NewEnglandRN

NewEnglandRN RN

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  1. Upset, Embarassed....ANXIETY dx???

    NewEnglandRN replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Emma, Please follow through with this... even though you cannot get an appointment for a few weeks, make sure you go. I have a similar problem and when I went to my MD, the EKG was "normal, except...

  2. Scary Incident Happened to Me Yesterday

    NewEnglandRN replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow! Sounds scary... I'm only a few weeks into my Psych rotation and the rule is, staff does not go into a patient's room for any reason. I'm glad everything turned out okay for

  3. Relocating to NC

    NewEnglandRN posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I plan to relocate to the Raleigh area after I graduate in May 2006 (ADN.) Can anyone recommend a facility that is "new-grad" friendly? I would really like to get into a great NICU. Do most hospitals...

  4. Relocating to NC

    NewEnglandRN replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Elaine, One of my three children had Bipolar disorder and I am concerned about finding an appropriate school once we move. He presently is successful in a therapeutic day school. I will be down in...

  5. Radiology?

    NewEnglandRN replied to kea6783's topic in General Nursing

    Please feel free to PM me with any

  6. Relocating to NC

    NewEnglandRN replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thank you for the information on Wilmington. I will be visiting NC the first week of January and have put Wilmington on my "must-see" list. I also plan to visit Wake Forest and Apex. Any...

  7. Lunesta vs. Ambien

    NewEnglandRN replied to ER-RN2's topic in General Nursing

    I have not tried Ambien, but I like Lunesta. I have been taking it, as needed, for the past two months with absolutely no side effects. I take a 3mg tab a few nights each week (usually the night...

  8. What do you think of airborne?

    NewEnglandRN replied to noclpn's topic in Infectious Disease

    I love Airborne. It seems to work well on minor colds, but if it's a biggie (like I had last week), it did not do much. I take it before I go to clinicals 2 days/ week and if I feel like I am coming...

  9. New Grad postions in the greater boston area

    NewEnglandRN replied to cb0027's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Mermette, Does BIDMC require a BSN or 1+ year

  10. Relocating to Raleigh-Durham area.....

    NewEnglandRN replied to EricG's topic in Operating Room

    I hope to relocate to the Raleigh area after I graduate in May 2006. Can anyone recommend a facility that is "new-grad" friendly? I would really like to get into a great NICU. Do most hospitals in NC...

  11. Care Plans Help Please! (with the R\T and AEB)

    NewEnglandRN replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Students

    Can anyone direct me to an online source of approved NANDA diagnoses? I understand new ones have been added for 2006.

  12. Need Advice, My Son Was Diagnosed With Add

    NewEnglandRN replied to JasmineG's topic in Psychiatric

    Jasmine, please do NOT feel guilty. It sounds like you are doing everything you can do help your son. My youngest son was diagnosed with ADD at 8. He also has a language-based learning disorder. We...

  13. Still shocked, just can't believe it!!

    NewEnglandRN replied to sbed85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: CONGRATULATIONS!

  14. Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    NewEnglandRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    :uhoh21: Starting to rethink my career

  15. My bp is 160/120, go to the ER?

    NewEnglandRN replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    (((Chad))) So glad you went to the ER. Please let us know how you are doing after

  16. med/surg help

    NewEnglandRN replied to nayray13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Nay, Welcome to allnurses! I am so sorry to hear about your family. Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers. I am just starting my 3 semester out of 4 and beginning my Med-Surg...

  17. Lipid Profile question

    NewEnglandRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone tell me how to interpret a Coronary Risk of 4.30 in a Lipid Profile? I cannot seem to find anything online or in my books. Lipid Profile: Cholesterol 271; (range 136-190) Triglyceride 237;...

  18. Lipid Profile question

    NewEnglandRN replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank for the replies. Okay, I didn't want to admit they were MY lab results, but you caught me :uhoh21: Yes, it was a 12 hour fast, I had it done becuase I am having SVT. I have an appt with the NP...

  19. What did you put in your storage clipboards??

    NewEnglandRN replied to Mandarella's topic in General Students

    This is the primary reason we can not use

  20. Can't Get Motivated To Study re:Katrina

    NewEnglandRN replied to land64shark's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I find myself glued to the news coverage, too. I can feel myself becoming overwhelmed by the horrific images being shown... Everyone affected is in my thoughts and

  21. Anyone Taking Thyroid Medications? I Need Your Help!!!

    NewEnglandRN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I would recommend checking out about dot com/ health. There is a great thyroid disorder section that I think will help you. I am only on Levothroid right now, but the site above has been very...

  22. Anyone taking Spanish?

    NewEnglandRN replied to lalajenn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Spanish, French and Russian in High School. I am amazed at how little I remember (it WAS 18 years ago ) I think being fluent in Spanish will be helpful as an RN. I might end up taking a...

  23. Anyone taking Spanish?

    NewEnglandRN replied to lalajenn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am thinking about taking an online Spanish course this semester. I have already filled all my required courses and wanted to take it for "fun"... maybe I should

  24. Great Delivery / Bad Delivery

    NewEnglandRN replied to SC RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    (((HUGS))) Thank you for taking the time to share your day with us. I'm sure an experienced L&D RN will be along shortly to offer advice and

  25. Need Advice Nursing Or Rad Tech

    NewEnglandRN replied to jenc12380's topic in Nursing Career

    You may still have to deal with needles in Radiology. We had to draw up contrast & inject for IVPs if we were certified. If you specialize in CT or MRI injecting would probably be a requirement. I...