almostthere06

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1. Medical Missions Trips?

   almostthere06 replied to newflgrad's topic in General Nursing

   Some websites for Medical Missions - http://www.friendships.org http://www.mercyships.org http://www.worldrelief.org http://www.projectsmile.org http://www.samaritanspurse.org http://www.missionfinder.org http://www.vimm.org http://www.iceha.org Goo...

2. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

   almostthere06 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

   Almost 10 Christmases ago, my 2 younger sisters, then 10 and 9, were playing together in the living room. Sister #1 had just recently begun clarinet lessons (God help those of us who listened to the practicing). Sister #2 had just begun gymnastics. S...

3. help me stop making med errors!

   almostthere06 replied to BulkyMonster's topic in Safety

   There are several things I learned in nursing school that might be of help to you. First and foremost, I cannot concentrate on meds in a room full of people. So I take the MAR of each pt. into the clean supply room, and sort through meds in there. ...

4. Medication Nurse Assistants

   almostthere06 replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

   One of the most important tasks involved with passing meds is assurring that the right med is being given to the right pt. at the right time FOR THE RIGHT REASON and with the appropriate assessments done. If an MNP has not taken a pharmacology cours...

5. ER Pet Peeves

   almostthere06 replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

   The pt c/o shoulder/back/elbow/nostril pain requesting Dilaudid IVP The ED staff family member bypassing triage and taking up a room "for a quick assessment of A, B, or C" The drunk college kid begging us not to call his parents The drunk HS kid cryi...

6. Poll: Male Nurses in the OB? Ok or No Way???

   almostthere06 replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in General Nursing

   I was delivered by a male OB. All of my siblings were delivered by a male OB. I see a male GYN. What is the difference in this or a male OB nurse? In my opinion, it should not even be a question.

7. Gimme some suggestions for shoes for my aching feet!

   almostthere06 replied to wayover20's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Crocs are AMAZING! But avoid the vented type for the hospital - any questions why, see the "grossest story" posting. Also, a more expensive choice, but one also worth the investment is a pair of Danskos. They run about $100 a pair, but will last for...

8. The "I hate math" club

   almostthere06 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Whether or not you like math, it is an important skill for a nurse to be exposed to. While you may never do research, or participate in statistical analysis outside of your stats class, it is important to begin thinking in terms of evidence and pract...

9. You know its going to be a bad shift when...

   almostthere06 replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in Humor

   You know it will be a bad shift when: - every patient you have is on q1 or q2 hour FS - a vented 600 pounder with q4 wet to dry dressing changes on the stage IV sacral decub - you've got 19 family members in the waiting room violently insisting that ...

10. Vegetarian being asked to dissect a cat !

    almostthere06 replied to roxburin's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Many schools will offer a virtual dissection program via computer, that bypasses the physical dissection portion. However, I do find that the skills learned in A&P lab are helpful in nursing. You learn how to maneuver small equipment, how to clea...

11. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    almostthere06 replied to yazisizit's topic in Humor

    please tell me that is a joke - please...because now, i might vomit.