

    I would discourage against taking A&P and micro together unless you are an exceptional student. You mentioned that you got a 3.0 in a previous semester and are hoping for a 3.3 in the current...