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  1. Skin care... what dressing for what?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are so very welcome. I was surprised that something as basic as wound care was not covered in nursing school, myself. But then on orientation is it nearly impossible to get a preceptor to help,...

  2. Skin care... what dressing for what?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And when it hasn't been prescribed specifically (I've certainly seen orders that read: change dressing q shift), and there's no one around to help, which would sadly be the case with many new...

  3. I'm in Dublin on holiday--any AN nurses here?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in International Nursing

    Next time, I'll come sans kids or extended family, and make it an Ireland/UK experience. Might be a couple of years from

  4. I'm in Dublin on holiday--any AN nurses here?

    chris_at_lucas_RN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi--I am actually in Dublin on holiday with my DD, her DH and his DM. Just got here yesterday. They are off on their own a good bit now and I'm mostly just resting, reading and will take in a few...

  5. I'm in Dublin on holiday--any AN nurses here?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you! I'd actually do it, but got here on a limited budget. I've been surprised at the high cost of living. Maybe the next time I head this way!

  6. Skin care... what dressing for what?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dressings and wound care were always my buggaboos too, but doing is learning. And lately I've been doing a lot. I used to not like it, and now I've come to see it as something I can do well to help...

  7. Collin College ADN Program

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

    Grayson is an excellent school! I have seen their students in clinicals and worked with their graduates, and without exception have found them to be excellent.I have only had minimal contact with...

  8. Collin College ADN Program

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

    You sound wonderfully qualified, and I am personally and professionally excited to know that someone with your kind of assets, plus the evident passion, will be a nurse.However, your comment about...

  9. WHY are nurses so catty??

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would suggest that generalizing about nurses and nursing with regard to cattiness or any other personality deficit is about as accurate as generalizing about anything else about people: it reflects...

  10. Collin College ADN Program

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am a chunk as well. Whether I try or not, I hover in the dreaded "O"

  11. Collin College ADN Program

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just so no one wonders (then I'll go to PM or email), he is considered NED (no evidence of disease) although his last PET showed "something" in the mediastinum. Medicare won't cover another PET for...

  12. Collin College ADN Program

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

    I stand corrected with regard to the top nursing schools in Texas. That was what I googled, and that's the title of the site, but it was actually the largest, which is of course by no means the best....

  13. Collin College ADN Program

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear about your babies, and also sorry to hear that you too have experienced poor care locally.I did look to see about the top nursing schools in Texas, and CCCCD was not named (a bunch...

  14. Collin College ADN Program

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm very glad you are enjoying your experience at CCCCD. I wish I knew that everyone shared your experience, but in fact the contrary is true. Both students and professors have suffered for no...

  15. Collin College ADN Program

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to LGrotjan's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi there! I'm your neighbor, probably, as I live 20 miles from CCCCD, and I started nursing school there. You would do well to apply to Brookhaven and Grayson. I know Grayson is a drive, but you...

  16. Struggle to get license in Oklahoma

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to RN2009Belarus's topic in International Nursing

    It is a matter of practice, practice, practice. Sounds like maybe you are in the Oklahoma City area, so there should be lots of resources there. See if your public library has a literacy...

  17. Struggle to get license in Oklahoma

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to RN2009Belarus's topic in International Nursing

    First, welcome to the United States. I have tremendous respect for anyone who comes to this country from another, particularly because we are so very different. It takes a lot of courage. Now. I...

  18. Looking for an online/distance 12 lead EKG course

    chris_at_lucas_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone had any experience with an online or distance 12 lead course? This is a school requirement, but it is not offered there, and there were two courses available during this semester but now...

  19. Looking for an online/distance 12 lead EKG course

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Thank you! I found exactly what you are talking about, just about the time you were posting. Strange how you can google and google, and get nada, and google one more time, and something useful...

  20. christmas card exchange 2008

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    My pleasure! Merry Christmas!

  21. christmas card exchange 2008

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    I want to repeat, in case you have had any concerns, that unless someone has provided me with their AN ID, their real name, their mailing address and their email address, in order to be included on...

  22. christmas card exchange 2008

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Not too late at all!EMAIL me your allnurses ID, your real name, address including postal codes, and your email address and I'll get it on the list and send it out to everyone by email, including you!...

  23. christmas card exchange 2008

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    You are so welcome! I enjoyed it, as usual. And my cards are not out yet either, but they will be! Studying comes first....Take care, and thanks for participating, everyone!

  24. Ten Reasons Why American Health Care Is so Bad

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hear, hear!!I agree totally, absolutely! Thank you, David!

  25. christmas card exchange 2008

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Sonya---so glad you found the thread! Always glad to see returning members.And don't worry about the dog spittle--I keep trying to get mine to do small chores like picking up their dishes after a...