Al.ginger

Al.ginger

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  1. Being both a nurse and chiropractor

    Al.ginger replied to kansasdc's topic in Orthopedic

    I had an instructor in nursing school who was DC and studying for her NP. As an RN she worked in OR, ortho and spine floor. She said the philosophy of care is really complimentary for nursing and...

  2. Young nurses

    Al.ginger replied to pumasoccer_89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I look young, but I have very serious attitude and wear glasses. Because of that I had some pt. comment you look so young for your age! When I ask them how old do they think am I They think I'm around...

  3. Tired of discrimination

    Al.ginger posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi, Im RN and I'm also ESL (English second language) speaker and I cover my hair (for religious purposes). And I'n tired of being treated as crap by my management. I work for the same place for 4...

  4. Tired of discrimination

    Al.ginger replied to Al.ginger's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You may think that I'm medditerian or something but I'm actually very pale and white in appearence and if I loose my scarf I'd look just like any white american minus the accent. But I thought it is a...

  5. Tired of discrimination

    Al.ginger replied to Al.ginger's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Jadelpn, agree. only thing is it is a LTC and I've seen ppl leaving them as soon as they get their BSN. Esme12, good idea. I would take the situation as a challenge for me to be a better...

  6. Tired of discrimination

    Al.ginger replied to Al.ginger's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Esme12, mane of promoted were new grads LPNs and RNs and one thing in common. What I've mentioned. I discuss the situation with a person who used to work with me. He agreed with my position. It's not...

  7. Tired of discrimination

    Al.ginger replied to Al.ginger's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Esme12, your comment has some information that I didn't not provide in my initial post. Please explain where you get it? As for my experience, I was working as LPN before at my workplace which is the...

  8. What is the correct title?

    Al.ginger replied to Redriver's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    for me first name is OK. Just don't call me "honey, sweetie, honey pie" I have a pt. how does that all the time and I seriously want to kill her sometimes.

  9. Why are the divorce rates among nurses so high?

    Al.ginger replied to TiffanyLe's topic in General Nursing

    marry a medical professional! He would understand. I'm married to chiropractor who worked in a nursing home during his school years. Not only he has a lot of nurse-friends, he understands what we are...

  10. what's the difference between ....

    Al.ginger replied to aachavez's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hypotention is when pt. has low BP in general. It does not depend on pt. position. Orthostatic hypotention is a drop in BP (here should be some valuse, something like drop in SBP 20mm Hg and drop in...

  11. Timing of first job search.

    Al.ginger replied to Al.ginger's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks, MichG! I can afford to be on-call yes. As for NCLEX, I feel prepared as of right now, 3 month before graduation. I also make sure I study my NCLEX stuff NOW not when I'm 9 month into pregnancy...

  12. Timing of first job search.

    Al.ginger posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know after graduation people start frantically looking for jobs. I have a conflicting feelings on what I should do. I'm graduating in May and having a baby in June. Should I still apply for jobs as...

  13. The "Why don't you go to Med School" Question

    Al.ginger replied to AL1992's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My husband is a minority and a Doctor. Not MD - DC Doctor of chiropractic but still So, he is applying to the nursing school after being a Doc for 5 years and having his own practice. He told me that...

  14. C=degree

    Al.ginger replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    I saw several post like this and all the anwsers are like " Oh, No, you OK if you have all C, it doesn't matter". It is so annoying to me. Especially those about "ijust book smart". If you are not...

  15. books for NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN???

    Al.ginger posted a topic in General Students

    Hello! I'm planning to take NCLEX-PN this summer. I'm in RN program but it allows us to take PN board after 1st year of the program. What is the best way to study for PN board??? Look into NCLES-PN...

  16. applying for community college nursing programs....gpa?

    Al.ginger replied to BJR87's topic in General Students

    the problem is... that school look at their applicant pool at any particular year. Say, the year you apply there will be a lot of 4.0 applicants, then you out. If there are a lot of 3.0 applicant -...

  17. Should I get my LPN license while im in nursing school?

    Al.ginger replied to countrychic01's topic in General Students

    I will definetly do it. I have a strong personal reason to do it. So, my situation is not applicable to everybody.I don't know if I will work as LPN. Although my current employer - LTC - have an...

  18. Can stupid people pass nursing school?

    Al.ginger replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    it's more about attitude IMHO. YOu need to change

  19. hypocalcemia question

    Al.ginger replied to skulskcc01's topic in General Students

    I go with Vit D. Diuretic my mess up other lytes. Which can already be in the boarder line. Why pt. has a

  20. Male nurses student and skipping OB/L&D clinicals

    Al.ginger replied to Jfarmboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't think age will make much differences with people like you. I have a classmate who is 42, married for 10 years and have 2 kids. He still terrified about OB clinicals. And as already mentioned,...

  21. renal perfusion question

    Al.ginger replied to little margarita's topic in General Students

    Perfusion is a fancy word for blood flow. It is the same thing! So, in case of vasodilation you have increased perfusion or incresed blood

  22. Starting OB Clinical

    Al.ginger replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in General Students

    Talking to OB nurses I've heard that "It is the only floor where we like to be busy" meaning that people generally coming to OB for happy events and not for being sick An it is also a miracle! You...

  23. Microbiology Online Class? Or a Pre-nursing degree online?

    Al.ginger replied to redshott's topic in General Students

    In my school there is Micro class on-line 2 credits and lab is otional. Send me a private message if you interested in school

  24. second semester thread :-)

    Al.ginger replied to oklahomagal's topic in General Students

    We did Pharm in first semester. I started very mad. My school messed up my clinical assignment. It's all OK now but first two weeks was full of frustration. Cannot wait for summer I'm gonna sit for...

  25. Should I have a baby now or in a few years

    Al.ginger replied to mickeyxmita's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I strated pre-reqes when my son was 3 month. I started nursing program when he was 1.5 y.o. I'm in my 2nd semester and my baby 2 now. It is possible. I would have a baby now, if I were you. 36 is kind...