sailornurse

sailornurse

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  1. Samuel Merritt ELMSN-CM Spring 2016

    sailornurse replied to eboneegem77's topic in School, College Programs

    HI, So you are applying for entry into nursing Masters/FNP? Or are you an RN or LPN

  2. Have any of you ever left a tourniquet on a patient after an iv start?

    sailornurse replied to Mursechico's topic in General Nursing

    This happened to my mom this year when she got her portacath placed for chemo. I did not notice it until I walked into the recovery room and noticed her original IV one liter bag was still pretty full...

  3. Tidewater Community College - Spring 2016 Applicants

    sailornurse replied to beachbum90's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Are you doing RN to BSN at this

  4. Nursing @ MSKCC

    sailornurse replied to scrapple's topic in General Nursing

    Where is MSKCC? It would help if you spell out the name, give the location i.e., City/State, or post under US

  5. Help please! Nursing School or Join US Air Force

    sailornurse replied to Blue Robin's topic in Government, Military

    Since you are leaning towards enlisting, be sure you understand your commitment. I was a "3 by 4" as a Navy nurse, meaning I had 3 years active duty with 4 years obligation either inactive or reserves...

  6. Thanks RN's, BSN's MSN's for responding to concerns for student nurses

    sailornurse replied to finalee's topic in General Students

    In grad school, I had a proofreader partner, we exchanged copies of papers for assignments and proofread each others. English is a second language for both of us so having someone proof for typo's and...

  7. WGU RN-BSN prereq question

    sailornurse replied to Nurseades2b's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm confused, Are you working on your ADN/RN currently? Or are you already and LPN or

  8. How to prepare to be a Family Nurse Practitioner

    sailornurse replied to Kimberly815's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with PPs, I worked ER while in NP school. Sure helped to look a tons of X-rays, ekgs etc. Plus the kiddos since I had no acute care pediatric experience, only 20+ med surg years, plus...

  9. Intestinal pH? Miller-Abbott tube

    sailornurse replied to FLnurse2b16's topic in General Students

    I remember using this type of tube back in the late 1970s/earyl 1980s. This type of tube is very long is to decompress the bowel. I also remember using Cantor tubes for the same purpose, the Cantor...

  10. John Tyler Spring 2016 applicants

    sailornurse replied to rcolio's topic in Virginia Nursing

    HI is this a pre nursing

  11. UTA Nursing management and Nursing research

    sailornurse replied to NurseDW's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I thought it might be UT Austin?It would help if those posting would indicate the name of the school and the state for better

  12. Chances of admission for JTCC Spring 2016?

    sailornurse replied to 2bNurseMom17's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi Is this an RN to BSN program ? Sent from my iPhone using

  13. Students applying to SHSU Spring 2016 Nursing Program

    sailornurse replied to Nurse2b95TT's topic in School, College Programs

    Is this program for LPNs or RNs going for

  14. Rush University GEM Spring 2016

    sailornurse replied to DavyJonesRN2b's topic in School, College Programs

    HI Davy, Is this an RN to BSN program? I see you have RN in your

  15. How to File a Complaint against BON

    sailornurse replied to twins2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have held licenses in many states and It has always been my responsibility to renew it. I have never heard of an employer having anything to do with license renewal. Can you tell us what state this...

  16. Advice Needed: School/Finances

    sailornurse replied to LatinRN1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Agree with all PP, keep renting. I worked about 20 hours per week in NP school. But on Winter break & summers I picked up extra shifts by floating. I also worked in the ER which was not tied to...

  17. On clinicals.

    sailornurse replied to NotAllThoseWhoWander's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, Wow you have only had one clinical day at the hospital? Be Gentle on yourself. Many of us have felt similar, yeah it's one thing to practice on manikins in lab or on another student. Go slowly...

  18. Parkland Residency Winter 2016

    sailornurse replied to baylorbabe15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What does TPAPN stand for? I am not familiar with this

  19. UTA Nursing management and Nursing research

    sailornurse replied to NurseDW's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Hi, You might get better response if you actually tell us what school this is/what state etc. You might also try posting under the state or school, yellow tool bar, U.S. Are you an LPN or RN? Is this...

  20. Where can I find a BSN Scholarship - For High GPA

    sailornurse replied to Kquatela's topic in General Students

    Does your nursing school have any scholarships? I taught at a BSN program and served on scholarship committee. There was a variety of scholarships, with different requirements. for example: from...

  21. A little ICD-10 humor, especially for outpatient nurses

    sailornurse replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Well I worked urgent care this past Sunday. Had to find the codes for "contact with lawn mower, powered, initial encounter" vs non powered And for "fell off skateboard," Yesterday it was: tripped over...

  22. how much do you pay on student loans per month

    sailornurse replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Never had any loans. LPN (1977)& ADN/RN (1979)had BEOG grants (now they are Pell grants) at the CC. I think tuition back then was $400 per semester. Paid cash for my BSN at worked as agency nurse...

  23. Does your first job define you?

    sailornurse replied to MallysMama's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I started teaching. Had not planned on it. It was at the community college where I got my LPN & ADN. I ended up teaching in a BSN program for ten years. It was one of the best experiences I have...

  24. JTCC RN Fall 2016

    sailornurse replied to Kay2bRN2016's topic in School, College Programs

    So you are not an RN? You are a pre-nursing

  25. Anyone transfer prereqs from Kansas to California (los rios CCs)?

    sailornurse replied to RandomCNA92's topic in California Nursing

    Are you already an RN? or a pre nursing/nursing