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  1. Pediatric Head Injuries

    Mistify posted a topic in Emergency

    I also posted this in the pediatric group but I would like ER nurses opinions as well. I am a surgical nurse(at home mom right now) and a friend of mine that is a pediatric nurse. We were discussing...

  2. Pediatric Head Injuries

    Mistify posted a topic in Pediatric

    I am a surgical nurse(at home mom right now) and a friend of mine that is a pediatric nurse we were discussing the issue of pediatric head injuries and we have heard different opinions on the issue....

  3. Nurses children and vaccinations, how do you feel?

    Mistify posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am on another forum that is very anti-vaccinations for children (or anyone for that matter), and it got me thinking how do nurses and other healthcare workers feel about vaccinations and...

  4. Anyone work for Wellstar?

    Mistify replied to Olive Oyl's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I work for Wellstar in the Physicians Group at an Internal medicine practice. I came to Wellstar after having a baby and wanting to be closer to home, so I gave up hospital work. I can only tell you...

  5. Nurses First Aid Kits

    Mistify posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is cross posted with the polls forum. I would like to hear what other nurses/healthcare workers have in their first aid /medical kits at home/car/emergecy preparedness/etc. I have been trying to...

  6. Nurses First Aid Kits

    Mistify replied to Mistify's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. I have small kits in both cars and a larger one for emergency preparedness. So far I seem to have most of the items listed, I just wanted to make sure I didn't leave anything...

  7. Hospital tuition reimbursement

    Mistify replied to srg4784's topic in Georgia Nursing

    HCA hospitals, such as Emory and Cartersville Medical Center, do partial tuition reimbursement, 90% for an A, 80% for a B and so on. If I remember correctly you have to work for them a year before you...

  8. Do you ever wish people didn't know you were a nurse?

    Mistify replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Before becoming a nurse, I was a registered veterinary technician and I learned to NEVER tell people what I do. I hated people always asking for advice instead of actually spending the time and money...

  9. Antibacterial vs. regular soap

    Mistify replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in General Nursing

    I never use antibacterial soap any where other than work or in public restrooms. I make my own soap and would rather use it any day of the week rather than an antibacterial. Right now I have made up a...

  10. Prior degree and career fair=$$?

    Mistify replied to dawn1971's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BS in Veterinary Nursing, with over 10 years experience and where I was hired, I was started as a nurse with 7 years experience and the pay to match. My experience in veterinary medicine was...

  11. Nurse and Hospital being sued

    Mistify posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I just found this on the AJC webpage, just thought I would share it other

  12. Ever give yourself a flu shot before?

    Mistify replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I have given myself shots with no problems, find a location and poke it. I have very bad veins, so there have been times when I had to draw my own blood(usually in the hand or AC). The worse...

  13. Galactorrhea

    Mistify replied to EDValerieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was in an auto accident about 8 years ago and had some pretty bad damage from the seat belt to the chest wall. About three days after the accident I started lactating and was diagnosed with...

  14. PREGNANT while in nursing school??

    Mistify replied to lovinla23's topic in General Students

    I got pregnant in my last semester of nursing school, and it has not been easy. My cast-iron stomach went away and I can't stand the smell or sight of anything, and is still that way six months into...

  15. Help Me Save My Clothes

    Mistify replied to JinJerEvansRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have gotten charcoal on uniforms before and have not been able to get it out. I tried everything suggested above to no avail. I have talked to cleaners about it and some will tell you yes they can...

  16. North Metro grad's please

    Mistify replied to LadySugarBug's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Congradulations! :balloons: And welcome to North Metro, it is a good school and you will have a diverse clinical experience. Gwen Graduating Student Nurse...June 15th :mortarboard: Expectant...

  17. clinicals at North metro & atlanta tech

    Mistify replied to L&D's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I graduate North Metro next week besides the places listed above, my class also went to:Wellstar Urgent Care(different locations), Cartersville Peds, Kenstone, Hospice(in patient and out patient),...

  18. Please explain to me why people think this is weird?

    Mistify replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    My food allergy is green bell peppers. I start with swelling of the face and difficulty breathing, I carry an Epi-pen and Benadryl with me at all times. I have to be very careful when eating out,...

  19. how can i keep from vomiting?

    Mistify replied to sadstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am just about to graduate(working in Med/Surg) and I am having the same problem but for different reasons, I am pregnant(four months). I have worked in veterinary medicine for the last 15 years and...

  20. NAI descent: Roll Call

    Mistify replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I am 1/4 Blood Blackfoot(my paternal grandmother was born on the rez in the early 1900's) and 1/16 Cherokee on mothers

  21. LPN/LVN in OR?

    Mistify posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Does anyone work in OR? I am a LPN student and I love working in OR during my clinicals. I have worked more with the OR teams than any of my classmates(I have scrubbed in and passed instruments) and...

  22. LPNs in OR?

    Mistify posted a topic in Operating Room

    I originally posted this in another thread but only got one response, so I thought I would ask here. I am a LPN student and I love working in OR during my clinicals. I have worked more with the OR...

  23. Squeamish folks

    Mistify replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    I can handle the smell of just about anything except a wound with maggots. It is a DIFFERENT kind of smell and it churns my

  24. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    Mistify replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    I checked out the pages you listed, the first two pages are biased and not good sites to source scientific research. Their pages are filled with a lot of misinformation, and not enough facts. As for...

  25. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    Mistify replied to VeryPlainJane's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you sickandtired, I was thinking the same thing. You made a great point that is being