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1. What do you think is the best type of loan for nursing school

   IrisheyesTag replied to RNS5's topic in General Students

   regarding the wells fargo loans i have to warn you. though some of the terms seem appealing. i received a wells fargo private loan and had to pay $50 in interest every month while i was still in nursing school. then when i completed nursing school...

2. Funny nursing stories

   IrisheyesTag replied to justus4's topic in Humor

   Well, so often I read stories of funny things that patients have done. I mean, we do deal with them at their most vulnerable moments. But, I do think that that, in turn, gives us, as healthcare providers, our own sense of vulnerability. Having sai...

3. Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

   IrisheyesTag replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Is this not amazing??--what healthcare is coming to? Not only is our care directed and managed by insurance companies, but are our motives are now further insulted by "customer service." Customer service is for department stores with 9-5 hours and ...

4. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   IrisheyesTag replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   that reminds me of a guy that came at least 6 times with a similar complaint--via ambulance of course. a little dementia on board. the other problem was that he popped his nitro pills like they were candy and the cure all pill. so, naturally when ...

5. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   IrisheyesTag replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   Gosh, you know parents mean well and are (hopefully) only thinking in the best interest of their children. But, I want to know why you have to get a license to get married--even to fish, but anyone can have a child.

6. Stupidest reason to go to ER

   IrisheyesTag replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

   Ok I've only worked in the ER for about two years in a small town hospital that is located between two larger hospitals--which I have found doesn't spare us any experiences. "I need to be seen in the ER--I got a really bad sunburn today and put an al...

7. Venting about Grants, Financial Aid, etc.

   IrisheyesTag replied to RNSuzq1's topic in General Students

   sorry about your misfortune Although, I know how you feel. I amd 23 and even though I've been on my own since the day I turned 18 and have never accepted a dime from my parents (who couldn't afford it anyway) to pay for school. I got a grant one yea...

8. Anyone work weekend DOUBLES? Feedback NEEDED!!

   IrisheyesTag replied to a_clay's topic in General Nursing

   Hey amy just saw your message and thought I'd give you my two cents. I have been a CNA now for four years and have worked in hospitals, nursing homes and specialty hospitals and have worked 12 -13 hour shifts regularly. If you're a "MIND OVER MATTER"...

9. introductions

   IrisheyesTag posted a topic in General Students

   another student nurse :) hello my name is morgan and i'm in my second semester of a four semester (adn) program. i have been a cna for 4 years. i actually took that job because i was going to college to become a teacher when i realized that medica...