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  1. Narcotics administration

    schoolmack posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I work on a med-Surg floor where dilaudid is prescribed excessively. Especially to chronic drug seeking pts. We have joked that we think some of the pts are setting an alarm to wake themselves up so...

  2. Narcotics administration

    schoolmack replied to schoolmack's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you! For everyone who had constructive advice and specific examples regarding this topic! I believe there was a lot to be learned here. Some should learn how to communicate civilly on a message...

  3. Narcotics administration

    schoolmack replied to schoolmack's topic in Patient Medications

    It is great to get such extensive fees back. It is nice to know this is something other facilities are encountering! Thanks to everyone who has

  4. Narcotics administration

    schoolmack replied to schoolmack's topic in Patient Medications

    The concern regarding my first thread is being lost on the dosages of medicine mentioned. I struggle to continue to administer medication to pts setting alarm clocks to receive it vs those that are...

  5. Narcotics administration

    schoolmack replied to schoolmack's topic in Patient Medications

    I have never not given medication because I "thought" someone was bluffing about their pain status. As stated by other's, the pain is what the pt says it is, and if the PCP ordered it, then if the pt...

  6. Pcts telling you to get it yourself

    schoolmack replied to TonyaM73's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I hope this shows as a reply to Karen in regards to how over worked and under appreciated Techs are. I just graduated from nursing school in December for my BSN, and I begin my nursing position...

  7. New Grad to the OR....good decision?

    schoolmack replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in Operating Room

    This thread was super interesting to me. I just graduated from a BSN program and will be interviewing for a surgical services residency.... I think it sounds so interesting... there is a lot of me...

  8. Finally Accepted!!

    schoolmack posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello to all! I have been reading this forum for a few months now, after submitting all my applications and checking the mail daily like a little kid, I finally resolved to the fact that I was...

  9. Self Study BSN ??

    schoolmack replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    This is an interesting take on your program, and definitely something that I am going to pay attention to as the semester progresses at my school. Although I am only in my 2nd year, I wonder...

  10. Waiting on my BIG letter.....plus have a big surprise!!!

    schoolmack replied to sherriberry1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on the new addition! I can't imagine going through all of this with 3 kids and one on the way! You are super human!!! I have heard the same things as the previous entry... the...

  11. Rejected? Then accepted...?!

    schoolmack replied to julz16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would look into it on www.usnews.com they have a list of schools and where they rank etc. I hope that helps! Congrats on your acceptance! Very

  12. Microbiology - Summer 2008

    schoolmack replied to Gurmo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No doubt.. I just got to drop my organic chem class.. it cost me about $300 but it is worth it to know that I don't have to agnoize through it all summer.... Fall clinicals are going to start so soon...

  13. Microbiology - Summer 2008

    schoolmack replied to Gurmo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking Micro this summer too... I love my professor.. he is amazing... Because I am in Atlanta and the CDC is here.. he is an immunologist for the CDC and he is 70 years old.... but he is a...

  14. Finally Accepted!!

    schoolmack replied to schoolmack's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many thanks to everyone who has replied! I truly love this site, and the members! Everyone is so encouraging and helpful! If you know of any new students who are not awarae of allnurses.com try to...

  15. Mercer

    schoolmack replied to dcatl's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I just got accepted to Mercer, and I agree... I have attended their seminars on thier nursing program and their facility is incredible. The reputation that Mercer has is untouchable! I am so...

  16. Rejected? Then accepted...?!

    schoolmack replied to julz16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know the feeling! I just received my acceptance letter today from one of the top schools in Georgia. I was turned down by subpar schools and now I get into the what I believe (and have read) is...

  17. I am so bummed out. GPA makes me sad.

    schoolmack replied to ImNotWitty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Gosh I feel like you just spoke directly from my head! I was a good student prior to my A&P classes... I was always pretty good at picking things up and would get B's without trying and A's with...

  18. Yeah!!! accepted to Lakeview

    schoolmack replied to bobo0078's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have an accelerated Stats class this summer too... it is a 5 week course, but I am hoping it will go by fast! Crazy thing is, I am taking Microbiology and Organic Chem this summer too! I know it...

  19. I am so bummed out. GPA makes me sad.

    schoolmack replied to ImNotWitty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take a breathe, be very proud of yourself for making it through that semester alive, and count your blessings! Your grade point is going to be FINE! I believe that your dedication will be...

  20. Yeah!!! accepted to Lakeview

    schoolmack replied to bobo0078's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! It is so nice to read about students who finally meet their goal. My semester ends officially tonight and I should hear in the next couple weeks, and your acceptance makes me very...

  21. Advice on path to take

    schoolmack replied to nato191's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a lot like the other students in their response. I thought about an LPN Program, but was told that I should stick it out and go after the BSN right away. You want to try and bang out all your...

  22. Hi all!!

    schoolmack replied to HeatherTN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow!! Congratulations on being so active in your pursuit of your nursing degree. I wish I knew during my Junior year of high school what I wanted to do. I commend you for getting a jump start on your...

  23. A&P II Winter/Spring '08

    schoolmack replied to daisyfleur70's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, I just completed the most difficult week of school I think I have ever experienced. Due to an incredibly frustrating A&P 1 lab teacher last Fall, I am currently taking my A&P 1 lab along...