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  1. suggestions for new unit?

    I'm a student in a newer facility. They have a shower that can hold the entire extended family, but no tub. From a patient's point of view - I loved laboring in the tub. It's a big draw for some...
  2. My first day in postpartum...

    I start my rotation Monday. I'm so excited, I can't sleep! I feel like I did just before I got married--a mixture of pure excitement and joy, coupled with fear of the unknown. I keep going over...
  3. Considering moving to NC...schools?

    There's no waitng list at my school (Johnston Community College). Each year applicants are selected on the basis of their entrance exam (HOBET) and their grades from prerequisites. If you don't get...
  4. Trauma: Life in the ER.

    I'm a HUGE of "The Critical
  5. May 17th is the DAY!!!

    Yay!
  6. Skirts, anyone???

    Does anyone out there wear a skirt (scrubs, of course) to work? I've been considering one ever since I've started wearing white support hose. They make my legs feel good, but with the pants on over...
  7. Anyone in NC taking the online programs offered by UNC or ECU. I'm in an ADN program, but intend on furthing my education after graduation. Just wanted to know what your experiences are/have been...
  8. NC online BSN and RN to MSN programs

    I'll have to check it out. I've got a few semesters of coursework (chem, microbiology, statistics) before that, but no harm in doing some research into the program first!
  9. Sandi: Just another week and my semester will be over! I'll get in contact with you then...
  10. Please Advise for Nursing with Hand Eczema

    The website is
  11. Please Advise for Nursing with Hand Eczema

    My husband suffers from the same thing and he's a chef. He gets his gloves from Allederm. He can't wear regular latex gloves at
  12. Nursing shoes: Dansko or Doc Martens?

    I've had two pairs of Dansko's and never found them to be heavy at all. Actually, the Doc's that I've owned were
  13. Skirts, anyone???

    I'm going to give it a try. Lydia's has a cargo skirt for $9.99. I can't imagine going all summer wearing support hose and pants to
  14. How many went from new grad to L&D?

    Many years ago in middle school, we had this thing where you didn't mention the name of the boy you liked for fear that your dream of dating him wouldn't come true. The same thing now when someone...
  15. Never, ever thought of becoming a physician until I started nursing school. I still want to be a nurse, but after doing clinicals in the OR, I'd LOOOVE to be an orthopedic surgeon! Maybe if I were...
  16. Danskos

    I have the Professional design. They come in narrow. My foot is narrow (especially across the heel). The regular 38's were to big. I was so happy when they came out in a narrow width. In the...
  17. Sandi: Hello! I live in Clayton. I'm an ADN student at Johnston Community College. I know that some of the medical offices in Wake Medical Park in Clayton hire LPN's. Check out www.wakemed.org....
  18. Immunizations! Argh!

    I had the same situation. My doctor died back in the 80's. My high school had my record, and these were accepted by the
  19. Hello all. I'm a 2nd semester ADN student. I was wondering what advice/teaching/guidance you give your students about setting priorites in their clinical day. We don't get our pt information the...
  20. Priorities in clinicals

    Thanks, Vicky! I knew I could count on you! I've seen your supportive posts to others. You've given me a map to visualize and plan my day!
  21. Priorities in clinicals

    Anyone going to
  22. Weekend programs

    Come on down to NC! We moved here from Philly 7 years ago. We live about 30 min from Raleigh in a town called Clayton. Tons of transplants live here. I'm still a student, but there are so many...
  23. My achin' veins

    Anyone else suffer from varicose veins? Ever had 'em treated? Anyone work in a vein clinic? I'm 34 and have had one running down my L leg since I was 18. Never bothered me much--flaired up a bit...
  24. My achin' veins

    I'll start w/ the support hose recommendations--I can barely get TEDs on a pt, I'd probably break my neck getting them on