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    Non-Anesthetists Using The Title CRNA

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

    while we are on the subject, there are many that are doing the same thing with the title LPN and RN on this site as well. Same exact principle, also illegal. This thread is a good reminder to us all...
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    Who is your Favorite TV or Movie nurse?

    smk1 replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    gaylord focker- ben stiller in meet the parents Carol hathaway- ER Abby/Sam- ER kitty foreman - That 70's show Carla-
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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

    you need a personal day and that means a day OUT OF THE HOUSE WITHOUT KIDS! tell your partner this is necessary and mean it! Go see a movie or get a massage and have a nice dinner or whatever floats...
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    Certified Medication Technician

    smk1 replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    no one has said that med aides are "bad people", the issue is safety. Let's put it this way, when you go into the doctors office for common complaints, probably 75% of the time the RN could figure...
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    Nurse, There's a Spider in My Throat

    smk1 replied to AngelSpirit's topic in Emergency

    gosh dangit i knew i shouldn't have opened this thread! there is no way i am going to be able to drink soda out of a can for awhile, i don't even know how i'll sleep! That gave me shivers just...
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    Gift suggestions for macho guy in hospital

    smk1 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    tickets to soemthing in the area and event /concert/sporting event or movie passes. gift certificate to homedepot or a similar store, or a sporting goods
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    National RN Salary Trends ADN or Diploma vs BSN

    smk1 replied to Darcifly's topic in General Nursing

    5 dollars more per hour?! That is
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    Just Found Out I Failed

    smk1 replied to Triple A's's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ok i am going to have a slightly different opinion here. I think you have to find out if the nursing programs that you are planning on applying to are gpa acceptance based. because if they are, even...
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    OHSU or U of P?

    smk1 replied to rambo8's topic in Oregon Nursing

    i have applied to calrk college in vancouver and plan to transfer after to WSU vancouver to complete the BSN. However I also am going to apply to LCC and Mt hood community college because they also...
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    Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    smk1 replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    i watch Discovery health when i have the chance ( avoiding A&P and studying for other classes.) I love the meidcal mysteries and the critical
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    When you are on your period...

    smk1 replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    chiming in with a look as well? all you are getting rid of is the unused old endometrial layer and unfertilized ovum. It would be a bad idea for tons of pathogens to be imbedded in the the layer...
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    OHSU or U of P?

    smk1 replied to rambo8's topic in Oregon Nursing

    i would sit down with an advisor at u of p and find out exactly what the catholic religious class requirements are, find out the fine print of the providence scholarship, because this is exactly why i...
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    Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    smk1 replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    i posted my irritation at this as well a few posts back. It was really inappropriate
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    Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    smk1 replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    steph i respectfully have to disagree that it is not harrasment. Granted i have only watched one episode, but the lady doctor plainly stated that she did not want to go out with him at least 3 times...
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    Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    smk1 replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    just saw one episode yesterday, I didn't see any nurses, but was personally a bit taken aback by the sexist tone of the show. For instance that biker guy that just grabs the female doctor and forces...
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    Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    smk1 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    people with WAY too much time on their
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    Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    smk1 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    just had 2 friends over today and they just kept saying it seems like it is taking forever for you to be a nurse. DUH! it's not a 9 month certificate! They also can't believe when they see my books...
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    How can you say you're not paid well?

    smk1 replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    i am a stay at home mom and student right now as well and as we have been living off of one income for 4 yrs, i know i will "feel" rich for about a minute when i graduate and get to work. But I...
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    How can you say you're not paid well?

    smk1 replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    exactly and then there are those that have student loans to pay off as well. In certain parts of the country you can't rent an apartment for 700 per month let alone mortgage a house. I do appreciate...
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    Subclavian DVT

    smk1 replied to flashyrn2be's topic in General Nursing

    thanks i appreciate it!
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    harassment in the workplace

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

    now that she works at the same place as you, couldn't her harrassing phone calls and other on the job harrasment be reported to HR as workplace harrasment and is thus creating an uncomfortable or...
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    expired lpn license???

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

    i don't know how long it's been since you practiced as an LPN but there also might be a refresher course through the local community college or some hospitals, if that is a need, (been years since you...
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    Differences between RN, CNA, LPN, etc.

    smk1 replied to simao pt's topic in General Nursing

    here we have different levels of CNA (cna I or II) which would encompass basically what you are saying i think. this is a hard one to define because it does vary so much so i was just trying to give...
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    Subclavian DVT

    smk1 replied to flashyrn2be's topic in General Nursing

    ummm that was i bit rude :uhoh21: since you looked to see my number of posts, you should also be able to see along with that info that my 1700 posts are spread out since 2003, and considering my 3.8...
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    Subclavian DVT

    smk1 replied to flashyrn2be's topic in General Nursing

    not a nurse yet but a little confused here. Wouldn't the blood trace through jugular (internal or external) vein straight to subclavian to brachiocephalic vein straight into the sup. vena cava to...