SusanJean

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  1. Nurses and smoking......

    SusanJean replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    When our country's smoking shows signs of decreasing, the corp. take their $$ to other countries that don't have regulations and advertise there. You are so right, it is all about keeping the $$...

  2. Nurses and smoking......

    SusanJean replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I beg to differ that they are two different things. They are both risk factors for declining health. I won't even take the time to list the illnesses. And yes, there are reasons besides overeating...

  3. Nurses and smoking......

    SusanJean replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    nicotine is as addicting as heroin, slightly more, but not statistically so. (ck the research.) it also has a calming effect on the brain, so i think this combination can explain why, even with...

  4. Has anyone worked as a surgical asst for a dentist?

    SusanJean replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the routine stuff is boring but the surgery is interesting. Sounds as though the benefits are good. Since this is surgery, you may have a good situation. Give it a try. Good

  5. Bi-Polar in Nursing School

    SusanJean replied to ijpetit's topic in Nursing Career

    Having worked in the mental health field, and having a couple of family members w/ bipolar disorder... I agree w/ the previous posters. Also, allow time for your meds to get adjusted, become stable...

  6. Bi-Polar in Nursing School

    SusanJean replied to ijpetit's topic in Nursing Career

    Having worked in the mental health field, and having a couple of family members w/ bipolar disorder... I agree w/ the previous posters. Also, allow time for your meds to get adjusted, become stable...

  7. Need Input from the Pros

    SusanJean replied to StressedDad2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Continued thoughts and prayers your way. Please keep us

  8. Didn't Get In

    SusanJean replied to willti1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was told by admission committee members that they welcome hearing from those that did not get accepted when they seek feedback on how to become stronger candidates for future applications. I would...

  9. Need ideas for honoring RN practicing 50 years

    SusanJean replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like this

  10. I'm thinking about trying to get pregnant and start nursing school? Yes or No?

    SusanJean replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Putting your child in daycare is always an option once the baby is born. All I can think about during the pregnancy, tho, is the extreme fatigue. You will be tired like you never thought possible....

  11. Help, I have a Passive Immunity question

    SusanJean replied to oregonrene's topic in Infectious Disease

    look in your text for how the body deals w/ bacterial vs viral

  12. School Budgets

    SusanJean replied to GreenWitch's topic in School

    Demographics support that families should be able to pitch in to help out. If school board won't increase budget and PTO can't help, I'd try an item specific request for the remainder of this year...

  13. School Budgets

    SusanJean replied to GreenWitch's topic in School

    You and your husband are both devoted to your professions:) !! Approach the PTO (I always thought it was the same as PTA) and see if they can help. Check w/ school admin and see if they can add some...

  14. Let's Have Some Fun!

    SusanJean replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    To spend less money on clothes -- one size scrubs fits all. Will no longer need my "fat" clothes and my "thin"

  15. Bad incident while giving Rocephin shot; need advice

    SusanJean replied to NurseCard's topic in Pediatric

    Wise advice, all of

  16. School Budgets

    SusanJean replied to GreenWitch's topic in School

    At my daughter's school, our nurse got about the same budget. The PTA (within our school) generally raises big bucks annually and supplements by about 2-3 times that. This has just been in the past...

  17. Gross Anatomy

    SusanJean replied to Gump's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Try netanatomy.com

  18. Sign Language - useful for nurses?

    SusanJean replied to Hodge's topic in General Nursing

    "Signing" is now considered a "second language" around here - satisfies that requirement for several of the area colleges. My daughter self-taught sign at 3-4 and I've been amazed at the number of...

  19. Working with a racist

    SusanJean replied to xmaxiex's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can't say it would maintain professionalism, but how about zapping her w/ a cattle prod every time she makes a comment that is inappropriate?Seriously, I would write down what she said, the time she...

  20. Need Input from the Pros

    SusanJean replied to StressedDad2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not a nurse (yet) but have been in your wife's situation. I feel for you and want you to know there can be positive outcomes, though it is natural to think of the worse. I don't want to downplay...

  21. old skills that we do not use anymore

    SusanJean replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing

    Love those thermometers... IMO are the only way to get an accuate temp. Every time I see them in a pharmacy, I buy them out.

  22. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    SusanJean replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    We were remodeling our house and visiting a number of stores to get ideas. My husband has a very loud, friendly manner, and a tendency to talk w/out thinking. As the salesman approached us, my...

  23. Patient vent about waiting for DR. appt.

    SusanJean replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    And, I believe, this is poor office practice! When my father was in practice, he ran 3 rooms, started promptly at 8am and left at 5pm, unless there was an emergency. Lunch hours were always on...

  24. What is a short spurt of PAT's???

    SusanJean replied to kaseysmom's topic in Cardiac

    I have a long history of PAT's (now called SVT's) and other than being tired and uncomfortable, my cardiologist said I might throw a clot. I've learned how to relax and convert on my own, so I don't...

  25. PDA for meds

    SusanJean replied to ERRNwant2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any other software suggestions? I'm awaiting the arrival of my PDA and am curious... Anyone know about epocrates?(.com??)