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    well, I took it

    truern replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kris, was it just "step inside and close the door" and nothing else with it?? Hmmmmm.... And did it specifically say "moderate" dementia?? I'm kinda torn between leaving them to their pleasure and c,...
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    I had some trouble with a CNA...should I talk to the manager?

    truern replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    Mitigating Circumstances: Those which do not constitute a justification or excuse for an offense but which may be considered as reasons for reducing the penalties imposed. You were both at fault....
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    Constipation Tricks

    truern replied to caringRN's topic in General Nursing

    Something that's often overlooked is coffee. If your patient is a coffee drinker and hasn't been having their daily cuppa joe, they're especially prone to getting constipated. Trust me...I
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    Understanding ABG's

    truern replied to charlieroe's topic in MICU, SICU

    CharlieRoe, a great online ABG tutorial: http://www.maagnursing.com/ABG/index.php and this site is very helpful: http://www.the-abg-site.com/ There was also a great thread on allnurses in the last few...
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    how to pick a pt. for clinicals?

    truern replied to sonja77's topic in General Students

    Hi, not the poster you're addressing, but we do all the paperwork on all the patients in our care...and all their meds...and all their NDs...and all their
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    I saw something new and scary

    truern replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    http://www.wfmu.org/LCD/19/urine.html I'll let ya'll be the guinea pigs....report back with the results,
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    When circ's go bad...

    truern replied to newgrad2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My FIL had to be circumsized as an adult (both he and MIL have since passed, so I don't know the circumstances)...AND my grandson had to be circ'ed when he was 5 (chronic irritation and infections)....
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    Can you give these together...

    truern replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Patients can be in pain and STILL sleep....so yeah, I'd give them
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    Intimidation Tactics as Teaching Tools?

    truern replied to Catys_With_Me's topic in General Students

    Actually, passing the NCLEX means that you meet the minimum standards of proficiency as a new nurse....not necessarily a reflection of competence. I have to say in many respects I agree with Babs. I...
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    Cheaters during a test!!!

    truern replied to pixie-dust37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Originally Posted by hopefully I do not agree with you and I am surly not going to rat anyone out. As a student nurse, I seen many nurses with years of experience that do not maintain sterile...
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    Would they really toss me out of school for failing one test???

    truern replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    This semester we had to pass our drug calc test with a 95% in order to continue the semester...and next semester (our last) we have to have 100%. It's a requirement I agree with completely because...
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    Cheaters during a test!!!

    truern replied to pixie-dust37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If cheating is no big deal, then why does my school have a strict anti-cheating policy?? Why does every school I know of?? Because it IS a big deal. The sort of person that will cheat for a grade...
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    In memory of Clif Blake BSN

    truern replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    He sounds like a wonderful person....you were indeed blessed to have known him.
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    Gifts for clinical instructors?

    truern replied to Cowboys_RN's topic in General Students

    Just a suggestion: shop after the holidays for special things like Godiva chocolates, etc at a reduced price. Make sure there's nothing "holiday" on the package. I picked up some Godiva in gold...
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    Major nursing care plan C- section need one more diagnosis

    truern replied to jtejas1968's topic in General Students

    James, do you know that helping you come up with a few NDs is one thing, but actually giving you "done care plans" is cheating?? You're not the only one "under the gun", ya know...yet somehow we...
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    Cheaters during a test!!!

    truern replied to pixie-dust37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ummmm.....I always stand behind what I say personally. If you're going to accuse someone of something this serious, then have the gumption to take that stand. As always,
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    Does insulin need to be kept in the fridge?

    truern replied to FarainFlorida's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, ours is kept in the Pyxis at our clinical site....I haven't noticed it being refrigerated, but then I'm usually VERY FOCUSED on the task at the
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    Gifts for clinical instructors?

    truern replied to Cowboys_RN's topic in General Students

    My clinical groups have always given our CI a gift (usually because *I'm* in the group and I buy it..hehe), even those split semesters, however, ours are always in the $30 range as well. I always pay...
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    Raleigh School of Nurse Anesthesia

    truern replied to losflemings's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    losflemings, I'm an ADN student at Wake Tech right across the street from the "strip mall". Today after class I checked them out for you. Quoting from the brochure she gave me: "The Raleigh School...
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    Does insulin need to be kept in the fridge?

    truern replied to FarainFlorida's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some tips on storing insulin: * For more comfortable injections, store your insulin at room temperature. Insulin may be stored at room temperature for up to a month. * Refrigerate...
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    Raleigh School of Nurse Anesthesia

    truern replied to losflemings's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's listed on the NCBON website: http://www.ncbon.com/Education-msn.asp It's located at the Sunnybrook Rd and New Bern Ave intersection down from Wake Medical
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    How to prep. for a Microbiology Lab Exam?

    truern replied to jbjints's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    jbjints, I loved this website when I was taking Micro... http://www.kcom.edu/faculty/chamberlain/ Make sure to check out the Infectious Diseases Lab Notebook on the left of the
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    RN or not?

    truern replied to AngelOvaMe's topic in General Nursing

    I travel an hour each way, so obviously I think you should go for it
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    shake insulin rather than roll?

    truern replied to grapejuice01's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read,1018,835.html http://tinyurl.com/cwkvv http://sugarcat_simon.home.att.net/insulin.html There's an article in the AJN, but I can't access it. For some reason, it's...
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    Could really use some input....

    truern replied to Hopeful in Ohio's topic in Nursing Career

    You're young...I say "Go for