SusanJean

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  1. Starting school in Fall-Scared of Chem/Math!

    SusanJean replied to Hope2Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck w/ your classes. I spent my entire first degree avoiding chem/bio/math - rec'd a BA. When I started pre-req's, I was determined to do it right. Read ahead, sat up front, kept up w/...

  2. Anyone heard of serotonin syndrome? Anyone experienced it??

    SusanJean replied to passing thru's topic in Psychiatric

    My info has this combo under "caution advised" - for tramadol there are dozens of drugs. I believe this is where the doctor has to make the risk/benefit of the combination. More serious combinations...

  3. chicken pox vaccine not full proof

    SusanJean replied to got2luvnights's topic in Pediatric

    Any virus vs compromised immune system would be a disaster. Asthma is a bear to deal

  4. chicken pox vaccine not full proof

    SusanJean replied to got2luvnights's topic in Pediatric

    Did she have the vaccine or cp? How is she

  5. chicken pox vaccine not full proof

    SusanJean replied to got2luvnights's topic in Pediatric

    Yes, the claim is that if they kids get CP, it is less severe. I have to say that even w/ the full blown dz, neither of my kids had scars - one is very fair, the other is from Nepal, so has a darker...

  6. chicken pox vaccine not full proof

    SusanJean replied to got2luvnights's topic in Pediatric

    When the vaccine was first made available, I researched it, discussed it w/ my kids' pediatrician and decided against vaccinating them because there was no guarentee that they would not get chicken...

  7. Waterproof casting material?

    SusanJean replied to nosonew's topic in Orthopedic

    My son, at 8, had a broken arm , about 3 yrs ago. We requested a waterproof cast since it was summer - in fact, had to get it replaced on vacation since it got wet - and 2 different ortho offices did...

  8. Kadivars and Cats in A&P

    SusanJean replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We had 1 cat per 3 or 4 students in anatomy. I hated all of it (poor kitty). Our cat was the only large one - all the other students' were small - which told me they were not fully mature. In Gross...

  9. Raising a 3.5 GPA to a 4.0 ???

    SusanJean replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. Also w/ the poster who asks to evaluate your motivation for wanting to achieve a 4.0. Honestly, it is not really necessary. But only you can answer that. Being an older, non-trad student, I...

  10. Your BOSS is the DOCTOR....oh boy!

    SusanJean replied to Annor's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Are you able to speak to him about your concerns privately, not in front of the patient? I would think that, as a professional, as part of a medical team, he would value your input. Perhaps you can...

  11. I Need A Caring Moment!!

    SusanJean replied to TINAMARIE28's topic in General Students

    Ditto on "being there." Each pt in their own way will let you know what they need. I think this assignment is challenging you to go above and beyond the daily routine of nursing and all it involves....

  12. Soa????????????????

    SusanJean replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    Years and years ago, the first time I did a psych assessment on a nursing home patient, I was APPALLED that the staff kept documenting that the pt was an "SOB"! Granted, he was acting crazy, but to...

  13. Is There A Reason Instructors Do This?

    SusanJean replied to Sheri257's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We have been told we are responsible for material (and may be tested on material) presented in class, in texts, from prereq classes, other classes and all other pertinant information. That about...

  14. sedation and driving

    SusanJean replied to bkleja's topic in Gastroenterology

    As a pt., I was told I would be rescheduled when I said that I would have to take a cab. This was strictly against policy. A driver was needed to see the pt home. DH had to resched his surg. day to be...

  15. Sask. family furious that 84-year-old dad waited 52 hours in emergency room

    SusanJean replied to nbnurse95's topic in International Nursing

    Granted, it was a long wait for the bed, but the patient was seen on a timely basis and did have access to medical care. It is not as tho he was in the waiting room the entire

  16. Considering a nursing career but my background is unrelated

    SusanJean replied to isnursing4me's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it depends on what you mean by "moving up." Most NP programs require a BSN (not all, but most) so you would need to get one if you want to go that route. While I have a bach degree, I've opted...

  17. patient killed herself last week....

    SusanJean replied to finn_fab's topic in Psychiatric

    It is very sad, yes, but not your fault. Remember that bipolar illness impairs judgement, too, so perhaps it was an accident? Remember, if someone is going to committ suicide, they will do it. They...

  18. Are you a nurse from a dysfunctional family?

    SusanJean replied to jenpstudentrn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do. The sad part was that my mom kept insisting that the family was "perfect." Funny what a large dose of denial will do for you. My sibs and I have a family motto (author unknown): "We put the...

  19. Deflating Moment for a Soon to be New Grad

    SusanJean replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they get paid more because there are fewer? Isn't a 4 year degree required now for a DH - while the 2 yr and/or professional program are grandfathered in? (At least in most states.) Plus, they...

  20. Considering a nursing career but my background is unrelated

    SusanJean replied to isnursing4me's topic in Nursing Career

    Your present situation will not help or hinder... if you are interested in nursing, ck out the schools available to you and go for it! How long have you been out of school?

  21. Only In America!!

    SusanJean replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh so true -- aren't we a bunch of silly

  22. just a question about Texas

    SusanJean replied to prinzessdy's topic in Texas Nursing

    From one midwesterner to another (and I apologize to all the Texans in the crowd, I don't mean to offend anyone, am just posting my experiences) I found living in Tx very difficult. The heat was...

  23. Akathisia in the Parkinson Patient

    SusanJean posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I care for a woman who is suffering from end stage parkinson's dz. She has recently been exhibiting an increase in restlessness - and says she cannot explain why she wants to move around. (long story...

  24. Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    SusanJean replied to TMnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Correct. Any applicant that is accepted would have to go through the entire course work and clinical for PA school, regardless of previous experience or education. For that matter, I am not aware of...

  25. Very Discouraged About Chances of Getting In

    SusanJean replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please don't be discouraged. A 4.0 is not the only thing schools look for - attitude, maturity, life experience are taken into account. Are you applying to more than one school?