Melina

Melina

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  1. 2007 school ranking

    Melina replied to JoYang's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't know too much about the ranking, but I know it's based on more than pass rates. After all, the NCLEX just tests on basic proficency. US News surveys take into account the qualities that...

  2. "Male Problems" while nursing female

    Melina replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Try tight briefs and loose pants. If you are having reoccuring "issues", you could even use some kind of genital restraint--something that would be painful if you got an erection. Jov was a bit...

  3. Psych RN's, being phased out???

    Melina replied to Halinja's topic in Psychiatric

    I know there will always be psych RNs, just like there will always be psych patients. I am more concerned about a lack of interst in the specialty. I was sad to hear that the only Master's program...

  4. 2007 school ranking

    Melina replied to JoYang's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Do you know what the rankings are based on? Just

  5. suicide of patient on unit

    Melina replied to finn_fab's topic in Psychiatric

    Sorry sorry to hear! I started out as a volunteer in an inpatient facility, and my second week we had a pt hand himself. One of the other pts found him. I know they had a debriefing with staff and...

  6. Foley vs Straight Cath

    Melina replied to JenNJFLCA's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I would think the straight cath would have a more of a risk, if only because there is a new chance for contamination with every insertion. I'm only making an educated guess,

  7. c.n.a.

    Melina replied to switch's topic in California Nursing

    Check out the Board of Vocational Nursing at http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/factvn.htm It says that one can challenge the license with "completion of equivalent education and experience" Good

  8. Rusk Mental Facility

    Melina replied to taylor21's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not in Texas, but I know that around here, there are vistor centers with more info than you could ever want. Try calling the chamber of commerce. There could be a website as well. As for...

  9. Regis Univ

    Melina replied to landa29x's topic in Colorado Nursing

    You need two 3SH courses to fill the requirement. You can have 9SH remaining when you enter the program. They have to be from Religious Studies, Healthcare ethics, and/or Upper division electives....

  10. Regis CHOICE program question

    Melina replied to Melina's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Regis is not crazy expensive, though. Some of the private nursing schools are quite shocking. The CHOICE program is about the same as CU. Traditional is quite a bit more, I hear. I can do a lot...

  11. Regis CHOICE program question

    Melina replied to Melina's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks, BH. The more I learn about Regis, the more I want to be there. I was reading the Society of Jesus website, and I was really moved. Good luck, and enjoy your last

  12. Lamictal...isn't 300mg kind of steep?

    Melina replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Psychiatric

    Motorcyle Mama, I'm sorry to hear you are struggling. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say I hope you continue to come to the forum for support. Medical information, though, is best given by...

  13. Pseudo-seizures: can you share your experience and insight?

    Melina replied to Morgan314's topic in Psychiatric

    Maybe it's just me, but how does any of this answer the original post? I understand the importance of determining whether seizures are 'real' or not, but where does the OP go from there? I know...

  14. New ER volunteer questions

    Melina replied to Melina's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the advice! My training session is this afternoon. Although I do love to watch, I am more interested in pt contact. I have never been to an ER (as a pt or family member) that had...

  15. New ER volunteer questions

    Melina posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all, I just received a coveted position as an ER pt. rep. at my hospital. Do any of you have volunteers in the ER? I am an adult pre-nursing student, and while I know what my responsibilities...

  16. Denver School of Nursing

    Melina replied to spenceandchris's topic in Colorado Nursing

    There are several accreditation bodies for nursing programs. For example: From Regis website: Regis University has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools...

  17. Regis CHOICE program question

    Melina replied to Melina's topic in Colorado Nursing

    First of all, congratulations in getting in! I've been on campusbut as the application deadline approaches I am getting a little neurotic. I am getting my CNA this semester, and I have professional...

  18. Platt college?

    Melina replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Well, despite my feelings about their design program (which isn't bad, just not what I was looking for), I am totally supportive of any school that will help get more wannabe CO nurses into classes....

  19. Platt college?

    Melina replied to tbahde's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The design school I went to in Aurora was called Platt. I didn't know they started a nursing program, but they are listed as interim approved on the BON site--same address and everything. Weird!...

  20. White Bobby Pins

    Melina replied to Motolady2001's topic in General Nursing

    Many schools have students wear traditional white uniforms and caps at graduation. I was looking at photos at my school of past classes the other day. Not everyone wore a cap, but I can see the...

  21. Anyone Have a BFA?

    Melina replied to 4evrhisma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never seen anything about what BA, BS degrees qualify you for an accel. program. I thought all BA programs had pretty much the same gen ed requirements. Did they even look at your transcripts?...

  22. A hernia this bad?? Permanent??

    Melina replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    This has the tone of an urban myth. Are you sure it's for real? It doesn't sound like the kind of condition one could live with for very long.

  23. Dilute Urine in Drug Test

    Melina replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Nursing

    No wonder. Caffeine is a diuretic, but water is what dilutes the test. Usually if you aren't over-hydrated (going to the bathroom all the time) then the urine shouldn't be too dilute. Eating...

  24. Dilute Urine in Drug Test

    Melina replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Nursing

    If they are too dilute, can you take one first thing in the morning? I used to get drug tested all the time at work, and I used to have the dilution problem, because I keep myself pretty hydrated. I...

  25. How to handle sub standard evals

    Melina replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Rob has great advice. One of the most important skills we can learn is how to turn criticism into a learning experience. You have every right to ask for clarification and ways to improve. Best of...