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  1. Nurses and smoking......

    peaceful replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Someday we may have a smokefree society. I heard on the news the other days that San Francisco is trying to pass a law to prohibit smoking in all public places even open aired parks. Love that idea....

  2. Should I Even Attempt To Become an RN?

    peaceful replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Nursing

    If your tremors get in the way of drawing up medicine into a syringe might make obtaining a nursing degree difficult. Can you handle small objects, twisting and pulling? The clinical portion of...

  3. Nurses and smoking......

    peaceful replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Make me gag. The smells is awful when they come back from breaks. Hope you find the strength to quit

  4. fingerprinting for NC BON? (long)

    peaceful replied to hikahi's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Don't talk to the dean or faculty at school about this situation, none of their business and information may be misunderstood. I would be willing to bet money that this situation will not follow you...

  5. How many nurses take antidepressants or antianxiety medication?

    peaceful replied to Attheana's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The posts regarding medication are interesting. Very good that people are willing to discuss what is working for them. Are the antidepressants you are using making you gain weight or doing the...

  6. Looking for subject to write my Dissertation on

    peaceful replied to sam.r's topic in Psychiatric

    What was your conclusion on effects of anti-oxidants and wound healing?

  7. Looking for subject to write my Dissertation on

    peaceful replied to sam.r's topic in Psychiatric

    What was your conclusion on effects of anti-oxidants and wound healing?

  8. Bi-Polar in Nursing School

    peaceful replied to ijpetit's topic in Nursing Career

    Change doctors! Could you describe in a little more detail what symptoms exactly you are experiencing? That would be helpful in order to understand your medication prescriptions and why? Nursing...

  9. Bi-Polar in Nursing School

    peaceful replied to ijpetit's topic in Nursing Career

    Change doctors! Could you describe in a little more detail what symptoms exactly you are experiencing? That would be helpful in order to understand your medication prescriptions and why? Nursing...

  10. Rn Failure!

    peaceful replied to Madrn2b's topic in Nursing Career

    Excellent advice! Thanks for looking at the whole

  11. Rn Failure!

    peaceful replied to Madrn2b's topic in Nursing Career

    I know of 4 of my previous classmates that failed a class and came back and took class over and all 4 are now RNs working in the field. Its like one poster said previously "how bad do you want it?"...

  12. Bi-Polar in Nursing School

    peaceful replied to ijpetit's topic in Nursing Career

    Please do not tell anyone especially anyone at school your diagnosis. This type of information is nobody's business and the information could be easily misunderstood. Only you will be able to assess...

  13. Can I still be a nurse with a misdemeanor conviction

    peaceful replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

    There is no easy answer on this. Do you have the money to see a lawyer? Have you researched your state's board of nursing regarding past convictions? Legal Aid may be a good resource for you also....

  14. ucla stepdown-ca law-rn-patient ratios

    peaceful replied to wannabrockstar's topic in California Nursing

    Can you give us any advice applying to UCLA. I have been on the LA county website & seen application & supplemental forms. Would love to hear some advice if you have

  15. Taking my boards on 2/8/05?????

    peaceful replied to almostanurse26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Breath, study, say a prayer, breath, study....you will do fine. Good date is coming soon & you will have the whole stress of NCLEx over with! Statistics are on your side to pass. MAKE SURE YOU...

  16. can anyone tell me what the regs are for admitting some one to a psych unit?

    peaceful replied to Malt123's topic in Psychiatric

    Not sure what you are asking? The usual criteria is potential harm to themselfs or others. I work in the field & rarely see someone admitted to the psych ward because of misdiagnosed physical...

  17. Intimidation Tactics as Teaching Tools?

    peaceful replied to Catys_With_Me's topic in General Students

    Well said Mariedoreen and ER010. babs_RN your description of nursing school does not sound much different than mine. For 3 years all i did was study day and night 24/7. We are discussing better...

  18. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    peaceful replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for taking time to post info on Psych NP. The only thing i wonder about is the salary of $60,000, seems so low! Right now as a RN BsN I make 54,000 with raises above 62,000 in 2 yrs. I want...

  19. Looking for subject to write my Dissertation on

    peaceful replied to sam.r's topic in Psychiatric

    I am fascinated by homelessness and connection to MI/Dual diagnosis issues. Also another topic is elderly and homelessness. The elderly have unique issues that slip through the cracks of the system...

  20. Are you nursing where you thought you'd be?

    peaceful replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure your age BUT you can still go to school and get that degree. I went back later in life & do not regret it a moment. Will be hard but worth it. PM me if you get serious about going...

  21. Are majority of Q's priority type questions if you pass the nclex

    peaceful replied to kevbo0's topic in California Nursing

    Wow, I must repeat how much i admire your goals. Yes to many of your questions. Yes, i have found having a BSN made getting jobs easier, yes there are male NP!!! Good for you to look at job...

  22. Written up already!

    peaceful replied to littlefeet's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Run, run, run from that unsafe environment, do you want to lose your

  23. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

    peaceful replied to SpecFuz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are a few cultural questions, i had on Jewish burial traditions, not sure of your question, i would guess Catholic but have no

  24. Intimidation Tactics as Teaching Tools?

    peaceful replied to Catys_With_Me's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is out dated in the approach to teaching clinical skills. The method of teaching clinical skills used currently do not work well, not enough real practice and time, students are...

  25. 90 questions..last one right...I am so worried.

    peaceful replied to skanded's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    betcha you passed. your test sounded like mine a year ago, only difference is i had about 110