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  1. SPC RN vs. Keiser LPN???

    shadowrose45 replied to Morgan0429's topic in Florida Nursing

    thanks!

  2. Differences Between Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis

    shadowrose45 replied to david.cummiskey's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey David I don't think your statement was offensive at all. It is often easier to understand any disease or syndrome or injury when you see the bodies reaction to it. I think perhaps sometimes...

  3. Older Nursing Students

    shadowrose45 replied to Neats's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You'll have an advantage, actually. With a background in education--you are taught how people learn. Use those skills in your own learning :) The thing I've found is that it's harder to memorize...

  4. Pepcid vs. Protonix??

    shadowrose45 replied to SRidgway's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    some hospitals only carry one or the other. For instance, I was at a hospital that only had

  5. Mental Health Suggestions?

    shadowrose45 replied to jmcarthur's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    always make flash cards--just the act of writing the material then reviewing it will help you learn it. That's one of the best ways to learn things that simply need memorized. As for mental...

  6. I need some encouragement to stick with this career...

    shadowrose45 replied to katie_c_s's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just a thought--any chance of changing instructors? I did that at Phoenix when I was working on my

  7. Please Help Me With A Teaching Care Plan!!!!

    shadowrose45 replied to shanec98's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok, I'm confused. How can you teach anything to a 2 week old? Or am I really being stupid--and what you need is a careplan for teaching employees to care for this age

  8. giving small amount of Morphine ??

    shadowrose45 replied to mamaRN-09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok--if you are trying to give 4mg of the med--you'd need to draw that up then add whatever you were using to dilute. Simply draw 4 from the 10 on

  9. Differences Between Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis

    shadowrose45 replied to david.cummiskey's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sometimes, it just helps to have a simple explanation. Remember, not all students learn the same way. Some can read till they are blue in the face and not get it without some sort of other aid--such...

  10. SPC RN vs. Keiser LPN???

    shadowrose45 replied to Morgan0429's topic in Florida Nursing

    can someone tell me what PTEC

  11. Someone should warn people!!!

    shadowrose45 replied to floridanursemom239's topic in Florida Nursing

    Only thing I can suggest is apply everywhere! Don't do the phone call routine. A lot of places won't even bother with calls. In Orlando, there are nursing jobs out there, I believe. Craigslist has...

  12. Trying to pass my NCLEX the second time :(

    shadowrose45 replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi i tried to answer your pm but apparently i don't have enough posts. type 1 diabetics produce no insulin at all. onset is usually during childhood. type 2 diabetics do produce insulin--just not...

  13. What do I say to rude patients?

    shadowrose45 replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

    HI I refuse to put up with abuse. Simply say something like "I understand your frustration at being ill and can emphasize, but I've done what I can to make your stay as comfortable as possible....

  14. Job Interview

    shadowrose45 replied to mjliawl's topic in General Nursing

    hi No, a suit isn't too stuffy. An Instructor should look professional to interview. I can't suggest what to do--when I did one for a medical assisting school, I did bloodborne pathogens--something...

  15. cna training in orlando?

    shadowrose45 replied to sunfire's topic in Florida Nursing

    There are several prep courses in the Orlando area for challenging the state exam. Florida doesn't require students to take a full course--they can challenge the exam after taking a challenge course...

  16. Trying to pass my NCLEX the second time :(

    shadowrose45 replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HI First, if you need any books for review--check Ebay and craigslist for lower prices for used ones. Get flash cards--better yet--write your own. I spent years as a teacher. Seeing it, Writing it...

  17. How long does it take to get an Associates Degree in Nursing?

    shadowrose45 replied to Ted D's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    depending on where you live--since you already have a Bachelor degree--you might consider a 1 year LPN tech school to get into the field while you complete the other things for the RN. Gets you the...

  18. Interview at a doctor's office and don't know what to wear..

    shadowrose45 replied to sally650's topic in General Nursing

    Hi In any doctor's office I've worked at, I've always worn professional dress to the interview, not scrubs. It's time to get out your business suit or a nice dress pair of slacks and blouse. best luck...