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  1. Nurses-Read this and respond to Dr. Ablow

    krimicrat replied to GilaRRT's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a blog post written by a Fox contributer with an entirely different view: http://health.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/04/28/only-a-nurse-can-make-you-a-better-doctor/ It is based on the premise that...

  2. Tips for being a great Nursing Assistant

    krimicrat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I just finished my first semester of nursing school in a BSN program. I am so thrilled to have gotten a job as a Nursing Assistant in a wonderful hospital. I am excited and nervous. I know I...

  3. Tips for being a great Nursing Assistant

    krimicrat replied to krimicrat's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for these

  4. AAP changes stance on FGM

    krimicrat posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Have you heard about the AAP's change on its stance on FGM (female genital mutilation)? In it's new policy statement, issued April 26th, it suggests that US federal law should be changed to allow...

  5. AAP changes stance on FGM

    krimicrat replied to krimicrat's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No, I'm not opposed to male circumcision if an adult male decides he wants to be circumcised. I am opposed to genital alterations of infants or minors, male or female. I believe the owner of the...

  6. AAP changes stance on FGM

    krimicrat replied to krimicrat's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So, just a little violation of their body is acceptable? Not the full violation, just a little one? FGM, in all of its forms, is sexual violence - as the WHO and many other advocacy groups have long...

  7. AAP changes stance on FGM

    krimicrat replied to krimicrat's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's in the last paragraph " Most forms of FGC are decidedly harmful, and pediatricians should decline to perform them, even in the absence of any legal constraints. However, the ritual nick suggested...

  8. NOT eligible for financial aid as a second-degree student with a previous masters?!

    krimicrat replied to ChineseLantern's topic in General Students

    I have a BA and a JD, and am currently in a BSN program, receiving financial aid (federal loans and scholarships from the school). I was told I could not receive any financial aid at all from...

  9. Question re: nursing as a second career - what to do in the meantime?

    krimicrat replied to WDW4ever's topic in Nursing Career

    There are so many amazing things a nurse attorney can do. One of them is - be a nurse! I can't think of a greater honor than to care for another human when they are in need. Many attorneys who go into...

  10. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    krimicrat replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dr. Richard (Dick) Chopp (urologist in TX, for real) Dr. Little

  11. 8 months pregant starting new job

    krimicrat replied to Guest393655's topic in General Nursing

    By law they can not discriminate against you for this. You will not be covered by FMLA b/c you will not have worked there for one year prior to your needed time off. This meas your job may not be...

  12. Uniform badges: which sleeve?

    krimicrat posted a topic in General Students

    Does your school require the school badge to be sewn to a specific sleeve of your clinical uniform? Is there a standard side to which badges are sewn? I had just sat down to put mine on and...

  13. Uniform badges: which sleeve?

    krimicrat replied to krimicrat's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the input! I read in my student handbook that the badges should go on the left sleeve, one inch below the shoulder

  14. HELP!!!! All the nursing nurses...

    krimicrat replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Many states have laws that protect breastfeeding mothers, and require employers to provide a place for mothers to pump. You CAN do it! Try to look up your states law, and your employers policy for...

  15. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

    krimicrat replied to freeflowchi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oooh, this makes me feel better! I will be 36 when I

  16. Should I take Chem before taking Microbiology?

    krimicrat replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your class doesn't require it, it should be fine without it. I took Micro before chem, and got an A. My physio class requires chem before. You'll be

  17. A jaded nurse who cried last night and was renewed as a nurse

    krimicrat replied to Zookeeper3's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing. That was

  18. Changing Careers to Nursing. Advice needed

    krimicrat replied to amoslieber's topic in General Nursing

    I am getting my BSN. I have a previous degree, and it will have taken me 3 years to get the BSN. I chose this route for several reasons: 1) I personally am uncomfortable with the accelerated BSN...

  19. Professions before nursing

    krimicrat replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Lawyer

  20. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    krimicrat replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was able to get H1N1 shot on Thursday, and I have had zero side effects. I also got my tetorifice booster and my my arm is still very sore! Happened 10 years ago as well, but I forgot about

  21. Moms of little ones, how many pre-reqs do you take at a time?

    krimicrat replied to midlifemom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a 7 yo, 5 yo (she turns 5 tomorrow!!!), and a 1yo. I am in school full time. I am very fortunate b/c the girls are in school while I am, and my son is cared for between my MIL, my mom, and...

  22. OCCC Spring 2010 hopefulls!

    krimicrat replied to babymademeeatit's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Congratulations you guys! How

  23. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    krimicrat replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    My two girls rec'vd the shot 3 weeks ago with zero side affects. I am not eligible for it, but will get it as soon as I can. Taking my son to get it

  24. What color are your school uniforms?

    krimicrat replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I like our uniforms - they are royal blue, all white shoes and socks w/ the school patch on one arm. I haven't bought them yet, waiting for a meeting we have in a couple weeks to find out exactly...

  25. Did your nursing program require letters of recommendation?

    krimicrat replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    Mine required