mtnmom

oops I posted it twice

I am an Emory alum, and although I am paying off student loans, I got a wonderful nursing education there. They did an especially good job in preparing me for the MSN program that I am now in (unfortunately with a kid on the way to college I couldn't afford to do that MSN at Emory and encumber more loan debt). As a previous poster mentioned, there is a lot of money available for scholarships. I almost did not attend because of the cost, but was encouraged by a professor at GPC who told me "if your family can't afford to buy a building then they consider you needy"...that made me feel a lot better, and I ended up getting a large portion of my program paid for by academic scholarships and endowed grants. I am not familiar with CHANCES...but NEAT I know a little about. That, as well as the tuition reimbursement for employees, carries some tax ramifications...they essentially go back in at some point and tax it as income! Supposedly that is due to IRS regulations but at the time I went through my husband was self-employed and I thought that was just a little scary. So I actually was offered NEAT but turned it down for those reasons...but got other aid. But if you have any designs on proceeding to graduate level work in the future, then I would wholeheartedly recommend Emory. The instructors really care about the students too. That really does make a difference.

that child needed to be in the ER hours ago. I pray she did OK. Sounds a lot like a case we had in our ER a few weeks ago. young girl in from out of town for an event, in on Friday for high fever, dx FUO (fever unknown origin), sent home. Back in on Saturday with continued high fever with the onset of mental status changes much like you describe. She was transferred to a local pedi facility where she was quickly given spinal tap and diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. (yes, we all had to get prophylaxis). she was critical for several days but I have not been able to learn an eventual outcome. That would be one instance where I would say, go directly to ER!

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Last night I had a pt who, while telling me about all his prior surgeries & injuries, told me that he played in the NFL for 12 years. Now, I am a HUGE football fan, so I did ask him who he played for, what position and what college he had played for, but nothing else. He also volunteered that his son currently played in the NFL, told me what team and what college he had attended. The man certainly fit the profile of an aging NFL player...enormous in stature, with lots of "bling". And where I work, it is not out of the question to run into famous athletes, recording artists, etc. So I really didn't give it a lot of thought. He got the same level of care as did the homeless guy in the next bed....I treat all my patients with the same level of care and respect. Anyway, today I decided to do a quick web search...I was interested to see what kind of stats this guy had, what kind of player he was in his prime. Can you say PHONY???? none of the info checked out!!! even about his son!!! I've been told many lies in my lifetime, and in the big scheme of things this one is harmless, but did he really think that he would get better care or more attention? I wonder how many people totally misrepresent themselves in such situations?.

http://www.cbs46.com/Global/story.asp?S=5473158 (CBS 46 News) -- A CBS 46 Investigation has discovered approximately 2,000 disabled children that have been kicked off Georgia's Medicaid program in just the last 18 months.

well, then I need my own chapter in a theory book somewhere. because that is what I live and breathe by....by necessity.

zenman is right. just relax and try to go with the flow.

OK, glad to hear you guys are doing well. hang in there. pm me if I can ever be of help, although I'm sure a lot has changed subce 2000.

not so much that, as it just takes me longer in general to get going. My stalling and delays come up front with a lot of teeth-gnashing about how to get started and approach the project. Once I get started, I usually am on a roll, well, at least sort of (I edit a lot while I am writing) When I am actually writing, I don't take "internet breaks" because they disrupt my train of thought. I find a good radio station to put on in the background and have it playing at a reasonably low volume, and I write...my only breaks are potty/drink breaks or breaks that happen because of other responsibilities, etc.

thank you! I was not familiar with this, but intend to program ICE into all of my family's phones. I am going to suggest it to other family members as well.

I have never encountered "writers block" of the variety and the severity of the type that I have to deal with in my MSN program. ARRRRGH! I am one that is never at a shortage for words....that is, until now.

I wonder if any of you know of a website, cookbook or just have anecdotal info about what foods a chemo pt. might be able to tolerate well or even actually enjoy. I have a family member starting therapy for lung Ca with taxol, or something related to that, and carboplatin. I know from my research that any of the platinum based chemos are infamous for having nausea as a side effect. Anyway, I would like to help them out with some meals over the next few weeks and need ideas. I remember another family member some years ago did well with potato soup during her chemo - any other ideas out there? ps if it matters, she is a young mother with husband and two small children, so I am looking for things that would be good for the family but not offensive to her also.

For weeks there was all sorts of lively banter between a group of you that were starting Emory's BSN program....now that school has started not a peep from any of you. I'm just wondering how you guys are doing and how you like it so far. I know that the first few weeks are overwhelming, though. ps. does that one professor still do his fishbowl thing in Pharm?

I think what the OP was asking of all of us was to examine our own behavior and not be party to such "lynchings" of fellow nurses (whether graduate or experienced). At least that's the gist of what I took from the OP's post. We all should remind ourselves as well, that the blame, if you will, for any med error - more often than not, is a system problem...could be staffing issues, orientation issues, pharmacy issues...seldom is an individual nurse totally to blame. (I really hate that word blame). anyway, let's please show this kid some support. we need all the fresh faces we can get! While I am on my soapbox I will take it a step further and state that gossip of any kind at the nurses' station, out loud for all to hear, is unprofessional. It's only human to raise an ear for salacious tidbits, but do you really think patients and their families want to hear that garbage? Can you really guarantee, even at 3 am, that they do not? How would you feel as a patient or a family member if you heard a conversation about ANY nurse making a huge med error? Be thankful that I have to leave for an appointment...otherwise I would have more to say on this issue. peace