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  1. Nurse-O-Gram

    nurse_wannabe replied to Campnurse123's topic in Camp

    jogmom posted a fantastic "natural" lice treatment that she learned in a camp nurse seminar: Saturate hair with vaseline & cover with shower cap for 4 hours. Wash with Prell shampoo and rinse with...

  2. First aid supplies & meds checklist

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Camp

    Thanks to jogmom for this fantastic "natural" lice treatment. We can add the following to our list: Vaseline (saturate hair & scalp) shower caps (keep on vaselined hair for 4 hours) Prell shampoo...

  3. resource during summer

    nurse_wannabe replied to jogmom's topic in Camp

    I have been promised a computer with internet access in the health lodge in case I need to do any research. But, I'll believe it when I see it! LOL. If that promise comes to fruition, I will...

  4. Calamine Lotion

    nurse_wannabe replied to kdmcook's topic in Camp

    I get poison ivy every summer and Calamine lotion always makes me feel better! It also helps dry up the stuff. I have tried the Caladryl clear and it does help a little, but not as much as the pink...

  5. wedding rings at work

    nurse_wannabe replied to tofutti's topic in General Nursing

    I do not wear any rings, not even my wedding band. I am not much of a jewelry person to begin with - I can't even stand to wear a watch. However, I work with a nurse who wears at least 2 rings on...

  6. "Take down" in LTC?????

    nurse_wannabe replied to NurseyTee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i still haven't seen mention of how old this resident was or what her mental status is. the reason that i ask is b/c not all ltc residents are elderly. we have one who is 28 yrs. old and psychotic....

  7. nurse not giving her meds.. should she be fired?

    nurse_wannabe replied to cant_not's topic in General Nursing

    I am fairly new to LTC, but I can't imagine a standing order for morphine for respirations > 24. In any event, if this resident is on hospice, she more than likely does have morphine ordered for...

  8. "Abandonment"

    nurse_wannabe replied to erkantarik's topic in General Nursing

    You know, nursing instructors really amaze me with their power trips sometimes. This is just completely ridiculous. What is the harm in leaving someone to visit with their loved ones in private for 5...

  9. "Take down" in LTC?????

    nurse_wannabe replied to NurseyTee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How old is this resident? What is her mental

  10. DNR Question

    nurse_wannabe replied to mjscan_07's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And sad to say, they are probably right! The majority of the nurses at my facility seem to think that DNR means do not treat. Someone gets sick, the first thing asked is, "Are they a DNR?" If they...

  11. please help with this question

    nurse_wannabe replied to perstarnurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And keep in mind that the question is asking what you would tell HIM, so your answer needs to be kept simple enough for a lay-person to

  12. LTC nurse needs some opinions

    nurse_wannabe replied to toocaring's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC. I don't know how things are at your facility, but at our place the 24-hour report is just a casual place to jot down things that happened during the shift. In fact, most of the time it...

  13. New LPN, is there someplace for me?

    nurse_wannabe replied to UnderpaidNurse's topic in Camp

    Many camps do hire LPNs. In fact, I just graduated last June and on June 1 I am heading off to camp for 9 weeks with my 8 yr. old in tow! Yippee! Campstaff.com is GREAT. I filled out my profile and...

  14. First aid supplies & meds checklist

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Camp

    That's an excellent point, rnsrgr8t, and one I didn't even think about. I have never heard of the white vinegar thing! A nice tip for sure. Thanks to all who've replied, and if anyone knows of...

  15. Urban legends in nursing

    nurse_wannabe replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Way before I started nursing I worked in an insurance office. My manager told me that she had a black friend who gave birth to twins and named them, yep, orangejello and lemonjello. Why would anyone...

  16. ?'s regarding LPN scope of practice (long)

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    You know Sherri, I was wondering the same thing... that maybe I am looking into it too deeply. I think if it was just a week or two I wouldn't be so concerned. But I will be there for 9 weeks, with...

  17. ?'s regarding LPN scope of practice (long)

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in General Nursing

    hello, all. i have some questions regarding lpn scope of practice here in missouri. now, i consider myself to be somewhat intelligent, but reading this has my head spinning! why can't they just say...

  18. ? about fetus that died in womb

    nurse_wannabe replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A one-day wait isn't going to make much difference physically. It's the emotional trauma that I would be concerned about, and the mother should have been told all of her options regarding the birth or...

  19. What can an RN do that an LPN can't?

    nurse_wannabe posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, all! I'm trying to get into camp nursing, and I have had a camp director ask me the difference in scope of practice between an RN and an LPN. (I'm an LPN). So far, this is what I have:...

  20. What can an RN do that an LPN can't?

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, thank you all. There will be several RNs there, so not being in charge won't be a problem. Frankly, I don't want to be in charge! I am IV certified, so I can start IVs all day long... I just...

  21. Camp nursing: where to find opportunities?

    nurse_wannabe replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Camp

    Thank you for the great info, Wendy! I'm definitely going to check those links out and do some searching. I wish I could go to NY state, but alas! Not in the cards right

  22. waiting for results

    nurse_wannabe replied to zcmanio1975's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One thing you can try is to go to your state BON website and do a search for your name. If you're there, you

  23. Would it be too pushy to call recruiter again?

    nurse_wannabe replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely call again. Anything might have happened - she didn't get the message, she forgot to call you back, or maybe she's been so busy she just hasn't gotten around to it yet. Best of...

  24. waiting for results

    nurse_wannabe replied to zcmanio1975's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My gosh! I can't imagine having to wait so long. Here in Missouri our results are available in 24 hours via telephone (or is it 48? either way, not bad)! And that 24 hours drove me nuts, since I...

  25. is it worth driving 20 miles to work to get paid 6 dollars more?

    nurse_wannabe replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Teehee. You must not live in a rural area! I have to drive over 20 miles just to get to Wal-Mart. We drove 20 miles last night for Taco Bell. I've had 2 jobs in the past that I drove 55 miles to each...