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  1. Denied employement d/t Adderall????????

    smstar1996 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Freaking out as I await word!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was hired at a local hospital and had the first part of a 2 part physical last Thursday which included a urine drug test. Anyway. Im on adderall and...

  2. Denied employement d/t Adderall????????

    smstar1996 replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    Followup......I did get that

  3. Is non-pitting edema graded 1-4?

    smstar1996 posted a topic in General Nursing

    When charting edema I have always charted pitting or non-pitting. I thought only pitting edema was graded on a scale 1+-4+ and non-pitting edema was simply charted as non-pitting (along with any other...

  4. Repsect for new nurses?!!

    smstar1996 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I worked 8 years as an aide, 4 years as a LPN and just recently started working at my areas busiest hospital as a RN. I work on a busy med/surge floor with many different personalities...

  5. Repsect for new nurses?!!

    smstar1996 replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    We seldom have aides on our floor, but yet LPN's to help out do aide work and help RN with misc. things. I do know what its like to be an aide and a LPN, thats why I give much gratitude and respect to...

  6. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    smstar1996 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    has anyone ever got the pop up "candidate currently has test results on hold"? I know that indicates a random review and doesnt mean pass or fail, but anyone know the outcome of this

  7. Tests being done for swine?

    smstar1996 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    We had a suspected case swine at my facility. I believe it is diagnosed/confirmed with a throat and nasal swab/culture. How long does it take for

  8. just got in to NCCC!

    smstar1996 replied to TheRicanPrincess18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Been there done that program and would not recamend NCCC nursing program. Don't be fooled by your exceptence into the program, THEY TAKE JUST ABOUT ANYONE. Many other nursing schools cap incoming...

  9. Denied employement d/t Adderall????????

    smstar1996 replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your input, reading all thease are helping me to remain positive as I wait for final word. I did call UDS to follow up and they too said they have the documentation they need and the...

  10. Tuition reimbursement?

    smstar1996 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know every facility is different but just curious as to how this usually works. I live in NY state and anticipating graduation in May. Many hospitals here offer a tuition assistance reimbursment...

  11. This is not good!!!

    smstar1996 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My six year old has a bump on her head and I can't study for my final tomarrow because I can't stop thinking about that bump. She is six years old, over the summer a felt a bump on her head, it was...

  12. To Flu Shot or Not??

    smstar1996 replied to nurseinprogress2010's topic in General Students

    I have been an LPN for three years and finishing my RN now. I used to always refuse the flu shot b/c of negative press. However, earlier this year I had the flu (influenze-B). I was laid up in bed...

  13. Interpet this ABG

    smstar1996 posted a topic in General Students

    I know all the normal values of ABG's and I also know when it is resp or metabolic as well as acidosis or alkalosis. However I can't interpet the following, I get that it is a mixed ABG. ph 7.46...

  14. what does 4+, 3+, 2+, and 1+ mean?

    smstar1996 replied to Amy2005's topic in General Students

    lol I have no idea. Based on the title of your question, I was gonne answer "pitting edema." But after reading your full question.............I have no

  15. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    smstar1996 replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    Care plans suck! They are supposed to serve a purpose, but geeze.........not really. The kind I have to do are like 16 pages long and take about 14 hours to write. I learn nothing from it cause I'm in...

  16. I need help.

    smstar1996 replied to luci2424's topic in General Students

    Well, not exactly sure what your having a problem with. Those grades are great compared to the nursing school I'm in............it's a tough one. Be happy with those grades, C=RN! I do find the...

  17. What more could I have done?

    smstar1996 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    You must be a new nurse. Of course your first life experiences with stuff like this will shake you up. There may be many more situations or even worse cases you may encounter. As a nurse you need to...

  18. Am I reading too much into this?

    smstar1996 replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I think your reading to much into this. The nurse was charting on the pt. Things put on 24 hr report need to be followed up on, and that is exactly waht she was doing. There were no problems...

  19. what to do in case of:

    smstar1996 replied to babyamag_jr's topic in General Nursing

    Well it depends. How high is the blood pressure? Get a set a full vital signs. Obtain subjective data; their health history, what kind of medications are they on, family health history, activity, are...

  20. I found med/surg to be very boring

    smstar1996 replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    Nothings wrong with you. You just probly need a more fast passed job. Try the ER, or a larger more high volume

  21. On-Line RN-BSN Programs: Which would u chose?

    smstar1996 replied to xEdgexRNx's topic in General Nursing

    Can you be a bit more specific, like which state university:confused:?

  22. Nurses who became famous

    smstar1996 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse who became the mother of Micheal Jacksons kids lol. Lucky

  23. painful stimuli vs noxious stimuli?

    smstar1996 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does noxious stimuli mean the same thing as painful stimuli? Without my testbook being to direct, noxious is NOT the same as painful stimuli:confused:. Also, what are some examples of noxious...

  24. which Fx heals faster, humerus or nasel?

    smstar1996 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Which would heal faster mid-humerus fracture or nasel

  25. which Fx heals faster, humerus or nasel?

    smstar1996 replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    This was a test question I had. It said nothing at all regaurding the condition or details of the fracture (guess that is not needed info). Without siting the exam question word for word (can't to do...