Stcroix ASN, PhD, RN

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    Lung Sounds

    Stcroix replied to bear14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This one's pretty good Auscultation Training and Reference - Heart Sounds and Lung
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    Getting Your Desired Position 101

    Stcroix replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Boston, thanks for a very thorough report on the art of job hunting. Your experience shows and is just what is needed for so many grads today. I think you covered all the necessary points....
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    Win CASH! New Year Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    Stcroix replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Just goin through the motions. Everyone know's that this is a 'slow
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    A question about Letters of Recommendation (University San Fran)

    Stcroix replied to KristinaT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since I haven't seen the instructions, I can't be sure but it sounds like it is for a teacher and only a teacher. I would email the form to the Prof you originally asked and apologize and tell him...
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    Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    Stcroix replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    GrnTea I read over the article. Some good points were made. It seems the author relies on the statements by one researcher who believes that vaccine studies were for the most part, flawed. Doing...
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    Any older students??

    Stcroix replied to KristinaW's topic in General Students

    I have a bit different story. I got a PhD at 26 and now just graduated with my ADN at 61. Numbers do not mean much; health, desire and willingness to work hard trump age every
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    Hilarious Gangnam Style OB/Gyne parody music video

    Stcroix replied to RN2B123's topic in Nursing Humor

    Totally funny and a straight on goof! Now I must set to work on 'Med-Surge
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    Best NCLEX review book?

    Stcroix replied to i♥words's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Two suggestions. First get Saunders to follow along with your courses, it also is great for content review when studying for NCLEX. Second, I recommend the Davis Success series of books to go with...
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    Am i a nerd

    Stcroix replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a nerd and proud of it! Nerds of the world unite, after all we run the thing
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    How old were you when starting prereqs and did it discourage you?

    Stcroix replied to princesax11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated today! I just turned 61, yup that's 61 and I have a job offer. If you really want something, just go for
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    Nasty feet

    Stcroix posted a topic in General Nursing

    The other day we had a new admit from the ER; she was not remarkable in any particular way. I came into the room as the the tech was covering her with the sheet. I got a set of vitals and a quick...
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    insulin per sliding scale

    Stcroix replied to kirschbalb's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We will give Lantus, but mostly hold Humalog if they are NPO. In fact, we wait until the food tray is in front of the patient before giving short acting insulins. I've seen patients in the 200's...
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    Nasty feet

    Stcroix replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    Ya, I guess I do! Anyway, there seems to be no underlying issues with her skin/ circulation. The stink was due to neglect, not pathology, but I appreciate other poster's comments. The one thought...
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    No-one to a Someone.

    Stcroix replied to MrsGirlyHurley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with what other posters have said. However, I read your post over twice. I must say in that short report, I did not 'read' the kind of commitment and skill set that a successful nursing...
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    New Grad Quitting After Less Than a Year (advice!)

    Stcroix replied to IcySageNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have read a lot of threads that discuss a hospital makes a large investment in training a newbie. I am sure to a degree there is truth there. What I have not read was that the reciprocal must...
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    Lung sounds after lobectomy

    Stcroix replied to alynch08's topic in General Nursing

    I was told by a pulmonologist that the lung is fairly elastic tissue. After a lobectomy, the remaining lung "stretches and re-positions itself somewhat" so that lung sounds may appear in the area...
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    How to handle a CAGE patient who is having a crisis?

    Stcroix posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi folks, I am a senior student who had a recent experience with a patient withdrawing from ETOH. He is not a Baker or Marchment act, so technically can leave when he wants. He has a long history of...
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    Hospital diets

    Stcroix replied to mandaaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, the customer service paridygme has trumped 'healthy eating'. I witness it daily as the overweight COPDer orders his cheeseburger at lunch, regardless to the low carb diet he is ordered...
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    A very positive clinical experience

    Stcroix posted a topic in General Students

    So often we all read about nasty experiences as many people have the need to vent about bad clinical experiences, and I understand that. I want to share a very positive experience with you. On my...
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    Are clinicals flexible?

    Stcroix replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Students

    To complicate matters further, you may be required to have some 'off site ' clinical days. By that I mean, you might have days where you go to a nursing home, hospice, home health, psych facility,...
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    A very positive clinical experience

    Stcroix replied to Stcroix's topic in General Students

    Great job ChanelBullock. Experiences like that are why we are into
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    Anyone pass the NCLEX without study/preparation?

    Stcroix replied to Stcroix's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks everyone! I am encouraged. I guess I will schedule my test ASAP after graduation and study my butt off in the three or so weeks it takes to get the ATT and scheduling and stuff. I feel...
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    Anyone pass the NCLEX without study/preparation?

    Stcroix replied to Stcroix's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hear you Marie; I would like to study more but I have a job offer and they want me to start ASAP as we are in a 'seasonal' area. I guess I will put in as much time as possible. Thanks for the...
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    What motivates you to keep going?

    Stcroix replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I have busted my butt to do well in school. This week are my senior finals and all I can say is sheer willpower is driving me to the finish line! I have enjoyed school, but the last semester has...
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    New Customer Service Initiative

    Stcroix replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    "And batting cleanup is Dr. Feelgood, with a .329 opiod/seeker avg. He is coming off the DL after a close shave with the