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    Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    ixchel posted a topic in General Students

    How many of you are there? What's next for you? I've just registered for classes. We only have one set of clinicals in the first semester. It's adult care 1. Other than that we have assessment...
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    Is Rasmussen a good school for nursing?

    ixchel replied to lor.jeann's topic in School, College Programs

    A pass score below 80% would not be reasonable in my
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Amen,
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    Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    ixchel replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good grief. I lack multi quote on my phone so I'll just say my "picking sides" comment was because you somewhat contradicted yourself, not because I was expecting you to pick "sides" in this...
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    State NA memberships - where you live? Or where you work?

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    When I signed up for ANA, my home state was associated so I included it. Perhaps I should look up my work state now that you guys have brought this
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    State NA memberships - where you live? Or where you work?

    ixchel posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I live and work in different states. I have a membership in the nursing association where I live, but have been feeling a bit proactive about where I work. I feel like where I live, I can impact the...
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    Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    ixchel replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You need to pick a side of the fence and stick with it. Also, trauma is just one specialty. I will again say - you don't know what you don't know, and your response to me is evidence of
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    Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    ixchel replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That was me, and your response indicates that you do actually use 18g needles when you can. Am I reading that right? It was legit question. There isn't an indication for using 18g needles when...
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    Failed NCLEX - need advice

    ixchel replied to rubyola's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They are, on
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Btw - I'm not working this week, which means I'm really not able to contribute a "what I learned" thread this week and have it be nursing related (probably necessary to keep the thread on the yellow...
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm learning this week that my darling spouse will tell you absolutely everything about everything relating to American history, whether he actually knows what he's talking about or not. He will also...
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    For some reason, on my floor I work with idiots who think if the flexiseal won't stay in place, they need to fill the balloon more. Poor
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    ixchel replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    The larger of the two documents has me absolutely fascinated by the ethics of this case. Forgetting Mama Nails and Not-A-Nurse, and all feelings associated with the medical ethics, the LEGAL ethics...
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    Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    ixchel replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm having a hard time finding the words to respond without coming across as "arrogant". When you say, "Yes, they are above cnas in skill level and education. However, I'll be honest I've met a few...
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Website Update (Good pop up still alive)

    ixchel replied to BSN1986's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations, new nurses!!! Best wishes on an incredible career! And be sure to stay connect in the first year after licensure forum. A lot of support and great advice in
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    I Hate People (my rant)

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

    When a thread gets this long, people tend to read only a page or two of it and then comment things said before in the middle
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    Gender bias

    ixchel replied to Zooey72's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Totally putting this in the ethnicity blank on paperwork next chance I
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I just learned there is a candy store with the most amazing retro and offensive products. I don't want any warnings, so I won't post pictures.
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    7:30 meds? Who is responsible for giving?

    ixchel replied to Manda92's topic in Patient Medications

    Preach it!!!
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    This is a placenta...

    ixchel replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    lol there are many who consume their placentas because of the nutrients they provide. I've never researched this, so I couldn't comment to its veracity, but some also say consuming the placenta can...
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    7:30 meds? Who is responsible for giving?

    ixchel replied to Manda92's topic in Patient Medications

    Right?? The way we schedule is ridiculous. ACHS: 0730, 1130, 1630, 2200 BID: 1000, 2200 QID: 0600, 1200, 1800, 24/0000 TID: 0600, 1400, 2200 Calcium/vit D or calcitriol: 0800, 1200, 1700 WB: 0800...
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    The Truth About Nursing

    ixchel replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

    The one with the
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    So I've just now (literally this minute) realized that the show naked and afraid literally means naked. I thought it was like.... Some kind of maybe raw foods thing??? Idk. Definitely didn't take it...
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Except that you guys hate it, so I'm
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    ixchel replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds totally cooler and I'm a bad ass so imma roll with it.