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  1. No/Late prenatal care? do you see it often? why do you think it happens?

    acgemt replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it all boils down to a lack of education. I see the moms-to-be at home as an emt when I am called to the scene. Most of them are african or hispanic immigrants (please, I am not trying to be...

  2. Owww! She bit me!

    acgemt replied to V. Nightingale's topic in Emergency

    I was working in the ICU as a tech and I was watching a patient w/ AMS. she was restrained but she was very capable of bending down in bed so that her hand was in very good reach of her NGT. Well,...

  3. ARe there Any jobs in Maryland/Baltimore area

    acgemt replied to Guest26407's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Try working at johns hopkins...i work there as a tech, and I can safely say they have wonderful benefits...which is always a plus...and they have great rates for starting

  4. How many nurses here have their license currently suspended?

    acgemt replied to Sheba817's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts are with you...I hope everything turns out

  5. Working Holidays

    acgemt replied to Fun2's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, we are required to work every other holiday (and christmas includes christmas eve...same with new years).

  6. What other careers did you consider before nursing?

    acgemt replied to SNURSEG_2B's topic in General Nursing

    I was originally an Emergency Health Services major...then I decided to become a nurse...being an EMT is great but it definitely takes it's toll on your

  7. Why do I feel so guilt-ridden?

    acgemt replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    I hate calling in sick to work - I always feel like they don't believe people (unless of course they can't talk and sound like you know what on the phone). I would much rather go into work and show...

  8. Skin problems: whiteheads on face

    acgemt replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in General Nursing

    I use St. Ive's Apricot Scrub - Medicated. I highly recommend it to anyone. Plus it leaves your skin feeling so soft...its in a white squeeze bottle. Hope this

  9. I can't believe this....

    acgemt replied to redshiloh's topic in General Nursing

    I think I have seen more fights on food than anything...here's my story...doctors will generally bring in left over sandwiches, salads, desserts, etc from their meetings on certain days of the...

  10. How many weekends are you required to work?

    acgemt replied to Roni725's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses in my unit work every other weekend (12 hour shifts sat and sun) their first year of working there...then they switch to every 3rd weekend. Then they are required to work several fridays...

  11. Do you refer patients to websites for helpful information?

    acgemt replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    This is an interesting thread, and I was suprised by the number of those referring patients to websites. I don't think I would refer any of my patients to websites. I think it would take away the...

  12. Update on "World's tiniest baby"

    acgemt replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    awwww...so little and precious...reminds me of my NICU clinical...I had my picture taken by the nurses holding a "little one" I have it framed in my

  13. freakin out

    acgemt replied to MelRN80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We are all there keeping you in our hearts and minds. Try to relax...its all over now. Kepp us updated when you find out the

  14. How old are you?

    acgemt replied to Audreyfay's topic in General Nursing

    I graduate in May - a 23 year old

  15. Forcing nurses to work as aides

    acgemt replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with webblarsk, I would be gracious to earn a nurses wage to do aide work. I find it unfortunate that the facility you are working in does not provide inservices on any of the equipment that...

  16. Rampant Cheating

    acgemt replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sad, but true...even nursing students cheat...I see it all the time...you would think that the instructors would have a more watchful eye. The best part about it though is when they go to take the...

  17. Rampant Cheating

    acgemt replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sad, but true...even nursing students cheat...I see it all the time...you would think that the instructors would have a more watchful eye. The best part about it though is when they go to take the...

  18. I Passed!!!!

    acgemt replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: Congratulations!! After all the work you have done, you definitely deserve

  19. I Passed!!!!

    acgemt replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: Congratulations!! After all the work you have done, you definitely deserve

  20. financing

    acgemt replied to egul105's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi egul105, The place that I go through is CFS (collegiate funding services - or something to that effect). You have to be enrolled in at least 6 credits during the time your loan is disbured to...

  21. Recommended reading

    acgemt replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Nursing

    I just looked up the Florence Nightingale book on Amazon.com and it looks very interesting. Thanks for bringing it

  22. Question about the use of restraints

    acgemt replied to LauraLou's topic in General Nursing

    I am more curious as to why they waited so long to put him on oxygen (O2 sat in the 70s on room air). Why wasn't it put on earlier, especially if he just had major abdominal

  23. Blood Pressure and Pulses

    acgemt replied to LVN2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am not sure what your question is...what pulse rate did you get? Optimally, you would want a pulse in the range of 60-100, although it will vary from each peron. It sounded from your post that you...

  24. I Passed Today 75!!!

    acgemt replied to MLK RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Many congratulations to you!! I am graduating in May, and I have to ask you. What do you mean by "how you were answering the questions"????? I have the Kaplan book at home, and there is definitely a...

  25. Tube Feeding Question

    acgemt replied to kasi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hmmm...tough question. I think it is out of the nursing assistants scope of practice, since it isn't covered in the class. At the same time though, I feel that she should have said right from the...