Noney

Noney

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  1. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    When I took 325 they curved the Huntington assignment and gave everyone a 100% just for trying. I don't want to give false hope, but maybe you will get lucky too!
  2. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    This is the first time I've taken so many at once. Stategic planning & culteral diversity both 5 weeks classes. and family nsg 10 week class. I do work fulltime. I waited until last minute to register so I took what was left. I just have 3 n...
  3. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    @ mtsteelhorse if the class is fall II starting 10/17 you can register until 10/10. For some reason OU called to tell my this bit of info today. I thought it was funny because I have 12 credits this quarter and I have taken the classess they ar...
  4. Night Shift vs. Day Shift Names

    Day babes. Night Howls. LOL
  5. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    At Mtsteelhorse: No I am not in the class. I am about halfway thought the program. I am friendly with one of the OU instuctors, she told me they were redoning it to better prepare students with the use of APA format.
  6. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    In reference to NRSE 300, I was told a few months ago that OU was redoing the class. This could explain why all the modules aren't in the EPIC yet.
  7. Where did you go to nursing school?

    Hocking Collegefor me. Maybe this is too much personal info for some to give, if so I'm sorry I asked. Noney
  8. Hi every one. I thought it might fun to list things we've observed or learned the hard way about different drugs. I thought we could start with amiodorone (sp). Then go on to something else. 1. Be careful if the patient is also on digoxin because...
  9. First day in ICU!

    Hi everyone. I had my first day of orientation in icu today. It was great. I really think I'm going to like it. I just transferred after 2 years on med/tele. One of the things that bothered me was the way some of the docters interacted with th...
  10. Hairy Situation

    What exactly is the reason they are giving him to hold off on surgery? Has he thought about a second opinion? "On our unit, as I said the surgeons do it all. It is a small hospital. We don't use an intensivist for any of the medical care. the s...
  11. A quick vent

    I think the daughter needs reminded that poa papers are good when the pt can longer make a decision for herself. Noney
  12. Filter needle when drawing from vials or not?

    If it's there use it. If it's not you can't. Noney
  13. i am from india

    Please tell us more..... Welcome to the site. What would you like to know about the US? Noney
  14. Is it okay to love parts of nursing and hate others?

    The best thing about nursing is that there are so many different types of nursing. Noney
  15. I can't believe this!

    Sorry about this. How soon can you retest? Can you just retake the hands on portion? Noney
  16. I can't believe this!

    If you want to know why you shouldn't lift under the arms, try sitting in a chair and having someone hook their arm and your arm and pull up. After you've felt it fisrt hand you'll know why you shouldn't do it. It sounds the teacher at your facilty...
  17. Lovenox Questions

    Our rep insisted that the needles are not dull. I guess he's never been on the recieving end:) Noney
  18. Your Worst Mistake

    My worst mistake is something that almost made me quit. I was new to tele. I had gotten an admission during the night. He came to the floor with a pt of >110 INR >10 and ptt >140!!!!!!! All the ER doc wrote was No coumadin and he ...
  19. I find this disturbing

    Bluesky said it best. Noney
  20. Gifts for staff

    Berta When I was in school it discouraged by the instructors to buy them a gift. However, clinical groups had been buying gifts for so many years that we always ended up going it anyway. Everyone threw in $1 to $3. We never bought anything fo...
  21. Lovenox Questions

    A rep told me that you weren't supposed to expel thje air from any size. It helps prevent bruising. Alot of the bruising is caused by the medicine leaking back. Also inject very slowly it hurts less and causes less bruising. Noney
  22. Hello Allnurses! It's good to be back!

    I'm glad you're having a nice time. You are living my dream (traveling). One of these days...... I'm also glad you are enjoying nursing again.:) Take care. Noney
  23. What are the best shoes to wear to work?

    Birk's are great. Recently I bought a pair of Clogeze, because I was low on cash and they are actually pretty good. I can easily make it through 12 hours without my feet hurting:) Noney
  24. For the family and patient (long)

    Thanks, Noney
  25. Need advice about job

    lashon Go ahead and turn your application in. You can and will get a job as a cna that has flexible hours. Make sure give notice at your present job before you quit. Noney