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    Solution to ADN vs BSN--Revamp Nursing Education?

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

    this may be a different perspective than what you are lookig for, but here are my thoughts as i hope to be selected this fall for entry to ADN-RN program for spring 2006. here is what i hope for in...
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    Workload split between RNs/CNAs

    smk1 replied to Alpha13's topic in General Nursing

    having just passed my cna test (yeah! need those extra points for nursing school admission), I have some thoughts. When we did our clinicals at the nursing home, I was shocked to see many RN and...
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    Bio 101 (again) vs. A&P in fall '05

    smk1 replied to o2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    if you have a good schedule for study time and you have a pretty good memory, then i think you can go staright int o A&P. Check out a book from the library and read up on cell parts and anatomy...
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    Will they make her cut her hair?

    smk1 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    spacenurse your niece is a lovely young lady. i just had my hair braided for the summer. I got individual small braids (not tiny though) braided in with my shoulder length hair. We are in the pool...
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    Will they make her cut her hair?

    smk1 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

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    Should BSNs be paid more?

    smk1 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    this is a good point that i never thought of. Kind of changes my view a bit....
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    Menstral cycle after C-Section

    smk1 replied to pazza66's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i too was shocked at how awful the first period was after baby. I had a lady partsl delivery and nursed for 1 year so it took about 10 months before my period came back but when it did i was on a...
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    Excelsior College and CRNA

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

    anesthesia assistant is an end goal. You could equate it to being a PA and the CRNA to NP, the differences lie in the medical vs nursing model issue and who is an independent practitioner. If you...
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    Excelsior College and CRNA

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

    if you are a paramedic with experience, why not go straight into the Anesthesia Assistant program? It doen't sound like you want to become an RN, and this way may save you time and money, especiallyif...
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    1)Feeling picked on, 2) How much is too much? A vent of a nurse/mom loosing her mind.

    smk1 replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    more money for less hours worked and less stress always seems like a winning idea to me! Congrats and good luck in your new
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    Scrub sizing vent...grr....

    smk1 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    i'm 5'9 and have very long legs and ran into this issue for CNA clinicals last month. I know i will be in for trouble come next spring when I (hopefully!) start the RN
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    Basic A&P

    smk1 replied to MedictoRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i just finished the "normal" a&p sequence and have to say that we had to take a national exit exam. the normal grade for this exam is very low, our school routinely scores in the higher 80th...
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    Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    smk1 replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i guess i should add that i am actually for breast feeding. I breast fed my daughter until she was 1 yr. It was cheap, convenient and good for her, so I wa sold, however, i never had: latching on...
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    Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    smk1 replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think some people were referring to the fact that some babies don't get the nutrients they need from breast feeding, either from inadequate milk supply, or feeding issues. Bottom line for me is...
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    Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    smk1 replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    so how about getting after all of the moms who give there children refined sugar, eating at mcdonalds and eating anything with artifical sweetners, coloring and flavors in it. THose are all...
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    OHHH The Arrogance of Some Doctors!!

    smk1 replied to Katydidit34's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    perhaps i am the only one thinking this but... did he take off his gloves before picking up the phone or
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    Weeding out of nursing students

    smk1 replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    haven't started nursing school yet but am on my last required prereq (micro) and just finished a&p and chem, nutrition etc. a&p= we started with 130 and only 52 stayed with us and passed...
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    Applied, Accepted, Registered for classes- what happens now?

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

    go either to the bookstore on campus or check on your schools website for materials needed/recommended. pick out a good backpack and school supplies and relax because this is you last chance! (just...
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    man holding wife still during epidural dies!

    smk1 replied to smk1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    my sentiments
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    man holding wife still during epidural dies!

    smk1 replied to smk1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    what is wrong with everyone debating and discussing the issue? I don't think anyone has been rude or is violating the TOS. If you find it ridiculous you can exercise your right to not participate in...
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    A&P Labs

    smk1 replied to Megs7617's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    we had 4 human cadavers an assortment of pig kidneys and sheep hearts and brains. TONS OF SLIDES because we had extensive histology practicals. lots of skeletons articulated and in pieces. cranial...
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    Questions about moms in labor

    smk1 replied to lee1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    this was how it was for me. My labor started and stopped for about 3 weeks and i went in probably 5 or 6 times thinking finally this is it, my cervix was changing but it would stop soon after so byt...
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    Life in the ER - Untold Stories/Trauma

    smk1 replied to MattP's topic in General Nursing

    i love diagnosis unknown (though it slways seems to end in a poisoning attempt) ane medical incredible. I also saw a show called nurses and i saw 2 episodes recently and i LOVED THAT SHOW. As a...
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    About to give up on being a nurse

    smk1 replied to Lorel's topic in General Nursing

    if your grades are good, look into scholarships. Also are there any LPN programs in you area, can you work and save for a yar to pay for it? Here are some unconventional jobs where you could make...
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    man holding wife still during epidural dies!

    smk1 replied to smk1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    but nothing happened to mom, apparently his "hold" was fine. He was unable to stomach what he saw and fainted, the same could happen on a dressing change etc... I think it would seem mighty...