LuxCalidaNP

LuxCalidaNP

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  1. Nursing Diagnoses: Useless Statements secondary to Professional Insecurity

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Fribblet's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The other reason they were invented was to provide documentation of nursing autonomy as a profession. It is supposed to reinforce the notion that we operate independently, but as real world nursing...

  2. Did everyone flunk their college writing courses?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    My feelings on it: regardless of the forum, this website represents nursing to the public, and if what they see is a profession of meagerly-educated folks, nursing will remain low on the

  3. Two Jobs and or passions.

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    I am a practicing Buddhist, social activist, flyfisherman, gardener, and

  4. Microbiology and Anatomy and Physiology II online?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to kammel's topic in General Students

    I actually spoke with many nursing schools about this option before I buckled and took the classes in person. Almost ALL schools require that you have an in person lab. In hindsight, I can understand...

  5. New BSN program-no accreditation yet?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in General Nursing

    I looked into this with an unaccredited school...here's the thing. If you have ANY plans to go on through graduate work, don't go to an unaccredited school. 90% of the graduate schools I asked said...

  6. Accelerated nursing program to CRNA?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to umichjenks's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Almost all CRNA-bound RNs at our hospital (VCU) did an accelerated program. They want LOTS of ICU experience, but the ICU won't hire our grads who say they're going onto CRNA school, because they know...

  7. Going straight for my RN

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Nurse Rodriguez's topic in General Nursing

    Don't waste your precious time...get licensed as an

  8. EPI PEN

    LuxCalidaNP replied to seyd's topic in General Nursing

    A) Medical advice is outside of the terms of service, B) I really hope no one is waiting on this answer... C) This knowledge is public domain and may be accessed by reviewing indications for Epi-Pens:...

  9. What makes a good L&D nurse?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to knittingmonster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    agreed with all above with one caveat... PLEASE don't fulfill the stereotype of the L&D nurse when it comes to territorialism, know-it-allness, eating the young (students), etc. Those great...

  10. Found Out I have Osteoarthritis in my neck.

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Sherriblu's topic in General Nursing

    CRAP!I hope you get better and get the support you need from your

  11. Medical assistant using the title of nurse.

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Elleveein's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you are a licensed nursing professional (LPN, RN, NP, CNS, NE, etc.), it is illegal in all 50 states to use the title "nurse," and the people doing so can be prosecuted as practicing nursing...

  12. New Grad: grunt work or unique abroad experience?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone for your stellar advice! We shall see what the future holds...My partner is super supportive, and the loans repayments don' start for a while. I'll keep you all

  13. Bilateral Lower extremity Cellulits?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Given your description, it might not be cellulitis. Might be complication of venous stasis, and especially if they have a history of dependent or pitting edema, it may be lipodermatosclerosis, which...

  14. Black Hairstyles

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

    I work with nurses of all colors and creed...and I must say, of my African-American and curly haired co-workers...I LOVE THEIR HAIR! I have seen very professional braids, beautiful rows, fros, and my...

  15. Herbal/alternative and modern medicine can come together as a safe practice?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to button2cute's topic in Holistic

    Great Questions! I am a registered medical herbalist and on my way to becoming a FNP. I practice evidence-based herbalism, basing formulas and safety recommendations on research validated traditions....

  16. Colon Hydrotherapy

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Nuna's topic in Holistic

    There is sufficient evidence to show that frequent colon hydrotherapy is ineffective for treating inflammatory conditions such as crohn's or IBS, as it upsets any remaining microbial flora. as...

  17. Buddhist and there practices

    LuxCalidaNP replied to angle71054's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Buddhist! There are HUNDREDS of different schools of Buddhism, so each may differ in their approach to death. Buddhism is NOT the worship of the historical Buddha, the word literally means...

  18. Gross Question....

    LuxCalidaNP replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    We would always keep Vicks around, and if youu knew it was going to stink, we would rub a bit on the upper lip of every clinician. WORKS

  19. Good & Cheap ADN programs in Denver

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Marissa2619's topic in General Nursing

    Metropolitan College has a good BSN program, and I think they have an ADN option, also try Front Range Community College. Hope this

  20. Witch Hazel

    LuxCalidaNP replied to shrtygrlash's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hamamelis virginiana, or Witch Hazel, is an extract of the bark of the tree, yielding high amounts of tannins, alkaloids, and essential oils. The tannin content makes it a natural astringent, able to...

  21. Anyone here bulk up to become a better nurse?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing seems to work less primary muscle groups. Strong back is good. I do yoga, but I wouldn't spend more time getting bulkier, as a student you'll get what you

  22. Are there any bilingual, trilingual, or polygots on here?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! Spanish English from New Mexico Here! I wish that the work force valued it more... hehehe, we should charge

  23. Medical Assistants and MD orders

    LuxCalidaNP replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work as an MA and manage a team of them. We had a problem with this, and unless with was confirming an ALREADY written order (i.e. refill of medications from Pharmacy), it HAD TO BE WRITTEN...

  24. I'm probably nuts for asking, but....

    LuxCalidaNP replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    HAHAHAHAHAHA! ROFL! THis is the BEST allnurses question EVER ASKED! non-smoking flaming liberal.

  25. Perception of Problems Faced by New Graduates and the Ideal New Graduate Employee

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Daffodils2's topic in General Nursing

    A good nurse is made by the clinical hours and profiency at not just technicals, but critical thinking and assessment. It's ALL about the clinical hours. My BSN program provided us with OUTSTANDING...