sweet_b

sweet_b

Member

  • Content

    28

  • Visitors

    1,628

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by sweet_b

  1. C'e' qualcuno che parla italiano?

    sweet_b replied to mon74's topic in General Nursing

    She is an Italian nurse who is looking to exchange information with an American nurse, but she doesn't speak English very well. I hope this is right, I'm going off of the little French and Spanish I...

  2. I'm a dispairing student in need of advice.

    sweet_b replied to Steveo.O's topic in General Students

    Try talking to the Director of the program and see what they think you need to do to get in or improve your score. It also puts a face to a name, and if you make a good impression and are sincere, it...

  3. SENIORITIS

    sweet_b replied to exit96's topic in General Students

    HECK YES!!! One more unit test and then the final, and I can't muster even one ounce of strength to open books/notes....anything. Good luck

  4. Care plan! i need so much help please :(

    sweet_b replied to cy2012's topic in General Students

    What about risk for complications r/t disease

  5. Would like to shadow a nurse in Dallas/Fort Worth area!

    sweet_b replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Parkland will only let you shadow if you are a nursing student that has clinical rotations with them (I tried and asked), but they do have volunteer programs there, and you can pick ICU, ER, Burn...

  6. Summer Nursing Internship in Africa! Need Help!

    sweet_b replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That's amazing,

  7. Advice for a Student Extern in MSICU

    sweet_b replied to sweet_b's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks, so much! All of it is really great advice, and I can't wait to use

  8. Advice for a Student Extern in MSICU

    sweet_b posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    So as the title suggests I am looking for any advice that seasoned nurses, preceptors both current and past, may have for a student extern in the MSICU. I just found out today that I was selected for...

  9. My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

    sweet_b replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    Well as a nursing student. I can't tell you how many times I've looked into a microscope. Oh wait...that was never. I'm not saying that you won't ever do it, I've just never gotten the opportunity....

  10. Doctors get free food...ALL the time?!

    sweet_b replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    In the hospital I worked at, the doctors had accounts and it was recorded as they walked by the cashiers. It probably did look like they were getting it for free, but as they passed they would give us...

  11. Helpful hints DVD

    sweet_b replied to ipasgas1's topic in General Nursing

    I would absolutely love

  12. Anyone ever moved from Arizona to Texas?

    sweet_b replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ha missed it again. I seen you work STICU, we have Parkland and Baylor in Dallas as level 1 trauma centers, if that's the routenyou're looking for. There is also Children's medical center and Cook's...

  13. Anyone ever moved from Arizona to Texas?

    sweet_b replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ooooh missed your reply....in the DFW area it does get cold, at least in the 20's sometimes (it's not the norm but dies happen often) and we have been known to get snow (usually melts away by mid...

  14. Anyone ever moved from Arizona to Texas?

    sweet_b replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I moved from Gilbert to Texas 6 years ago and I LOVE IT! I love the green, I love the big bacK yards, stable housing market, and it cools off at night.

  15. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    sweet_b replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    My proud nursing student moment was I caught an IV infiltration on my pt before anyone else.

  16. Am I over-thinking, or are these just bad test questions?

    sweet_b replied to chicken1's topic in General Students

    It's ok to feel like you don't know what you're doing with these questions. You've never expereinced them before. I too struggled my first semester with them, but you learn. I suggest getting Sunders...

  17. Just Thought I'd Share

    sweet_b replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Now I have to go into simulation all teary and red eyed. Thank you for such a wonderful

  18. I didn't get into any BSN programs, but I got into the ADN programs...am I stupid?

    sweet_b replied to tatempole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, as some "dumb" community college nursing student, I should really be offend by this. But I know that the hospitals in my area, prefer to hire nurses from our schools first. I'm sure you feel...

  19. Books for Nursing School

    sweet_b replied to Future O.R. Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I can ask around, but I know that I plan on keeping all my books for at least a few years after I graduate, so I can use them as reference. Congratulations on being accepted into NS. It's a fun...

  20. Easy and Fast Meals

    sweet_b replied to yesitslaura's topic in General Students

    I love Thai Peanut noodles. There is a great Cold Sesame Noodle recipe on www.foodnetwork.com, by Tyler Florence. Great to take to school for lunch as left overs

  21. Did I Do the Right Thing?

    sweet_b posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing student, and as such I find I get a few phone calls from friends or family asking me for medical advice. I politely remind them that I can't give medical advice and encourage them to...

  22. Did I Do the Right Thing?

    sweet_b replied to sweet_b's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! I wanted to ask her about the harming herself, but I felt a little uncomfortable about that. I'm sure with more experience I will have no problem with it. I got there as soon as I...

  23. Did I Do the Right Thing?

    sweet_b replied to sweet_b's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all very much! Thank you for the ED advice. I was unsure whether to offer that, just because I wasn't sure how serious it was, or if she would have to wait forever there. I thought at the...

  24. If you had to pick two careers/paid hobbies other than nursing...

    sweet_b replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    I would be on a ranch somewhere with my family, some cows and horses or become a chef. Great

  25. Healthcare is a commodity

    sweet_b replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    @ original post.....why on earth did you go into health care then, knowing that it was so time consuming from first hand experience. I understand that you value your time and your family, and I do...