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  1. Will having one W affect my application to the nursing program?

    bookwormom replied to gwynth's topic in General Students

    This would not be a problem on the admissions committees I have worked

  2. Is APA taught in Intro English class?

    bookwormom posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My question is whether any of you work in colleges where APA format is taught in an Introductory Writing class, or do you have to teach it to your students? Our English Department doesn't teach APA...

  3. Schedule II prescribing query

    bookwormom replied to chrisdo92's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would go with the board letter, until you have something else in writing. I would not prescribe the schedule II drugs until the board gives you the

  4. Would an accredited BSN cancel my unaccredited ADN?

    bookwormom replied to navywife16's topic in General Nursing

    North Central is National Accreditation, at least for the school as a whole. At least you have

  5. MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    bookwormom replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that Plantar Fasciitis is treatable. You may need to see a podiatrist. The pain can be so severe; it is hard to believe it can be treated, but it certainly

  6. new onset diarrhea with long term metformin

    bookwormom posted a topic in Patient Medications

    This is not a request for medical advice, but an observation, and a suggestion. I took Metformin Extended Release for many years without significant side effects and reasonable glucose control....

  7. new onset diarrhea with long term metformin

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in Patient Medications

    He is very much a follower of guidelines-- from the professional organizations, from the insurance company, and I think, from his employer. Although I consider him competent, he is difficult to...

  8. Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    bookwormom replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    Baby powder does help with bedpans, but there is still the concern that it is a respiratory irritant, and I have seen it linked to ovarian cancer, too, although I don't know how strong the...

  9. Chamberlain Nursing School... Is it worth it?

    bookwormom replied to MarquieshaH's topic in Chamberlain College

    Are you working in health care now? Here are two suggestions: 1) Get a job in a healthcare related field, such as CNA. it will give you some experience and help you have a better idea of...

  10. Chamberlain Nursing School... Is it worth it?

    bookwormom replied to MarquieshaH's topic in Chamberlain College

    Personally, I'd choose a public or private school over a for-profit school every time, even if I had to wait a few years to get in. I don't know anything about the school, but for-profit schools have...

  11. Require statistics for BSN?

    bookwormom posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm working on a curriculum for BSN students. One of the prerequisites to the nursing program is statistics. My question is, "Is undergraduate statistics essential as a prerequisite for nursing Grad...

  12. "Please pray for me to pass"...?

    bookwormom replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I don't think I would be able to judge the quality of someone else's relationship with God. Not sure anyone really can. I generally assume they are

  13. "Please pray for me to pass"...?

    bookwormom replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Clearly there are different opinions about the validity and the reasonableness of petitionary prayer. This is an interesting matter for discussion. I am, however, reluctant to criticize anyone (NCLEX...

  14. "Please pray for me to pass"...?

    bookwormom replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It seems to me that if you consider a posted request unrealistic or inappropriate in relation to your own beliefs, then all you have to do is ignore it. And if a prayer request speaks to you, why...

  15. What can you do with a nursing degree besides nursing?

    bookwormom replied to Elidrc's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say, give the NCLEX another try, perhaps with a different study approach. Once you get into nursing, you will find that there are different things you can do, and many do not involve traditional...

  16. Why does this man's personality change instantly

    bookwormom replied to Butterfly92xo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree that the online poster's approach is inappropriate. However, where is the professional nursing leadership? What plan has been developed for dealing with this patient's behavior? Surely the...

  17. Am I screwed?

    bookwormom replied to llamadan's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Going back to school once you are employed has challenges of its own. I agree with the above posts, but suggest you really think about why you want to be a CRNA. Is it possible some other aspect of...

  18. Was it always this way?

    bookwormom replied to Wheels28's topic in General Nursing

    1975, new grad, not yet licensed: just me and one aide on nights: 16 pediatric neuro pts. Maybe not as much technology to mess with, but the kids were pretty

  19. Require statistics for BSN?

    bookwormom replied to bookwormom's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks! (The problem is that our state limits the number of credits for a BS, and we are about 7 credits over at this time.) We'll probably stick with the straight Stats

  20. How to Dress for Psychiatric Nursing

    bookwormom replied to Meriwhen's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked PRN in a state psych hospital several years ago. Usually I wore plain slacks with a plain top and a short white lab coat with big pockets--I needed the pockets. I felt like the lab coat...

  21. Does anybody use sterile technique anymore?

    bookwormom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing instructor, and I teach my students to use sterile technique when changing dressings. However, in over twenty years of clinical teaching, I have yet to see nurses actually using sterile...

  22. Nursing student about to graduate who dislikes nursing--advice?

    bookwormom replied to shannarini71's topic in General Nursing

    Why not call up some of the psych hospitals and ask to speak with the nurse recruiters about the possibility of starting with one of them? I'd include your state hospitals here. I'm not convinced that...

  23. What is the correct title?

    bookwormom replied to Redriver's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have no trouble being called Mrs. XXXXX, both in the academic setting and the clinical setting. I'm okay with my first name, but I've reached an age where students tend to call me Ms. XXXX or...

  24. I need advice on if I can change my record.

    bookwormom replied to dakota0898's topic in General Students

    I suggest you talk to your advisor about an appeal to retake the semester. Your school probably has a student handbook with policies listed regarding your

  25. Is being friends with a patient a HIPAA violation

    bookwormom replied to mcrawford's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    In a rural area, it is inevitable that one will encounter friends and family members when giving care. The establishment of boundaries, however necessary, must be done very carefully to avoid...