KaringOne

KaringOne

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  1. Are you doing fecal transplants very often?

    KaringOne replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I found this interesting. A modified form of fecal bacteriotherapy (Autologous Restoration of Gastrointestinal Flora - ARGF) that is safer, more effective, and easier to administer is being...

  2. If I see one more post titled....

    KaringOne replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    These replies are too funny! Thank you for giving me the 1st good laughs I've had all week! My family members are looking @ me like I'm crazy, I'm laughing so hard! (Ooh my side hurts, my side-in my...

  3. Question about strep throat

    KaringOne posted a topic in General Nursing

    When a person gets strep throat does it have a smell? If so, what kind of smell is it? Is it different from a "bad-breath" smell? Just

  4. Question about strep throat

    KaringOne replied to KaringOne's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply, but really, I was just curious. If u look @ my personal info you will see that I am not new to allnurses & that I have been a nurse for awhile...it was just something I had...

  5. Question about strep throat

    KaringOne replied to KaringOne's topic in General Nursing

    No one in my family has it. Like I said, I was just curious. Since I've been in nursing, I've encountered the fruity smell of ketoacidosis, the smell that you get when someone has c-diff, the smell of...

  6. has anyone recently taken the A/P test through excelsior?

    KaringOne replied to avidhunter3's topic in Excelsior College

    I took it in August. I kept having to reschedule the date through Pearsonview (about 2 or 3 times). I used Studygroup101 & did the pretests through Excelsior & studied them, they were very...

  7. Do you think they/employers are watching what we post?

    KaringOne replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt it. I don't think my supervisor cares that much. She's too busy dodging the phone, hoping that no one calls out (so that she doesn't have to go in to

  8. LPN... what are my chances?

    KaringOne replied to hello321's topic in General Nursing

    It will be very challenging, but you can do it. You need to brush up on your math skills. Are there any tutors/math refresher course you can

  9. My CNAs dont seem to respect me...

    KaringOne replied to CCFCP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was charge nurse @ a LTC facility where I was a CNA for 5 years. I remember having a talk with the CNAs when I got my nursing license. I told them what my expectations were, I encouraged them to...

  10. Passing narcs with the med tech?

    KaringOne replied to Glina's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in longterm care facilities that employ med techs. They pass oral meds, narcs, give suppositories, patches, etc. They don't give any injections or do any IVs. If I understand correctly,...

  11. Teenage Pregnancy/Nursing

    KaringOne replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    I was 16 yrs when I became pregnant with my first child, 17 yrs & a senior in high school when I had my daughter (who is now almost 17 yrs old). I was an honors student, taking some college...

  12. She/He Did What?!

    KaringOne replied to walkingonthestars's topic in General Nursing

    @xtxrn Huh? Did I miss something? I could have sworn that I posted: "OMG...what an experience! Some people just have no respect for their jobs, themselves, or other people. BTW, I'm working on my RN...

  13. ER nursing material

    KaringOne replied to independ3nt's topic in General Nursing

  14. She/He Did What?!

    KaringOne replied to walkingonthestars's topic in General Nursing

    OMG...what an experience! Some people just have no respect for their jobs, themselves, or other people. BTW, I'm working on my RN too & I hope that u get yours soon (& that u get the job that...

  15. Exper. Nashville RN Pay Scale

    KaringOne replied to nursienurse_81's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I live in the Boro. It's true that there is some crime, but no more than any other city that I have lived in(& I've stayed in a few). From what I can see, Nashville has way more crime than the...

  16. States with Real Nursing Shortages?

    KaringOne posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, does anyone know where I can find a list of states ranked by nursing shortages? I saw this question on another post, but the information was outdated. Thanks for any

  17. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    KaringOne replied to inpatientlywaiting's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I loved the picture you painted...such a wonderful thing to have 2 people care about each other & support each other that way. I remember going to LPN school & working 24-36 hrs on the...

  18. The College Network - Legit or Scam?

    KaringOne replied to RHJS's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I wish someone had warned me that I could go straight through Excelsior & not through side companies-like RUE. I'm using Rue's books but some of them don't even follow what will be on the final...

  19. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

    KaringOne replied to Faro's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I feel really bad that the OP has had to experience this. It's true, some LTC facilities are like this, but not all. I originally worked as a CNA for 5 yrs before I became an LPN. I got my CNA through...

  20. EC Students Summer 2011 Group

    KaringOne replied to Nervous1's topic in Excelsior College

    Hey. Everyone! I've been a LPN for almost 10yrs now & started working towards my RN about 3 yrs ago. I have all my prereqs out the way except A&P1 & I test for A&P 1&2 Aug. 15th....

  21. Stuck in the rumor mill at work...

    KaringOne replied to ToughLover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OK. Well, if none of the "higher ups" have come to u directly to discuss this situation, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Unfortunately there is always someone spreading rumors & lies about...

  22. Stuck in the rumor mill at work...

    KaringOne replied to ToughLover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What? I thought she said she wasn't having an affair with her boss...Did I miss

  23. Where did you hear that?

    KaringOne replied to SpEdtacular's topic in General Nursing

    Poor girl(she just didn't know no better,bless her little heart!) It's still very funny

  24. Where did you hear that?

    KaringOne replied to SpEdtacular's topic in General Nursing

    Lol!

  25. Debate: 8-hour shifts vs. 12-hour shifts

    KaringOne replied to mfrench's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked 8hr & 12hr shifts. I have even worked 16hr shifts before. There was even a time when I worked 40hrs a week full time with one job, worked 24hrs a week with my 2nd job, & went to...