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Can someone explain to me what this is exactly? If ther eis anyone in this field please tell me about it.

My husband would like to know if anyone here has ever treated anyone with a snake bite. If so he would like to know the circumstances and treatment. He and his brothers have been into snake hunting for breeding and other reptiles since he was a itty ...

heel warmers in my bra keep me toastie!

I couldn't shorten any of this cause it's all so cute! My family is from the caribbean and this sounds like some of the stuff I've heard my grandmother and mother say. The tree and fruit thing was a real doozie!

Hey 1GR8TRN! First of all you are just that! And don't forget it. Second of all, I feel you! Although the nursing role is new for me the field of nursing isn't. I've worked side by side with RN's for 16years and I know what you're talking about. It'...

you can use "hades" Hey Mandi! Looks like you got some great insight! Keep your head up and a smile on your face. And don't forget that "look" I told you about when dealing with trifling co-workers. It works for patients too!

I feel for you. I wish there was something new I could offer here but you have received excellent advice from everyone here. The only thing left for you to do is trust your prayers and efforts will be rewarded. Trust. I believe they will. Peace and b...

This was actually one of the things that motivated me to go to nursing school. I worked with people of both genders who were not particularly thriving in common sense, shall we say, yet were capable of obtaining a degree in nursing-ADN to MSN. As fa...

I just bought my 2cnd pair of Danskos. The first pair was for comfort and fun while living in Alaska. The Nice thing I've found is they are great with thick socks, white "sweat" socks, thin pant socks, or no socks. The thicker the sock the more snug ...

Hey guys! I FINALLY got a real live nursing job. Now, let me tell you how awesome God is. Those who remember my story, I have wanted to be an oncology nurse. I graduated last May but was in a car wreck that broke most long bones I possess. I was able...

You took the words right out of my mouth. One of the most awesome nurses who took care of me and my husband and also brought me some NCLEX material which was a lifesaver, was clearly "different" uh....flamboyant.....not the norm lifestyle? for lack o...

After being on the "other side" for 3 months I have a whole new outlook. If you can really imagine yourself or someone you love going through the stuff patients go through-NO privacy, lack of treatment with dignity, loss of control, fear of the unkno...

Here's another- ANP (advanced nurse practicioner) There's one for nurses with a master's who teach. Can't think of the letters....

I appreciate all the words of encouragement. This has been such a long road. Not to worry....nothing and no one can bring me down, bust my bubble, or change my mind as far as this career goes. I have worked side by side with some incredible nurses, C...

I would recommend using your chain of command. Everyones facility and situation is different. The hospital I worked at had an Ethics Committee if you felt there were no result from your Nursing Manager or Director of Nursing. I would go to the Board ...

Sorry I'm late but BURFDAYS ARE A BIG DEAL IN MY FAMILY!!!!!! You get a whole week to celebrate in our family-no dishes, no cleaning, YOU JUS PARTY LIKE IT'S YA BURFDAY!!!!!!! Happy Burfday!!!!!!!!Have fun! You got till the 27th!!!!!:Dhugs and blessi...

In agreement with Val's post, we too paid for our pinning under pretty much the same circumstances as hers. We wore street clothes and had a slide show. It was short and sweet and my classmates gave honored me with the priviledge of giving the speech...

What a great day to walk! (it's my birthday, heehee!) This event is for you and all those who supported you but you know what? It's YOUR day!!!!! I'm sure it will be memorable and exciting for you no matter who pins you!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

Aren't you just floating on air!!!!????? Man, I graduated last year and the time between the pinning and graduation I could just scream and jump for joy! I am so excited for you and all the other graduates! You worked so hard and it's all worth it. Y...

Jadednurse inspired me to start this thread. I don't know if it's been done already-if so I'm sure someone will inform me. She recently had been hospitalized for gallstones and said it was interesting being on the other side. On the 26th of this mon...

During our hospitalization I preferred no onw knew I was a new grad but while unconscious my family informed the staff. Once awake I realized we were treated with great and special care(in the Lake Charles hospital). The circumstances were pretty sad...

I agree. When I saw "impaired nurse" I clicked on it because I thought it meant the nurse in the predicament I'm in. I am physically impaired at the moment and thought this was about options for nurses who are physically unable to do total bedside ca...

I have overlay on my real nails (and have for many years) because #1 my nails have always been like paper and scratch everyone I touch(and no I have no medical condition) and #2 because I like the way they look-much neater. I, like many others who ge...

It's a catch22. In a way, to me, I'd rather know what's coming and what to expect. When I woke up inthe ICU and couldn't talk and felt something in my mouth and throat I didn't panic. I knew I was intubated. It was like I couldn't talk and was doped ...

Wow some of these stories are incredible. Even though it's scary to know you have to get intubated or have an NG, foley, whatever because you know what it's all about sometimes it's good to know "what's up" cause you're a medical person. Yet sometime...