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  1. About to Graduate, Having a Hard Time and Want to Give Up

    milksteak replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in LPN to RN

    Have you received any word from the instructor/nurse in charge of everything (the one you emailed)? I think you should wait to see what her response is, to see if you can change clinicals and finish...

  2. How do you study with a baby?!?

    milksteak replied to mrsb04's topic in General Students

    And it doesn't get better either as they grow older. At 2 years old, my son doesn't play by himself as much as he should. He always wants me to join in. So the whole 'study while he plays' doesn't...

  3. How do you study with a baby?!?

    milksteak replied to mrsb04's topic in General Students

    AAAAAAAAAAAh I HATE Caillou!! I feel like he teaches children to

  4. How do you study with a baby?!?

    milksteak replied to mrsb04's topic in General Students

    Ive had this same problem the past 2 years. I was told by my family/son's father they would watch him whenever I needed help. First time, everyone said they were busy. 2nd time, once again everyone...

  5. Fighting with your signifigant other while in school...

    milksteak replied to sdemt's topic in General Students

    I feel like I'm in the same boat as you! This definitely doesn't reflect your patient care.. this is your LIVE IN BOYFRIEND! You will get sick of each other and want to kill each other. Is he upset...

  6. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    milksteak replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Just because you see a nurse on our floor at clinical do something 'differently' then the way we taught, it DOES NOT MEAN SHE IS DOING IT WRONG!!! Different hopsitals, different protocols. Yeah it...

  7. Any recommended nursing shoes?

    milksteak replied to Clearblu's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i really like Veggie's. I got the from the KOI website.. they're so

  8. Knocked off my feet

    milksteak replied to redface's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you not able to repeat the last

  9. I Need help with the Concept map on Septic Shock

    milksteak replied to carmitbb's topic in General Students

    Do you mean how to set up the concept map or the actual information you need for septic shock? If youre looking for a set up.. Septic Shock in middle circle.. branch off each category on their own-...

  10. Is re-taking classes at a community college a good idea?

    milksteak replied to niceguns's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, I would not re-take it. My first program said not to do this.. I can't remember exactly why, but you should really focus on getting the classes you need. And since you get those grades from a...

  11. need help with these questions

    milksteak replied to cwvpool's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    To help you with future questions like this, think of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. What comes first? If you know Maslow's then you'll never have to ask again, and you will be able to figure it out w/...

  12. Can someone explain the rationale for this?

    milksteak replied to DBK99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yep, like Jayden said, it's because its objective data that was witnessed by the nurse

  13. difference btwn health assessment and physical assessment/examination

    milksteak replied to Montielle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Health Assessment involves questions... Family History, Medical history, etc. The physical assessment is the actual exam of the patient i.e Head to

  14. care plans

    milksteak replied to mwilli31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Forgot the rest... AEB is how you know the rationale. So.. Risk for Fall RT decreased circulation AEB diminished pedal

  15. care plans

    milksteak replied to mwilli31's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    An example would be "Risk for Fall" RT decreased circulation ... The related to should be the reason why you made the diagnosis. Why did you pick At risk for fall? Because their circulation is...

  16. How many nursing programs did you apply to before you were accepted to one?

    milksteak replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    I applied to two-one was for the school I took my pre reqs, another a 4year school I had no credits at. Got into first one. Then When I left that school, applied that same year to a different program,...

  17. Not hired if you smoke?

    milksteak replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a smoker but would never dare smoke on the property. Last place I was at, we had to cross a major street and go into the parking lot where they had a tiny shed (patients were not able to see...

  18. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    milksteak replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    report them to the BON? jesus, no wonder people think all nurses are sooo junior high! talk to the person that you are having a problem with, and fix it.

  19. Missed my pump training again!!!

    milksteak replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    PHONE ALARM!! Make it go off 24 hours before, 12 hours, before, 6 hours, etc. etc. I have my phone on me more than anything (and barely use it as a phone ), and it's a sure fire way to keep track of...

  20. Subutex withdraw

    milksteak replied to doularoz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I dont understand how these girls don't know that their baby may or may not go into withdrawls. I know that a friend of mine had to sign a waiver (with ALL of the possible neonate side effects) while...

  21. interview dress code....

    milksteak replied to LevitateMe's topic in General Nursing

    because that's what a manicure is.. obviously you don't have to get polish but it's still the definition of one (have a sister who's an esthetician and i know way to much about this stuff from nights...

  22. interview dress code....

    milksteak replied to LevitateMe's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and a maincure is to shape and

  23. interview dress code....

    milksteak replied to LevitateMe's topic in General Nursing

    Deally Really? Clear Polish is OK? I never head problem when on was employed at 3 different hospitals, but now that Im a student its a hellllll

  24. interview dress code....

    milksteak replied to LevitateMe's topic in General Nursing

    No scrubs EVER!!!! they will see you as someone who isn't taking the interview seriously enough to put themselves together and add some thought into their outfit. Wear neutral colors except...

  25. Potential Complications (list of)

    milksteak replied to ajitamamasita's topic in General Students

    Do you mean the "related to" aspect? Like Constipated RT decreased fluids... A book that gives these