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  1. Can I get part time (1 or 2 shifts/wk) as new grad?

    QuilterLPN replied to lbarnes1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also a fairly new grad, I graduated (ADN) in June of this year - I had a job lined up before I finished school. (I spent alot of clinical time in this particular facility, and they said they...

  2. High Schooler totally in need for advice

    QuilterLPN replied to anna25's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there, I would recommend spending some time in the hospital as a volunteer. I did that in a couple of different hospitals as a teenager, and it was alot of fun. Talk with the nurses, ask for...

  3. Critical Thinking

    QuilterLPN replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    Practicing NCLEX questions will help a little with "critical thinking", but I think the biggest factor is just experience - which is hard to come by when you are in school. I don't think they will...

  4. Brittney Spears???

    QuilterLPN replied to Jennette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It seems that if there was someone "in the know" that they would be violating HIPPA if they discussed it. Same with any other patient,

  5. what kind of jobs does a RN do

    QuilterLPN replied to pritampaulsingh's topic in General Nursing

    Most absolutely will you be cleaning, bathing and toileting your patients! Depending on where you work, and the number of patients you care for, and if you have CNA's to assist, you may do those...

  6. Peanut allergy question

    QuilterLPN replied to QuilterLPN's topic in General Nursing

    This was definitely a new thing for my daughter. The normal reaction that I have seen has usually been red, puffy, itchy eyes, from touching PB then rubbing her eyes. So, this was the first time she...

  7. Peanut allergy question

    QuilterLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible for a person with peanut-allergy to have a reaction from just smelling peanut butter? For example, take a big spoonful of PB and have it under their nose, could that cause a

  8. Peanut allergy question

    QuilterLPN replied to QuilterLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the reason I ask is because my 5 year old daughter had quite a reaction. I had a little cup of peanut butter in my bedroom, and she had checked it out. She swore up and down that she didn't...

  9. Simple Spanish Phrases?

    QuilterLPN replied to Fun2's topic in General Students

    There are a ton of spanish phrases in the back of Taber's medical encyclopedia. Try

  10. Anyone get A's in nursing school?

    QuilterLPN replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Students

    Hey I just finished my ADN, and passed the NCLEX with 75 questions. I, like you, went into nursing school with a 4.0. I maintained that 4.0 till the middle of my second year, when I got a "B" one...

  11. NCLEXER'S Heads up...

    QuilterLPN replied to Miltonrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my exam last week, and they asked me to leave my cardigan sweater in the locker. They didn't have a problem with my watch. But, any extra clothing, like sweaters, jackets and such, they were...

  12. Shut off at 75

    QuilterLPN replied to amber1142's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey everyone. I took the NCLEX- RN on tuesday, along with a fellow student, and another person from our class also took it on monday. We all had 75 questions, and guess what? We ALL passed!!!!!!...

  13. RN's I need your advice please

    QuilterLPN replied to vegasq's topic in General Nursing

    this is really a question for your tech. school of choice. They may offer college credit if you are willing to fork over extra money for it, and you may be subject to additional testing. But, it is...

  14. Would greatly appreciate help with crazy care plan.

    QuilterLPN replied to JKostok's topic in General Nursing

    Try going to your school library, and you should be able to access CINAHL. A wealth of information at your fingertips. You can search on keywords or whatever - very

  15. I did something stupid... no, embarrassing and stupid

    QuilterLPN replied to JessicaInOr's topic in General Nursing

    First, I think that the way you handled your mistake was the right way - to just say, gee I don't know exactly what to say, sorry! Second, these people are not Mormon. So, please you cannot lump...

  16. Heavily Tättooed: Can I get into nursing???

    QuilterLPN replied to YukonDave's topic in General Nursing

    There is a young man in our nursing program at the moment with a largish tattoo on one arm. Our program requires that any tattoos are completely covered during clinical. I finally asked him how he...

  17. One nurses stress, and a compassionate DOC!

    QuilterLPN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!!! What a great guy, to help you in such a way. Wouldn't it be nice if they were all like that. thanks for sharing your story. I hope that whichever path you decide to take is effective -...

  18. We need to protect our children, check your area for sex offenders.

    QuilterLPN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well this little subject really lights a fire under me. Where you get the information on the local offenders depends on where you live. Some metropolitan areas have websites, more rural areas do...

  19. in need of some good reads: nursing fiction

    QuilterLPN replied to jolie chatte's topic in General Nursing

    I have to second "We Band of Angels". I read it last summer, and I found it extremely interesting. It is non-fiction, but what these nurses went through was extraordinary. I am enjoying my spring...

  20. imposter nurse????

    QuilterLPN replied to lllliv's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone in the personnel department thought about actually checking with her previous employer? Someone could call her last boss, and ask if she actually worked med/surg there! (In addition to...

  21. End-of-year gifts for teachers?

    QuilterLPN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am a student, and our ADN class will graduate in a few months - we would like to give our teachers a gift at the end of the year to express our appreciation. What do nursing instructors like? We...

  22. Math Braniac Or No?

    QuilterLPN replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Math is pretty important, especially when you are calculating amounts of drugs that need to be given. If you can do high-school level algebra, you should be OK. And spelling helps

  23. What do you think of Cymbalta?

    QuilterLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to gather some general opinions of Cymbalta. Have your patients had good or bad experiences with this? The generic name is duloxetine, and its not even in my 2005 drug guide. I guess...

  24. I'm a student with a question :)

    QuilterLPN replied to sashann's topic in Cardiac

    Hey, sounds like you're on the right track so far - if a person's BP drops from something like fluid loss, they're heart rate will go faster, but that doesn't raise the blood pressure. Maybe you're...

  25. Dealing with Birthmoms & Adoptive moms

    QuilterLPN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What a wonderful Christmas gift for you.