chiandre

chiandre

EDUCATION;HOMECARE;MATERNAL-CHILD; PSYCH

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  1. In the spirit of recent optimism, what is your true love?

    chiandre replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    My first love is Jesus Christ...I recently became a born again Christian and I am having the best time of my life. My second love is ME...I discovered that without loving myself, I will not be able to...

  2. questions for L&D nurses from a pregnant nurse :)

    chiandre replied to Lola77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    l&d nurses see birth plans as a "curse" and prelude to c/s and everything else but the birth plan. you are right, l&d nurses are very "stuck in their ways" because of potential for...

  3. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer biases in Obstetric Nursing curricula

    chiandre replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank you classicdame. I hope to contribute to the care of this population. It is shocking that in the year 2011, people are still negative about diversity. I know that this issue is not very popular...

  4. Do you ever....

    chiandre replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    My kids call me the "mompire" because I am always palpating their veins and telling them I will love to start IV on them! Lol! I even do this on my parents and my

  5. Let's think positive today!!

    chiandre replied to nurse.sandi's topic in General Nursing

    all over the world, nurses are at the bedside of dying patients; helping a new mother with her pushing; making sure that a patient is not choking; comforting a child in pain; helping a new doctor with...

  6. clinical instructor calls me air head

    chiandre replied to medsurg911's topic in General Students

    i really do not agree that you should change your looks or yourself so that you will be perceived as a professional. nursing has come a long way for that. what your clinical instructor said to you is...

  7. Scared Crapless

    chiandre replied to jweb's topic in General Students

    1. first, take a deep breath and relax. 2. grab all the powerpoint and notes and go over them diligently. 3. next, go to the textbooks and go over the topics that you did not understand...

  8. Nursing doesnt define you

    chiandre replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    i am a born-again christian, a mother, a friend, a wife, a church member, a daughter, a neighbor, a teacher, a doctorate student, a cousin, an aunt, godmother, sister, a writer, an activist, a cat...

  9. HELP PLEASE, this question is stumping me.

    chiandre replied to help'sontheway's topic in General Nursing

    i think that you are on the right track. as a caucasian, middle-class nurse, you will encounter so many cultures that are so different from yours. to be able to provide a culturally congruent care to...

  10. New RN, already making mistakes

    chiandre replied to lillystarrn's topic in General Nursing

    i have to commend you...you are doing the right thing - being accountable for your actions and recognizing your errors. i wish all nurses would be like you. my advice is to continue doing what you are...

  11. HELP please with nursing PICO question (Maternal, OB, Newborn, etc)!?

    chiandre replied to KatieBug713's topic in General Nursing

    For PICO question, the idea is to identify patient problem or population (P), intervention (I), comparison © and outcome(s) (O). For instance, consider this example: “For postpartum cesarean...

  12. Nurse chatting/dating patient

    chiandre replied to springgarden's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is unethical. It may be intepreted as taking advantage of a vulnerable person. If the patient is interested, she will find you after she has been

  13. Any advice for fresh foreign BSN graduate?

    chiandre replied to PaulineJill's topic in International Nursing

    hello paulinejill: the best thing is just start doing something. do not get discouraged! you are in the right profession! my suggestion is to take the nclex. you may not get a job immediately but at...

  14. help with steps to practice nursing in US.

    chiandre replied to lizbetty's topic in International Nursing

    lizbetty: as a fellow nigerian, trained in the usa, my main advice is: do not get discouraged! you are in the right profession! my suggestion is to take the nclex. you may not get a job immediately...

  15. I moved to Canada as a nurse!!!!!

    chiandre replied to NataliaK's topic in Immigration Advice

    I love all these positive comments about working as a nurse in Canada. How are nurses treated in Canada? Are nurses considered professionals or "hand maidens' to the doctors? Are advanced practice...