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    Sexual Harrassment?

    smk1 replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    I would decide that a male staff member needed to be present during any interaction with this patient after I told him to cover up and knock it off. Also report the behavior to the supervisor so that...
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    1st pregnancy

    smk1 replied to RN2B07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    spotting when my period should have arrived, and extreme breast
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    It just isn't fair

    smk1 replied to tigress_8207's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Acceping letter - GPA

    smk1 replied to Yanet22787's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    3.87 accepted first
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    It just isn't fair

    smk1 replied to tigress_8207's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think her point was that someone who takes a full load and gets a "B" in a class like A&P shows that they can handle a tough course load and still excell whereas if you only take 1 class you...
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    It just isn't fair

    smk1 replied to tigress_8207's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree to an extent, but when you have lots of students waiting to get into A&P and there are people there on their third try...well it gets frustrating. I think after 2 tries you should have to...
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    New grad! Small town or Portland? HELP!!

    smk1 replied to jaimenicole's topic in Oregon Nursing

    As a student, I can't advise on the job situation yet, but it sounds like you are young and like to have fun and P-town is the place to do it. You have two problems. The cost of buying a house in...
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    RN to MD

    smk1 replied to tatty's topic in General Nursing

    bottom line is that there are some medical schools that do not require a bachelors degree, however this is the exception to the rule and the people who get accepted without a bachelors are the...
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    Can an RN insert IV catheter?

    smk1 replied to starbin's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    So unless you are "certified" is it out of the scope of practice for an RN to insert and IV? This is the crux of the matter so to speak. We are taught the theory and will practice it in the lab and...
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    Is it ethical for hospitals to have Mickey D's on premises?

    smk1 replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Empress, I don't think I am missing your point. There are definitely times where giving a child treats in a frightening enviornment is the right thing to do. I am just tired of seeing kids throw a...
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    necessity of prereqs if you already have a science degree

    smk1 replied to neidin23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry, you have to take anatomy with a lab. Your physiology course also may not transfer so have your transcripts reviewed. Trust me when i say that you will need an indepth knowledge of anatomy for...
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    Is it ethical for hospitals to have Mickey D's on premises?

    smk1 replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    True, but I bet developmental issues aren't the case for a lot of the kids who will throw a fit until they get Mcdonalds or whatever they want, when they want it. I just don't understand the parents...
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    Is it ethical for hospitals to have Mickey D's on premises?

    smk1 replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is slightly off topic and i realize this is an old thread but... What sort of people are raising their kids to eat ONLY McDonald's? :uhoh21: Kids don't run the household. When a kid is hungry...
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    I recieved an acceptance letter BY MISTAKE!

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

    I think if you had already made plans based upon this "acceptance" (such as turning down other spots, putting in a letter of resignation at work, etc...) then I would politely hold them to the...
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    Make up...?

    smk1 replied to ails's topic in General Nursing

    what sort of makeup? I went through a phase where all foundation and pressed powder would maek my skin break out (still can only use certain brands). That sounds
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    Has anyone gotten into nursing school without taking pre-reqs/pre-nursing first?

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

    It will depend upon your school. At many (probably most) you have to have certain classes done before you are eligible to be selected into the program. Also realize that many programs are on a...
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    Police Killed Our Patient

    smk1 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this, but the question then becomes, how do we get facilities to pay for adequate security? I would think in our sue happy society, risk managment would be all for increasing security...
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    At what gestation would YOU want YOUR baby saved?

    smk1 replied to StacyC417's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My only slightly educated opinion (just a student) is probably 28 weeks if everything has been well to that point. If not maybe
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    Could anyone please help with anatomy question?

    smk1 replied to nurse2b2007SC's topic in General Nursing

    Potassium.
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    Police Killed Our Patient

    smk1 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you can definitively "know" how many bad apples there are. I assume that many officers go above and beyond their call to duty, I assume that most are at least competent and have...
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    How do you tell your co-worker you don't won't to be in their study group?

    smk1 replied to nurse2b2007SC's topic in General Nursing

    Just let them know that you find that you study better on your own, but thank them for the offer and let them know that you aren't opposed to it in the future if need
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    Breastfeed or else

    smk1 replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    This whole post is just so right on the mark!
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    Help, can a (CMA-certified medical assistant) Supervise an LVN???

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

    A CMA cannot direct or supervise an LPN clinically because the LPN is bound by the state boards of nursing and the only people that clinically supervise LPNs are MD, DO, DDS, DMD, RN, NP, PA from what...
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    Can an RN insert IV catheter?

    smk1 replied to starbin's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    IV insertion is an RN skill in every state as far as i know (i am a student). We will not need certifications, because it is understood to be a basic
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    Breastfeed or else

    smk1 replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    Breastfeeding is great. I did it for 11 months and didn't have too many problems, but there were times when I was so tired of being "touched" all day long that I couldn't stand my dh trying to go...