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  1. How safe are IUD's?

    eng_nurse posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Everyone, One of my professors was talking about IUD's and saying she recommends them as a form of birth control. I have heard about the negative things about them like death from sepsis. How safe...

  2. Why do some nurses do this? And why are they allowed to?

    eng_nurse replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    I think working OT is a personal choice. There is a RN who works many hrs of OT b/c her husband is going to law school and she has a family to support. I am planning on working at least an extra 8...

  3. How many right out of 75?

    eng_nurse replied to Great Scott's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I took NCLEX today, it shut off after 75 questions, feel as if I failed I had a ton of calculation questions in the new format style. It made me nervous b/c they were easy, I had...

  4. How many right out of 75?

    eng_nurse replied to Great Scott's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I took NCLEX today, it shut off after 75 questions, feel as if I failed I had a ton of calculation questions in the new format style. It made me nervous b/c they were easy, I had...

  5. NCLEX identification

    eng_nurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Everyone, I am taking my boards on Thursday at 9 am and have a question regarding identification. It states that your photo ID has to appear exactly as your name on your authorization to test. I...

  6. Amish in PA and charity care

    eng_nurse replied to lee1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I live in Amish country, PA and I will restate what others have said, they do have money. My Husband was in the wholesale lumbar business for awhile and dealt with the Amish a lot and they were very...

  7. Anyone here work night shift-past or present? Need advice pls.

    eng_nurse replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    These are great tips! I am new graduate nurse and will be going to permanent nights once I am off orientation. I have a question ... do you exercise? When do you find is the best time to exercise?...

  8. Working night shift and eating-how do you do it?

    eng_nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    To all the night shift nurses, this may sound like a dum question, but what are your eating habits when you work night shift? I have been told by several people that working night shift tends to put...

  9. Working night shift and eating-how do you do it?

    eng_nurse replied to eng_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    That is terrible. Did you have to quit nights or did your body finally adjust? Or did you have to keep drinking supplements? All of these posts are helpful. I am one that doesn't snack generally...

  10. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    eng_nurse replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi to all the upcoming ACE & current ACE students! I am in the 4th quarter and cannot wait until I am done. About the tuition, it stinks, but there are lots of opportunities out there which will...

  11. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

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

    Congratulations! I say go for it! You got through the ACE program, you can manage this (I am in the 4th quarter of the ACE program). It may be challenging, but definitely worth it in the end. I...

  12. Shadowing - trusting your instincts

    eng_nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I am about to finish my BSN and have several job offers on the table and have asked to shadow at several different places where I am considering taking employment. Well I shadowed at the...

  13. Shadowing - trusting your instincts

    eng_nurse replied to eng_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I am about to finish my BSN and have several job offers on the table and have asked to shadow at several different places where I am considering taking employment. Well I shadowed at the...

  14. How safe are IUD's?

    eng_nurse replied to eng_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yikes! 6 weeks of antibiotics. A friend of mine told me she saw a 28-yr. old girl die from sepsis related to an IUD. That is really scary and getting pregnant when you think you have an adequate...

  15. Shadowing advice

    eng_nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone! I love allnurses, I lurk here quite frequently and am always finding great advice. Anyway, I need your advice, as a student nurse graduating in an acclerated BSN program in early...

  16. How safe are IUD's?

    eng_nurse replied to eng_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks everyone for all of the information. It has been really helpful! Thanks

  17. The most heartbreaking thing ive ever had to do :(

    eng_nurse replied to *Peanut*Vennie*'s topic in General Nursing

    I am only a student, but I can only hope I can show the same compassion that you gave to the family. You sound like a truely wonderful, caring

  18. Housing in Philly

    eng_nurse replied to NurseDiva04's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Media, Springfield are nice areas to live and are along the R3 line which go into Philadelphia. Traffic can be heavy, but you can take the train into the city. I am currently in the 2nd quarter at...

  19. What's a Typical day like for a CRNA?

    eng_nurse posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi: I am currently in the process of changing careers from engineering to nursing and am enrolled in an accelerated B.S.N. program. I have had many people tell me that I should look into becoming a...

  20. Question for all you "gas passers"

    eng_nurse replied to shodobe's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi Mike, I didn't take offense to your comment, I understand where you are coming from. I have had so many people tell me that I should be a CRNA when I told them I am changing careers from...

  21. any nurses in Lancaster/Reading area

    eng_nurse posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I am currently a B.S.N. student at Drexel University and will be graduating in September 2004. I used to work as an engineer and due to many personal experiences I have chosen to go into nursing....

  22. Any Reading Hospital Nurses/Students?

    eng_nurse replied to Lecia's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I almost went to Reading School of Nursing, but decided to go to an accelerated program at Drexel instead. It seemed to be a good program and I was really interested in their evening weekend...