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    Disgusting job but still keeping a smile

    Staragate replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Pudding. It must be
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    sore throat, enlarged tonsils, no fever

    Staragate replied to 100kids's topic in School

    The child probably has post nasal drip, making his throat sore. Sometimes tonsils grow and are chronically large. That was the case with me. I had horrible snoring problems and often got sore throats...
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    Burned out nurse

    Staragate replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Best one
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    Do you like being a CNA?

    Staragate replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I like being a CNA and being able to spend time looking at my dementia pts in the eye. They look back and smile. I like catching issues at their onset and reporting it before it becomes a real...
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    Ancillary Workers; What we can do to help

    Staragate replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    If it happens a lot, bring it to the nursing manager. Be diplomatic and tell them the situation. It's not okay to have a hostile work environment. Those rude people are probably like that to the...
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    How to help wife do better in nursing school

    Staragate replied to medicchris's topic in General Students

    If she is as willing, you can have a study session right there. 1. Ask her what she learned in lecture... have her go into detail. 2. When she figures out her weak points, she can review those....
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    Staragate replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I had to 'report off' to my instructor today after reviewing and assessing 2 different patients. I rocked it. :) It's good to have report
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    Venipuncture

    Staragate replied to melstei's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.enw.org/IVStarts.htm I thought this guide was extremely helpful. I also bought a few extra cannulas from my friend who works at a vet so I can get some extra practices in
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    Should I Reschedule Phone Interview?

    Staragate replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    Do the interview. During the interview, explain the status of your certification. I was hired on at a SNF on condition that I would test and get my cert. I was first hired as a valet - non pt contact...
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    The Hidden Costs of Nursing School

    Staragate replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    Murphy is on my hit list. We are surviving, but there always seems to be something. (I'm a little afraid to check my propane tank... gas is expensive!) I tell jokes about it and move on. My...
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    The Hidden Costs of Nursing School

    Staragate replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    Also, Murphy's Law applies to nursing school in a big way. I quit my full time job to go, so we were tight on money. Since I did that, most of my major appliances broke down and got replaced with...
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    Staragate replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I got my first IV... whoo hoo! (teacher helped, but
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    Head to toe assessments on classmates?

    Staragate replied to Clovery's topic in General Students

    For my heart sounds skills, I was partnered with a male. (I'm female.) I'm there to learn and do it right and so is he. He was really nervous when it was his turn to listen to my heart and was...
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    Working as a CNA and Nursing School

    Staragate replied to nmagfc's topic in General Students

    I suggest start out with full time and see how it goes. You can always reduce your hours once you get your foot in the door. The $ doesn't hurt either. Here's a tip. Get GOOD shoes. I thought mine...
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    I precepted a nurse intern today...

    Staragate replied to FlyingScot's topic in General Nursing

    That is so nice to hear. I am a year away from my preceptorship and I'm already getting excited about
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    NCLEX Board Game - I want this!

    Staragate replied to Staragate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just checked, no deals today. Thanks for the
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    Abnormal pupil shape/response

    Staragate replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a nursing student who works as a CNA in a Alz ward, I want to put out a theory. If I am totally off base, please tell me. You said these pts were in a LTC, but you did not mention if they had a...
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    Morning routine? What is it on those early morning days... Help!

    Staragate replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    I have to be at work by 6am and it's a 40 minute drive. I wake up at 4:50... hit the buzzer once, it goes off 6 minutes later. I get up, use the bathroom and throw on the scrubs. I tie my hair into a...
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    What to put in lunch box? Can't spoil on me in 4 hours.

    Staragate replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    It can, especially if you are in AC during that time. Personally, for school I pack a PB&J, some fruit, trail mix or granola bar. Yogurt will also work with an ice pack. I also try to have some...
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    What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    Staragate replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    Save back money for car and home repairs. Since I started nursing school, I had replace the water heater, the washer, the dryer, a stove and a fridge. I had to replace 8 tires, a water pump, timing...
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    Anyone starting the nursing program at Pima Community college in spring 2012?

    Staragate replied to nursingstudent835's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It's downstairs in the skills lab/classroom D107, I think. It's in the HRP building. Breakfast and lunch is provided. I think the fee is $30 and that covers your membership for the whole program. In...
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    study tips

    Staragate replied to ladynscrubs's topic in General Students

    There is a book called Fundamentals Success by Nugent, I had more than a few exam questions that almost matched the ones in this book. As you go through your notes or text, highlight the things that...
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    Anyone starting the nursing program at Pima Community college in spring 2012?

    Staragate replied to nursingstudent835's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Come to the SNAP boot camp on August 19 at 8am. We'll tell you everything you need to know. ...HESI is not a pass/fail. It's a guide to see where you are proficient. If you have a low score in...
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    New prereq requirements for Pima Community College

    Staragate posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    subject:nursing aas curriculum changes date:apr 30, 2010 9:58:53 am changes have been made to the program pre-requisites and co-requisites/support courses in the associate degree nursing...
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    Pima Community College

    Staragate replied to anc876's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm a 2nd semester student. 1st semester was a lot of work, and a lot of fun. The teachers are supportive and the classmates are amazing. I was able to balance a part time job and my family with...