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  1. Can you be a good RN with a bad memory??

    studentNY posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have one year to go in school for my RN. I am really worried about having an incredibly bad memory. I am doing OK in school, but after a test, I tell you, the info is GONE. I can know certain...

  2. Finger Nail ripped clean off, question please.

    studentNY posted a topic in General Nursing

    My 14 yo son dropped a 70 lb hand weight on his hand and his nail was ripped off tearing his cuticle way back. Should it be allowed to dry out, or keep it covered with antibiotic cream and bandage?...

  3. please tell me it is

    studentNY posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am almost done with my first year as RN on a med/surg floor. I work nights and some mornings are so crazy. When I get home, sometimes I remember something I didn't do and can not sleep for days...

  4. med surg to ob please

    studentNY posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am an RN and I just completed one long year on crazy med/surg floor. Is l&d and mother baby less stressful? Please tell me it is. I would like to make a move there. Mother baby is why I became a...

  5. what is a good stethoscope for nursing student?

    studentNY replied to nurse051's topic in General Students

    I have a Littman SE which is great, but for fun I got an Ultrascope--love

  6. jr in high school: Associates VS BSN?

    studentNY replied to kelleyhvk's topic in General Nursing

    If you were my daughter, I would say "go for the BSN". I'm doing the ADN thing because I had conflicts with day care issues and I am old. With pre-reqs, it will have taken me 4 1/2years for ADN....

  7. too little to be a nurse?

    studentNY replied to prinzessdy's topic in General Nursing

    Grass is always greener, I know, but I'm 6 foot and my back always hurts from leaning over. I wonder if shorter people have less injurys at

  8. Depression amoung OR nurses after organ harvesting

    studentNY replied to redding6's topic in Operating Room

    My father felt very strongly about wanting to be a donor. At 63 he had a major CVA. I don't think people realize how hard it is to say goodbye when machines are still going beep, beep, beep. We have...

  9. Aaaaaaaaaagh!!!!!

    studentNY posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just returned for the gyn with my 16yo daughter. She has the world's worst menstral cramps. She actually passed out yesterday from pain. The day before and the day she starts she pretty much lays on...

  10. Aaaaaaaaaagh!!!!!

    studentNY replied to studentNY's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much everyone. If BCP doesn't work, I will find a different Dr. I really appreciate you all.

  11. Ultrascopes?

    studentNY replied to manna's topic in General Students

    My littman hurts my ears. No matter how much I try to stretch it out. Maybe I have freak ears or something. I just ordered an Ultrascope with Christmas money. I CAN'T WAIT TO GET

  12. Finger Nail ripped clean off, question please.

    studentNY replied to studentNY's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you

  13. help with injections im!!!

    studentNY replied to hoping to be an rn's topic in General Nursing

    I pinch up when the person is very thin. Just did a flu clinic. Somepeople are very thin and you must really pinch up so you don't hit bone. I love giving

  14. Stop in this thread and say hello!

    studentNY replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi everyone!!!:) Home: Long Island Status: Just started the RN program at my CC (going crazy, a little stressed) Age: ~39 Marital Status: Married Kids: 3 great kids Current Job: sahm and...

  15. New mom applied to nursing school

    studentNY replied to katesmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I know how hard it is to decide. After my 3rd child I started taking the pre-reqs VERY SLOWLY. I took 1 or 2 classes at a time, online if possible (online is GREAT). My youngest started...

  16. Need bee sting help please!!!

    studentNY replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    2 weeks ago, my 40 pound 4 year old was stung over 11 times. She was with several other children who were also stung. There were bee's in her hair and clothing. It was CRAZZZY!!! Ambulances came and...

  17. Glasses ???

    studentNY posted a topic in General Nursing

    Someone suggested getting glasses. I do not wear them. Does anyone think that buying non-perscription glasses is needed? I was told that it elliminates needed safety glasses and they can be worn...

  18. Need gift ideas for soon to be mom...

    studentNY replied to rntx's topic in General Nursing

    Getting the TODDLER something that will occupy him or her is a great help. DVD's or something like that. A baby doll is great even if the toddler is a boy. They have great baby boy dolls. A new...

  19. attention tall nurses!

    studentNY replied to mjbsn2006's topic in General Nursing

    http://store.yahoo.com/allheart/ch190.html These are pretty long, fit like they have a 35 inch inseam. I thought the Barco's 'talls' were not very tall, FLOODS!!:) Good

  20. attention tall nurses!

    studentNY replied to mjbsn2006's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I can relate. I am 6' ft. I ordered many tall brands on-line, spent alot to return them. Finally, I went down to a uniform store and tried on MANY pairs of pants. Finally I found a some....

  21. Help Feels like ice water

    studentNY posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is too frustrating. My mom is only 60, so dizzy and ringing in ears went to ER. Found out she has diabetes(went on special diet). Continues to be very weird spacey (dizzy) off and on , turns...

  22. Help Feels like ice water

    studentNY replied to studentNY's topic in General Nursing

  23. Help Feels like ice water

    studentNY replied to studentNY's topic in General Nursing

  24. Microbiology in Dallas

    studentNY replied to nurseboudin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Micro is NUTTY!! I had all A's til micro. I was soooo happy with a B+. It is interesting though. :) Try your best to get a good teacher. Everything you learn in lab and class you can find on the...

  25. For those getting ready to go into a nursing program this fall...

    studentNY replied to Truly_Blessed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My nurses said I was crazy. I said "thanks". I am getting tired of hearing neg comments. Some people are great though. Good luck to