cyndiangel13

cyndiangel13 specializes in Trauma/Surgery Floor.

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1. Colonoscopy: A patients perspective...

   cyndiangel13 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

   One of my family members recently had a colonoscopy and subsequently wrote this seriously funny letter to the Dr. who performed the procedure. I thought it should be shared...enjoy I asked if the...

2. Will you work during a Pandemic?

   cyndiangel13 replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I'm curious to know how Katrina nurses/HCW's improvised during the hurricane and the subsequent brouhaha. Maybe we could learn something from them. I would report to work definitely. I agree with the...

3. RN-Attention Deficit Disorder-Nonhyperactive

   cyndiangel13 replied to elliejayRN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   First I have to say thanks for starting this thread. It is encouraging to me, as a brand-new 'baby' nurse c ADD (i've been off 8 week orientation for 3 weeks now). I can identify c just about every...

4. Need help with homework assignment

   cyndiangel13 replied to dlphillips's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe you can find an old Nursing magazine (AJN) or nursing textbook? Maybe something on E-bay or Amazon you can buy cheap and have mailed

5. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

   cyndiangel13 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

   "We just learned about how silence can be a therapeutic communication technique, kindly try and follow it. I seriously cannot handle another 2 years of hearing you yap on and on about diseases in your...

6. The Patient I Failed

   cyndiangel13 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Wow...I wish this story could be posted in a place where family members could read and understand BEFORE they may be faced with a situation like this. As a student, I have had a few lectures about...

7. Renal protective properties of Mucomyst?

   cyndiangel13 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Has anyone ever heard of mucomyst LOWERING (serum? or renal excretion of?) Creatinine levels AFTER dx tests using contrast agents have been performed? I understand it is used before testing with...

8. difference between neurogenic shock and autonomic dysreflexia

   cyndiangel13 replied to cyndiangel13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   just wanted to let you know I passed my final and i'm going to 4th level!!!!!! Last level for me:) yayyyy!!!! thanks

9. difference between neurogenic shock and autonomic dysreflexia

   cyndiangel13 replied to cyndiangel13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   thank you thank you thank you Daytonite!!! That brought it ALL home for me!!! Just in time for the final tomorrow!!! heehee...it also helped to enhance my critical thinking!!! again, thank you soooooo...

10. difference between neurogenic shock and autonomic dysreflexia

    cyndiangel13 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi. I am attempting to figure out the differences in neurogenic shock compared to autonomic dysreflexia. What I know: neuro shock coincides c spinal shock. Signs/symptoms are hypotension, peripheral...

11. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    cyndiangel13 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I am soooooo happy to have found this post...I was just thinking I need to vent/de-stress...so here I go... 1.) To those I considered my best friends: If you can't or refuse to work it out, why can't...

12. Gotta lotta questions...Plz help me...

    cyndiangel13 replied to bikerbabechic69's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    There is the option of enrolling and taking online pre-reqs until you are ready to apply for clinicals. You can work at your own pace (since you are Active Duty). Granted there are probably some...

13. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    cyndiangel13 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you soooooo much for this thread. This is a wonderful way to learn on my own time the things I may not think about on the fly/on the floor. I LOVE LOVE LOVE reading the advice/comments/no no's...

14. A Poem for Nursing Students who are Moms

    cyndiangel13 replied to 3sodapop's topic in General Students

    Bwahahahahahaha!!! LOVE it!! It seems like the hardest thing about nursing school is balancing the family time with study