arynberg

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1. Edema.

   arynberg replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

   I have pitting edema caused by cushings. I wouldnt say mine is severe but if you press above the ankle on the bone it will leave a mark for nearly an hour. The reason I say this, is because of the "sock ring" remark. Im wondering if they are talki...

2. What do you do to de-stress?

   arynberg posted a topic in General Nursing

   Im sure you all have days where the stress can be overwhelming. So, when its time to go home....what do you do to transition or destress? I like to play guitar, garden or crank up the radio and sing like Im on American Idol.......LOL

3. Anyone ever had a Cushing's patient?

   arynberg replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

   So one for steroid induced and anthor pit. tumor. I would think that the person must have been on prednisone for quite awhile to get it? And the pt that you have doesnt have a moon face...huh. I would say that I kinda do....or at least my head &...

4. Anyone ever had a Cushing's patient?

   arynberg posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just wondering. They say its really rare but the specialists say that its really just underdignosed. I have been told that I have the cyclical form, with a pituitary adenoma confirmed by neurosurgeon on the MRI. I wont let this stop me from becom...

5. I have to pass Metric assesment test.

   arynberg posted a topic in General Nursing

   I barely ever use metrics. Anyone know a good place to study up or what types of questions it may have? Im guessing its mostly conversions. Where do you use metrics the most in your job. I just took a nursing practice test and it looks like most o...

6. Nursing Grants

   arynberg replied to shabbychic23's topic in General Nursing

   While you are working for that hospital as repayment for your education, do you have to work at a reduced hourly rate? Or, is just the 4 years repayment?

7. Trying to figure out schooling is making my head spin!

   arynberg replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

   First of that you all for your replies, they are greatly appreciated! I did go into the regional area and posted, so than you for that advise. I do believe that quality is VERY important. I would consider a 4yr program if I could get in and there wa...

8. Grand Rapids nurses?

   arynberg replied to Bonny619's topic in Michigan

   Hi there! Hey, I am a Realtor in Grand Rapids (not practicing who is going into nursing. I thought I might be able to help give you some insight on the area. Grand Rapids is really a beautiful area. Like many others have said its big but not too b...

9. Quickest way to become RN in West MI??

   arynberg posted a topic in Michigan

   Hi guys, I am a 29yo female and have finally found my career calling in life. In HS I never had a clue about what I wanted to do in life and now after 10yrs, I know. So, this being said,......I am married with a household to run (like many of you ...

10. Trying to figure out schooling is making my head spin!

    arynberg posted a topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, Im getting lost. Im trying to research and study and cross reference things. Really what Im looking for is the quickest way to become an RN. So if that is becoming an LPN is there an LPN to RN program to take online? Or I know that a 4...

11. What are the most invasive procedures you do?

    arynberg replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, some of that definetly sounds like you just gotta grit and bear it. I was watching Trama in the ER the other day and a guy was pruning bushes.......fell off the roof and landed on this spikey bush. 4' long x 3" diameter branch went up the rect...

12. Being a RT & a RN?

    arynberg replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

    I guess what I was thinking was going to school for RT and completing the 2 courses I would need to get on the nursing list. Like I said earlier.....its a 3-4yr wait, at schools in my area (west michigan). So I would be getting my RT and working a ...

13. What are the most invasive procedures you do?

    arynberg posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just trying to get myself as educated as possible before making a solid decision on what field to get into. So, Ive read about the poop, urine, vomit and blood. I read the post about catheters and 5" of foreskin,......then googled for images (Yike...

14. Being a RT & a RN?

    arynberg replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

    im sorry, im not up-to-date with the abbreviations. what is a pta and pt? is it a physical therapy assistant? if so how long is the pt? its not that im settling......i would enjoy either. i like the "hands on" and i think i would enjoy doing some tr...

15. Being a RT & a RN?

    arynberg replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

    I have no college education at all. Actually, here in Michigan they have Associates programs.....I think its like 2.5yrs. I did take a Compass test to see where I would need to start and Im at english 101 and Math 040. Pres are just chem and math ...