asfreeasabird

asfreeasabird

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  1. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    asfreeasabird replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I agree I don't want to see chest hair... it makes me think of Austin Powers. We had an instructor in nursing school who would shave chest hair if it wasn't

  2. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    asfreeasabird replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have an appointment with the "coodamin" clinic can you call them and tell them I am in the

  3. Acceptance Dilemma

    asfreeasabird replied to MaryEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Call your top school ask them what they can do for you. The worst is they could do is say no. Is your "hefty deposit" refundable if you get in to your top school? I wouldn't let this BSN program get...

  4. Am I too old?

    asfreeasabird replied to vikkivik's topic in General Nursing

    You are not too old. My mom is 52 and graduating with her bachelors in elemetry education (she takes a little more glucosamine/chondriton than the younger grad but she definately keeps up). At my LPN...

  5. Should I move out or live with mom during school????

    asfreeasabird replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    That is an amazing offer from your mother. Given the oppertunity not to work you will have more time for school and to be a mom to your children. Just remember it is only for a season. Best

  6. Mistake!

    asfreeasabird replied to krenee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We all make mistakes. I can imagine next time you take a telephone order you will read it back or question an order that you don't think is correct. It sounds like an honest mistake and I can't...

  7. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    asfreeasabird replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I will never forget the doctor's name when I burned myself Dr Rusty

  8. Nursing or Speech Language Pathology??

    asfreeasabird replied to Marcyb291's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you will be moving frequently. Nurses are in demand throughout the country and you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a new job. SLP jobs don't come often in this area because the...

  9. just got my net exam results...I passed But!

    asfreeasabird replied to StudentTiff's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I applied to nursing school I thought I had a phenomenal NET test score and thought there was no way they could turn me down. I cried when the letter came that said I was not accepted. Give it...

  10. Do you regret going into nursing?

    asfreeasabird replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 5years and hope to one day have kids. I was talking with one of my friends who missed her daughter when she started crawling and walking. When her daughter was young she...

  11. Knowing your meds. . .

    asfreeasabird replied to R.NICU's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what these nurses tell their patients when they ask what carafate is

  12. Student loans...how much do you owe?

    asfreeasabird replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did you see this http://news.nurse.com/article/20100222/NY01/102220022 it states New York and New Jersey would like legislation to make a BSN the entry level and require ADNs to receive their BSN...

  13. I'm a traitor.. from LTC to MD office

    asfreeasabird replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    Congraduations on your new job. I had a situation similar and it feels like a ton of bricks have been lifted. Maybe if more nurses left there people would understand what kind of environment they are...

  14. RN- associates or bachelors degree?

    asfreeasabird replied to golfergirl17's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It all depends on the area. I was hired 3months before graduation with my ADN, and my new grad I just precepted was hired 1month before graduation. When I was in long term care my DON had her...

  15. Are nurses smarter than resident physicians?

    asfreeasabird replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    At our small rural hospital we do not have resident physician we have several nursing students 6days per week. I know that these nursing students need the experienced nurses to help them become...

  16. Student loans...how much do you owe?

    asfreeasabird replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was able to get into a community college at $900 per semester the college fund my parents had for me covered that as well as my first semester of my BSN program which is $335/credit, my employer...

  17. Blood Glucose

    asfreeasabird replied to Chris189's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is this a newly diagnosed diabetic or a diabetic with poor management? I would imagine the physician would also order a HgA1C level. At our hospital we manage the acute phase usually with Humalog then...

  18. Jobs prior to Nursing

    asfreeasabird replied to mysticalmoonray's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a postal copy center in high school. Then the University bookstore and the new student orientation office. I was accepted to the nursing program at a community college 2hours away left...

  19. Nurse Distractions and Med Errors please share input

    asfreeasabird replied to CNOR1988's topic in General Nursing

    I was just about to leave for lunch when the gastroenterologist called me with a new order to prep a patient for a colonoscopy. I ran to the chartbox of the room number he told me wrote all the...

  20. Am I ready enough to face nclex-rn exam?

    asfreeasabird replied to DreamGoalRn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree don't reschedule. I liked the Kapplan review book for NCLEX strategies instead of a list of a bunch of questions. It helps you think like you should for

  21. When did you become competent with starting an IV and blood draws

    asfreeasabird replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your coworkers what techniqes they use, watch them when they start IVs. You will probably find a techniqe that works best for you, and realize that even when you consider yourself...

  22. has your school done fund raisers? Need ideas to help pay for pinning ceremony

    asfreeasabird replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

    We did a yard

  23. Unemployed Associates and Bachelors RNs

    asfreeasabird replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen it come in waves. I was discussing this with a nurse who has been with our hospital since she was 16 and she is nearing retirement now. She said there are times like now where it seems...

  24. Who is Responsible for Discussing End-of-Life Treatment Options?

    asfreeasabird replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the time I have talked with family they already know time is nearing. I talk with them about goals. Sometimes families don't want to sign up for hospice because they can't bring their loved...

  25. Do Nurses Use Abdominal Percussion in the Field?

    asfreeasabird replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    I have never used percussion. If I hear something strange I look at the last chest x-ray, ask if they are having pain. I would ask questions, auscultate, and palpate. It seems like more of a...