saltydad

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1. How to deal with angry doctors

   saltydad replied to ann915's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You must report this MD. No excuse for this behavior, and no reason to allow it to

2. Switching careers to nursing. who has done it?

   saltydad replied to Noodles's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I also switched from management to nursing at the ripe young age of 56. I was an army medic decades ago. Now in my 2nd semester of nursing program after a year of prereqs. It's hard as hell but well...

3. Help-Transplant Team Info

   saltydad posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   For an independent study, I'm considering looking into the role of the nurse as a member of an organ transplant team. Any info., pointers to other sites, etc. would be greatly appreciated....

4. What school do/did you go to?

   saltydad replied to blee1's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I'm in the ADN program attending Montgomery College in Takoma Park, Maryland. Currently finishing up my 1st semester (finals in Physical Assessment and Fundamentals of Nursing and the semester's...

5. Nursing admissions hard?

   saltydad replied to cnelle101's topic in Maryland Nursing

   I just started the clinical nursing program at Montgomery College. Admission was almost solely based on GPA. I understand that the minimum GPA for this class was 3.7. Class size is 64 per semester;...

6. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

   saltydad replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

   First of all, no one is saying to deny a patient's spiritual needs. I would be happy to pray with a patient on request, respecting their desire but praying silently a prayer that I could use to...

7. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

   saltydad replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

   First of all, no one is saying to deny a patient's spiritual needs. I would be happy to pray with a patient on request, respecting their desire but praying silently a prayer that I could use to...

8. Need Help with Abbreviations, Medical Terminology

   saltydad replied to sleepymom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   "Functional position" may be referring to putting the body segment in the position of function, ex.- putting a rolled cloth in the hand when immobilizing with a

9. Dating Patients

   saltydad replied to bobnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Many years ago before I was married I did date a patient, but only after she had been d/c'd. We only dated once...no big deal. I did date several coworkers, and ended up marrying my ex-wife (who was...

10. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    saltydad replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I note that the Consultant failed to respond to the portion of the OP's note regarding the Christian overtones of the ceremony. Does her suggestion to "submit" to the "conservative message" the...

11. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    saltydad replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I am in an ADN in a county cc, and after reading this thread I will be checking on where our ceremony will be and required wear (if any). I am also Jewish and would absolutely raise the church...

12. Difference Between RNFA and Surg. PA?

    saltydad posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi all. I've been reviewing some of the threads and find I have some confusion concerning the differences between these 2 professions. Outside of the fact that the RNFA seems to build on the...

13. Starting Nursing Courses Next Month-Advice?

    saltydad replied to saltydad's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I want to thank everyone who has taken the time and effort to put their thoughts down for us. I'm 57 and this is career switch. I was very worried about how the old grey cells would work going back to...

14. Starting Nursing Courses Next Month-Advice?

    saltydad posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I start my nursing courses 1/24...fundamentals, health assessment, etc. Any advice on what to focus on (everything?), time management, etc.? Thanks all.

15. The Spring '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club: A&P 2

    saltydad replied to SCmomof3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got my grades for last semester and I aced A & P 1! I start nursing courses 1/24, and the nursing dept. discouraged us from taking A & P 2 during the 1st semester of nursing program. So...