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    Other places to buy textbooks

    redraccoon replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    http://www.bestwebbuys.com click on BOOKS punch in the title, or better yet the ISBN and it will give you a list of the cheapest places to find the particular book (including
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    Mc Donalds pays more for CNA with 8 yrs exp

    redraccoon replied to Rnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sad, but true. And McDonalds often offers better benefits. Just one example of how screwed up our health care priorites are. CNAs do a lot of hard, nasty work. Theres no excuse for them making so...
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    Ancient nursing symbols

    redraccoon replied to DrZaphod's topic in General Nursing

    well considering that nursing as a "recognized" profession isn't all that relatively old... there may not be any "ancient" symbols. my best guess would be to try specific ancient societies, ie Greek,...
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    IS your facility prepared to provide 72hrs emergency care re disaster/terrorism?

    redraccoon replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes! We had a special program developed and put in place for just this type of thing. Scary to think that it could happen - but good to know we are
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    What do instructors think of PDA's in clinical?

    redraccoon replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Ask your instructor. Thats the best way to discover how they feel about it. :) Personally, I think using them is a great
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    Best Base for AF Nursing

    redraccoon replied to butterflidragon's topic in Government, Military

    If you plan on joining the military you should count on this one thing: The needs of the service come FIRST. So, while you may have the opportunity to be stationed at a place you want to be - you...
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    What does your spouse do?

    redraccoon replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    My DH is career military too Coast
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    things I didn't learn in nursing school

    redraccoon replied to mygirlsmom's topic in General Nursing

    lol.. ya, definately no "according to the textbook" How about cathing a confused, obese, elderly patient with what could be best described as floppy and unusual genetalia (where do I put this thing?!)...
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    If you were me...

    redraccoon replied to FuturenurseCA&O's topic in Nurse Management

    Call the nursing program at OHSU. They have a traditional on campus program and an 'extended studies' program. They are also more than willing to discuss your education options with you. Nice...
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    CCCOnline

    redraccoon replied to MiaLyse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    An online lab? Just what I need for chemistry!! Do you have a link for
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    Can't read cursive?!?!?!

    redraccoon replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    In the past several places I've worked it is policy - printing only. And if your printing (including docs) is not legible they can ask you to only print in BLOCK letters. Sure makes it easier on...
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    Break at the beginning of the shift

    redraccoon replied to maggiecheung's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Another reason I'm glad to work at a union hospital :) Our break times and lunch time MANDATED - (if we don't get them we get paid extra) and when we take the breaks is also spelled out. They sure...
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    Pay scales: ADN versus BSN

    redraccoon replied to bowkerj's topic in General Nursing

    Well... I guess it would depend on what type of job you want ultimately. If you're looking to be a nurse manager, then ya, a BSN might make some difference in getting the job and/or what you make....
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    Wart Question

    redraccoon replied to RNsweetie's topic in General Nursing

    Mediplast its a 40% salicylic acid plaster or Trans-Ver-Sal transdermal patch it requires a prescription - but might be worth a try Vergo wart cream - worked for me on plantar type warts on my...
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    If you could choose any degree

    redraccoon replied to t2000JC's topic in Research

    Archeology!! And as long as I'm dreaming... .unlimited funds to do digs and
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    Moving to DC/Maryland area?

    redraccoon replied to goingCOASTAL's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Such timing :) I was just going to post a similar question thread. Only I'm not a new nurse. 10+ years experience.. most recent 4 years in the OR, circulating. I already have a "home" in Waldorf....
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    Need a project for independent study class

    redraccoon replied to patches's topic in General Nursing

    I had to do this and off-hand I can think of about a hundred different research areas/ projects you could do. IMO... sit down and think about what "type" of nursing you want to do. Then think about...
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    STAPLED drape to patient?!?!

    redraccoon replied to truern's topic in Operating Room

    OMG... they still do this out there?
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    Chemistry with Lab online

    redraccoon replied to jmfrancis1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i was looking into this so i thought i'd post the info i found about the chem classes! all from the website listed on the first post :) summer 2004: registration begins march 24, 2004 and classwork...
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    Cultural Anthropology? Help!

    redraccoon posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Help! Need to find an online Cultural Anthropology course. Self paced or not. But definately needs to be online. And preferrably not cost a small fortune. Anyone have any good resources?
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    What was your secret weapon for surviving nursing school??

    redraccoon replied to michelle_s_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was part of a study group. We were "different"... not the agressive get "A's" on everything types nor the "just do what you can to scrape by" types. We all took bowling together! LOL (needed just...
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    Mixed information on job oportunies

    redraccoon replied to Salus's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    it all depends on where you are and what you want to do. some areas have more staffing than they need (i hear that rumor anyway) and i know some types of nursing have less turn-around, so less demand....
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    Military Hospitals vs Civillian Hospitals

    redraccoon replied to CTRN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There are 3 major military hospitals in the area around me. I've only been to one - but have talked with nurses from all.... From what I can tell they offer all the options that most civilian...
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    Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    redraccoon replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    While a newbie on the job I was offered some plant clippings from one of my co-workers. Being somewhat of a poor green thumb I declined saying "No thanks, I kill living things." oh, what a think...
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    To swab or not to swab prior to Insulin Injections

    redraccoon replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    I'll have to find the reseach to quote it adequately... but I'll go ahead and add my two cents anyway... Where I work the standard of practice is not to swab. Why? Research shows that standard...