Jrnalist2RNinOR

Jrnalist2RNinOR

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  1. Terminal Cancer in Family....

    Well, I really just need to talk about this - sort of get it out...if anyone has any thing to add - feel free My half sisters mom was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer a few weeks ago and when she went to the oncologist he said it was stage three....
  2. please help....did I do the right thing

    Did I do the right thing??? Here is what happened - it is sort of a long story so...please bear with...I'll make it as short as possible On the night of Dec 3-4 my neighbors (above me) were having a loud party so I called the cops - someone ran out ...
  3. nursing schools in Oregon

    Does anyone know anything about the nursing schools in Oregon? Right now I am looking into going to either Chemeketa Community college and getting what I think is an ADN then transferring to OHSU for a BSN or... going straight to OHSU and doing a BS...
  4. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Must be because of that "Sweet Relish" comment in the prev quoted post...
  5. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    Bush Criticized for End-of-Life Laws Friday, March 25, 2005 By Jane Roh NEW YORK-While Americans were riveted by dramatic events unfolding in Pinellas Park, Fla., a five-month-old Houston baby took his last breath after a hospital let him die despite...
  6. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    Fine i'll tell you why a spouse would do such a thing......... My DH's parents are deeply religious, and probably still think he is, since he was raised that way and when he grew up he went to church and was a "good boy" Well things have changed, he...
  7. Dr. Phil today

    Well, Dr phil as I recently found out in my psych class went and got his psych degree dabbled in clincial work - didnt really like any of it and then did a whole lot of forensic psychology Keep in mind that each state has their own requirements for m...
  8. Phenergan?

    When I had IV phenergan given to me it was for my migraine - they gave me a couple other things too (dont recall) and she (the nurse) pushed it in reaall fast and then I felt myself start having a sz (since I have epilepsy - I dont know why they gav...
  9. useful noncommital responses

    Also known as cheap and lazy content filler (note these are not necessarily the views of the poster haha) Situation: A coworker goes on and on about a lame place they visited. Response: "I can totally see you having fun there." Situation: A friend ...
  10. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    I couldnt help but read this to my husband, who was sitting in the room at the time - he gave me a look, and laughed of course.... at which point I had to ask - "You dont think I could fit a breast, thigh, wing, drumstick taters and a roll into my c...
  11. Nursing and tattoos

    Yeah I think butterflies, though pretty are a little on the common side...
  12. Nursing and tattoos

    I think having them removed is too costly and far too painful than just sitting back and keeping a small tattoo
  13. Nursing and tattoos

    You cant please everyone now can you But you know what - there are more and more people getting tattooed, pierced, branded and scarred and the world (religious people and employers and whoever else) just better get used to it I completely understand ...
  14. Nursing and tattoos

    I personally wouldnt get it removed, the process is very costly and extremely painful - whereas you could find a very good tattoo artist that could cover up the tattoo with a new one and you wouldnt even see that old one
  15. Speaking Spanish Helpful?

    That's comforting to know - I guess I better brush up on the French that I took (I took quite a bit but, having not stayed current with it...well) I also took german and began learning ASL which was a LOT of fun :)
  16. Speaking Spanish Helpful?

    I think that learning spanish would be useful, however I find (here in Oregon, and in California where I moved from) that it seems like we cater to these individuals a little bit - it seems as though there is no reason for them to learn or try to lea...
  17. caths.question

    I might as well ask you guys/gals - I am having surgery and my doctor said I have to have a catheter - however, I have two options.... a)get it taken out before I wake up from surgery or... b)have it removed the morning after surgery (since I am sta...
  18. Do you skip a lot of classes if attendance isn't taken? Be honest!

    Nope, I almost never miss class - I am PAYING for my time there and paying for the teacher to teach me - so I show up and expect to learn....heck, I enjoy the time out and away from the house and being able to talk to other people
  19. Nursing and tattoos

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  20. Nursing and tattoos

    Just a comment on tattoo inks - http://risks.bmezine.com/?Ink_Allergy Tattoo inks are totally unregulated and generally tattoo artists are not even aware of what specific ingredients make up the pigments-only a small amount of tattoo ink is allergy ...
  21. Nursing and tattoos

    I have the same problem w/piercings - most metals bother me (however) there are a few metals that dont - high quality gold (occasionally silver) and titanium/platinum If you guys/gals are having trouble with metals you could always try organic jewel...
  22. Grad Announcement Advice!! Help!

    Me too w/ the spelling bees...we're such dorks... :chuckle
  23. What's The Deal With A 4.0 Gpa?

    SmilingBluEyes Are you saying that you had to apply to nursing school twice? (me being naive and still doing prereqs) I have wondered if that is something people have to do....and if you have to do that do they (ouch) make you pay those application f...
  24. Grad Announcement Advice!! Help!

    Just whatever you do use spell checker - I thought it was so dumb looking to get my brother-in laws home made wedding invitation with spelling errors in it like they couldnt even take the time to proofread their own wedding invitation...I know none o...