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1. IVs and catheters

   linfull replied to linfull's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thanks so much for all of the

2. What other shcools are represented?

   linfull replied to L&Dwant2b's topic in Michigan Nursing

   How do you like Baker's program? I live outside of Cadillac and have been begging them to bring the nursing program. I already have a two year degree in medical transcription from them, but am...

3. IVs and catheters

   linfull replied to linfull's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thank you. When you refer to central line, is that a subclavian? (Can you tell I'm not a student yet??):selfbonk: Thanks

4. IVs and catheters

   linfull posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Just wondering how many times Hospice nurses end up putting in catheters and IVs or do your patients usually already have caths in and if IVs are usually removed prior to being admitted to hospice....

5. This cannot be ethical!

   linfull replied to sweetcheekers's topic in General Nursing

   "And I can honestly say in the number of times I have done this or seen it done not once did the patient complain. You're a cold person. What a cruel, hurtful thing to say. :angryfire :angryfire...

6. Changing Careers at 29 - Am I Crazy?

   linfull replied to PreNurseKirk's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I am 37 years young and I, too, have always felt a calling to be a nurse, but I was terrified of math and needles! After 10+ years as a medical transcriptionist, I have made up my mind that the...

7. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

   linfull replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

   Last year, I made the decision to return to school for nursing. I had never talked with a nurse or read much about nursing. I have always admired nurses and have a deep love for science, yet was...

8. Northwestern, Baker or Ferris?

   linfull replied to linfull's topic in Michigan Nursing

   I received my associate's in science in medical transcription back in 1996 from Baker. The teacher's were very well qualified and I had to take A&P I&II, pathophysiology, pharmacology,...

9. 13 pound infant...thank goodness it was c-section!

   linfull replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

   My son weighed 11 pounds 1 ounce and both of our sugars were fine! I pushed for 4 hours and finally had to have a c-section. I can't imagine how uncomfortable that mama was...my doc said I deserved...

10. I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    linfull replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    :roll :roll

11. We had an OB patient die today

    linfull replied to rdhdnrs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in Med. Records and my boss just showed us what we could be fined with if we break pt confidentiality.... $10,000 fine and up to 5 years. Now, would that really happen? I don't know and I...

12. Why the high pay in Texas?

    linfull replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I,too, enjoyed South By Southwest. Austin is definately a party town. Sixth street is the best place to go if you love music. You can catch some country, rock, jazz, alternative, blues...all on the...

13. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    linfull replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I guess I'm in the right field also because the only post that made me slightly gag was about swallowing the patient's loogie. Other than that, I have been laughing so hard I almost wet my

14. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    linfull replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I guess I'm in the right field also because the only post that made me slightly gag was about swallowing the patient's loogie. Other than that, I have been laughing so hard I almost wet my

15. Sending nurses over from India???

    linfull replied to linfull's topic in General Nursing

    I received my associates in science back in 1996. I took A&PI & II, pathophysiology, pharmacology and lots of other classes that have disappeared over the past 8 years from my mind! I...