Dental Hygienist

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  1. Navy Nurse Questions

    Dental Hygienist replied to belabelisa's topic in Government, Military

    I've read all 7 pages of posts on this thread and I want to thank EVERYBODY for all of their insight, good and bad. I am considering joining the military in some capacity, whether it's navy, army, air...

  2. going to school and the news of recession

    Dental Hygienist replied to blah blah's topic in General Nursing

    One of the many reasons that I'm making the career change into nursing is because of the economy doing poorly and the fact that I suspect this will continue for quite a few yeras. It's all just...

  3. Please Help!!!!!!

    Dental Hygienist replied to lilyan33's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been accepted to NS yet, but as far as the pre-reqs go math and science ARE important. I am not good at math, nor do I like it; but I LOVE LOVE LOVE science..but the biology kind of science,...

  4. Wondering what Portland's like?

    Dental Hygienist replied to MovingRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I can honestly tell you that the Portland area has the most beautiful and comfortable "living package" that I know of. I am from Coeur d' Alene, Idaho which is also a beautiful area...but it gets...

  5. Clackamas Program 2008: Points & GPA

    Dental Hygienist replied to OregonBSN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I didn't apply to CCC (because I'm a dummy...I don't know why I didn't apply) but for MHCC here are my stats: GPA is 3.91 A&P GPA is 4.0 points are 59.1 (I think) or it is...

  6. Oral care

    Dental Hygienist replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I have often wondered about this myself being that I have a dental background. I know that patients who are perfectly capable, in their mid forties, living at home, working a full time job etc. often...

  7. The Importance of Nursing Research

    Dental Hygienist replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    Right before we graduated from dental hygiene school, the program director told us: "Just remember that your dental hygiene license is a license to learn. Passing all your classes and all your...

  8. Removing collars and backboards

    Dental Hygienist replied to eRbarto's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is that those things are terribly uncomfortable for the patient! I was in one for a total of 5 hours from the time they extracted me "in the field" to the 1st hospital, then air...

  9. Is it right to try to negotiate pay?

    Dental Hygienist replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Is it right to try to negotiate pay? I would go as far as saying it is WRONG to not negotiate pay:D Of course I am speaking from experience in a different field, but as a dental hygienist I am...

  10. Continuing Ed Credits? What are these for?

    Dental Hygienist replied to RNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    When I obtained my Dental Hygiene license they required NEW GRADS to prove we had taken 6 hours of CE within the last 2 years (experienced RDHs who are renewing their licenses need between 24-36...

  11. Can I put my hands in your hair?

    Dental Hygienist replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it's sort of a compliment, but off-putting at the same time. It never ceases to amaze me how people feel entitled to touch other people's tattoos....I only have 2 small tattoos and so normally...

  12. The personal questions patients ask - sorry need to vent

    Dental Hygienist replied to Anagray's topic in Emergency

    As a hygienist I've been asked extremely personal questions: Patient: "I hear hygienists make a lot of money. Is that true?" Me: "I am comfortable and can't complain." patient: "So how much DO you...

  13. stress level in my department is getting to me

    Dental Hygienist replied to harley007's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm not a nurse yet, but I just thought I'd chime in because this sounds like a classic example of jealousy. I know that when you are being treated poorly, it just doesn't feel good. Period. But...

  14. How do you deal with Non-Urgent Patients

    Dental Hygienist replied to mom2michael's topic in Emergency

    yes, the pain went away. my discharge instructions said no work for 10 days and to call if i had certain symptoms. that's just my story, i'm sure plenty of other relatively smart, but not medically...

  15. Overtime-Do you get it for over 8 or over 80?

    Dental Hygienist replied to nurseob7's topic in General Nursing

    It was my understanding that the federal minimum was time and a half must be paid for anything over 40 hours a week or the employer could choose to go by the 8 & 80 system (meaning OT must be paid...

  16. pt vs staff abuse

    Dental Hygienist replied to troubleatwork's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear this happened to you! You have truly been wronged three times: by the patient, by your employer, and by your co-worker. I am not a nurse yet, and so I don't have any "real"...

  17. I have never been nasty to a student until now!!!

    Dental Hygienist replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Woops, posted in wrong

  18. Mandatory inservices, meeting, etc

    Dental Hygienist replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    In dental, they always schedule things during our lunch or on our days off and they usually don't even want to PAY us for them...I know it's illegal but they get around it by saying: "It's not...

  19. Can a Nurse Practitioner be a Nurse Educator?

    Dental Hygienist posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there, I'm just brainstorming and planning my nursing career a bit. I think that I would really like to eventually do 2 things: be a nurse practitioner (FNP) and/or be a nurse educator (faculty in...

  20. 401k's

    Dental Hygienist replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I think these are good questions and I don't fault you for asking. it would be best to consult a financial advisor, but I'll tell you what I know. In general, YES you can withdraw money from your...

  21. Pregnant and thinking about applying for new job

    Dental Hygienist replied to PEDSVA's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet....but as a dental hygienist I always recommend to colleagues that they NOT disclose their pregnancy until employment is secured....in a small dental office it is surely...

  22. How do you deal with Non-Urgent Patients

    Dental Hygienist replied to mom2michael's topic in Emergency

    Just to play devil's advocate and give a patient's perspective: sometimes the patients really don't know what to do or where to go...they may have a feeling that the ER is not the most appropriate...

  23. Do You Look Like A Nurse?

    Dental Hygienist replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I do have a preconceived notion or "image" of a nurse in my mind...it may or may not be very accurate, but here is what I think a nurse "looks like" Female (sorry men) About 35-50 years old...

  24. LPN vs RN - serious question about differences

    Dental Hygienist replied to jjjoy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi. I'm just "reviving" this thread because I was about to start one that is very similar. My questions: What is the typical training of a LPN? I know it varies state to state and program to...

  25. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Dental Hygienist replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For the dental side of things: "It's just saliva. Don't you swallow your own saliva all day at home?" to the patient who requests suction every 5 seconds "Oh, this hurts so much that you need nitrous...