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  1. Suggestions for my concerns re: chemo?

    lucky4timesover replied to nursemae's topic in Oncology

    As a chemo nurse I strongly believe that training is vital. I completely agree with what you say wanting to do it right for your patients. Sounds like a dangerous place to work. I went to oncology as...

  2. Working at UAMS in Little Rock

    lucky4timesover posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I was just wondering if there are any RNs that are currently or have previously worked at UAMS. I have researched the hospital and benefits online, but you can only get so much from a...

  3. Nurses and students in Arkansas

    lucky4timesover posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I just saw the thread on the Oklahoma forum that asked where you are and what you do. Thought it might be nice to have one hear. There have to be at least a few of us on here. I am...

  4. Is It Normal For...

    lucky4timesover replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    If it is normal for all children I don't know, but ALL 3 of my boys constantly pulled at their member when they were around that age. My youngest thinks it's funny to pull his diaper off to do it....

  5. Personality Test for Specialty

    lucky4timesover replied to Travellpro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My top three are pediatrics, rhuematology, and med oncology. I want to work in pediatric oncology, so I think its

  6. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    lucky4timesover replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have to start by saying that I intend to get my NP after I am done with my ADN and BSN. That being said, I think one does cross a certain line with wanting NPs to perform surgery, even what you...

  7. How do you dilute your meds for IV pushes?

    lucky4timesover replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Students

    I inject air into my dilutent first, draw up my medication, then the dilutent. Always check you med book for the acceptable sokution to use as a dilutent and the proper amount to use. Good luck!...

  8. Barcode Meds/Patient

    lucky4timesover replied to CarVsTree's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital where I perform clinicals, we have a barcode system for the patient and the meds. For our patients in isolation, or sometimes when they are not, we use the barcode on their charge...

  9. Why can't doctors just "TELL" their patients the TRUTH!?!

    lucky4timesover replied to MrsStraty's topic in Oncology

    Hi, I just wanted to say that I kind of know how you feel. I lost my mother in law who I loved very much two days before Christmas. She had been diagnosed for 4 months when she passed and she was...

  10. Marriage and Nursing school ?

    lucky4timesover replied to whatmaters's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Perhaps I am off base here, but this is how I personally feel about marriage and nursing school. BTW I have been married for seven years, so I have a little experience with it. Your marriage will...

  11. running on fumes in Arkansas

    lucky4timesover replied to sensweet's topic in General Nursing

    I can completely relate. I am also in Arkansas, but am at an ADN program. There isn't a BSN program in our area unless you already have your ADN. I am feeling burnt out as well, but I still have a...

  12. Spending the Benjamins

    lucky4timesover replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I am extremely lucky (hence my name) to be married to such a wonderful man, have three beautiful, kind and intelligent boys and such loving and caring parents. God has blessed me more than I...

  13. Spending the Benjamins

    lucky4timesover replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first paycheck is going to pay for me to take out all of my family who have helped me make it through school. My husband, my kids (who I do this for), and my parents. Then we are going to the...

  14. Moving to Arkansas

    lucky4timesover replied to spejsa's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I live in the Fort Smith area which is right next to Van Buren. You can make $18 as a new grad here or you can drive 40 minutes to Fayetteville and make $23 an hour plus a sign on bonus....

  15. UAFS Program

    lucky4timesover replied to SecondCareer?'s topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I am currently a student of the ADN program at UAFS. I am sorry to inform you but the way the program is set up at UAFS you must obtain your ADN (even if you have a bachelors in another...

  16. Age when you had your first child?

    lucky4timesover replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    18- baby boy 21- baby boy #2 23- baby boy #3 Thank God above that they were all healthy and they are more than ever the light of mine and my husband's

  17. Teddy... The Boy Who Made a Difference

    lucky4timesover replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Oncology

    That was a beautiful story. Made me cry, but beautiful none the less. Thank you for sharing.:)

  18. insensitive ED Doc

    lucky4timesover replied to she.lpn's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say something about the whole "you're young so you can have more" speech. I have a very dear friend who is in her mid 20s who has had an enormous amount of difficulty in concieving....

  19. How to deal with unexpected deaths of nurses and other health care professionals

    lucky4timesover replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    Confused, I am so sorry for your losses. I have no wise words of wisdom to offer you. I am the same age you are. I lost my brother when he was 23 and my sister in law when she was 26 and they were...

  20. choosing a specialty and personality type?

    lucky4timesover replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    your type is [color=#d000a0]isfj[color=#d000a0]introverted[color=#d000a0]sensing[color=#d000a0]feeling[color=#d000a0]judging the gaurdian protector the portrait of the protector the primary desire of...

  21. Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    lucky4timesover replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are right Steph and SBE, it isn't doing any good to make someone feel guilty right then. It is making bf advocated look mean. Should have thought about that more. I guess that what I mean is we...

  22. Co-sleeping?

    lucky4timesover replied to amber1142's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have co-clept with all 3 of my boys and I loved every minute of it. I still have the baby in bed with me. The oldest ones moved out of the bed when the baby at the moment moved in, not very far...

  23. Watch Your Language - Breast Isn't Best!

    lucky4timesover replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This subject is kind of personal to alot of people. I am a breastfeeding mother who has bf all 3 of my boys for at least 14 months. I have kept this up even through nursing school. To tell you the...

  24. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    lucky4timesover replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am only a student, but to me the only thing that should matter is what you want to get. To be completely honest it doesn't matter what other people think about your degree choice. Ultimately it is...

  25. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    lucky4timesover replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I am beginning to think that there is an actual quota of these know it all, phone answering, story telling, lazy people that have to be met in each nursing class:rotfl: . The admissions panel has to...