jwl300

I have just graduated and used a Palm T/X while in school. I bought it refurbished on Ebay and saved about a $100. The only problem I had with it is replacement of the battery, which Palm wanted to charge me $175. I bought a replacement battery on Ebay for $14, including shipping, took it to a local computer repair shop and they installed it (had to be soldered for $40. The Palm is still functional, performs adequately and will be replaced as soon as I get the almighty dollar coming in when I go to work. I too do not want to carry both a phone and a separate PDA. So I am going to look at the iPhone or at least the iPod touch, so that I can get more functionality. My preceptor tried using the TREO to run the software like epocrates and pepid, but they ran so slowly it wasn't worth it. If you want to save money, look on Ebay and consider the Square Trade Warranty in case you get a dud. If money isn't a problem, strongly look at the the iPhone. Good luck with school, it's worth it!

I would like some tips on how to find opportunities to teach nursing online. I have my MSN and the skills and time to teach nursing part-time in an online enviroment. Does anyone know where to start looking for these options?

I just found this thread and am jumping in because I am looking for just the post-graduate certificate portion. I am completing a MSN from University of Phoenix and have enjoyed the program in spite of the expense. I can't say that the work has been especially taxing, but it is a lot of writing and I was a writer before I went into nursing. I am looking for an online FNP post graduate certificate that doesn't require the GRE. I don't want to take the GRE again because it's been over five years and it's just not worth the extra stress. So far, I've found Duke, but they want a LOT of clinical hours. Seton Hall has an on line program and I've talked to Graceland. There's got to be another option that I haven't considered. Graceland does say that their pass rate on the first attempt for NP is 98%, so that sounds good.

I'm in the same situation --trying to find the right pair of shoes. I recently transferred from management back to a floor nursing position. I used to wear adidas, but can't find the ones that I liked. Right now I have a pair of Quarks that work good on the first 12-hour day, but not so wonderful on day two. I haven't tried three in a row yet. :angryfire Quarks are nice, but not enough arch support. I'll probably check out Danskos.

I worked L&D, and we always had family step out of the room for epidurals. We concentrated on taking care of the pt and vitals, and didn't need to be distracted by fainting family. For the fifteen minutes or less that it took, it didn't interfere with bonding. If someone truly didn't want to leave, then we could pull a drape and they could sit behind that and watch tv, prn. With the high rate of epidurals, sometimes it is a procedure that is taken for granted. However, the risks are there, and as I stated earlier, staff needs to be attuned to watching vitals and assessing the patient and monitor for early intervention. The toughest man may be able to take anything, however, when an epidural needle is being inserted into the mother of your child, nervous systems react and they go vagal.

My S.O. (significant other) has a routine lipid level of 3800+, and a cholesterol of 400. And, he's a doctor?

Regardless of the outcome and how you choose to handle this situation, please remember that this person who is a preceptor today, will, in a very short time, be a coworker. From your words, I sense that this coworker feels threatened. You can only change you, not your preceptor. Try to avoid being defensive, stay positive, and avoid stooping to her level of unprofessional behavior. ------------------ Jennifer