akcarmean

akcarmean LPN

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  1. think a 7 yr old is ready to use an inhaler?

    akcarmean replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Pediatric

    My son was using an inhaler at the age of 6. Yes they can be taught how to use it correctly but an adult needs to know how it works and when she would need it. Don't let her make that decision. My son...

  2. questions about nusing, and males in nursing

    akcarmean replied to daddy-o's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck I am sure you can do the LPN program but seriously do get the ADD thing checked out. I two children have ADHD so I deal with it every day. Go for it, first check out ADD, second check out...

  3. Today I was too busy

    akcarmean replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((HUGS)))))) You did your best. Let it go at that and then do what you need to do next time.

  4. How do you give next shift report?

    akcarmean replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I give verbal report but there is a note list and then our full report copies in the file in the pt. home. Original are sent to main office.

  5. Please hear me out. Anyone! No one seems to give a rip.

    akcarmean replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Have to agree with Tweety very well put. Angie. PS I also hope she dosen't do anything to you but don't be afraid to report her to your supervisor is she does something @

  6. The nightmare...dealing with fetal demises

    akcarmean replied to Mat-ctr-Rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I to went over the deep end after my stillborn dd. I almost lost my marriage and my life several times. If it wasn't for my dh making me go to counsoling and see a psychiastrist and get me on...

  7. How did you find out about allnurses?

    akcarmean replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    engine search looking for online nursing classes

  8. The nightmare...dealing with fetal demises

    akcarmean replied to Mat-ctr-Rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was high risk pregnancy anyways. I went b/c I had not detected any fetal movement which we had been counting so many moves every hour. Anyways The nurses called the Dr. he came right over did...

  9. My friend lost her baby

    akcarmean replied to Stephanie in FL's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know how much comfort it will be to your friend but there can be successful pregnancies after this one. I had miscarriage at 4 mths boy born at 28 wks. gestation girl starting to come early,...

  10. Help with BSN Admission @ UIC

    akcarmean replied to Maxs's topic in Illinois Nursing

    keep us posted on what you find out

  11. I need some help/direction about placenta grading

    akcarmean replied to Burnt Out's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am sorry I don't have any medically advice I can give you but I do have emotional and support. I had a child born at 28 wks. he is now 12yrs. 145 lbs and 5'3" . I have also had a still born child...

  12. Anti-Dentites and Anti-Doctor-ites Unite!

    akcarmean replied to Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker's topic in General Nursing

    I go to the Dr. all the time (especially right now with back) I am pretty good about and pelvic exams; but DENTIST I try to stay away from unless I am in complete and utter paid. Had a bad experience...

  13. ???? New law in IL.

    akcarmean replied to akcarmean's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Traumarus == Do you have a website that I need to go to in order to see what requirements I need for my rn, bsn,msn? I found one place emailed them got an answer back said to call this number and all...

  14. The nightmare...dealing with fetal demises

    akcarmean replied to Mat-ctr-Rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can say that I have been on the Pt. side of the story. So I know how I felt as a parent. If you have any ? please feel free to ask. I can tell you what was done for me and what they did for me which...

  15. LPN and loan forgiveness?

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

    This is the first time I have had to get a loan but the way it works is that as long as you are in school there are no payments; but 6 month after you graduate you start making payments on the loan....

  16. what to do with this one CNA???venting....

    akcarmean replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck to you, hope everything works

  17. School

    akcarmean replied to Jenn1228's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sorry can't help but welcome to

  18. can anybody answer this?

    akcarmean replied to wolf_funk's topic in Pediatric

    I have to agree with all the other post # 3

  19. Teaching what requirements do you need??

    akcarmean replied to akcarmean's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you guys

  20. Nursing Related Gifts/Clothing?

    akcarmean replied to Nurse Alissa's topic in General Nursing

    You can try these I put them on my favorites but doesn't give address but I am almost positive they are all www. in front and .com in back crest uniforms A1nursing scrubs A1CHEROKEEnursing scrubs...

  21. ???? New law in IL.

    akcarmean replied to akcarmean's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes I did that the other day and havn't heard back from them yet.

  22. ???? New law in IL.

    akcarmean replied to akcarmean's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Just wanted to bring your attention to my original post again Thanks,

  23. MD's giving bad news to patients

    akcarmean replied to medpsychRN's topic in General Nursing

    Vent away Good Luck and keep us

  24. I've had it......I QUIT!!!

    akcarmean replied to dazzle256's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck :balloons: at your new job. Keep us posted.

  25. being induced

    akcarmean replied to uk_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been induced twice and yes it does hurt more than if your body is naturally inducing the contractions. make sure that you ask for pain medication if you need it. be prepared for a c-section if...