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  1. Contributions of Master's Prepared Nurses

    esokitty posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hello nursing friends. I am looking for a little help with a homework assignment. I am currently working towards my MSN and eventually (hopefully) my AG ACNP or PNP. I have already searched...

  2. HRSA scholarship recipients - come talk about your experience after school!

    esokitty posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've applied for the HRSA Nursing scholarship and am wondering about the 2 year service comittment. Anyone who has been there and done that want to share their experience about finding a job in an...

  3. Medication Incident reports, and feeling punched in the gut

    esokitty posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would appreciate some advice here, as I am a new nurse, and I am ruffling feathers at my first job. At our facility, we are supposed to fill out "medication incident reports" when we discover a med...

  4. NH NCLEX Prep Courses

    esokitty replied to kmh568's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! There is a Hurst review being offered at NHTI. Hurst NCLEX® review at NHTI, June 4-6th, 8am-4pm Here's the info from Hurst Critical Thinking and Application - Our proven, unique...

  5. Freaking out - may have to withdraw

    esokitty posted a topic in General Students

    I am so upset right now. This is my second to last semester for my ADRN and I may have to withdraw in order to be sure I can come back. I have a b+ average in lecture, and excelled through my 10...

  6. Freaking out - may have to withdraw

    esokitty replied to esokitty's topic in General Students

    Very VERY involved functional health pattern, 18 nursing diagnosis, and writing a patho physiology for anxiety disorders (including a review of all brain structures, hormones and neurotransmitters...

  7. Being required to do a psychiatric care plan on myself?

    esokitty posted a topic in General Students

    As part of our psych rotation we are being required to complete and submit an Functonal Health Pattern on ourselves, including psychiatric history and medications, weight, sexuality, elimination, etc....

  8. Being required to do a psychiatric care plan on myself?

    esokitty replied to esokitty's topic in General Students

    I wanted to clarify, I do understand the point of self reflection, and getting what patients might see as an invasion of privacy, but I think there are main differences: 1. Pt are seeking treatment...

  9. Prioritizing NDx help needed ASAP!

    esokitty posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi there! Doubting myself here - need assistance choosing priority ND. Pt has PAD and a ulceration on his heel from dehissed surgical incision for bone biopsy. Would you think priority would be...

  10. difference between charges and convictions?

    esokitty posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Can anyone comment on their personal experience with being charged with a misdemeanor which was then dismissed? Is a dismissed charge usually something you must explain/petition the BON

  11. Weirdest, funniest, grossest male teenager pt. Stories

    esokitty replied to Mtb97's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just going to throw this in the ring here - When i had my peds rotation teenage male patients were my biggest fear. I was worried I wouldn't relate to them, or be able to speak to them or gain their...

  12. Hi folks I need help in coming up 5 nursing diagnosis for a Pt with sepsis

    esokitty replied to mcbrains001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I second reading through the list and seeing if you can support them as valid. Also, its hard to say, not knowing your instructors, since each wants things differently. I have found it helpful to rely...

  13. "They found something behind his heart!"

    esokitty replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Just a guess but maybe an aortic

  14. "Students with good grades = not good clinical nurses"

    esokitty replied to cogath's topic in General Students

    I just had a clinical instructor say this recently. I think she was trying to encourage those students whose nursing grades were not up to their expectations. But it certainly didn't sit well with...

  15. questions for L&D nurses from a pregnant nurse :)

    esokitty replied to Lola77's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not a L&d nurse (yet) but having had a nonmedicated hospital birth of an 11lb5oz baby, I can say this... make. Sure. Your support. Team is ready to react on your behalf and speak up/intervene for...

  16. 2011 Nursing program at NHTI

    esokitty replied to mikayla9109's topic in General Nursing

    First year is AWESOME. Are you taking other courses besides nursing? or just the NU115? They will send you an info packet in which you list all of the other classes you are taking, and can make...

  17. 2011 Nursing program at NHTI

    esokitty replied to mikayla9109's topic in General Nursing

    momeilg - Congrats on your acceptance! I'm finishing up my first year at NHTI now. You will have one lab day and one clinical day during your first semester. They will remain the same week to week....

  18. losing my mind with first nursing diagnosis

    esokitty posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    we haven't even had a lecture on nursing diagnosis yet, except to hear "patient problems are nursing diagnosis" After clinical this week we need to write and prioritize 5 nursing diagnosis based upon...

  19. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    esokitty replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    got the following comment from my clinical instructor, with nothing but POSITIVE comments on my careplan: "Great job. I knew you would be up for the challenge in learning this one. Very thorough."...

  20. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    esokitty replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    all your answers can be found, clear as mud, in the documents on the website Nursing Scholarship Program I believe in the long PDF they talk about part time service and how that fulfils your...

  21. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    esokitty replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also got an email yesterday which was basically a coversheet which included my name and address. It said there were worksheets attached regarding payment amounts and instructions for invoicing, as...

  22. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    esokitty replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was lucky enough to receive the award!!! I received all emails and a phone call. I have 2 years of technical college left to get my RN. My horrible credit did NOT stop

  23. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    esokitty replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    over 1000 on books today, and I couldn't even afford them all! COME ON ORC

  24. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    esokitty replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    MC has an out of the office autoreply on: I will be out of the office from Monday August 16 until Tuesday August 24, 2010. If you need immediate assistance, please call or email Ms. CF Her phone...

  25. The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    esokitty replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    GO ahead, raise my blood pressure! I can still