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  1. Bullous pemphigoid

    bellcollector replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    You may be these poor people's only hope. Don't always assume someone will report it, be that someone. Don't wait report it immediately. Would anyone of us want to be cared for under such...

  2. How many places do you document an order?

    bellcollector replied to nursegoodguy's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we have a pretty cool computer program. We call MD for order, notify family, then we fill out a TO form on computer that has boxes to check even place to check that family notified and...

  3. One more done!

    bellcollector replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As to the troll picture, I don't have it. However the narcissistic attitude seems oddly familiar. Someone said it best when they said "Do not feed the trolls" Look up narcisissism I think you may...

  4. jcaho coming

    bellcollector replied to Spider Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Just be honest, it is fine to say you don't know but will find out the answer. Remember your 5 rights during med pass, check the expiration date on each pkg if you have those individual packets of...

  5. Abbreviations

    bellcollector replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what the u is for either. I have heard that the list of acceptable abrev. has been decreased and in some facilities not used at all. My former employer did not allow them at all. The...

  6. ethical delemma(sp?)

    bellcollector replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    I am all for ethics and standing by your word but as someone else posted things do change. I think you owe it to yourself and to your current boss to talk it out with him/her. Be honest and up front...

  7. Which specialties in demand?

    bellcollector posted a topic in General Nursing

    After reading another thread I am curious. What nursing specialties are in high demand? I am an LPN studying for my ADN. So far only worked LTC. Pretty sure that as things stand now this is not...

  8. Forcing nurses to work as aides

    bellcollector replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Findingmyway, When I first began as a nurse I was frequently called in to work as an aid. The extra money was nice but what ended up being expected of me was not so nice. I have since grown and...

  9. Happy Birthday Medic2RN

    bellcollector posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    :balloons: Hope you have great

  10. Happy Birthday Medic2RN

    bellcollector replied to bellcollector's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :balloons: Hope you have great

  11. Anyone live in Toledo?

    bellcollector replied to dramaluvr's topic in Ohio Nursing

    In personal experience there both with myself and family members at both V's and Toledo nurses at V's have a higher satisfaction. Though the Toledo childrens (same hosp) is excellent with excellent...

  12. Passed A&P, now Microbiology

    bellcollector replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats on the

  13. Standard precautions ignored

    bellcollector replied to Pattiecake's topic in General Nursing

    Being in the USA and needing frequent blood work myself as well as blood work for my son and the blood draws I see done at work I feel qualified to make the following statement. The USA is full of...

  14. Nc3 - Bam!!!

    bellcollector replied to Medic2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Alright Mecid you are on a roll! Keep up the great work we are pullin for

  15. Phenergan?

    bellcollector replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    I don't recall if I have ever had it IV but I do know I have gotten it for fibro flare pain and migraines IM with demerol. Honestly by the time I go to ER I am in so much pain I really couldn't tell...

  16. Question RE: Excelsior NC Exams

    bellcollector replied to JaneMarieP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Coming in here a little late but didn't I read somewhere that Michelle did pass I think LPN2RN if you STOP a minute you will realize that laura was only trying to warn you of possible pitfalls of...

  17. Help !! I need your opinion on a school ASAP!!!

    bellcollector replied to akcarmean's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Have you checked into Excelsior. With them you do ADN the go on for BSN or is that not what you are looking

  18. Where are each of you in the EC program?

    bellcollector replied to opalmRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is the most awesome thread. It has me so jazzed. I do have a quick question/need for advice. My study bud and I are on micro, having passed ethics and NC1. We are getting frustrated after...

  19. Warning graphic medical ?

    bellcollector posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a problem and I feel rather stupid to come here about it but here goes anyway. I have long standing spinal problems not sure this has anything to do with it but their you have it. The problem...

  20. Do nurses really eat their young?

    bellcollector replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very tough topic and even tougher to deal with. Yes it is true in my experience that nurse eat not only their young but their own. Some nursing environments are more toxic than others....

  21. What other careers did you consider before nursing?

    bellcollector replied to SNURSEG_2B's topic in General Nursing

    Law--psychology--Finally nursing. Works for

  22. Anyone live in Toledo?

    bellcollector replied to dramaluvr's topic in Ohio Nursing

    St.V's has the best reputation by far(no I don't work there). Several nice suburbs around Toledo. Personally I don't think I would want to live right in

  23. question for you excelsior students

    bellcollector replied to BKRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can start with excelsior anytime. You do not have to wait for the study material. The application just gives you an overview of what courses you need. You can download NC1 and 2 free right off...

  24. They called 911 & sent me out. I learned a lesson!

    bellcollector replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

    I agree unless you have been on the other side of the bedrail you do your best but you don't really understand what your pts are feeling. I am glad you are ok but I agree get to your MD and find out...

  25. I Passed!!!!!

    bellcollector replied to medicrnohio's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am so HAPPY for you!!! GREAT JOB. Please don't leave us though we need your support and wisdom:nurse: Now CELEBRATE :balloons: You deserve