AZMOMO2

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  1. Nurses pictures on patients whiteboards???

    AZMOMO2 replied to jibbs's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like this.. of course having a customer service background to go along with my nursing background, I have to admit that I DO NOT think that a nurse/ consumer relationship is the one we should...

  2. Nursing School Full-Time & Working Full-Time...Is it possible?

    AZMOMO2 replied to jlynaeleslie's topic in General Students

    Do you have a strong support system? With one anything is possible. Without, probably not. Many will feel neglected, you will feel overwhelmed, and no one will get just how hard it is except a fellow...

  3. Taking Microbio and Statistics at the same time?

    AZMOMO2 replied to green_girl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They both are harder classes but it depends on the instructor. I don't have much to do for class and not a whole lot of studying right now as alot of Micro builds on Bio and Chem, statistics just...

  4. Chemistry in 5 weeks?

    AZMOMO2 replied to ctan310's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you good at math and memorization? Do you have any other obligations that would take away study time? Its a tough class but if you have a strong background then you can do

  5. Pima Medical Institute (PMI) -- fair warning

    AZMOMO2 replied to Mershu's topic in Arizona Nursing

    what are their pre-reqs? were they different than for the MCC

  6. Pre-Enrollment interview with Chamberlain?

    AZMOMO2 replied to iPhonejunkie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    They pretty much accept everyone into this

  7. slower paced nursing in long term care?

    AZMOMO2 replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    Homecare is way slower than the LTC. You can do as many or as few visits as you like, usually about an hour each. You can also do shift work with 1 patient for 8-12

  8. Anyone ever ask for more orientation?

    AZMOMO2 replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had 3 days and it consisted of here take the cart on day 1. LTC is pretty much like that. I think they all looked at you funny because the med cart is pretty basic so they don't see a reason for an...

  9. "6 months notice is customary"

    AZMOMO2 replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    6 months? Who knows 6months in advance that they are getting a new job? Come on she is just a witch! Its not like she wont have coverage, I repeat, its the parents not the patients that make this job...

  10. Maternity teaching project (3rd year nursing student)

    AZMOMO2 replied to macylynn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    With this topic its more like teaching the doctor about it than the

  11. Does Pima Medical Institute have a LPN to RN program?

    AZMOMO2 replied to nursegnet's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks for the info! I got a 98% on my HESI so not worried there. I have ALL of my pre/coreqs completed except for Micro, which I am halfway through now. I work fulltime nights with a VERY flexible...

  12. Rio's Bio 201

    AZMOMO2 replied to azmtnbkr1's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hard! The mid term and Final were random. All the essay questions and application paragraphs, labs were timed but easy open book. Doable of course. The class consists of the first half of the...

  13. Still can't find a LVN job, should I even bother getting my RN license?

    AZMOMO2 replied to sillywilly's topic in LPN to RN

    Congrats! Plus right now LTCs are hiring new grad RN's instead of LPNs... in a year I bet you'll have better

  14. Microbiology class

    AZMOMO2 replied to lisboa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://www.riosalado.edu Its a Community college in Arizona. Offers distance learning with lab for all science. The midterm and final need to be proctored locally where ever you are, the cost is...

  15. Does Pima Medical Institute have a LPN to RN program?

    AZMOMO2 replied to nursegnet's topic in Arizona Nursing

    How did this program work? Did you already have all the MCCD pre/co reqs? were there

  16. Passing narcs with the med tech?

    AZMOMO2 replied to Glina's topic in General Nursing

    no they have no license. What do you mean are they allowed to pass narcs with a med tech? A nurse can pass narcs by herself. Do you mean do

  17. HCR240 online Gateway or Phoenix? (or Rio if necessary)?

    AZMOMO2 replied to MacMaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It is not part of Rio's Science classes so it is wayyyy easier!!

  18. Pre employment urine drug screen for nursing home, will they test for alcohol?

    AZMOMO2 replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Depends I guess, but my current position

  19. Nurses with Lap Band

    AZMOMO2 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread, since I am getting banded in Feb, I did kinda wonder. Although as nurses were are pretty dang resourceful when we need to be, so there is always a way to do what needs to be

  20. Controversial new policies at Baylor!!!!

    AZMOMO2 replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    If anything just being a nurse can contribute to an increased BP, BMI, lipid profile and use of nicotine with all the stressful charting, under staffing and regular life or death medical practices......

  21. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    AZMOMO2 replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes you should know what the med is used for, what you would check before giving the med and any common side effects. Meds were pretty basic though. Something like; Digoxin check apical pulse before...

  22. 20 Things Nurses Wish They Never Had to Say

    AZMOMO2 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    The fever one... just had to deal with this with my sister last week. Kid had an earache and a 101 temp. Me: Have you given him anything? Her: No I am taking him to the doctor in an hour Me: Give...

  23. A little frustrated.. need to vent...

    AZMOMO2 replied to ziggysgal,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree and probably would have been the one to post right back on the facebook that No you are a Med Aide says so right there in your post! But sometimes I can be pretty

  24. Started New Job, Just Got Called for Residency Interview

    AZMOMO2 replied to nerkeynurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well I would look at it this way it never hurts to interview. But.. after a year at your current place of being on your own you are no longer a new grad anyway. If its Med/Surg to Med/Surg whats the...

  25. What is the reason for not giving flu shots to someone with a fever

    AZMOMO2 replied to iRNman's topic in General Nursing

    Fever generally means that you have an active infection or virus your immune system is already working on. I think to be more effective the person should not be suffering an acute illness, since there...