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  1. question

    redwinggirlie replied to mjbsn2006's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive, I pressed return before the definition. It is Latin, Pro re nata, which means according to

  2. question

    redwinggirlie replied to mjbsn2006's topic in General Nursing

    An "as needed"

  3. question

    redwinggirlie replied to mjbsn2006's topic in General Nursing

    An "as needed"

  4. my feet are killing me!

    redwinggirlie replied to wintergreen's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    And no, the people looking at you aren't thinking you are lazy. They''re wondering why they aren't doing the same. Remember, 5 mins...... Peace to

  5. my feet are killing me!

    redwinggirlie replied to wintergreen's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh my goodness! I have the stuff for you! It's got four wheels and even a computer screen to gaze at... no, won't find it in a shoe box.... SIT DOWN FOR LUNCH. SIT for your research. SIT when you...

  6. lifestyle of a RN

    redwinggirlie replied to indulgentmom's topic in General Nursing

    Geez girl. Take it easy. Take your clothes off at work and wear their scrubs. Then go to the gym before you get home. At least you can shower there... I'd rather be doing this than bringing shopping...

  7. I thought I'd share it with you...

    redwinggirlie replied to mandykal's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great

  8. Need advice please - Nurse shadowing

    redwinggirlie replied to sleepymom's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I just read one of the replies about the HIPPA program. Hospitals use volunteers all the time. I wonder how HIPPA affects that. Not an issue, knowing the amount of people on a unit. Just ask and...

  9. Need advice please - Nurse shadowing

    redwinggirlie replied to sleepymom's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in a nurse program? Or, do you want to be a nurse? Either way, figure out where you want to be as a nurse. Close your eyes right now for a second and think if you will....... Ok, so go there...

  10. lifestyle of a RN

    redwinggirlie replied to indulgentmom's topic in General Nursing

    It's called a debit card. Has a credit card logo on it, but that's just for show. It DOES NOT give you any more money. I don't have the time to save my slips as I use it often. Credit card? Does that...

  11. BSN. University of Phoenix

    redwinggirlie replied to lori-e's topic in General Nursing

    By the by, I live in Arizona and NAU and the UofA are offering accellerated programs. Check them

  12. BSN. University of Phoenix

    redwinggirlie replied to lori-e's topic in General Nursing

    Hope your employer knows you are selecting UOP. Grapevine says they will work you with the credintals you have and pay for schooling at not-for-profit schools, like state-run or universities in your...

  13. How are "older" grads accepted?

    redwinggirlie replied to MryRose's topic in General Nursing

    I got my RN when I turned 40 as I promised myself. My feeling is where I go people who don't know I'm new are surprised I'm new. Only one person has tried to eat me alive. I had them for dessert. You...

  14. BSN. University of Phoenix

    redwinggirlie replied to lori-e's topic in General Nursing

    UOP's fees are very high. There are many accellerated programs out there which my suit your needs. Sorry faculty member to disuade a prospect, but it's true. You can achieve the same, with great...

  15. Starting Salaries for RNs in Arizona

    redwinggirlie replied to NICU_RNwantsFL's topic in Arizona Nursing

    No. I think you'd be doing good with about 22 an hour....

  16. How many nurses do their own vitals???

    redwinggirlie replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    We have a tech who does vitals and blood sugars. I am always charting my assessment while they get the vitals. If something's amiss, then I do it myself to be

  17. How bad is the isolation problem where you work?

    redwinggirlie replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Anyone who would go in a MRSA room without a gown or gloves is wrong. There never is an instance where you go in a MRSA patient's room to answer a call light and they won't need something. There you...

  18. CNAs Passing meds

    redwinggirlie replied to indrn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    No no no no

  19. TMC opinions

    redwinggirlie replied to rjbaileyrn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have friends who work there. It's centrally located, which is a plus and my friends have nothing but good things to say. I'm in a specialty area that TMC doesn't provide, so I haven't joined them....

  20. New student at Pima..what to expect?

    redwinggirlie replied to Nygirl's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I graduated from Pima last year, passed the NCLEX on first try and got a job right away. Pima is now ranked the highest for passing the NCLEX the first time in the state of Arizona according to the...

  21. Best prep for burn nursing?

    redwinggirlie replied to fins's topic in Burn

    Go wherever you can to treat wounds. This way you will have practice with dressings, cleansing and, most importantly, medicating your patients for these commonly painful procedures. Burn=Pain.... both...

  22. burn pain management

    redwinggirlie replied to nekhismom's topic in Burn

    I work in a burn unit and am surprised your son was sent home for care. Have you adjusted the timing of when he takes the med? Can you, with the physician's approval, give more, like one and a half...

  23. Anyone done private duty in the home?

    redwinggirlie replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I do private duty on the side and know that the people I work for can be difficult. But despite that, I know that what is best for them is why I am there. I turn, listen to the complaining, turn...

  24. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    redwinggirlie replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    Surf instructor in Australia..... perhaps Hawaii, if I had to.... Happy New Year

  25. YOUR 3 hardest areas of nursing school

    redwinggirlie replied to Sunshine78's topic in General Nursing

    I did not read all the replies, but I will. I had my three answers pronto: 1. Arranging classes and work so my last semester I could just go to school. I worked my butt off during the easier...