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    A&P 1 and Intro to Psychology??

    smk1 replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P1, Spanish 101, and Medical terminology at the same time got 2 A's and a B+. Psych is reading intensive, but not difficult inmho. If you have a good memory and can retain what you have...
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    considering move to oregon?

    smk1 replied to debinius's topic in Oregon Nursing

    We head to sunriver usually every year which is a ski/resort community just south and outside of Bend, OR, it is quite cold and snowy in the winter, but that is in comparison to the Portland metro...
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    Almost 80 working RN on med/surg??!!

    smk1 replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps a supervisory postion with less hands on nursing would be appropriate if she is continually making mistakes due to vision,
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    Well, if you want MY advice you should get your RN

    smk1 replied to nursesaideBen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

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    Nursing students and new nurses.....about injection sites

    smk1 replied to TazziRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Also shocked about giving over 1 ml in the
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    Nursing students and new nurses.....about injection sites

    smk1 replied to TazziRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Current ADN student, we need to know the landmarks for deltoid and ventral gluteal sites, also vastus lateralis, however in clinical the only IM opps that have come up were deltoid. I did a flu...
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    I could really use some advice.

    smk1 replied to RN mom of 2's topic in General Nursing

    Could you be a school nurse? lots of time off, and Some positions are part
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    TEXAS nurse/patient ratios?

    smk1 replied to smk1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks guys, Just keeping this bumped up for others to post and
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    You are only taking one class.... It's no wonder you are getting an A!

    smk1 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This whole thread really reminds that it is best not to share grades if you can help it. Just causes
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    Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    smk1 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with Sharon. I know, as do many others, that the swastika was not a symbol created by Hitler and his 3rd reich, however I also know that the CURRENT, MOST PROMINENT, and...
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    A Celebration for Gompers

    smk1 replied to Jolie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I also second the boppi pillow and lots of onesies! Also get a large freezer if you on't have one and take a day and cook tons of foods that can be put into tupperware and freezer bags, so you have...
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    Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    smk1 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought that the reasons our administration was so adamant about our troops staying over seas and "staying hte course" was because many of the muslims over there in Iraq are NOT terrorists and are...
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    A Celebration for Gompers

    smk1 replied to Jolie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I saw this thread and was so excited! I though Gompers must have had the baby! Anway congrats in advance and I know you will have a sweet, gorgeous baby to pamper. My gifts would include blanket...
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    I Hit A Bone!!

    smk1 replied to breakin_moon's topic in General Nursing

    As a student. It seems to me that the "correct" way to give an injection, is to use aseptic technique, locate one of the proper sites, use one of the proper needle gauges and lengths for the...
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    What CNAs need to tell the nurse

    smk1 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    This post scares me as a student nurse and a
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    Paramedics advance into nursing

    smk1 replied to cctparamedic's topic in General Nursing

    Paramedic bridge to RN seems like a great program. EMT to RN may not be a great idea, the training and education is far too variable for EMT-B from what I have seen and EMT-B is just way to basic to...
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    TEXAS nurse/patient ratios?

    smk1 replied to smk1's topic in Texas Nursing

    Bumping this
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    You are only taking one class.... It's no wonder you are getting an A!

    smk1 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So you've obviously done the research here at allnurses, and checked with all of those people that are posting "all over this board" about the reasons why their classmates are not graduating. These...
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    You are only taking one class.... It's no wonder you are getting an A!

    smk1 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is entirely possible that your selection committee isn't doing a good job of selecting nursing students. So what? You still want to be a nursing student and are planning on applying to the...
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    You are only taking one class.... It's no wonder you are getting an A!

    smk1 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Except that is NOT what I said. I said I did "what was required", not "whatever it takes". Please do not put words in my mouth. If you want to be ticked off because others are doing it one class at...
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    Help with Nursing Diagnosis

    smk1 replied to gigi69's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is true! sorry, (looked funny when I wrote it too! lol) but the acute pain should at least lead you to the page where you can see the major defining characteristics and what you can use for the...
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    Good nursing research presentation topics

    smk1 replied to nitesky83's topic in General Nursing

    Infection control pain control just a couple that should have tons of
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    IV fluids

    smk1 replied to gigi69's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Because bicarbonate is a acid buffer, I would think it would be used for metabolic acidosis. You would want to increase alkalinity in the body. HMMM You might also give it to keep the urine Ph levels...
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    What's better: Nurse Extern or LPN???

    smk1 replied to CrazyPremed's topic in General Nursing

    I would say extern if you won't be working long, because you have to pay to take the test for LPN, and licensing. Depending on the pay difference and the amount of time you have to work, it may not...
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    "I'm NOT going to support his habit...." LONG

    smk1 replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    It is not the hospital staffs job to rid this man of his addiction, or make him face the consequences of his addiction. This man deserves pain medication in amounts that will bring his pain down to a...