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  1. single umbilical artery

    fotografe replied to Tweety's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My God son was born with this. He has a kidney anomaly -- Horseshoe Kidney. He was on low dose abx for the first few years of his life to prevent UTIs, but he is now 9 years old and has no...

  2. strike in MA

    fotografe replied to RockieSis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    New Grads must have a BSN, others with 1 year experience are

  3. Online Science Courses

    fotografe replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took it with my home college as Puelblo COmmunity College (extremely easy to work with group of folks.) THe transcript just says it was Micro w/Lab from Pueblo. I did, however, check with my school...

  4. Commonly used words that offend Indian people

    fotografe replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on the fight to eliminate the use of Native imagery and names from sports teams ever since I realized that "Chief Illiniwek" has nothing to do with Illiniwek culture. Being of NAI...

  5. Please Read!!

    fotografe replied to JenRN1983's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Depending on the school you are applying to, have you considered NICU? Some schools take it, others don't. Ask. Also, don't write yourself out of the equation yet. Retake any sciences you didn't do...

  6. ER Treatment

    fotografe replied to Caligurl's topic in Emergency

    I guess those bad dentists and doctors have to graduate from somewhere! I had previously gone to a dental school (a different one) when I had to have wisdom teeth removed. The experience was fine...

  7. ER Treatment

    fotografe replied to Caligurl's topic in Emergency

  8. Ceramics and Medicine

    fotografe replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    Think high tech ceramics -- maybe google ceramic engineering. I am guessing it is used in artificial body parts to some capacity, maybe for heat resistance or protection from xrays or other...

  9. Awesome ACLS Website !!!

    fotografe replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bump

  10. I can taste that

    fotografe replied to monkeyman1000's topic in MICU, SICU

    I can taste/smell the saline when an IV is started on me. It is somewhere between a taste and a smell -- it originates deep in the back of my throat so it really isn't hitting my taste buds, but it...

  11. NICU in Mass or RI

    fotografe replied to RN123456789's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just spent a day observing in the NICU that was arranged through my clinical instructor. In your case, I would call the unit directly, ask for the names of the Nurse Manager and the Director of...

  12. NICU in Mass or RI

    fotografe replied to RN123456789's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Did you try SOuth Shore Hospital in Weymouth? THe NICU there is excellent and they have a great new grad training program. Ask to visit and check it

  13. Nursing and migraines

    fotografe replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Are you seeing a headache specialist? They can help you indentifiy triggers. I have found that B vitamins help me. They don't eliminate the headaches, but I get milder ones when I take the...

  14. University of Wyoming RN to BSN Online

    fotografe replied to skylock's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good to know. I haven't spoken to a real person yet but was reading the site. Glad to know they send you the videos. I just hope they have them on DVD -- we dumped our VCR 2 years

  15. 1099 Nightmare

    fotografe replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Oy, sorry to say that was not my experience with the IRS (siding with the individual). I worked for a company (not nursing) that was supposed to be paying my taxes, but they didn't. I was clearly an...

  16. NAI descent: Roll Call

    fotografe replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I think I am 1/8 Cherokee. Family legend has it that my maternal great grandmother was Cherokee. That would make her heading west about the time of the removals to Oklahoma, with a permanent stop off...

  17. Student to Observe NICU

    fotografe posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am going to the NICU on Monday to observe for a day and was hoping for some tips on what to ask, what to look for and what to NEVER do. I got good advice from the surgical nurses before my day in...

  18. Student to Observe NICU

    fotografe replied to fotografe's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks GOmpers. I will definitley volunteer to be a set of hands. I have in my mind that I want to do adult ICU, probably cardiac, but since this is my first year in school, I am still window...

  19. University of Wyoming RN to BSN Online

    fotografe replied to skylock's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Elizabeth -- I was wondering about Pharm. It says it is "outreach video" not online. Did you do that class through U of W? It appears it must be taken through some sort of center, which I am sure...

  20. accelerated BSN + Master's in Anesthesia

    fotografe replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Look into Columbia and Georgetown. They both have Direct Entry MSN programs where you can select Nurse Anesthesia as your specialty. You do your Critical Care requirement as part of the program....

  21. University of Wyoming RN to BSN Online

    fotografe replied to skylock's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Michelle I am also in MA. I am pplying today. I finish my first year of my ADN in May, and will take patho and pharm this summer. I hope to take 1 class next fall, and one next spring. Then I...

  22. Were you scared of needles or blood?

    fotografe replied to justrose79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Make sure you are hydrated (a bottle of gatorade before you go into a situation where there is blood is a good idea), you have eaten an adequate meal (not a huge one) and you have rest. Then you have...

  23. I Wish I'd Said That!

    fotografe replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Go here -- you will find some great info on workplace bullying. This nurse sounds like a classic bully.

  24. Patients who "really" are allergic to NSAID's A story

    fotografe replied to GeriatricSunshine's topic in Emergency

    I have learned to now state up front that I am NOT a drug seeker. I have bulging discs in two places and sometimes have episodes of pain so severe I wish someone would hit me over the head with a...

  25. ? for Nurses who deal with nursing students

    fotografe replied to AllyRN82's topic in General Nursing

    I always ask my assigned nurse how much she/he wants to be involved with what I do on the floor. Some want to be there when I do assessments, some want me to report to them throughout the day what is...