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Actually there has been a lot of press about the use of IPads in healthcare. I believe its a hospital in Ottawa that created a program to help in the protection of patient privacy that several people have pointed out. Also there are a lot of new white coats coming out with pockets made to fit the IPad.

Thats exactly what I thought when I read it, there a long enough time frame to know.

^ It was not SDN, and let not make it an allnurses vs SDN thread. That websites has many good and bad post just like here. (Lets not ignore the many doctor bashing threads here) By the way it was Facebook

Great Job. Hopefully all is well with that young lady. On another note I must say this post was well written. Your very good at writing. I hope you don't mind the suggestion that you look into writing on the side if you have already not. I've read a couple of books by nurses and doctors detailing their jobs but none were as good.....so anyways great job.

Why did you have to include race?

I say wear it up for your own protection in terms of safety. Imagine the pain when a confused or upset patient yanks on your hair. Think of the neck pain and the headache that last for days after.

No I think they meant that NP are smart "nurses". Key word is nurse, they probably don't believe that a NP has the skill set to diagnosis and prescribe. They meant that a NP is just a nurse who is more educated..... It was a nasty comment but then again some people are just nasty.

As a medical student I love the sense of community on this form which I did not find over at some other forums I shall not name but lets say its starts with an S and ends with a N. However the one thing I dislike about this forum is the stereotyping. If one doctor says a negative comment why is he/she given the title of spokesperson for the medical community? Another comment that grinds my gears is that NP provide more nurturing care. No some NP are more willing to listen and provide great care others also lack bedside manners. I hate this comment as it does a great disservice to the PCP I have seen for the last five years who has been extermely supportive of me as I face medical problems. Note I understand the OP is venting and I am not trying to take away from her vent. I am simply venting myself.

I want to add a little information. Maybe its just an accident but the set up of that question is identical to the questions in my Clinical Biochemistry Review book for USMLE. However I may be wrong and it was just an accident.

I have been part of plenty of study groups, most are a waste of time but some can be extermely productive. Here are some tips I have gathered through the years. 1- Study before hand! 2- Get everyone to write out topics that they have issues with 3- Go through the course syllabus and separate the topics. Get each person to create at least ten multiple choice question for their section. Emphasis that the question must be difficult. And each person must write at least one short answer/essay type question from the topics! They should provide a copy for each member of the group but they keep the answer key. 4- If for a course with a lot of key words. Get people to write definitions which must include source such as textbook page number, journal article, or website. A friend once created a crossword from the keyword definitions. 6- No more than four people!! Nice for sitting at a table and actually getting work done. Most Important: 5- Don't meet for a long time, that way if you find its a waste of time you can leave to study on your own!! One-Two hours for the first session at most. Goodluck!

Thanks-giving episode. I believe it was the one that Brad Pitt Guest starred in this one.

I pray for a friend like that...wow.

It would be great if you could find a student or a single person who is willing to take care of the kids at night but make sure you go through the right channels and set up a lot of boundaries. I would hate for someone to take advantage of the situation.

Um, OP is right certain parts of Canada does use the term NA/CNA... a family member does one in a nursing home in Canada.