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    Ideal diabetic diet?

    IEDave replied to Libby1987's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    +1 for Bernstein. Having T2, I don't follow his regimen to the letter; rather, I treat it as a collection of "hints & tips" around a core regimen of carb restriction/fat increase. In my case, I do...
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    Do nursing programs run a credit report check?

    IEDave replied to akg713's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wouldn't worry about it in either case; so long as you can pay your fees, the average cc or state university couldn't care less. After all, quite a bit of the student body of both institutions are...
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    Are MA's and CNA's the same as Nurse? NO

    IEDave replied to deleted's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do. My residents don't. They think I'm a nurse, and I tend to leave it at that. Side effect of working LTC - the residents don't make a distinction between CNA/LVN/RN, they just want someone to help...
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    Veganism and the pursue of nursing

    IEDave replied to sparkles24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Aaaand...back to the OP. If you can put a plate of food in front of a patient that has meat products on it, help them to eat it & log quantities consumed without issue, I'd say you'll do just...
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    Veganism and the pursue of nursing

    IEDave replied to sparkles24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Two words - "Soylent Green". -----
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    What is the draw to nursing these days

    IEDave replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    In my case, my "dddddrrrreeeeeeeeeaaaaaammmmmm" is to give Media to patients. Seriously - in my case I found that "nurses eating their young" (a) has nothing to do with chronological age (been chewed...
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    grandmother with dementia

    IEDave replied to nurseshellyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    IMHO - far and away the kindest thing you can do is to "play along"; had the very same situation with my late mother, among others. While working as a CNA I had a short-term client with dementia who...
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    Orange County, California Nursing schools:) Saddleback, Santa Ana.... Etc

    IEDave replied to sharonanderson24's topic in California Nursing

    Welcome to AllNurses, Sharonanderson24: First, a link to help you find community colleges in OC: Find A Community College As far as "getting on a waiting list" - really, there's so much variation...
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    Advice if CNA is asked to do med pass

    IEDave replied to kayvia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Refuse if it's outside the scope of practice for CNAs in her state of practice. Unfortunately, yes - especially in LTCs. Haven't heard of CNA's hanging IV's, but nutrient solution for G-tube...
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    I need a Flux capacitor!!

    IEDave replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Nah - flux capacitors are easy; finding a beater DeLorean, THAT's hard! -----
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    Applying for a job at McDonalds...first test scores were given today

    IEDave replied to loveoverpride's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Welcome to the funny farm - and, if you're in California In'N'Out has far better burgers! Just gotta love some of these q's they come up with - one of my fave's went something like this: You're...
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    What sacrifices have you made for your nursing education?

    IEDave replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Let's see...friends, TV, any aspect of a normal life - waitaminute, I didn't have those BEFORE nursing school!
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    Oldest in cohort...feeling out of place

    IEDave replied to melc0305's topic in General Students

    For me - I'm 50, and one of 2 males in the cohort. While there are a few of the ladies that are close to me in age, most are in their early to mid 20's. To be honest, I've been something of a loner...
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    How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    IEDave replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    Started VN classwork exactly 10 days ago at age 50 - assuming I survive the experience I'll be walking & getting pinned with my class in December 2014 at age 52. No kiddos, no SO, one surviving...
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    Future of LPN career?

    IEDave replied to mrsjeff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Afternoon, mrsjeff: I know what you mean - here's my take. As you've noted, general hospitals typically don't hire LPN/LVNs for floor positions. However, there are exceptions - public (e.g. county)...
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    It's never too late!

    IEDave replied to NurseNanci1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ah, a fellow computer veteran! Welcome - and congrats. I'm a 50 y.o. former IT guy with a 20+ year background in the field, currently enrolled in a VN program through a local community college....
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    Every Mom, Dad, Sis, Uncle Believes They Know Better Than The Nurse...

    IEDave replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    My reply: "O.K. - towels & adult briefs are over there, and holler if you want a hand with the trach suctioning. Don't forget to wash your hands!" :) Yeah, I'd never really DO that - thought it a...
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    My nursing school story

    IEDave replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    "Free ride"? Nonono - you paid in blood for that education. And, it's good to finally hear someone say something other than "it's so HARD! WAAAHHHH!" about nursing school. Challenging, yes - it's...
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    Please tell me why you dreamed of being a nurse from a young age

    IEDave replied to avhoney's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to agree, LadyFree28; quite a few people have some sort of a "life changing event" that makes nursing a viable career choice.For me, it was a combination of factors which tend to revolve around...
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    Facial Hair

    IEDave replied to red2003xlt's topic in Men in Nursing

    In my case I had a neatly trimmed beard & 'stache - until yesterday. Just started VN training, and the school said 'nyet!'. Didn't see it as being worth the fight, so I didn't; although I'll...
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    Application for CNA?

    IEDave replied to kevintheflip's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    +1 to all the above. Some places allow you to take an application home, some don't. It's always best to be prepped & ready when you step through the door, 'cause you just never know. Guess how I...
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    drug tests and ambien

    IEDave replied to molly7454's topic in General Nursing

    +1 on take the bottle with you. My only concern would be the possibility of a false positive (in this case, on the benzodiazepine panel) - if you've got the bottle with you, the most likely response...
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    Feeling Guilty

    IEDave replied to kwaziness's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes, I did. I was my mother's primary caregiver for the last 4 years & 2 months of her life. I was with her every night for the last 2 weeks of her life. I was one of 2 people who's signatures...
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    Are you ok?

    IEDave replied to lyndy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Darn
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    NEW GRAD, Need job in CA

    IEDave replied to affroman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Given the OP is an LVN, I'm pretty sure they couldn't care less about RN jobs. @OP: Well, just looked on Indeed and found about half a dozen positions for new grad LVN's without trying too hard....