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    Is there/should there be a gay/lesbian nurses association?

    smk1 replied to inquiringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    treading very lightly here, :uhoh21: but i think many (NOT ALL) african americans sometimes get a bit annoyed with the comparison because skin color is something that you can't hide. Your sexuality...
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    What can MSNs do that BSNs can't do?

    smk1 replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    specialize in education, become a CNS, NP, CRNA, and go straight for a phd. (oh and i agree about being underpaid ecspecially for CNS, educators and family practice
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    HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

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

    i would see if i could pick up overtime to accumulate a bit of savings before starting (2005 would be my choice) i agree with sooner in and sooner out. live simply and investigate ways to lower your...
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    Did anyone who Graduated from Excelsior College had problems when trying.

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

    i freely admit that i have no experience regarding excelsior other that what i have read here. It seems like a program that could work for many lpns and paramedics but others might have some problems...
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    CRNA Salary Survey

    smk1 replied to salvati08's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    your excused. sorry but that was a bit
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    About skipping the last clinical

    smk1 replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Students

    boy that sounds tempting. is your instructor an understanding, "work with you" type? I almost feel like you should show up then dismiss yourself for personal reasons and then you might come out fit...
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    Smoking

    smk1 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where has it been definitively proven that second-hand smoke does no harm? this is news to me so if i have missed something i want to know. :uhoh21: (they are still teaching us just the opposite in...
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    Graphic Design vs. Nursing?

    smk1 replied to carrot_thief's topic in General Nursing

    great advice here! follow your heart, but do your homework so you can minimize unpleasant suprises. good
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    Graphic Design vs. Nursing?

    smk1 replied to carrot_thief's topic in General Nursing

    not sure where you are from but my sister graduated from a community college in the portland oregon area, with honors and an award winning portfolio, and wasn't able to find a job anywhere. THe few...
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    Did anyone who Graduated from Excelsior College had problems when trying.

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

    ok so i'm beng lazy (not checking for myself), how many other states do not accept EC? is it CA, IL only? Also i noticed that it seems that CA won't even accept reciprocity for licensing, is that...
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    Critical Issue Pressentation

    smk1 replied to christylee77's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    not a nurse yet bu thow about something on the severe bloodbank shortage in this country and worldwide? (some countries people have to find and pay for their own blood for a procedure.) i did an...
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    Does it snow in Portland?

    smk1 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    ooh so i can pick your brain later on about the nursing program there! (still a prereq student) I am really enjoying the school so far but it is extremely overcrowded right now and many of us have...
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    Does it snow in Portland?

    smk1 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    on the clark college campus (my school) they pushed it into 12 foot plies of snow in the parking lots and they took over a month to melt! it was pretty wild to see. Nice to see "neighbors" on the...
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    Does it snow in Portland?

    smk1 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    oh my wasn't that a fun first 3 days! :rotfl: i was "walking in my winter wonderland." then when the next 5 inches piled onto the first 8 and i couldn't get my honda out of my culdesac i started...
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    Help--I have gained 80 pounds within a year

    smk1 replied to Scarlet K's topic in General Nursing

    GO RIGHT NOW TO YOUR DOCTORS OFFICE AND TELL THEM HOW SERIOUSLY THIS IS AFFECTING YOUR EMOTIONAL STATE! Do you have counseling availle to you through school or work? please utilize these services, do...
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    Phi Theta Kappa... is it worth the $55 bucks?

    smk1 replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    really!? i turned it down too. :uhoh21: oh well if i have the 60 bucks during fall maybe i'll look into
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    What is Power?

    smk1 replied to OneRN's topic in General Nursing

    i think power is the ability to affect change. the change could be within yourself or outside yourself. And can be as small as changing attitudes or opinions or as momentous as changing the course of...
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    I couldn't believe my ears!!!!

    smk1 replied to camay1221_RN's topic in General Nursing

    what these teens need to realize is that they will only have a "baby" for about 12 months, then they are off and running with a bratty tot and then due to their lack of parenting skills, (i know i am...
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    33 weeks and funneling-Very worried.Need info please.

    smk1 replied to ham22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i have no advice as i am not a nurse yet, just wanted to say congrats on your pregnancy and to try not to worry too much, think about how far you've come (24 to 34 weeks is awsome!) try not to stress...
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    33 weeks and funneling-Very worried.Need info please.

    smk1 replied to ham22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i have no advice as i am not a nurse yet, just wanted to say congrats on your pregnancy and to try not to worry too much, think about how far you've come (24 to 34 weeks is awsome!) try not to stress...
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    Should RNs do housekeeping job or is it our job?

    smk1 replied to Lenap's topic in General Nursing

    what are they there for if they don't clean up messes? universal precautions should be practced anyway so what is the big deal about blood and
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    Should RNs do housekeeping job or is it our job?

    smk1 replied to Lenap's topic in General Nursing

    what are they there for if they don't clean up messes? universal precautions should be practced anyway so what is the big deal about blood and
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    LPN student needing to vent about family

    smk1 replied to Nursing N 2004's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i have a couple of ideas that have helped wbut bear in mind that i only have one 3 yr old and my hsband is pretty helpful ( when i make him aware of the mess he is making) i cook in bulk and freeze...
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    LPN student needing to vent about family

    smk1 replied to Nursing N 2004's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i have a couple of ideas that have helped wbut bear in mind that i only have one 3 yr old and my hsband is pretty helpful ( when i make him aware of the mess he is making) i cook in bulk and freeze...
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    Being second guessed by long time nurse

    smk1 replied to BGSUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    maybe she has been burned in the past? in any case i agree about beating her to the punch. Let her know what your plans are for the shift and that you will holler if anything comes up out of the...