akcarmean

akcarmean LPN

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  1. ???? New law in IL.

    akcarmean posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Has anyone heard if IL. is going to start accepting online degrees for like RN's.? I know currently they don't accept them. But I heard that there was something up to vote to start accepting....

  2. Dress Code for nursing students?

    akcarmean replied to NPTeacher's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    when i was in lpn school the info above applied for us except we had more like a royal blue top and white pants. that's the only difference of those listed above. when we were in lecture we could...

  3. just have to tell you guys this story

    akcarmean replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: That was good. I got a good laugh out of it. Thank for sharing.

  4. A truly Blessed Delivery!!!

    akcarmean replied to CA CoCoRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    god was truly on her and the baby's side. thank god she was in the right place and in good hands. thank you so much for sharing with us. it's so nice to hear stories where premies actually survive....

  5. New bill for safe nursing standards

    akcarmean replied to Bjo's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Please send me a copy. Thanks,

  6. I think I'm gonna be sick

    akcarmean replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    ARe you allowed to bring tape recorders to the class? I know when I was at my community college they would provide a tutor if needed (not the teacher), it really helped me a lot. Hang in there, have...

  7. Pressure in my bum-relieve?

    akcarmean replied to following_faith's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Glad it is only dehydration but make sure you get your plenty of fluids and rest, rest, rest. I know it's easier said than done. But be thankful you are not on bedrest. I ended up on bedrest from 6...

  8. Woot!

    akcarmean replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats Tweety:balloons: :Melody: :balloons: Good luck with this semester!!!!! Last semester (they are only 5 weeks long) I rec'd an A in Business Essentials and a C in Math gives me a GPA of...

  9. Poll: Do you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as an adjunct to handwashing?

    akcarmean replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I am in HHC and we have it in the pt.'s home. I use it only when I can't get into the BR b/c another family member is in there. Other than that it's antibacterial soap and water.

  10. Pressure in my bum-relieve?

    akcarmean replied to following_faith's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree just to make sue go get it checked out. I had premies so I would go myself. Keep us posted and good luck.

  11. Taking my boards on 2/8/05?????

    akcarmean replied to almostanurse26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :balloons:

  12. Where do your Miscarrages admit into

    akcarmean replied to JHUBRAIN's topic in General Nursing

    When I had my miscarriage @ 16wks. I was in the ob dept. This was when they had the delivery rooms then the post op rooms seperated. I got to choose to stay in the delivery room instead of going to...

  13. Nurses' Week Celebration

    akcarmean replied to KungPaoNsg's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree, we should be recognised all year round not just 1 week a year. A lot of nurses work their a$$ off all the time and get nothing for it, except sometimes disrespect from Dr's or other...

  14. reporting a collegue

    akcarmean replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    Every one has good responses I can't add anything except to follow their advice. I have a grandma in the nursing home I would pray that if someone did that to her that it would be reported.

  15. migraine faker at the ED!

    akcarmean replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    I have migraine often. I have tried just about every migraine RX out there. Imitrex works most of the time. But there are some that I just wake up with that are to far gone for the Imitrex to work but...

  16. Should all nursing students be required to be a CNA for one year?

    akcarmean replied to SophieMae's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to agree with JvanRN. I think the exposure is good. You really do learn a lot in CNA class like you said the basics. I thinks it's good tohave the exposure but don't think I should be...

  17. migraine faker at the ED!

    akcarmean replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    I have suffered from migraines since I was 14 yrs. old and I am now 33. I have them very regularly I am on medication every day for them but still have break through. I will try all my prn meds,...

  18. What does RNC mean?

    akcarmean replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    SmilingBlueeyes-- thanks for the information and good luck to you.

  19. opinions on in-services

    akcarmean replied to zuchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All of my inservice with my Home Health Care employer has been handouts with ? at the end that have to be turned in. They are very insiteful with loads of information. Your turn in the ?? They can be...

  20. Hoping for help with Alopecia

    akcarmean replied to proudmommielpn's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck and keep us

  21. Power Point!

    akcarmean replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety that is my next class that starts on Sunday. So I know who to come to when I have a ? CONGRADULATIONS :balloons: :) Good luck with the rest of the class. It looks like the next 5 weeks are...

  22. What kind of patient would you make????!!!

    akcarmean replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    I would be good for the most part but I want to know what is given to me and what is being done. I go to the ER a lot for my migraines. Theyknow me by name. I have had migraines since I was 14 and I...

  23. Hello- New to Site

    akcarmean replied to Firemedic7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sorry can't help with your ?? but Welcome to

  24. help needed

    akcarmean replied to Doody's topic in General Nursing

    First of all welcome to allnurses. 2nd. I think you need to be out there asking the management and employees what they would like to see being changed. That might give you an ideal of where to

  25. lpn being mistreated

    akcarmean replied to qje999's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am sorry I don't have any advice but want to wish you the best of luck and hope that things do change.