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  1. Pain Management

    skislalom replied to Bethena's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I actually just went to a Chris Pasero Pain Management seminar last month. It would really depend on the nature of the pain. Is it Physiologic pain (nociceptive; somatic, visceral), Pathologic...

  2. I'm quite suprised

    skislalom replied to tes85's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my class of 63, 11 are men...It is great, all are professional and I love having each one of them there. I love to see this trend, most are married and those that aren't...well...they are all just...

  3. I am sick and tired of being asked "Who is watching your kids?"

    skislalom replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually had a patient a few weeks back...we were discussing children...I have 4. I jokingly told him about all their accomplishments and that they were spoiled. He told me they couldn't possibly...

  4. Ok, whats the secret 4.0 students???

    skislalom replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay, first off...I'm a 4.0 student and I have 4 kids and a not so great marriage. My kids were 2, 5, 8 and 10 when I started (3 years ago) I have used many different methods...depending on the...

  5. Mirco and A&PII

    skislalom replied to Butterfly3001's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A/P 3 and Micro together last winter. It wasn't horrible but it sure was time consuming. I have 4 kids and have to commute an hour to school. My micro was a hybrid class (lecture portion...

  6. How old are you?

    skislalom replied to flight.attendant's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    39, 4 kids (13, 11, 8 and 4)...just starting ADN-RN program in a few weeks. :stone I'll be barely 41 when I graduate-then again I started all the pre-req's 2.5yrs ago. :chuckle ~T oh yeah, do have...

  7. Percent of men in class?

    skislalom replied to RN8Wannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    not a guy but... We haven't had orientation yet....but just did our CPR/AED class and I'm sure there are at least 8-10 out of 54...maybe even more, most of us took our pre-reqs together so we've got...

  8. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    skislalom replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Well, many things have guided my decision...I honestly think it started when I was a child...a truly "when I grow up I wan't to be a..." Fast forward, I worked for a CPA for years...while he was sick...

  9. Dell Axim x50 or Tungsten T5? Handhelds, PDA's

    skislalom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm getting ready to start an ADN program, I'd like to get a PDA - instructors recommend we have one. What I don't need, MP3 player, digital recorder, camera and phone...I "Think" I've narrowed my...

  10. Mammography in UK

    skislalom replied to suzy253's topic in International Nursing

    I had my first mammo at 37. My mother died of b/c when she was 56, was diagnosed at 53. She also had a history of ovarian cancer. I had a hard time getting a doc in my 30's that would screen me for...

  11. Micro and A&P online?

    skislalom replied to GirlCalledJack's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took them both online (A/P 1 and Micro) (hybrid classes like yours, 3 hr lab and exams on campus) I don't think I'd do them both together online. I took A/P 3 and Micro together and it was...

  12. Speech class jitters!!!!

    skislalom replied to scoley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I've managed to avoid any speech classes so far (not an accident) and I'm just getting ready to start clinicals...however...I haven't managed to avoid giving presentations. I have complete...

  13. Can you have sleep apnea and not be aware of it

    skislalom replied to warrior woman's topic in General Nursing

    is night time urination, my husband would get up to go to the bathroom 3 or 4 times a night. He didn't think he had a problem either, except his wife beating him up at night telling him to stop...

  14. nursing schools in Oregon

    skislalom replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon Nursing

    OHSU...is Oregon Health and Science University (Hospital) in Portland the hospital is up on the hill with Doernbecher's and the Veteran's hospital. http://www.ohsu.edu/ There are like 7 or 8 public...

  15. Cpap?

    skislalom replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    My husband (whom I had to drag in kicking and screaming to the doc) has been using a CPAP for about 3 or 4 years...heck maybe longer. He never leaves home without it (even camping and we have an...

  16. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

    skislalom replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

    I was a corrections officer for a decade....I've got entirely more stories than I have time to share...people will do anything to smuggle in contraband. One of the worst was...I was called to Max -...

  17. How many nurses take antidepressants or antianxiety medication?

    skislalom replied to Attheana's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Has anyone used Paxil CR for PMDD...in luteal phase dosing? You only take it 14 days out of the month..the last 2 weeks of your cycle. I just started taking it and feel kinda loopy or...

  18. Just a Question about Pregnancy

    skislalom replied to XxShayDxX's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had bleeding in early pregnancy in both my first and fourth pgs...they are now 12 and 4 years old :) . Implantation bleeding ... I'd call the ob and let him/her know and then take it easy...like...

  19. What does your spouse do?

    skislalom replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    My dh works fiber optic, data, communications (telecom) at a private college nice bennies

  20. Dau. is 27 wks but measures 35!

    skislalom replied to Midwest4me's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I measured 38 weeks at 32...I ended up getting sent right to U/S...they also thought excess amniotic fluid. Turned out...I just had a big baby. He was 9lb11oz on his due date. I'd think they would...

  21. update on lisa with a question

    skislalom replied to leslie :-D's topic in Oncology

    Leslie, that sounds right about the same as my mom's rads treatment. She kept aloe in the fridge and would apply it after treatment (but washed off before) Aquaphor is another good thing to use. If...

  22. nursing schools in Oregon

    skislalom replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Oregon Nursing

    as of 01/2004 http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/pdfs/passrates.pdf I found it rather interesting and realize I made a good

  23. comp shut off @75 the waiting is dreadful

    skislalom replied to VAT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Would it be "your state" board of nursing website? Look up a license in your name...if your name and license # pop up...ya passed ???? input anyone? kwim?

  24. comp shut off @75 the waiting is dreadful

    skislalom replied to VAT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Would it be "your state" board of nursing website? Look up a license in your name...if your name and license # pop up...ya passed ???? input anyone? kwim?

  25. need an oncology nrs to help me c my husband

    skislalom replied to thatldo's topic in Oncology

    Sherri, you sound like a very amazing lady full of love and strength. My heart goes out to you as you mourn the loss of your husband, I am so sorry. It sounds as if you have a good support network...