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  1. nurses and spelling

    Bormio posted a topic in General Nursing

    I believe nurses to be some of the most well educated, bright and savvy professionals across all disciplines. My question is, why can't a large majority spell? I am talking basics here, for example...

  2. Difference bw Doctors and Nurses

    Bormio posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I was thinking about this last night and came up with "doctors put you in the hospital; nurses get you out" Nice little

  3. SCC Block One Hazing

    Bormio posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi there, Just wondering if my experience in Block One at SCC is typical. It seems as if the program is oriented towards punishment as opposed to reward. The instructors do everything possible to...

  4. SCC Block One Hazing

    Bormio replied to Bormio's topic in Arizona Nursing

    tootie,

  5. SCC Block One Hazing

    Bormio replied to Bormio's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, good for you tootie and best of luck in nursing. I might kindly suggest that you review your lecture on research as it may aid you in determining fact from opinion, objective data from...

  6. Yelled at for posting on AN

    Bormio posted a topic in General Students

    Hi there, I got called into my nursing instructors office and was admonished for posting online! They looked at my profile info to find out it was me. What do you all think about this? My mistake...

  7. Yelled at for posting on AN

    Bormio replied to Bormio's topic in General Students

    Thanks dudette10! I didn't think my original post was inflammatory. I was merely asking a question about styles of instruction. It is nice to know there are still some sane folks out there who don't...

  8. SCC Block One Hazing

    Bormio replied to Bormio's topic in Arizona Nursing

    According to Merriam Webster dictionary, the definition of hazing in the context in which I used it as a transitive verb is: a : to harass by exacting unnecessary or disagreeable work b : to harass by...

  9. Yelled at for posting on AN

    Bormio replied to Bormio's topic in General Students

    I have changed my profile information since my original post. My original post did not name any individual or deal with any specific incident. I have not disparaged or criticized anyone. The...

  10. Yelled at for posting on AN

    Bormio replied to Bormio's topic in General Students

    Wow, I didn't expect such a response. To clarify a few things, it is not possible to "defame or slander" an institution, only a person and I did not name any individuals. Additionally, the...

  11. Yelled at for posting on AN

    Bormio replied to Bormio's topic in General Students

    Thanks haleyanna19. I can't believe they would monitor posts! A bit Big Brother ish to

  12. SCC Block One Hazing

    Bormio replied to Bormio's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I do know what you mean, but it isn't like feeder classes, which are theory-based. It isn't hard from an academic point of view. I find it more like an endurance test. I do believe that in an...

  13. Can an RN be fired for being immunocompromised?

    Bormio replied to lexy3227's topic in General Nursing

    This is outrageous! Don't leave a sick patient it's abandonment, but if you're an employee and you're sick, we will abandon

  14. SCC Students Info on PO Med Check Offs

    Bormio replied to Bormio's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you so much! We do the check offs on Friday, so this is very

  15. SCC Students Info on PO Med Check Offs

    Bormio posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi there, Has anyone been through SCC Block One Med Check offs. I am just wondering what to expect. Also, how many students didn't pass on the first try? Thanks,

  16. Overwhelmed in clinical! Not a good feeling at all!!!

    Bormio replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    I think you have to expect periods of complete disillusionment. don't attach signficance to it and just keep moving! When you complete you program, it will not matter! i experienced this the other...

  17. How can my Masters in Health Admin help me?

    Bormio posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am 48 years old and am (cross my fingers) getting into Scottsdale Comm College Nursing program in August. I will be finished in December 2011 with an AD. I have taken all the...

  18. insurance

    Bormio replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The most important thing to know to differentiate these two programs is that Medicare is a federally funded entitlement program and Medicaid is operated and administered by each state, but is...

  19. Anyone else waiting anxiously for March 23d?

    Bormio posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi there, I found out I am number 21 on the waiting list for SHC/Scottsdale CC Accelerated program for Fall 2010. I feel like I have been waiting soooo long! Tuesday can't come soon enough. Does...

  20. Anyone else waiting anxiously for March 23d?

    Bormio replied to Bormio's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Allieinaz, you beat me to it - posting the schedule that it

  21. Shopping online

    Bormio posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just found out I will be starting nursing school in August and I am ready to shop! We have school scrubs we must wear, however, there are lots of accessories I will need (or want) like a watch,...

  22. Am I going to make it?

    Bormio replied to Bormio's topic in Emergency

    Wow, talk about a tough job ... so challenging

  23. Am I going to make it?

    Bormio posted a topic in Emergency

    I was watching Emergency Level One last nite on DHC and a 16 yr old gunshot victim came into the ER. He kept asking the nurse if he was going to make it. The nurse finally said "I don't know, we are...

  24. Am I going to make it?

    Bormio replied to Bormio's topic in Emergency

    What about in the situation I memtioned with a 16 year old who doesn't have any family present? If you know someone is going to die, an adult, I would definitely be honest with them. If you really...

  25. New grad upgrading her skills by working on scenarios--need your help

    Bormio replied to rinks2010's topic in General Nursing

    So much to know! And for a simple bruise. Nurses need to paid