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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 the can request more IV medication "when it is due"...

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 board but that's another matter;) I think it is e...

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 contributed!

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 suffering and apprehensive to take meds.

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 is safe to receive then they will. I am just at...

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 tomorrow actually. I worked as a tech for over a year ...

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 that feels like I might need the variety that the pe...

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 probably not getting in to any nursing school in the Fa...

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 sometimes how we are expected to know things, when as you...

:yeah:I just received my acceptance letter today and I all over the place... I am nervous, excited, scared, happy... so many things right now! Curious how everyone feels, what your thoughts are and suggestions on how to prepare for the First Fall s...

Hi Jennie, Thank you so much! I am going to Mercer's Gerogia Baptist School of Nursing! I am very excited.. and very nervous! Congrats on GSU! That is a tough program to get into! I am nervous and excited, I am leaving some good friends from t...

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 first semester and the last semester of nursing school...

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 Exciting!

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 I can feel it!! Hope all goes well!

I live in Atlanta now... I lived in Dallas for about 6 years and moved here about 2 years ago... It is hot hot hot!!! Guess that is why they call it Hotlanta! hee hee... My grandparents had a house on the St. Clair River for my whole childhood... I...

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 classic... if you have any questions or want to bounce ...

Hi Michiganstudent... where are you located in MI? I was borned and raised in Ferndale, and went to Michigan State for a couple years.. my husband graduated from there in 2000... I miss the lakes big time!

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 recommend it to them! It is a place where none o...

Thank you very much! I am starting to get a grip on the reality of it... scared would probably be my best adjective right now! However I did just find out that I DO NOT have to complete my Organic Chemistry class this summer which was a prereq at ...

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 excited and look forward to hearing from any students ou...

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 the best nursing program here. I am shocked and ecs...

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 little effort... now I am praying for a C in my l...

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 is a lot, but I am hoping that I can just dedicate...

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 considered and hopefully you have a chance to write...

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 excited! GOOD FOR YOU!!! GOOD LUCK!!