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    RN refusing MA assignment

    Hi- I just want to play devil's advocate. You hired a triage nurse and you got one. (Agree that she probably is making excuses about the weights and vitals. She should just be upfront.) I...
  2. As a nursing student, I found that to be some of the most interesting reading I have ever done and I learned a lot about how they think. A little background: there is no reason I couldn't go to...
  3. I think there is a waiting period, isn't there? I think you have to get in a line as a foreign
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    The Nurse

    I am not certain what side of the house you are talking about: military or civilian. In our state and after some contention, an LPN, paramedic or military corpsman can take Excelsior's online program...
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    I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    every 15-30 minutes? I am the mother of two and I would have HATED you for that! lol As for the epidural, his ideals are laudable as my own research and experience suggest that the pain is better then...
  6. You know, I was reading POA as PITA the first time through this post.
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    Has nursing always been this competitive?

    You know what? The economy is cyclical. You have an entire lifetime to think about. Would you kick yourself if it picks up next year? Would you be sorry if the economy was roaring away and you got...
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    I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    You sound like an amazing nurse! very inspiring and a role model to the students. Try to keep your chin up and stay positive. You know the guy is a jerk so go with your gut!...
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    Prayer/positive thought request for a fellow nurse

    lighting a candle for your
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    ooh nooo !!

    I heard your vent. I will send positive thoughts your way. So sorry this is
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    Calling all nurses and nursing students.

    My advice as a fellow student: Ask once if it is available. When you are (predictably) told no and given some ridiculously self-serving explanation from the faculty member, move on with your life....
  12. Agree. This is a perfect definition of A&P and how the class
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    I Need Advice - MD Not Signing Order

    Dear Andrew- I will let the other comments from experienced nurses stand without further comment because I am student. I actually thought it might help though if I let you know that nursing is not the...
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    Texans debate Futile Care Law,

    I kind of disagree here. My mother is a British citizen and I distinctly remember her telling me that they don't do dialysis on patients with renal failure after a certain age or a certain point...
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    Question about Med/Surg...

    Gosh. Where I have done clinicals, it looks more like this: Hall A: ortho post surg Hall B: nuero (post back surg, stroke, ALZ) Hall C: Cancer post op Hall D: cardiac step down/tele Med patients are...
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    Warning-DNR forms are worthless

    Good for you for fighting the good fight. I am student but your last line reminds me of something a teacher told me (nurse for 40+ years), "If the patient wants to die, don't send them to the...
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    Are Accelerated programs worth the money!

    I am in an accelerated BSN program at a state college. We pay the same per credit hour as the traditionals. Your gpa and background will launch you into a fine program! As for nursing jobs, it is...
  18. I am a divorced 30 year old mother of two. I get help from their daddy but he doesn't keep them overnight. The economy sucks so I don't get all of my child support either. Like everyone else said, I...
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    Desparate to become an Rn--will my gpa allow it?

    Good luck and stick to
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    nursing diognosis help!!!

    don't forget psychosocial anxiety fear and risk for impaired skin integrity due to ostomy. Please tell me we are not doing your homework for you? It won't help any if we do it for
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    nursing diognosis help!!!

    looks like we think the same in some
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    nursing diognosis help!!!

    altered body image due to ostomy nutrition: less than body requirements (for the cancer) risk for falls (post surgical patients) enhanced readiness to learn (teaching
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    Kennesaw State BSN Summer 09

    Don't worry about classes. Fran will take care of all of that stuff! You do need a good stethoscope to pass the cardio quiz and I haven't lost my yet. Stop checking your mailbox. They are...
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    "Nurses Don't Make Decisions"

    You SAW an RN on a television medical drama? Where? I demand proof! :chuckle I see lots of doctors doing nursing
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    "Nurses Don't Make Decisions"

    Take heart. The silly little thing is just taking her prereqs! lol. She hasn't started nursing school yet. I don't cheat. I also respect the fact that nurses are the most trusted profession. I...