SkiMama

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  1. I just have to say this....

    SkiMama replied to tokmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would like to come and work with you at your facility when I

  2. AF Wife & RN headed to Kadena AFB in Okinawa... job info?

    SkiMama replied to CarmsOU25's topic in International Nursing

    Just wanted to know if Jack's Place on Kadena is still serving up their delicious garlic steak and cheese lumpia? I am sorry this is utterly OT, but I miss Oki something fierce sometimes :) It was a...

  3. CCD discontinues ADN nursing program.

    SkiMama replied to B_OTT's topic in Colorado Nursing

    http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/28053731/detail.html

  4. Anatomy & Physiology (1 and 2) + Microbiology = SUMMER

    SkiMama replied to nerfs-mode-on's topic in General Students

    Our school wouldn't allow you to take AP I and II concurrently. I did take Micro with AP II last summer (10 week session) and aced them both. I also worked p/t. So I think it's do-able, but be...

  5. Is lack of attention to "The primary purpose" killing the medical field?

    SkiMama replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree... and in all forms of business. If a business provides a quality product/service at a reasonable rate - people will patronize this business. If the quality is consistent and...

  6. Advice on Cushion Seating

    SkiMama replied to my4helpers's topic in Rehabilitation

    Are you taking his W/C, which is surely already fitted with a cushion? If not, talk to OT/PT or MD at his LTC. They will lend you something (ours would), or point you in the right

  7. Should I quit my ICU job?

    SkiMama replied to StellaMarisRN's topic in Critical Care

    If I were you I would not quit. You sound responsible and thorough. Yes, it's scary to have so much on your shoulders without the feeling of confidence in having solid back up in your preceptor....

  8. CNA's Applying heat

    SkiMama replied to CRNA2BKY's topic in General Nursing

    In our company no one can apply heat (hot packs) except therapists. Not even nursing. Just had another inservice about it due to some improperly applying heat to pts. So not a dumb question at

  9. dont know what to do now....

    SkiMama replied to meghan91's topic in General Students

    I would try again. You are so

  10. Mouth to mouth without barrier?

    SkiMama replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in General Students

    Sounds like CPR instruction is due for some

  11. Mouth to mouth without barrier?

    SkiMama replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in General Students

    That's funny, the class I took almost 2 years ago taught the new way (compressions only if you see victim go down). Maybe they knew it was coming and started teaching it then. No matter, it does make...

  12. Mouth to mouth without barrier?

    SkiMama replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in General Students

    It's better to NOT stop to do breaths and just continue compressions. Research has shown that most ppl who are doing breaths aren't doing them adequately enough to make a difference - it's better to...

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

    SkiMama replied to cogath's topic in General Students

    "If someone grabbed my test, I'd break some fingers" -trust me, I've had to fight the urge :) It's when I've sat next to someone all semester and we've become friendly, study together sometimes,...

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

    SkiMama replied to cogath's topic in General Students

    Hygiene Queen - in my prereqs (this NEVER happened in my previous undergrad) EVERYONE thinks it's their right to know what your grades are. People are completely blatant about asking what you got on...

  15. What do you wish you'd studied better in prereqs?

    SkiMama replied to SkiMama's topic in General Students

    I am working on a list of medical abbreviations I don't know so I can review those and hopefully not be totally lost when I get to my first clinicals. Definitely another

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

    SkiMama replied to cogath's topic in General Students

    "I think it's one of those situations where someone sees it happen once and the legend takes on a life of it's own" ~Agreed. And nurses are supposed to be excellent critical thinkers?

  17. URGENT NURSING ASSISTANCE REQUIRED- Student nurse assessment

    SkiMama replied to Struggle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have never in my life heard the phrase "rub my rhubarb" before, but I may have to add that to my

  18. What do you wish you'd studied better in prereqs?

    SkiMama replied to SkiMama's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the tips! As I suspected, it's mainly the things I definitely need to refresh on. Interesting point on terminology and I am glad you said that - I took med term a year ago and pulled out my...

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

    SkiMama replied to cogath's topic in General Students

    What are people doing to make you feel this way? I have heard this stereotype on this site, but not (yet) irl. However, I am starting my program in a few weeks. So we'll see. I cannot imagine any...

  20. I feel like quitting...

    SkiMama replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    I have been a sahm/student for oh... a few years now and I am starting NS in a few weeks :yeah: I am working on organizing this family so that when I have time to relax with them - I am able to enjoy...

  21. Students take "action" against cheating classmates, when admin doesn't.

    SkiMama replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    If the professors know and aren't doing anything, I think it's a waste of time on your part to get terribly involved. If they are being distracting during an exam I would get up and ask the proctor to...

  22. Masters Entry RN versus Physical Therapy Assistant

    SkiMama replied to JulyRN80's topic in General Students

    I agree with leenak - do some shadowing if you can. I work in therapy as an aide (not a PTA) and have gotten to know OT/PT/ST pretty well - and I am going into nursing. There is amazing variety in...

  23. 100% on my exam and it wasn't exciting... :(

    SkiMama replied to NICURN2013's topic in General Students

    As a proud nerd who graduated with a 3.9 in my previous degree and a 4.0 in my prereqs I say GOOD FOR YOU! I study my a$$ off when I am in school and have earned every A, 100%, and 110% :) I would...

  24. Denied from nursing schools

    SkiMama replied to buckeye47's topic in General Students

    I am sorry you haven't gotten into your first choice program yet. Depending on what happens with the other schools you are waiting to hear from - I would reapply, and take a great deal of time on your...

  25. Raise your hand if you're about to graduate!!!

    SkiMama replied to ambirrgrrl's topic in General Students

    Congrats to all of you upcoming grads!!! :balloons::balloons: :balloons::balloons: I hope you all get some great time to relax, I wish you luck on the NCLEX and with your future work/school