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  1. summa cume laude fails NCLEX 2x- it's not about IQ

    PMHNP10 replied to KEP1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I absolutely believe test anxiety can have a profound effect on test results. Glad you decided to give it another try. Welcome to the world of

  2. Which Strips Are MOST Dangerous?

    PMHNP10 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not an expert, but the AV blocks (in particular. a 3rd degree [complete heart] AV block) can be really

  3. Borrowing Narcs in LTC, ok?

    PMHNP10 replied to rogle34's topic in General Nursing

    I'd stay as far away from that office as possible. If the DON wanted to yell at me for doing something wrong, he/she'd have to yell at me at the nurses station or in the breakroom or restroom, or...

  4. Borrowing Narcs in LTC, ok?

    PMHNP10 replied to rogle34's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty certain I've seen floors in a hospital borrow analgesics from another floor. Some floors might not carry a certain type of narcotic so they have to go to another floor that does. I don't...

  5. My Feet Hurt

    PMHNP10 replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Z-coils; my wife wears them and she reports immediate relief when she puts them on; she also has a pair of crocs, but prefers the Z-coils and I've heard a number of others who swear by them; they are...

  6. "Nursing shortage"...definitely a step in the right direction - Loan forgiveness bill

    PMHNP10 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hope this isn't a repost, but if it is, well it's really important, regardless. H.R. 2572, The Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2007 (20 comments ↓) H.R. 2572 would amend the Higher Education Act of...

  7. Loan forgiveness bill

    PMHNP10 posted a topic in General Students

    This is a repost, but hopefully this will be of interest to some of you. I know I'd love for this to happen. H.R. 2572, The Nurse Loan Forgiveness Act of 2007 (20 comments ↓) H.R. 2572 would amend...

  8. "Nursing shortage"...definitely a step in the right direction - Loan forgiveness bill

    PMHNP10 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could tell you. My school just emailed me this info. today. It was introduced in June, so knowing our congress, it's not likely a law

  9. "Nursing shortage"...definitely a step in the right direction - Loan forgiveness bill

    PMHNP10 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    I hear what y'all are saying, but understand that such a bill will apply to individuals attempting to earn an MSN to become an educator as well. read some of the comments and you will get a couple...

  10. Travel nursing with Critical care experience

    PMHNP10 replied to RNSROC's topic in General Nursing

    Just beware...hospitals will advertise tele, but in reality it is a tele-m/s position, which is a far cry from stepdown tele in terms of

  11. What a way to ring in the new year (part deux; 4 years later)

    PMHNP10 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I have 2 major announcements. First, I found out a couple weeks ago that the mental health APN program is FINALLY returning to UTHSC-H. I have been fighting for its return for the past...

  12. What a way to ring in the new year (part deux; 4 years later)

    PMHNP10 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the well wishes as well as the handy tips on removing gum from stuff. Sadly, I'm certain it'll come in handy; ah the wonders of

  13. What a way to ring in the new year (part deux; 4 years later)

    PMHNP10 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    lol...warn me before you say something like that...gum doesn't mix well with a

  14. What a way to ring in the new year (part deux; 4 years later)

    PMHNP10 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    and did I mention I saved a bundle on car insurance through

  15. Who Said This?

    PMHNP10 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I fell in love with that saying about 4 years ago. It's one of those sayings you want to use when mgmt. goes into panic mode days before the JCHAO. I actually wrote the quote on a piece of paper and...

  16. Is Joint Commission more hindrance than help?

    PMHNP10 replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Nursing

    But they have to do something to justify their existence, so if they don't come up with more paperwork, guidelines, and hoops to jump through, they'll become unemployed and we surely don't want that....

  17. Overnight Shift Rut, help!

    PMHNP10 replied to mrod's topic in General Nursing

    I understood that melatonin only works if you have low levels of it in your body, but that was a few years ago and there's probably more research out there now. You might not like it, but as...

  18. Why Do Crna Gets Paid So Much?

    PMHNP10 replied to disboibdavid's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I believe the same push is being made for nurse practitioners, and all current NPs will be

  19. Why Do Crna Gets Paid So Much?

    PMHNP10 replied to disboibdavid's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Is this the an updated version of the RN v BSN debate? Just bustin' chops. Of course I agree a NP's job description is totally different from a CRNAs And strictly speaking, there is no similarity...

  20. I should probably know this, but humor me...

    PMHNP10 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    If a medication has sugar in it (e.g., some cough meds) it should probably be avoided for a fasting glucose and lipid panel. Otherwise, meds are ok, whether they are OTCs or

  21. Shut off at 75 but KNOW I missed at least one...

    PMHNP10 replied to WWRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ironic, because when I took the NCLEX I knew I got 1 question correct and I was cut off at 86. Even more ironic was the fact that it was a L&D question--how do you determine the frequency of...

  22. Pain Medication Inquiry

    PMHNP10 replied to OncNewbie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As a rule of thumb you wouldn't start a patient back on an IV pain med after being placed on PO meds (i.e., it's not an ideal scenario), but if there is a valid order, I don't see the problem. But...

  23. The doctor will see your credit now

    PMHNP10 replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, I'm certain that happens now without any numerical risk value added to their record. I'm not so certain it will get any worse, although, logic says it is certainly possible. What is certain...

  24. What's up with this???

    PMHNP10 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    EWWWWWWWWW...I hate that feeling. I know exactly where you are coming from. Unfortunately I don't have any advice better than what has been provided by others. I have to share this incredibly...

  25. What Is Your Definition Of Caring?

    PMHNP10 replied to IIIseeyaa's topic in General Nursing

    James Huffman, For what it's worth, strictly speaking, your definition of caring could be attached to the nurse who is most likely to be sued/referred to BON (from a statistical POV). That is, nurses...