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    Differences between RN, CNA, LPN, etc.

    smk1 replied to simao pt's topic in General Nursing

    RN= Registered nurse, graduate of diploma, or Associate (ADN), Or Bachelors degree (BSN) or masters degree (MSN) must pass NCLEX exam after graduation CNA= Certified nursing assistant usually takes a...
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    Do school nurses do any sex ed?

    smk1 replied to WhatToDo's topic in School

    it just amazes me what kids know about and do today! (and i am only 28!) i was so oblivious at that age i just didn't even know about that "type" of sex. Never even occured to me, even for gay people,...
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    Rampant Cheating

    smk1 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    it is hard when people cheat and get A's and then have the high GPA to get into the programs and others are unfairly rejected. Our school is annoying because we have 3 different teachers teaching...
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    Why are Hospitals so darn mean when someone fails the NCLEX?

    smk1 replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    i think the pullig her in mid shift to downgrade her status was a bit hokey, but it was going to have to be done at some point anyway. I personally would be mortified if everyone in the hospital knew...
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    Flu Season

    smk1 replied to Rollins's topic in Emergency

    not a nurse yet so maybe i'll be singing a different tune in about 2 years, but as a parent of a 4 yr old (only child) i can get a bit freaked out by high fevers. particularly after seeing my...
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    ER the T.V. Show

    smk1 replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    did you notice that the RN sam was assessing the 12 yr old boy who was shot and was about to go in for surgery when she noticed that the x-ray showed a chip of of the bullet and she thought she knew...
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    "Socialized medicine"

    smk1 replied to Grushenka's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    well thank your lucky stars that all you had to deal with were a few "cuts",others aren't so lucky, and yes i read that you don't care and have no bleeding heart. I can't be that insensitive that i...
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    is it "an NP" or "a NP"

    smk1 replied to rachkar's topic in General Nursing

    always "AN" before vowels, initials and
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    How to stay calm if your child is ill?

    smk1 replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Nursing

    i remember when my 19 yr brother babysat my baby for the first time she was 6 months, and i gave him all the info he needed about diaper cream, bottles etc.. He called us when we were at dinner to...
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    Nursing shortage in Portland/Vancoover????

    smk1 replied to peeweedelivery's topic in Oregon Nursing

    just thought i would agree with this as SWMC won't be the only game in town after this summer. I start the nursing program at Clark next year (assuming they don't DRASTICALLY change the point...
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    I HATE nursing! (long)

    smk1 replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    not a nurse yet, but some ideas: with your BSN perhaps you could teach at a LPN or EMT program or clinical instructor at an ADN program. Or perhaps get a certification to teach the maternity or...
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    Ever hear of females trying to prevent a cycle

    smk1 replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    this is what i did. That sweat thing is nasty!
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    "Socialized medicine"

    smk1 replied to Grushenka's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ok but you are already paying for it now when "those individuals" show up at the ER with a simple case of strep or bronchitis, and can't pay the bill. An ER visit like this can run in the range of...
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    "Socialized medicine"

    smk1 replied to Grushenka's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    here is my admittedly uninformed opinion. We do need a FORM of socialized medicine in the U.S. I don't think you will find a person in the U.S. who is uninsured who wouldn't mind a waiting list if it...
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    Can I guess how far along I am?

    smk1 replied to eflynnlpn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    by showing do you mean actually showing or jeans and pants are already too tight? I am not a nurse yet but thought i would agree with those that are suspicious of the light 2 day period. I had some...
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    Ohsu

    smk1 replied to twarlik's topic in Oregon Nursing

    currently at Clark College in Vancouver and will probably finish my ADN there (i start the nursing part next school year) then transfer to WSU immediately after to finish out the BSN. I would love to...
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    Ohsu

    smk1 replied to twarlik's topic in Oregon Nursing

    oops saw that others already warned you about the weather!
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    Ohsu

    smk1 replied to twarlik's topic in Oregon Nursing

    ok just had to caution you about the "not a drop of rain" thing. We are having a VERY unusual winter in that it has been sunny and dry for the most part. I love our area, but if you move here be...
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    When circ's go bad...

    smk1 replied to newgrad2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    teenagers want to look like everyone else, and the locker room syndrome is going to come into play if you live in an area where most are circumsized. ( I have no real opinion on this yet, though if i...
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    Mt St. Helen's

    smk1 replied to Nesher's topic in Washington Nursing

    yep was just heading out to a evening class when i saw the plume fly
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    CNA's First??

    smk1 replied to Nurse Hatchett's topic in General Nursing

    our school is implementing this for next winter and on for nursing students. BLECH! just more money and another hoop to jump through inmo. I can see the benefit, but to REQUIRE it? and make you pay...
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    it doesn't matter what kind of nurse you are.

    smk1 replied to jpatrick188's topic in General Nursing

    You spent 4 years in school to be a CNA?! this is shocking to me because the longest program i have seen is 3
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    it doesn't matter what kind of nurse you are.

    smk1 replied to jpatrick188's topic in General Nursing

    I hope this doesn't sound rude, but is this a real post? I'm wondering because it was hard for me to read with so many grammatical errors, and I guess I don't expect that from a PHD... Of course i...
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    Do you parents bring car seats in the hospital?

    smk1 replied to Zhlake's topic in Ob/Gyn

    this was four years ago, but when i had my daughter we brought her carrier seat into the nursery and the nurses clipped her in and gave me discharge info. Maybe they have since changed their policies...
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    Why did you become a nurse instead of a doctor?

    smk1 replied to GlowBear500's topic in General Nursing

    never said it was ok, just pointing out that this board is not unique in this practice as your post seemed to imply. In any case I think that most on this board are respectful and show tact in their...