MisterSimba

MisterSimba BSN

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  1. Need some advice..

    MisterSimba replied to AB092504's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in CA and both of the hospitals I volunteer at do not hire LPN's, only RN's....so if it was me, I'd just go for the RN to begin with. I'm in the same boat as you....can't wait to start nursing...

  2. Drinking while breastfeeding?

    MisterSimba replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Grapes don't contain ANY alcohol, the alcohol in wine (and other alcoholic drinks) comes from the fermentation process. I'm a nanny for a 14-month old and she LOVES grapes. I take the skin off and cut...

  3. In a confusing place

    MisterSimba replied to WSUnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This isn't about hurting someone's feelings, it's about doing what you need to do to be happy! :heartbeat If your heart tells you that you belong in L&D, go for it! I'm sure your manager will...

  4. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    MisterSimba replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if you were to chart the O2 level over the course of a day or so and then figure out the mean, median, mode, and range, you would have some pretty interesting O2

  5. WHO not IT

    MisterSimba replied to Southernurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I always just ask, "Do you know if you're having a boy or a girl?" or "Can you feel the baby kicking yet?" etc... I've never been pregnant, but if someone were to ask me, "What are you having?" or...

  6. parents please talk to your teens

    MisterSimba replied to litbitblack's topic in General Nursing

    "Well there apparently was a 14 yr old who drank to much (3 beers, 3 shots tequila and 1/4 bottle of vodka) thru the course of the day." She drank too much? A 14-year old shouldn't be drinking at...

  7. I was slapped by a doctor!

    MisterSimba replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry this happened to you! You are certainly not a "drama queen" or a "troublemaker"! Definitely file a police report, and do whatever is necessary to make sure this man has to pay for what he...

  8. Drinking while breastfeeding?

    MisterSimba replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    If it was me, I wouldn't drink at all while trying to conceive, while pregnant, or while breastfeeding. If it's something I wouldn't feed to a developing fetus or a baby, why consume it while...

  9. When to NOT give insulin?

    MisterSimba replied to natrgrrl's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    This may help, at least a little bit http://diabetes.webmd.com/treating-diabetes-insulin Is there a children's hospital where you live? I know the one I'm volunteering at has diabetes educators that...

  10. A&P II or Microbiology for 10 wk summer?

    MisterSimba replied to PurpleMyst's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    DEFINITELY Microbiology! But maybe that's just me? I actually liked Microbiology and was not a fan of Anatomy, mainly because of the lab, I think....not a fan of dead cats or sheep brains and...

  11. Waive benefits for an increase in base pay?

    MisterSimba replied to username2008's topic in Emergency

    I think health insurance is essential for everyone! Would you get health insurance on your own if you discontinued health insurance through your work? I have a PPO and the co-pays are still expensive,...

  12. Its ONLY 115 outside today

    MisterSimba replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I'm not a happy camper either! I'm working as a nanny for a 14-month old while finishing my prerequisites. This past week, I haven't been able to take her outside for more than five minutes...

  13. Nursing or Medical School

    MisterSimba replied to Yosemite's topic in Nursing Career

    Seriously! Don't castrate your earning potential???

  14. Medical School --> Nursing School?

    MisterSimba replied to cherrysky's topic in General Nursing

    And not to mention the massive amount of liability insurance (especially for gynecologists and anesthesiologists) and paying back student loans for med school....I've heard that the average MD has...

  15. Are these procedures so bad?

    MisterSimba replied to shelikesmorningglori's topic in General Nursing

    I don't use it for school, I just use it to look things up that I'm curious about after volunteering a shift at the hospital, ex. wanting to find out more about a G-tube vs a J-tube vs NG tube,...

  16. help!

    MisterSimba replied to 2bManNurse1017's topic in General Nursing

    Irresponsible and foolish, huh? You should have told her you will gladly quit your job if she'll offer to pay for your tuition and living expenses! I've come to the conclusion that if you want...

  17. Introducing myself

    MisterSimba replied to juliette510RN's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations on passing the NCLEX and the new job!!! And you ARE young - 35 is nowhere near

  18. Are these procedures so bad?

    MisterSimba replied to shelikesmorningglori's topic in General Nursing

    I got this off of Wikipedia: "Midazolam (marketed under brand names Dormicum, Flormidal, VERSED, Hypnovel and Dormonid, pronounced mɪˈdæzəlæm) is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It...

  19. How long did it take you to complete the RN program?

    MisterSimba replied to Alaska04's topic in General Nursing

    There are also accelerated BSN programs for those who already have a BA in another field. You have to take all the prerequisites before you start, and the accelerated programs are anywhere from two...

  20. Nurses demand lawmakers force hospitals to ease workload.

    MisterSimba replied to Justme123's topic in General Nursing

    Good for them!!! :redbeathe Not only are these nurses standing up for themselves, but also for their patients' safety! I do not have any nursing experience yet, but have observed how much work is...

  21. The Hospital Spa

    MisterSimba replied to Medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    During one of my first shifts volunteering on an oncology floor, another volunteer and I were getting various items for a newly admitted patient: emesis basin, gown, towels, lotion, etc.... When we...

  22. At age 39, should I start nursing program?

    MisterSimba replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    You're only 39! That doesn't constitute an "older age" in my book! Go for it and kick some butt! :loveya: I'm 26 and if all goes according to plan, I will be staring an accelerated BSN program next...

  23. So many schools, where to apply?!!?!

    MisterSimba replied to nv2998's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree! Apply to at least four schools since they are so competitive! Good luck!!!

  24. Ob-gyn.

    MisterSimba replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously! Or maybe you should look into becoming an

  25. The revolving door

    MisterSimba replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    You could have told him, "Looks like a bad case of necrotizing fasciitis! I'll call the surgeon right away. If he can get you in the OR in the next couple of hours, they may just need to amputate the...