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  1. Second to last semester and I'm losing steam....advice?

    FLmed replied to GraceS613's topic in General Students

    Just wanted you to know that I read your post. Sending you a huge hug!! My last semester was the hardest for me. I had a really tough instructor, but I can say that she made me a better nurse. I...

  2. To all the newbie ER nurses out there...

    FLmed replied to shieldanvil81's topic in Emergency

    Your user names made me

  3. rhabdomyolysis question

    FLmed replied to aachavez's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Was this patient on a medication to help lower cholesterol- a

  4. Anxiety Question

    FLmed replied to Soliloquy's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You don't have enough GABA. It's a neurotransmitter in the brain. Many people develop anxiety in nursing school or as a nurse. There's just so much stress that it can throw your brain chemistry out...

  5. I have an Ulcerative Colitis patient to care for tomorrow. Questions about diet?

    FLmed replied to Samian Q's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You bring in a hat into the patient's room. Show the patient the hat and tell them that you will be putting this on the toilet. Tell them you want them to urinate in it because you want to measure...

  6. Everest or Rasmussen RN Program?

    FLmed replied to pradagirl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Rasmussen is extremely expensive, but I have heard good things about getting a quality education there. I would try PHCC if you haven't already. The RN program is really hard to get into, but maybe...

  7. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    FLmed replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Amen!!

  8. Is it worth it?

    FLmed replied to Katsmeow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck!! I hope you get into UF! It's such a great school. :-). You might need your parents to take your daughter ever so often so you can have massive study sessions. Just remind them that...

  9. are there nurses who ACTUALLY care ?

    FLmed replied to seriouslyserious's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Such a great response that I'm sure the original poster will

  10. Out of Scope of Practice?

    FLmed replied to ladytopaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You took the words right out of my mouth. I also agree with what Brandon

  11. What do you think about nurses and PA's being called "Doctor"?

    FLmed replied to PalmHarborMom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    PAs should never refer to themselves as a doctor, even though they are often just as smart. It's not ethical for them to introduce themselves this way. As far as NP who has obtained a doctorate....

  12. Dropped pills

    FLmed replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Lol!!!!!! I'm laughing so hard. Don't forget to add in there that patient was able to teach back what you told

  13. Dropped pills

    FLmed replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    This narrative made me giggle.

  14. For the love of God, I cannot figure out why my pretend pt is taking Flagyl!!!

    FLmed replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, exactly! WBCs can be elevated in trauma situations too, it's not always an infection indicator. Inflammation or swelling can be the culprit. This occurs in auto immune diseases like

  15. 1st day clinical. I know nothing? is this normal?

    FLmed replied to Courtcatt's topic in General Students

    Completely normal. I graduated from nursing school in May 2012, and I've been a Registered Nurse since June. I've been working in the hospital for about 9 weeks now. I'm just now feeling like I'm...

  16. So you want to be a nurse...

    FLmed replied to Sir Enzyme's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Loved, loved, loved

  17. Why do students voluntarily drop out of nursing school?

    FLmed replied to pink0605's topic in General Students

    Good luck to you!!!!!! :-). Stay focused, honey! Things will be tough. When you feel overwhelmed, just try to hold onto that feeling of how you felt when you got your acceptance letter. You will...

  18. Why do students voluntarily drop out of nursing school?

    FLmed replied to pink0605's topic in General Students

    Don't always think that people quit because it's not their passion; although, that could play a part in some circumstances. You just have to remember that not everybody has the same coping skills....

  19. how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

    FLmed replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've put on 10 pounds in 8 weeks. I haven't gained anymore, but I'm stuck right now. I used to be so cute too. It's a shame. At least I'm recognizing that I need to get a hold of this cookie...

  20. how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

    FLmed replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My hypothesis is Stress-- cortisol levels? Also, It's probably because we don't eat all day and our bodies go into that starvation mode. So, when we eat at night-- the body is going to hold...

  21. how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

    FLmed replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Lol! I'm with you on this one. Im quite certain that my cortisol levels have skyrocketed after accepting my first RN job. I'm stressed and unfortunately I tend to eat more. Not gaining- but not...

  22. Help me modify/construct my research title

    FLmed replied to plethoraldork's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agree! You can go into more details with your abstract and then the paper/study

  23. A "dating female students in your class" post

    FLmed replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Well said! You seem like a guy who has your priorities straight: your kids and school! Everything tends to fall into place when you aren't looking for it too. You're setting up your life right,...

  24. Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    FLmed replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    Once you get the BSN, you will be a preferred candidate for nurse residency programs. Many hospitals will do these programs and there will be very short timeframes to apply. Best of luck to you....

  25. Having Effective Communication Skills is Important

    FLmed replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Laughing out