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    Completely online ASN degree that I found.

    twinmommy+2 replied to CRTtoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, anything that states they have a fully online ADN degree I would run from. You just can't learn the skill sets needed to perform the basic tasks from a computer. This has to be learned and...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    twinmommy+2 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I need to have your people talk to my people and then our people can do lunch together. I love that
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    ADN VS BSN(Sorry for being a pester)

    twinmommy+2 replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in General Nursing

    I have an ADN and work in an ER. I havn't had any problems finding work, and actually ER's and ICU's are always needing people around here. Plus you can go and get your BSN later online and don't...
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    Whats in YOUR lunchbox???

    twinmommy+2 replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    When I do pack like I'm supposed to, I throw in an apple or bananna, a yogurt (with granola if I have it), a sandwich or some lunch frozen thing (this week lean cuizine was on sale, just had the santa...
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    In a Lifeless Birth, a Midwife's Opened Eyes

    twinmommy+2 replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What a beautiful story:crying2: I remember my last child, I tryed to have a vbac. Ended in abruption, uterine rupture, and the next day, found out he had a true knot in his cord. He came out...
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    What is your first hint that it is gonna be a rough shift

    twinmommy+2 replied to AngelsWings09's topic in General Nursing

    Usually when I drive up and I see four ambulances parked outside the ambulance bay, I get my game face on. I have had a few days where I came in at 0630 and night shift have that thousand mile stare...
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    What is the D-ring on my pants for?

    twinmommy+2 replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in General Nursing

    :bowingpur:nmbrn:
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    Are Nursing Jobs Plentiful where you Live ?

    twinmommy+2 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Panhandle West Virginia, some jobs, depends on the specialty. ER and ICU always looking for people but they have cut backs on other
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    Fetal alcohol

    twinmommy+2 replied to roseglasses's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/FAS/fasask.htm This seems like a very reputable place to start for good information for fetal alcohol syndrome. When I googled it there was also a link to NIH (national...
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    What's the reason for a RN to be snippy to a new post op pt. ?

    twinmommy+2 replied to momofqc's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me...I would have asked the patient next door politely if this patient's family could borrow the chair. I also may have asked your family for one or two family members to go home, since...
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    Tell me if this is the norm in your er!

    twinmommy+2 replied to missnurse01's topic in Emergency

    I have a few techs where I work that I would let suture a family member, but that is because they are Army medics and do that kind of thing. Any of the others, no thanks. Now that is not policy where...
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    Narc count---missing meds...

    twinmommy+2 replied to michelew/oneL's topic in General Nursing

    I second what the others are saying, be completely open and honest with everything that has been going on and hopefully your wounds from the @$$ chewing will heal over time. Hopefully others arn't...
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    Have you ever made a stupid mistake....?

    twinmommy+2 replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Nursing

    haha, I've done that one too. Only takes one time though to
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    Have you ever made a stupid mistake....?

    twinmommy+2 replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I remember in one of the first clinicals we did at the nursing home, I was helping a classmate put a gentleman on the shower chair, and wouldn't you know it he let go with a massive amount of diarrhea...
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    Life After Termination?

    twinmommy+2 replied to cnolan's topic in General Nursing

    I would imagine that it would depend on why you were terminated. If its due to some restructuring or downsizing with the economy it should be fairly easy. Good
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    18 fr salem sump up the nose?!

    twinmommy+2 replied to hopefullICUnurse77's topic in General Nursing

    I've used them naso several times for GI bleeders that I thought would have clotted off an anderson. If its just a plain 'ol bowel obstruction then I'll be happy to use an
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    F/T nursing school/program & NO work

    twinmommy+2 replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    My husband worked while I went to school. Then I got government assistance for day care and WIC for the three girls and made it through school that way. Now the tables are reversed kinda. Curtis...
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    Is this the general opinion?

    twinmommy+2 replied to Bridgette_H's topic in General Nursing

    I think some people don't know if they want to be in nursing period, perhaps that is what she is talking about. But there are plenty of people who don't know what to specialize in and thats fine....
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    HELP.....PLEASE

    twinmommy+2 replied to snowyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I think its actually good that a hospital is taking the time to investigate people. Saves from trouble later. CAn you give them references from the last place you lived? Or what about your...
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    in need of advice after getting fired

    twinmommy+2 replied to matt59's topic in General Nursing

    You know what, you sound like you would be a perfect fit for a Va Hospital psych ward. We need great psych people and as you know these people would love someone who is "rough around the edges". Its...
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    Role of nurses in physician-assisted suicide

    twinmommy+2 replied to Trailer's topic in General Nursing

    I havn't put much thought into this, mainly since I'm not anywhere near a state that allows this. But probably the following iv start medication administration counceling and referal for same...
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    Considering changing from Med surg to VA

    twinmommy+2 replied to Emilysmom2, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't see why they wouldn't call you, you just have to sell yourself. The application and hiring process is no joke, and probably harder than any other place I've ever applied. Now that I'm in...
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    twinmommy+2 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Male pt at triage window checking in with registration "I need to be seen" (as I listen from behind my desk next to her with another patient in the chair). Clerk "whats wrong sir" pt "I have a rash"...
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    floating between departments ie med/surg to nicu

    twinmommy+2 replied to mcl10109's topic in General Nursing

    I would be worried about taking care of people with infections of any type and then working with the nicu babies.
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    Are any of your patients getting tested for swine flu?

    twinmommy+2 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I work in a civilian ER and a VA ER. The civilian one is testing anyone with flu like symptoms whether or not they have been in contact with a flu victim or traveled. The VA I work at is not testing...