Pipsqueak ADN

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    Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Pipsqueak replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think that taking a few months off is a little different than a whole year. I see what you're saying and it is a nice benefit for those women who live in countries where this is the norm, but I...
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    Clinical Advice!

    Pipsqueak replied to success78's topic in General Nursing

    I also attended clinicals at a hospital where a close relative of mine received poor care. I won't go into the details, but I will say that I did have my reservations going there because I definately...
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    Talk me down from the ledge!

    Pipsqueak replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Any particular reason you opted out of Pennsylvania? From what I understand the testing center there is relatively new, right? Just wondering because I hope to test there and hope that it's a good...
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    Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Pipsqueak replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't know about you, but "another entity" already control's the quality of care I receive. It's called my insurance company. They forced me to try out approximately 7 different birth control pills...
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    World Population

    Pipsqueak posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm taking this exam thru EC in 2 weeks. Has anyone else taken this exam? Just wondering what to expect. There are just way too many statistics and numbers to remember them
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    World Population

    Pipsqueak replied to Pipsqueak's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks, I did manage a "B". I agree, I thought it was interesting too. My only problem was focusing on the case studies, so much
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    Talk me down from the ledge!

    Pipsqueak replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Holy cow, that's in 6 days, right? How'd you manage to get a second date so fast? You can do this! You've got the advantage this time, you already know the ropes. You will come home a graduate nurse!...
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    LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    Pipsqueak replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've heard this before, and I gotta admit, it just blows my mind. Even though CNA's are taught and can do many tasks, they really are not taught any theory behind why some of these tasks need to be...
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    LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    Pipsqueak replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    But taking the NCLEX is not how you obtain an RN degree. First you must attend an approved school. Learn the required curriculum, take tests on every course that is part of the curriculum, prove your...
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    Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

    Pipsqueak replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh, this is what I miss about smoking. And this is definately one of many things I do not miss about smoking. Been there, done
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    Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

    Pipsqueak replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you on this. A neighbor or any other casual acquaintance has absolutely no business interfering. Good intentions or not, doesn't matter, and I know from experience that it won't...
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    Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

    Pipsqueak replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    To answer your questions......YES, YES, and YES!!! I was a child of 2 chain smokers, car windows may or may not be down, small older home with no windows open and very poor ventilation. I literally...
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    GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    Pipsqueak replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    Not sure if this is much help in clarifying.....the stipulations for Goergia aren't very clear. Obviously the BON is your # one source.
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    compensation while caring for family member

    Pipsqueak replied to broke1's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a home health agency. Occasionally there is an instance that a nurse employed be this agency has a family member that is also a client of the agency. That nurse is not allowed under any...
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    Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    Pipsqueak replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But we're already paying for the irresponsible people with our taxes. I'd rather pay extra taxes to ensure that I am covered financially instead of the HUNDREDS of dollars I'm paying the insurance...
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    does prison nursing affect your home life?

    Pipsqueak replied to sidney82's topic in Correctional

    Is it typical in corrections to have ID badges that display your full name? I think I would be terrified of being seeked out by an inmate with a grudge who was just released. In what ways are you able...
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    Am I the only one????

    Pipsqueak replied to it's hot in phoenix's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm like you, I have always had a very difficult time with mnemonics. If my memory serves me accurately (someone please correct me if I'm wrong), I read a post by someone who studied for (and passed)...
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    Select Specialty

    Pipsqueak posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone here had any experience with Select Specialty and know if they hire LPN's?
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    who should be punished

    Pipsqueak replied to alfhabeta's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like
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    Night shift and endurance training

    Pipsqueak replied to triRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work nights too and am having difficulty trying to find time to exercise. I sleep from about 8am to 5pm. I try to work out as soon as I wake up but always feel guilty because I know my family is...
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    Visitors are OUT OF CONTROL!!!

    Pipsqueak replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

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    Visitors are OUT OF CONTROL!!!

    Pipsqueak replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    what you and your husband had to go through is absolutely ridulous! no respect for your right to privacy and right to an environment condusive to healing. i have thankfully never been in a situation...
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    Select Specialty

    Pipsqueak replied to Pipsqueak's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks so much for the
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    the college network?

    Pipsqueak replied to LJ85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Click on the "Student" tab at the top of the page. Scroll down to the link for "Distance Learning Forum" Please really take the time to read the many many threads about The College Network. They are...
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    How can an adult leave a child in a hot car?

    Pipsqueak replied to Patrick57's topic in General Nursing

    Good question. I think it depends on the age and maturity of the child. My daughter is 12 and I have just begun to leave her in the car for short periods of time (5-15 minutes) while I run into the...