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    This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    As soon as Capaldi did his alley rant, going off about eyebrows and being Scottish, I was hooked.
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    This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Agree agree
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    Late arriving Nurses

    ixchel replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This blog post is a well-written letter to those who are chronically late. It words my thoughts better than I could. I married into a chronically late family and it makes me furious when I'm stuck...
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    Late arriving Nurses

    ixchel replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That pot of coffee would be decaf every time if they pulled that crap with
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    Sexism in nursing

    ixchel replied to RNGuy12's topic in Men in Nursing

    Considering my spine literally is broken (spondylolisthesis), you may have a more "tolerating" spine than I do. Save your indignation for the lazy asses you speak so fondly of. I am not sexist. I am...
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    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    ixchel replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I really hate
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    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    ixchel replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    There is definitely truth to that. I did lupron for IVF, and when I did it myself, I'd go fast, straight in. I asked my hubs to do it once. ONE TIME. That man pushed that tiny little SQ needle in so...
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    This week, I have learned..... (8/1)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Alright people. Just watched a video with Jenna and Peter and (SPOILERS) they're revisiting the Pompeii plot line this season and explaining why the 12th Doctor has THAT face. We need an AN watch...
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    Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Your story reminded me of this - Dear Creepers, Here's A Guide Of Things Women Will Never Say To
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    Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    ixchel replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I saw that you clarified. I was responding to klone. It's a shame to close such a good topic. I think it's a challenge that we all face at some point or
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    Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    ixchel replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. And I took the OP the same
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    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    ixchel replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    This, but all patient teaching, labs off a C line, and seeing a pulse ox go from low to normal after a good
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    Second degree and nursing

    ixchel replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure how else to word this. I've already said it twice. You already have a bachelor's degree. An associate's degree will NOT be faster. It will take the same amount of time as a bachelor's....
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    Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

    ixchel replied to CrunchBerries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The scenario in the op is they are literally being rolled off for a procedure right now and they're asking how the doctor is. You don't see how it might be better to soothe their anxiety, rather than...
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    ixchel replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you're watching Grey's Anatomy, cardioverting asystole won't do a damn thing. And going back to your original point that an AED doesn't tell you what rhythm, just that it's shockable, no one is...
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    How to start

    ixchel replied to terehsole888's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! And welcome to AN! Louisiana will not allow you to practice under your Florida license. You will need to look up the BON there and find out the process for getting a license there. Sorry I...
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    correcting hypocalcemia before hypomag

    ixchel replied to skett18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For that, I would contact the provider and ask
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    Tiny Nursing Shoes

    ixchel replied to prisilpn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I wear boys merrells. They make a slip on that usually gets stocked in my local store around back to school time (now!). They're strong, comfortable, laceless, and half the cost of the adult women's...
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    IVPB as primary

    ixchel replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to second Y'ing them in. IVPB means the pump will not pull from the primary until the secondary is done. You'll need 4 pumps, one per med, and you'll need to Y the compatible ones together....
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    correcting hypocalcemia before hypomag

    ixchel replied to skett18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What was the mag level on
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    ixchel replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, well, brace yourself, my love, for it seems you've missed the big news. Cerner wins $4.3 billion DoD contract to overhaul electronic health records - The Washington Post Which basically translates...
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    ixchel replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    Lung sounds, heart rhythm, last BM, INR, geez.... Good thing the Feds just linked up with Cerner. It's the only charting system I'm proficient
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    Maryland nursing program that doesn't require TEAS

    ixchel replied to smallwonders07's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm honestly not sure. I do know the average of all test takers the year I was accepted was mid 80s. I'm not sure HESI does pass/fail, just scores compared to other
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    Second degree and nursing

    ixchel replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Students

    Those prices are terrible, OP. Have you shopped around? Also, again, because you already have a bachelor's degree, there is no time advantage for the ADN. You've already completed the part that makes...
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    Maryland nursing program that doesn't require TEAS

    ixchel replied to smallwonders07's topic in School, College Programs

    OP, Salisbury does not require TEAS. They do, however, require HESI. I think the subjects are sciences, math and