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  1. How many of you had a different career/education before becoming an RN?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    I was a medical technologist (BS biology major, chemistry minor). I ran an oncology lab for 4 years. I have also worked in the hospitals (mainly in blood bank) for the last 12 years. I loved my job,...

  2. JPS info needed for Group of LVN Students

    lifeLONGstudent replied to audiharvi's topic in Texas Nursing

    Audrey, I am a nursing student there now (accelerated BSN program). Of our 5 students on the floor, I was the only student who was paired with a RN. All the other student were paired with LVNs, so...

  3. considering clomid in the future

    lifeLONGstudent replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Gompers - I am so glad that you replied! I am reviewing the symptoms you listed: Yes, I PLUCK facial hair.....arrrrr. Hubby told me to just shave it - I explained THAT type of thinking delineates...

  4. considering clomid in the future

    lifeLONGstudent replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "do you know if your cycles are abnormal because of polycystic ovarian syndrome?" - no, i don't know the reason why. i have a cycle for a day or two about every 6-10 weeks. obgyn gave me...

  5. Do you have any anesthesia helpers?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to Laughing Gas's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    rn29306 What is the rest of the story - if you don't mind sharing with the rest of the details with us. K+ recheck from lab at 8? Hang the insulin? Trauma surg come in? etc etc etc... Thanks,...

  6. Can someone help me with this dosage calculation?????

    lifeLONGstudent replied to micky74's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    well, the spacing did not work out when it posted, sorry if you write it out, then you can make the spacing look right and it will make sense.

  7. Can someone help me with this dosage calculation?????

    lifeLONGstudent replied to micky74's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ordered avail (after you reconstitute) - don't get confused with the reconsitution directions x = what are they asking for? o 750mg dose a 100mg per ml x = ml/dose to give ml = 1 ml x 750mg = (750)(1)...

  8. Certified Medication Technician

    lifeLONGstudent replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    I am in (BSN) nursing school - taking Pharm now. After graduation (15 months and counting) and after boards, I think I will be pretty protective of my license. So, if there are any meds to be passed...

  9. applied for CNA job...and now a credit check?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to twinbee25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I realize that I will have an OPINION that probably represents the minority, but here goes: To me, credit history is a sign of personal responsibility and moral character. When you buy something on...

  10. Single SRNAs..

    lifeLONGstudent replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    " but i'd like to anticipate the possible stresses if i can head them off" b i r t h c o n t r o l lifelongstudent (just an attempt to be funny - sorry, but i was ready to pull my hair out this...

  11. anyone working in abilene?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to tsu_girl82's topic in Texas Nursing

    "I think Harris Methodist is really a great place to work.. good staff, good pay area is also not that bad. I am new to harris n am lovin it." Harris Methodist - that is downtown FW, not Harris HEB -...

  12. I Am In For Fall 05 Yeeehaaaaaaa

    lifeLONGstudent replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congrats!!!! I remember some of your posts about the NET, trying to get into Weatherford and maybe another school...I am glad it all came together. We are from the same area - I took some classes at...

  13. Transthoracic pacing

    lifeLONGstudent replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in Emergency

    ahhhhh, good answer... I never thought of that. :smackingf so, have you found any interesting studies about this? Tell us

  14. Vdrl????

    lifeLONGstudent replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What in the world is VDRL???? There is a newer test for syphilis called RPR. If the RPR (or VDRL) is positive, then a confirmation MHA-TP is usually sent out. Although they both test for the same...

  15. Completed BSN to apply?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to smelendez's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If not, PM me and Ill write you an rx for bicitra, a ppi, and a H2 blocker for the ulcer that your going to contract. haaaa haaaa, will you give me refills too?:chuckle lifeLONGstudent (going to work...

  16. TCU & TWU - front loaded or not?

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

    I just rechecked websites and both TWU/TCU have clinicals in phase II (second year), so I guess they are both 'front loaded'. Thanks for defining the terminology.

  17. TCU & TWU - front loaded or not?

    lifeLONGstudent posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    TCU and TWU students: Is your school considered "front loaded". I am a few years away from applying, but I keep reading about this description. From what I have read, front loaded means that clinicals...

  18. Transthoracic pacing

    lifeLONGstudent replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in Emergency

    Eric, Just curious - why would they do this? Seems a lot more invasive (infection and other "uh-oh" factors) than just using the pacer pads and TCP (easier, faster, non-invasive). I am not condemning,...

  19. Did you get your first intubation?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    "just wanted to let you know you are not alone. today was my first day in the or-got there at 0615 like was told.here's my day: my crna didn't get there til 6:50 (by now i'd had plenty of time...

  20. How can you say you're not paid well?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    Oh gosh, where to start. If you reread what I wrote you will see that I said, "I am not knocking your profession". I was not attacking nurses. I was responding to the er nurse who said "we (nurses)...

  21. How can you say you're not paid well?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    oh, tom, there is that humility again that you are so well known for.... just kidding... push, push, push little buttons. Hey, can you get me a 6 figure job next year when I am done with my 2nd degree...

  22. seizures after delivery in mom with PIH

    lifeLONGstudent replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the replies. It has been a crazy week with work, woman child has been on Spring Break, called and researched a bazilllllion banks regarding loan money for school......

  23. seizures after delivery in mom with PIH

    lifeLONGstudent posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    How common is it that a mom with pre-eclampsia/PIH has seizures after delivery? This is more of a question out of curiosity (my daughter is now 7), but when she was born, I had seizures from my...

  24. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Kazi - I sent you a PM.

  25. anesthesia for organ harvest?

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

    ok, makes sense now.