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    What if CNA won't work?

    smk1 replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the reason they are parked in the dining room is becuase if they are there, then they can't be on the call bell. Pretty sad isn't it? Yet this is EXACTLY what i was told on orientation when i...
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    ? about scope of practice & BON will not respond

    smk1 replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    ok this makes sense, so why does there seem to be confusion over who is allowed to do
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    ? about scope of practice & BON will not respond

    smk1 replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    maybe a legal nurse consultant familiar with the Georgia regulations could chime in if we have one. I am just a student, but i see what Mtnmom is confused about. What "exactly" legally constitutes...
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    I can't find a job in Oregon!

    smk1 replied to paprika88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    paprika, you also can look for job postings in the main portland/metro area newspaper by going to Oregonlive.com or typing in The Oregonian into your search engine. For Vancouver, Wa The Columbian....
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    I can't find a job in Oregon!

    smk1 replied to paprika88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hi, i know that i have seen LPN job postings on some of the hospital sites in the portland area in recent months. Also our educational service districts will utilize LPN's in schools for kids with...
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    For the accepted students!

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

    i started this term in an RN program in Washington state. GPA= 3.8+ science GPA= 3.7 no testing required, just GPA
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    sorry, i have to vent, I am losing my MIND!!!

    smk1 replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    counseling first and foremost for your mental health. Your life has far too much stress right now, and i could feel my blood pressure going up just reading all of the stressors in your post. Who...
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    Help With Copycat Friend

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

    i would be a little more unavailable to her and keep a lot of my decisions to myself from now on. Also if she is more of a hassle than a friend, it sadly may be time to phase her out of your life. I...
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    Good vibes and prayers for Fun2Care!

    smk1 replied to Race Mom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HOPE EVERYONE MAKES IT INTO THEIR PROGRAM! WOOHOO! (now as i just started 1st semester i really should be getting back under my mountain of books
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    Real-World Nursing Assessment

    smk1 replied to BirdFeederLady's topic in General Nursing

    missjo, i knew you weren't saying that taking a peak was always the way to go, i just wanted to mention my experience as a patient in a similar situation, and just caution folks to be careful and...
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    nursing signing doctors Rx's

    smk1 replied to curiousgeorge38's topic in General Nursing

    do you mean is it legal for nurses to sign the doctors name on the script, or do you mean is it legal to take a verbal order and sign per doc_____ M.D.
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    How Did We Survive?

    smk1 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    mine is 5 now, and i had baby gates for the kitchen and her room, and the plastic door knob things that kept the kid from being able to open certain doors. also plug protectors. They worked, and the...
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    Lack of daycare or neglect?

    smk1 replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    in an over 80 degree enviornment, no air circulating, strapped into a corificeat, wearing god knows what sort of attire, screaming and crying for nine hours straight with no food or water.... i would...
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    Lack of daycare or neglect?

    smk1 replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i have to agree with steph. The baby got no food, no movement, no interaction or supervision. I feel for people in the situation where they have to make tough choices, but this shouldn't be a tough...
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    Real-World Nursing Assessment

    smk1 replied to BirdFeederLady's topic in General Nursing

    I would just like to say that when i was 15 (i am a female) i went into urgent care for a horrid sore throat. Wa sure i just needed a swab and script for antibiotics for strep throat (had it a...
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    Muscle LAB PRACTICAL!

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

    my only suggestion is to look at lots of different pictures if you don't have access to the ones that will be used for your test. We were tested on cadavers so it is a bit
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    Most easy job in Nursing?

    smk1 replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    i am just a student, but i worked in the school nurses office before. I would suggest that. It probably means a pay cut though, and it is not "easy", however you have very little to do with doctors,...
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    Thinking I made the wrong decision....

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

    if you must work, then you may need to cut your credit hours. Not enough time in the day for all hat you are doing. Also your 5 year can start learning to clean. ( i have one myself). Mine gets 1...
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    male nurses in OB

    smk1 replied to newnurse33's topic in General Nursing

    i am going to be honest and admit to not picking OB docs/np/pa if they are male. I have had an inappropriate exam issue before with a male doc and just prefer female. However when i had my daughter,...
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    Why are RN's not drawn to HH? Only LPN's?

    smk1 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    well i am just a student and though HH sounds interesting, i would be worried about the people having mean dogs. I am not a dog person and could just see some little old woman saying "don't worry...
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    are you born a nurse or do the nursing instructors make you a nurse?

    smk1 replied to misouritraveller's topic in General Nursing

    yep! I start RN school spring term and I don't feel "called" to it at all. I like helping people, i am interested in health sciences and nursing has many options available to explore and the pay...
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    Title of "BSN" on badge?

    smk1 replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is the best post i have read on this subject in all my time here at allnurses! Excellent way to look at
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    Need To Vent!

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

    :yeahthat:
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    Nursing in Bend

    smk1 replied to passing thru's topic in Oregon Nursing

    can't say anything about the nursing situation, but we go to Sunriver every year which is about 15 minutes outside of Bend. Bend is basically a Ski/Snowboard town with lots of resorts around it for...
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    Question about AA's

    smk1 replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Kevin is "kmchugh" a former poster here and