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  1. Narcan

    Kir posted a topic in Emergency

    23 yo fe presents by ambulance to extremely rural level IV, in altered state, no ID. Bloods, BAL, cath UA obtained. PERRL, lacerations consistant with barefoot stroll in prarie (confirmed by...

  2. St. Mary's Hospital - Grand Junction

    Kir replied to kharing's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I haven't worked for St Mary's for about 8 years. I can tell you that when I did I loved it. Good nurse pt ratios, decent docs...I love GJ. If you are in to the outdoor stuff it is the place for...

  3. College writing

    Kir replied to Raggedy Ann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    When did it get reinstated? I took English Comp because I couldn't take college writing! Crud! I had the same problem when I was getting ready for English Comp. I never got on. BTW, I hand a...

  4. Need help from experts

    Kir posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I am caring for a morbidly obese (500 lb +) gal who has two open areas on her gluteal fold/peri/so hard to really tell area. They appear to be shear injuries as they re-open when she transfers from...

  5. Medic looking to be a nurse.

    Kir replied to Sparticus391's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, the same route I took. Because of my distance from a traditional school I chose to use my military training and apply to Excelsior. I have been able to use skills obtained as a medic towards my...

  6. What kind of first aid kit do you have?

    Kir replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    for the foam insulation, just in case I'm in the middle of no where and have to wait a LONG LONG time" Uh, what is the foam for? Kir

  7. Online Class

    Kir replied to Fox's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try going to Colorado Community Colleges online. I am not sure of the exact address but google it and it will come up. Also, the name is not Human Growth and Development but Human development or...

  8. Can someone help solve this problem

    Kir replied to angelique777's topic in General Nursing

    oh man... :imbar I am mucho confused! Could you please post the formula used? I got all messed up when there was no time frame listed. Should the patient get 5mcg/h or min or day/lifetime... It...

  9. Air Force Made Me MAD!!!

    Kir replied to TrinaRoschelle's topic in Online Distance Learning

    AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH! This is all sounding too familliar. I am an army vetran and was promised the same thing upon enlistment. While my recruter didn't stalk me, he enlisted me as excess, which means...

  10. BUt I do not eat anything.......!

    Kir replied to darla80's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I spoke to her about sugar free Koolaid, "Don't like diet anything, I tried it and it was horrible." I also talked to her about stevia, Splenda and maybe trying to water the Koolaid down to wean her...

  11. BUt I do not eat anything.......!

    Kir replied to darla80's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I recently had this poor gal who was 350+ (weight more than scale would weigh). She told me she only ate one bowl of cereal a day and one sandwich. She said she was too heavy to do any exercise. I...

  12. excelsior college what's the real scoop?

    Kir replied to ambitiouslpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here is my understanding of everything. (I enrolled in January). Tuition is $825, the student fee is appilcable after the anniversary date of enrollment and the exams vary, but $150 sticks in my mind...

  13. patient lingo...

    Kir replied to athomas91's topic in Emergency

    Very close veins = varicose veins The whole phenagrin/Phenergan grates on me too. Metoprolol = met-trop-rol-LOL.. drives me nuts too! There are physicians who can't pronounce drugs

  14. patient lingo...

    Kir replied to athomas91's topic in Emergency

    Oh my gosh I am so sorry to laugh at a sad time in your life but I can only imagine walking in and seeing that! Your cousin sounds like she really does care though. Who else would think to deliver...

  15. Any input on Glenwood school?

    Kir replied to Roxygirl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I don't have any advice as far as the school, but the cost of living in GWS is outragious! My dh and I lived there for two years while he was going to the law enforcement academy there. We both say...

  16. GETTING WRITTEN UP: What is the most ridiculous thing you have been written up for?

    Kir replied to greeneggsnham's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! I was written up for panty lines under whites so I wore a flesh toned thong and got written up for not wearing support hose. My dh and my best friend swore they couldn't see the thong! I was...

  17. Excelsior Admission

    Kir posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    How long did you current EC students wait to hear about your acceptance? They have had my transcripts and registration fee since EARLY Sept. When I ask, they tell me I should get a reply in 7-10...

  18. Excelsior in Colorado

    Kir posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I have contacted the state board five times to find out if Excelsior is an accredited school in Colorado. I have been given the run around every time. Does anyone here know if their program is...

  19. Excelsior Admission

    Kir replied to Kir's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just found out I got in. I finally got to talk to someone. They really had no reason for the delay. I just have to come up with the money for tuition and all of that stuff. I am excited to...

  20. Excelsior in Colorado

    Kir replied to Kir's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks for your information, Ken. Is there anyone who has taken the boards in CO with an Excelsior edu?

  21. Excelsior Admission

    Kir replied to Kir's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I still haven't heard. I keep checking the website. Where is the link for trying to enroll? I have been all over that site I thought! I haven't tried to enroll in any classes because I don't know...

  22. new problem how do you manage calls in your office

    Kir replied to maineiac's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    We have a medication line the medical record staff listens to, writes the RF request and pulls the chart. (phonetic spelling of drugs is sometimes a challenge) This stack then goes to the triage...

  23. Lethal Strain of Flu Kills 4 Children In Colorado....With Unusual Symptoms

    Kir replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    OOOOOOOOh! Where did you get your information? I want to be able to inform my patients. I live 2 hours east of Denver and everyone is scared here. I thought two of the children were...

  24. Nasty Flu Bug all over town!!!

    Kir replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Influenza HELLABAD here in Eastern Colorado as well!!! School had more than 58% of kids out Wed. We have run out of liquid amantadine three days in a row. We have had to send folks 2 hours to...

  25. excelsior college what's the real scoop?

    Kir replied to ambitiouslpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I only wish mine went that quickly. I was in contact with EC a while ago and they stated I would be accepted, but when I forwarded all of my stuff and my money...nothin... Waiting is the hardest...