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  1. Dental Hygienist turning Nurse (hopefully)

    beachgirl17 replied to RDHtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    RDHVCU, I went into nursing not really sure of what I wanted to do, but knew I wanted a career change. During school, I changed my mind many times about what to specialize in. In the end, I decided to...

  2. Dental Hygienist turning Nurse (hopefully)

    beachgirl17 replied to RDHtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PJ, BSDH, Sorry I forgot the check this thread for several days! I live in South Carolina. I was lucky that I worked for a wonderful dentist and I was overall happy. I just had that feeling like, "I...

  3. Dental Hygienist turning Nurse (hopefully)

    beachgirl17 replied to RDHtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    RDH1, Honestly, I think nursing is overall harder than hygiene, but it is also more satisfying. I agree people think hygienists just "pick" teeth, but there is a lot more to it. Hygiene and nursing...

  4. Dental Hygienist turning Nurse (hopefully)

    beachgirl17 replied to RDHtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PJ, BSDH, Look into accelerated BSN programs. I, too, have a bachelor degree in dental hygiene. I graduated in 2004, worked for three years full-time. I started thinking, 'I don't know if I want to do...

  5. Dental Hygienist turning Nurse (hopefully)

    beachgirl17 replied to RDHtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HealthNut, I just came across this thread again and saw you asking about ABSN programs. I already had a BS in dental hygiene, so it was an easier transition to go to an ABSN program. I can PM the...

  6. my first job interview experience and shocking work environment

    beachgirl17 replied to nurse_dot's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you had a disappointing day. I am unsure if the ratios are safe or not depending on other circumstances, such as do they employ LPNs as well as RNs? Do they employ CNAs? If so, how many on...

  7. I Need Advice - MD Not Signing Order

    beachgirl17 replied to Andrew, RN's topic in General Nursing

    If the surgeon gave the order for the PCA and wanted the loading dose. Then why can't the surgeon sign off on the order instead of the anesthesiologist? I am not a PACU nurse, so I am curious about...

  8. Burnout in less than 2 years

    beachgirl17 replied to snortzmom's topic in General Nursing

    Cloister, your posts crack me up! I am laughing so hard as I read them aloud to my

  9. Keeping the Other Half Happy

    beachgirl17 replied to MeganAK's topic in General Nursing

    MeganAK, I am going through the same thing right now. My husband is currently unemployed (he was in construction) and I am working. It has really taken a toll on him. We both are very worried about...

  10. Registered Dietitian?

    beachgirl17 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    My best friend is a RD. She took very hard classes in her ungrad, such as upper level organic chemistries. She had a near perfect GPA when she was done. When you graduate with a nutrition degree, you...

  11. oldest schools of nursing and the world's most famous

    beachgirl17 replied to BOSSS's topic in General Nursing

    MUSC is the oldest medical school in the south and it started a nursing program in

  12. Ethical Question about NGs and medication administration

    beachgirl17 replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about needing a psych consult, but I am curious...can a person refuse a psych consult? If so, then what? Court order for the psych consult

  13. Which Job to Accept?

    beachgirl17 replied to Ash1223's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it depends on what your long-term goals are and which job will be better suited for your goals. For instance, if you had your heart set on being a CRNA, then I understand you needing to take...

  14. Help on care plan

    beachgirl17 replied to Wellness1988's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought was Acute Pain for diagnosis. I know you stated she had relief from pain med, but I am assuming the pain will return. Regardless, you said her pain is still a 2, so you could...

  15. Conused about RN's

    beachgirl17 replied to TCLA's topic in General Nursing

    In order to become a RN, first I could consider what college you are interested in. Each college has their own required classes (such as biology, chemistry) before applying to the nursing program....

  16. Perplexed about Nursing programs

    beachgirl17 replied to tjgirl62's topic in General Nursing

    Hi tjgirl. Welcome to allnurses. Maybe you should look into an accelerated bachelor program. I am sure there are ones in Chicago...I did a quick google search and saw Loyola has one and there may be...

  17. Free CNA Classes

    beachgirl17 replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Pitcrew. I would recommend calling a local hospital system and ask about CNA training. Working as a CNA can be a good intro into healthcare. I can't really tell you much about LPNs, but I would...

  18. Please Read!!

    beachgirl17 replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Check out Trident Tech. :nuke:

  19. Dental Cleanings in Long Term Care

    beachgirl17 replied to missjennmb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Scorpiostudent, I am a registered dental hygienist (and very soon-to-be RN), so I thought I would give my . Racing-4mom is correct that what you are describing will not come off with a toothbrush...

  20. How are you going to Vote - US

    beachgirl17 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I waited in line for over 3 hours to vote absentee today. It was well worth the wait!

  21. Hypothermia

    beachgirl17 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I have a question regarding hypothermia. I have tried to look up the answer in many different places to no avail. Whenever a person has hypothermia and they receive IV warm saline as part of...

  22. Hypothermia

    beachgirl17 replied to beachgirl17's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your response. I really appreciate it. I had a patient the other day who was hypothermic and was treated in the ER and ICU before he was transferred to the floor. I was looking at the...

  23. Spook stories

    beachgirl17 replied to brissygal's topic in General Nursing

    I found the thread about ghost stories. It may be what you were looking for.

  24. Dental Hygienist turning Nurse (hopefully)

    beachgirl17 replied to RDHtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    VVCNurse, If you have any questions you can PM me. Things may be different here though cause I am across the country. Anyway, I understand the scary feeling of leaving your security blanket of the...

  25. Dental Hygienist turning Nurse (hopefully)

    beachgirl17 replied to RDHtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi RDHtoRN, I just found your post and saw no one has responded. I am sorry it is so long after you originally posted, but I thought I would respond anyway. I wanted to say that I am an RDH and I...