All_Smiles_RN

All_Smiles_RN

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  1. A question for nursing educators: Why can't students see their final?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm a student who happens to be browsing this board (thinking about education down the line). I took my final last week and we did review it in class, but no one could leave the room with the final...

  2. Removing contacts

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Kiwi's topic in General Nursing

    I've never removed them from someone else, but I've worn contacts myself for 6 years. I separate my eyelids with one hand and then use the other hand to remove the lens. You can see the contanct lens...

  3. nursing skills validations

    All_Smiles_RN replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    At my school we have 3 attempts to pass the skill or else you are dropped from the program. They teach us the skill and we practice it in the lab for two or three days. Then we get tested. If you...

  4. Trouble replacing parts on my stethescope

    All_Smiles_RN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi, I have a question. I'm trying to replace the ear pieces of my stethescope. Is there a trick to sliding them on? They seem too small to me. The pieces I'm trying to put on came with the...

  5. What was your shortest/longest stay at a job?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    Shortest: 1 day.... It was telemarketing, need I say more?

  6. Is nsg school part of the problem with the profession?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    I feel compelled to comment since there are numerous responses about uncaring instructors. I'm in my first semester and I think both my theory and clinical teachers are great. They are very supportive...

  7. Amendment 3

    All_Smiles_RN replied to michelle95's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think it sounds like a good thing. If lawyers don't have such a huge financial incentive to take frivolous cases to trial, maybe it will reduce the number of them. I'm interested in how others view...

  8. Amendment 3

    All_Smiles_RN replied to michelle95's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think it sounds like a good thing. If lawyers don't have such a huge financial incentive to take frivolous cases to trial, maybe it will reduce the number of them. I'm interested in how others view...

  9. Computer Whizzes!--How About a Nursing Wallpaper?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to RDH2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I found two awhile back and have them saved on my computer. Unfortunately, I don't remember where I found them, so I don't know who to give credit to. Here's the links and I wrote directions on how to...

  10. When did you first feel like a nurse?

    All_Smiles_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know you're officially a nurse when you pass your boards. But when was it that you actually felt like a nurse? Is there a specific instance that stands out in your head? Was it a more gradual...

  11. New standards for injections?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    I just learned about injections last week. My school taught us to use the alcohol wipes. I would hope that the school is teaching the most current standard.

  12. Were you your family's caregiver growing up?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to alphafe's topic in General Nursing

    I was also the "caregiver" in my family. My parents were busy with their own "social" lives and didn't have much time for us. Being the oldest of 4 children, I sort of took over from the time I was...

  13. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Central FL: CNA's make around $8.

  14. ? about giving shots

    All_Smiles_RN replied to PCGrad06's topic in General Students

    I just checked off on this skill last week. We learned: * 15 degree for intradermal; only in the inner foreman * 45 degree for subq; outer upper arm, scapula region, abdomen, outer thigh, or above...

  15. How do you do in skill lab check offs?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Students

    Check-off for the first time was extremely difficult for me. I was so nervous I could barely think. And it was just washing hands, lol. My heart rate and BP must have been soaring. Come the next check...

  16. I get so stressed during check-offs!!

    All_Smiles_RN replied to kcrn2b's topic in General Students

    I'm in your shoes too. Every time we get tested on a skill, I become a bundle of nerves. I know what I'm doing, yet I seem to freeze up. It's gotten a little better with each subsequent skills test....

  17. Patient's right to privacy

    All_Smiles_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    This was posted in the student's forum here, and I asked if anyone knew whether or not this was true. I haven't gotten any responses, so I am hoping someone here might know if this holds any truth....

  18. Vioxx recall??

    All_Smiles_RN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    They just said on the news last night that Celebrex and Naprelan have not gone through the long term studies that Vioxx just completed. I'm sure we can expect similar studies with them as well....

  19. Examining each other?

    All_Smiles_RN replied to abr's topic in General Students

    I'm with you Trauma. In my class, we did head to toe assessment, but fully clothed. We manuevered the stethescope (sometimes under the shirt) for apical pulse, removed shoes for pedal pulses, pushed...

  20. Websites...

    All_Smiles_RN replied to FutureRN~Pookie's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone know of a website that offers a blood pressure simulator program? Thanks.

  21. Preparing for Hurricane Frances..Any other Floridians out there??

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Volusia county, as are some of you. My house is boarded up, I've got my supplies, and now I'm waiting. It's crazy, to get plywood, lines were 8 hours long! No exaggeration. The biggest concern...

  22. Tips on finding a brachial pulse on a heavy partner...

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Roland's topic in General Students

    I'd been having the exact same problem! Couldn't find the brachial for the life of me. One of the lab instructors suggested hyperextending the arm of the person. Then the brachial pulse practically...

  23. Anyone ever have to repeat a Nursing Class??

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in General Students

    My school sets apart so many seats each semester for readmits. In my 1st nursing class right now, there are 3 students in my class who are repeating. So you are not alone. I agree, taking the course...

  24. The Cancer That Spreads Across the Nation...HCA

    All_Smiles_RN replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    That is very sad. I always hear negative things about HCA. I'll never work for them.

  25. What are clinicals all about????

    All_Smiles_RN replied to BucklandRN's topic in General Students

    I started class this week. We start clinicals in 2 months.