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    Need help finding a GOOD Lab Book...

    donsterRN replied to lmh2brn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My school uses "Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests" (With Nursing Implications) by Joyce LeFever Kee. I like it a
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    LPN to RN is it worth it?

    donsterRN replied to januarykid's topic in International Nursing

    Done!
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    New Career, excited, scared and confused at the same time

    donsterRN replied to rholman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, welcome to All Nurses!!! I think you'll find lots of encouragement and advice, and you'll make new friends. Second, our stories are very similar. I'll be 51 at graduation next year, and I am...
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    Help with this doctors order....

    donsterRN replied to Melandru's topic in General Nursing

    We're taught and tested on this stuff weekly! It seems like we're ALWAYS getting "gr" questions. One grain (gr) is equal to 60 mg. Gr XX is 20 grains, which equals 1200 mg. That dose is excessive...
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    Special Support thread for Cariad and her dh

    donsterRN replied to madwife2002's topic in United Kingdom

    I had no idea; I don't keep up as I should. I sincerely hope and pray for all best outcomes for you can your DH. The really awful part is the not knowing. I'm keeping you and your family close to...
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    Anyone in Niagara /Buffalo, NY ?

    donsterRN replied to lkgrant RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm kinda/sorta near you all. I'm close to finishing 1st year at Corning CC (Steuben
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    ABG interpretation

    donsterRN replied to Meagan90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is this an assignment for school? What have you determined so
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    Someone saying that they are a LVN when they are not!

    donsterRN replied to jetta1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ditto this; someone lying about your actions as a licensed professional is going to cause you some difficulty. Nip it
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    Problem w/RN's & CT's on clinical day

    donsterRN replied to Corsair41's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wow. I'm really surprised that the OP isn't responsible for AM care this semester. My class is responsible for everything going on with that patient from the time we arrive to the time we leave. If...
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    I'm giving up beer and wine for a year or maybe forever

    donsterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just wanted to wish you all sorts of good luck and best wishes. Sending
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    Am I right that these things scare me enough to quit.`

    donsterRN replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, you are correct. They should make you run, run, run right out the door and never look back. You have a license to protect... I feel so sorry for the residents there. I'd be reporting that...
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    Care Plan Help!

    donsterRN replied to lhopeful's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First, I sent you a PM. 2nd, I'm concerned that the members here are being asked to do your homework for you. Have you done any of this on your own? What information do you already have? Coming up...
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    Hagar cartoon 3/9/08

    donsterRN replied to hcmanp's topic in Nursing Humor

    I don't get it, either. But why be offended? The comic is a stupid one, but offensive? I think there are worse
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    Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    donsterRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    CYA=Cover Your Ass Cannot think of a thing different that might relate to
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    Piercings

    donsterRN replied to tiffdeandre's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A piercing above off the lip, and slightly off midline. It's supposed to resemble Marilyn Monroe's
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    Anyone familiar with Miralax prep?

    donsterRN replied to NewWayofLife's topic in Gastroenterology

    Self proclaimed king of the coloscopies here...! I've never done a Miralax prep. I've alternated between the Golytely and the Dulcolax preps and while disgusting, they were both incredibly effective...
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    See if I offer to help YOU again...

    donsterRN replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    No...
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    New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    donsterRN replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    OP, battery is battery, and it's against the law. Please tell us that you've filed charges against this person. If nothing else, it will get the attention of the batterer and the idiot she's married...
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    need this book

    donsterRN replied to Elayan's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. Try contacting the publisher's website (Prentice Hall), but I know the book is not available for free.
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    HIV from bed linens?

    donsterRN replied to Guest999's topic in General Nursing

    And on that note, we'll close the thread. Thanks,
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    Ratted Out A Coworker - The Joys of Charging

    donsterRN replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, don't understand why this person wasn't fired and escorted out the door after the
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    What is the pathophysiology of septicemia and pneumonia

    donsterRN replied to dur3x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We do the same thing. The difference is that the OP says this is for a case study, not for a real clinical situation. I'm guessing it's been assigned for a while. You are correct, though; this...
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    The Oddest Feeling

    donsterRN replied to punkstar's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I'm sorry, but no member here can answer your medical question. Please see your primary provider for assistance. Thank you, and good
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    Dedication to: realnursealso/lpn's sister

    donsterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    what beautifully written words! i believe they will bring peace and comfort to realnursealsolpn during this very painful time. gentle hugs all
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    sry for posting it in the other forum daytonite....

    donsterRN replied to classof2009's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    just so i'm clear... your intructor doesn't want you to use any nanda book or the specific one you have? as another poster pointed out... that's ridiculous; the books exist specifically for students...