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  1. 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....

  2. IVs and catheters

    linfull replied to linfull's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks so much for all of the

  3. 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...

  4. 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

  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. Northwestern, Baker or Ferris?

    linfull posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Just wanting to hear from anyone who attended/graduated from any of these schools. I am scheduled to start Northwestern in Traverse City in 2005, but am hoping Baker of Cadillac brings the nursing...

  10. 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...

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

    linfull replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    :roll :roll

  12. 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...

  13. Sending nurses over from India???

    linfull posted a topic in General Nursing

    A nursing friend of mine just informed me that there is talk of training nurses in India and then offering them free housing to come work in the U.S. Is this true :angryfire :uhoh21: ? I was going...

  14. 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...

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. 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...

  19. Sending nurses over from India???

    linfull replied to linfull's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for all of the info. I just became a little nervous when thinking of taking out another student loan after getting my last one paid off and discovering that I would not be able to find...

  20. Sending nurses over from India???

    linfull replied to linfull's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for all of the info. I just became a little nervous when thinking of taking out another student loan after getting my last one paid off and discovering that I would not be able to find...

  21. Phasing out of LPNs?

    linfull replied to linfull's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all of the info. I figured with the shortage how could anyone be phased

  22. Phasing out of LPNs?

    linfull posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty new to this website and I hope I'm not asking a question that has already been dealt with. I'm getting ready to start an ADN program. I orginally was going to become an LPN and I have had...

  23. Critical thinking exercise

    linfull replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    What a great thread! Keep posting more of these. I can't wait to start school so I can apply the KISS method or the old "when you hear hoves, think horses not

  24. i need some honest feedback

    linfull replied to prunepie's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the same worries! I have my associates in science and only had to have math for business (just barely touched on algebra). I got an A-, which shows I can add, etc., but I still spent most...

  25. Ghostly experiences??

    linfull replied to Erin RN's topic in General Nursing

    About 10 years ago, my stepmother was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. She was not a very warm, huggy person and there were lots of hard feelings between her, her kids and myself. I took care of...