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  1. RN population ethnic breakdown - help please

    epiphany posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know where I can find the latest statistics on the RN population in the US, specifically, ethnic breakdown? Thank you. Doing an

  2. RN population ethnic breakdown - help please

    epiphany replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for you input, everyone. I have come across the statistics, but I thought I was not searching properly because it was from 5 years ago. I guess that's all they

  3. What was IV tubing made of before the invention of plastics?

    epiphany replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    hee

  4. What was IV tubing made of before the invention of plastics?

    epiphany replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a kid visiting the family doctor, you knew that he was getting the syringe when he opened the cover of the sterilizer (looked like a huge toaster). Steam was coming out, like he was...

  5. Received an "F" for a "B"!

    epiphany replied to Anjann's topic in General Nursing

    My school's policy was 100% pass on the drug calculation, and I must say I agree with the policy. The math is very basic, and meds dosage is so important. If you want a book suggestion, get:...

  6. Frontier Midwifery School

    epiphany replied to Khadijah2's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad you here, smiling. You have helped me a lot to put things in perpective. Though I was taught it in school, and have often used the terminology, the "medical model" vs. the "nursing...

  7. Question for the midwives....

    epiphany replied to katwoman7755's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    We have similar goals, and I've had to make that same decision, and I am a few steps ahead of you. I can share with you what I did, and why, and you can take it for what it is and help you make your...

  8. graduate school for nurses

    epiphany replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    That's good to know, glascow. I'm starting my first semester in September (CNM), and am planning to take 2 classes. Problem is, I am also starting work for the first time, and I hope my orientation...

  9. Weird Float position?

    epiphany posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just graduated (gulp!) and was offered a NICU/PICU/Peds Float. Well, I see how PICU and Peds would go together, but NICU? Does that mean I have a lot more to learn? Anyone ever heard of such a...

  10. They didn't teach me this in nursing school and I could have killed someone!

    epiphany replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    To address your issue of not having learnt some things in nursing school, in my opinion, a school, no matter how bad, does prepare you for the ability to make the right decisions. For example, as...

  11. They didn't teach me this in nursing school and I could have killed someone!

    epiphany replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, as far as your original question, my experience has always been the opposite. I am finding that a lot of things I learnt in school are not being done in the hospitals, and I constantly...

  12. New nurse blues.

    epiphany replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. This is how I am thinking: with nasty nurses, I am going to try to ignore them (not the ideal, but what can I do?) because I work autonomously with my own patients. You can't ignore the...

  13. New nurse blues.

    epiphany posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working as an extern, and am due to start officially in a month in this unit after my nclex. This puts me in the fortunate position of observing the floor before I take the job. But...

  14. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    epiphany replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And here's an abstract of a NYT article which reflects what is slowlyg happening to the trend of VBAC's. NATIONAL DESK | November 29, 2004, Monday Trying to Avoid 2nd Caesarean, Many Find Choice...

  15. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    epiphany replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    26% of Births in City Are Caesarean Deliveries, Study Says http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/13/nyregion/13child.html? Smiling: Here's an article on C-section rates in the NYT just a couple of days ago....

  16. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    epiphany replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    26% of Births in City Are Caesarean Deliveries, Study Says http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/13/nyregion/13child.html? Here's an article on C-section rates in the NYT just a couple of days ago. I pasted...

  17. Anyone get A's in nursing school?

    epiphany replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Students

    I am a BSN, and I went into the nursing part of the program, (the last 2 years) with straight A's, but ended up graduating with a 3.8. I kind of know how many of you feel because I wanted to keep my...

  18. pt/nurse ratio?

    epiphany replied to emsboss's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi emsboss: I have also been offered a position at the MICU/SICU where I am externing, while waiting to take my nclex. They often give nurses 3 pts because of the staff shortage, and I am concerned....

  19. Help Please--where are the best salaries?

    epiphany replied to Meerkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    $63 to $68K a year, but rents are high and public schools are dismal. Shouldn't you be thinking about the cost/quality of living as well if you have a

  20. Let's introduce ourselves...

    epiphany replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all: I graduated in May, and I take my nclex in January. Congratulations to those who have passed. I wish were you. I am in NYC, and I plan to become a CNM and maybe a FNP. Meanwhile, I have an...

  21. Your Worst Mistake

    epiphany replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    It's been said before, but as new grad, it's so important to hear these things, so thank you all for sharing. It has certainly opened my eyes, knowing it can easily happen to me. Seems like there...

  22. Funny Names for Nurses

    epiphany replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    I graduated together with a Nurse. That was her last name. I always wonder about the scenarios she would have - "Hi, I'm Nurse Nurse. I'm going to be your Nurse, today". Or, "what is your name,...

  23. New Book by Suzanne Gordon "Nursing Against All Odds"

    epiphany replied to OjoRn's topic in General Nursing

    I am half way through it, and I think this book is very important reading (besides that, it is well written), coming from a new nurse. She answers a lot questions for me about this profession, and...

  24. The thingamajig

    epiphany posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi all: Doctor's chart their H&H and lab values with a little diagramatic table, that allows them to look at a glance at lab values. There's one for H&H and another for electrolytes. They...

  25. any hope of recovery from anoxic encephalopathy?

    epiphany posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi: Help please. Does anyone know of someone who has recovered from a vegetative state caused by anoxic encephalopathy? I just want to know, so I can hold some hope for my pt. It's been a week....