avahsmiles

avahsmiles

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  1. Splenda and Hallucinations?

    avahsmiles replied to PJRNC2's topic in General Nursing

    I've been using splenda for the past two years, about 3-4 packets in my coffee per day. Plus the amount i use in baking & cooking. No problems here. I'd be more wary of the effects of sugar...

  2. Another TV show villifying Nursing

    avahsmiles replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    That CNA seems like a very nice, patient person. You'll have to remind him about your nursing offer when he gets licensed to practice medicine in the US.

  3. Medical Asst vs Nurse

    avahsmiles replied to kellisdomain's topic in General Nursing

    I think you get 6 chances to pass the NCLEX here in Canada. Correct me if i'm wrong.

  4. PROS and CONS LVN vocational school

    avahsmiles replied to xxpnoisnxx's topic in Nursing Career

    i agree, i'm sure alot of people wish that they could go for the bsn, it certainly is much cheaper, so is a junior college rn program. the problem usually lies here: 1. prereq's aren't met to get...

  5. MD funnies

    avahsmiles replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG! I would have died!

  6. LVN in NICU

    avahsmiles replied to Princess_WannaBe's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi fiona,I remember you saying that you are now in BC right? I know that on vancouver island, in Victoria, LPN's are allowed to work in maternity, both pre & post partum. I had my last child @ vic...

  7. Help with hopeless horrible nurse's aides

    avahsmiles replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I can only hope & pray that the unit i'll be working on next week will have co-workers like yours! :) I know that i will work my butt off and get the job done, i hope that the other aides...

  8. Help with hopeless horrible nurse's aides

    avahsmiles replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I can only hope & pray that the unit i'll be working on next week will have co-workers like yours! :) I know that i will work my butt off and get the job done, i hope that the other aides...

  9. How long would you wait for the perfect job?

    avahsmiles replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    Considering your situation w/ your DH and kids, i would stick it out and wait a little while longer. I feel your pain as i have kids too and its hard to work nights. {{{hugs}}} Best of luck,

  10. How long would you wait for the perfect job?

    avahsmiles replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    Considering your situation w/ your DH and kids, i would stick it out and wait a little while longer. I feel your pain as i have kids too and its hard to work nights. {{{hugs}}} Best of luck,

  11. Calm my Nerves Please!!!!!

    avahsmiles posted a topic in General Nursing

    Got ativan?:chuckle Seriously though, I am a Nurse Aide and this will be my first orientation at a hospital type facility and i am very nervous. It is government run and i am wondering what i can...

  12. Calm my Nerves Please!!!!!

    avahsmiles replied to avahsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Got ativan?:chuckle Seriously though, I am a Nurse Aide and this will be my first orientation at a hospital type facility and i am very nervous. It is government run and i am wondering what i can...

  13. Any "C" student graduates???

    avahsmiles replied to Dublin37's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like that quote.

  14. Any "C" student graduates???

    avahsmiles replied to Dublin37's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like that quote.

  15. how can i pass pharmacology

    avahsmiles replied to lrcordoba's topic in General Nursing

    flash cards work best for me. easy to make & use. also, for example if you're having problems with a&p, mnemonics works great for enhancing memory. i use this fail-proof system everytime...

  16. how can i pass pharmacology

    avahsmiles replied to lrcordoba's topic in General Nursing

    flash cards work best for me. easy to make & use. also, for example if you're having problems with a&p, mnemonics works great for enhancing memory. i use this fail-proof system everytime...

  17. Medical Asst vs Nurse

    avahsmiles replied to kellisdomain's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, curious as to why you chose to place Nurse in italics? LPN's are nurses. There is no need to be insulting or rude on this site

  18. Medical Asst vs Nurse

    avahsmiles replied to kellisdomain's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, curious as to why you chose to place Nurse in italics? LPN's are nurses. There is no need to be insulting or rude on this site

  19. Medical Asst vs Nurse

    avahsmiles replied to kellisdomain's topic in General Nursing

    simply put, rn's have more training & skill than lpn's. both groups are legally licensed to use the term nurse......cma's, aides, pca's are not nurses. :) edited to add: where i live, rn's make...

  20. Medical Asst vs Nurse

    avahsmiles replied to kellisdomain's topic in General Nursing

    simply put, rn's have more training & skill than lpn's. both groups are legally licensed to use the term nurse......cma's, aides, pca's are not nurses. :) edited to add: where i live, rn's make...

  21. Canadians seek ban on U.S. drug shopping

    avahsmiles replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  22. Canadians seek ban on U.S. drug shopping

    avahsmiles replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

  23. Nurse Aide duties in a Facility?

    avahsmiles posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, If you're a Nursing Aide what are your duties at your LTC facility? I start work in an LTC unit on monday.(i've worked as an aide previously, but only casual in homecare, never in an actual...

  24. need an oncology nrs to help me c my husband

    avahsmiles replied to thatldo's topic in Oncology

    May God bless & comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Your husband sounded like a really wonderful man. Please take comfort in knowing that you were caring, loving &...

  25. need an oncology nrs to help me c my husband

    avahsmiles replied to thatldo's topic in Oncology

    May God bless & comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Your husband sounded like a really wonderful man. Please take comfort in knowing that you were caring, loving &...