trauma_lama BSN

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    I'm going to nursing school-That's nice, DO YOUR JOB

    trauma_lama replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a CNA (and a nursing student) and what the heck I can't even IMAGINE presuming to administer a tx to a pt like that. Those must be some crazy people workin' with you or something!! HELLOOOOOOOOOO...
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    Nursing Assistant or Basic Medical Assistant?

    trauma_lama replied to DanielleMoore's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you want to be a nurse, NA is a better choice. NA is taught/works on principles of the nursing model while MA is taught/works on principles of the medical model. Good luck! Also the type of work...
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    Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    trauma_lama replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    I am at a CC getting my ADN right now. My CC has a close clinical relationship (and good reputation) with 2 of our local hospitals (one of which is a level 1 trauma center) so they absolutely hire...
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    The Oversensitive... Vent!

    trauma_lama replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    eh, for me personally, i kind of feel like these comments are said in good humor and shouldn't be taken seriously. a) it diffuses some tension to have a silly little "saying" and b) i don't feel like...
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    What do you see?

    trauma_lama replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    love. this.
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    Stupid mistake that I can't fix

    trauma_lama replied to SneakySnake's topic in General Nursing

    bahahaha okay when i saw the title of this i thought it was going to be some CRAZY med calculation error that resulted in a pt death or something...i literally breathed a sigh of relief when i saw...
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    Gah! So much judgement on all nurses.......

    trauma_lama replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    okay, so since it sounds like there are MANY people feeling like some of the harsh judgment is getting extreme, i have an idea... why don't we all just make a committment to ourselves and one another...
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    Your Most Challenging Experience?

    trauma_lama replied to septvirgo03's topic in General Nursing

    waiting around for NURSING SCHOOL TO START!! but then again, i'm a nursing student who starts school in 25 days (but who's counting, right?) no, but seriously, i can't wait to read some of these...
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    Discussions always so hostile here?

    trauma_lama replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    and i agree with this too. let the negative trolls roll off your back! there are already screen names on this site that i think of as "friends" (weird, i know), and i'm a pretty new member. yes,...
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    What states allow RN's to pronounce death?

    trauma_lama replied to daisey_may's topic in General Nursing

    NC- my stepfather died 2 days ago in hospice- 2 RNs did chest auscultation to verify no heart beat, then called
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    L&D - advocating for patients

    trauma_lama replied to AJPV's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ooh no experience here but can't wait to see some of the
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    kudos

    trauma_lama replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    mmmmm kudos bars....does anyone remember those? man, those were the best damn "granola" bars in the
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    my dream job seems impossible to get

    trauma_lama replied to such_sweet_sorrow's topic in General Nursing

    I am 26. I just finished my prereqs and start the clinical portion of my ADN this fall. I will have my ADN in May 2013 and *hopefully* pass boards right away. Then as an RN I plan on working and...
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    Mentally ill mother?

    trauma_lama posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello, I was wondering if any of you have experience with mentally ill parents? And if so, have you ever sought out/attended a support group to help you deal with the stress of having a mentally ill...
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    Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    trauma_lama replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, but is AN the right nursing website for
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    fetal demise

    trauma_lama replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    absolutely!!!!! sending you lots of love and sending up a prayer for sweet Ezekiel. God bless you and your family.
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    Mentally ill mother?

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in Psychiatric

    "cracks in her teapot"- i love that!! and how accurate it is. thank you both for your helpful insight and supportive energy
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    Mentally ill mother?

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in Psychiatric

    thanks a lot, rn/writer. stupid pesky heart...wish all processing were logical, clinical, black and white. but nooooooooo i just HAVE to have emotions that go along with my comprehension. ugh. off the...
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    Not sure if Nursing is right for me

    trauma_lama replied to vwbeetle's topic in General Nursing

    STOP FEELING LIKE A LOSER, STAT!!! it's a tough call to make because it IS such a committment, but please don't let some website venting deterr you from pursuing this thing you've already worked so...
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    shoes for nurses with plantar fasciitis

    trauma_lama replied to LorelieRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    just curious, why don't you want
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    Yaaaaaaay!

    trauma_lama replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in New York Nursing

    wooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    credentials!

    trauma_lama replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    awesome
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    credentials!

    trauma_lama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, my apologies for really blowing up the AN "general nursing discussion" wall today... I will get my ADN in May 2013 if all goes as planned and after that I had my heart set on attending an RN to...
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    Please cross your fingers for me...

    trauma_lama posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello friends! I've been trying to get a spot as a CNA at the 870+bed hospital in my city since October 2010...I FINALLY GOT A CALL BACK!!! Nurse manager from a unit (the unit I most wanted to work in...
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    Sorry..help with resume

    trauma_lama replied to Shyhaylee's topic in General Nursing

    good luck, i'm sure you'll kick