NicInNC

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  1. Hormone Replacement Therapy in 28 year old

    NicInNC posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe I'll get some feedback in this forum. I know in the past, some have gotten offended for me mentioning my libido (or lack of). I have been on a compounded testosterone cream for a couple months...

  2. Progesterone and Testosterone therapy in 28 year old.

    NicInNC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been on a compounded testosterone cream for a couple months now. To make a story short, having kids messed my hormones all up. I've noticed a HUGE difference in my libido when using the...

  3. What classes do I have to take to become a RN?

    NicInNC replied to PregnantZebras's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Each school is different. The Prerequisites that I have to take are: Mat 070 - College Algebra Cis 110 - Introduction to Computers Eng 111 - Expository Writing Eng 115 - Oral Communication Psy 150 -...

  4. Anyone on or tried Lexapro?

    NicInNC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can you please tell me any side effects you had? Did it work for you? What mg were you on? I'm supposed to start 10mg a day. I'm waiting until after I work this weekend(I only work every other...

  5. Anyone on or tried Lexapro?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only on day 3 and feel AWFUL. I've still got the dry heaves. I've been having stomach pain, I can't concentrate and I wheeze something terrible. I woke up throughout the night last night feeling...

  6. Can I be a good nurse, I hate being a CNA

    NicInNC replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    I really do LOVE my job. I have nights when I just want to cry because it seems like everything is pure chaos (I should tell you the chicken stew story one day about how everyone got food poisioning....

  7. Can I be a good nurse, I hate being a CNA

    NicInNC replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    I'm certified and I have 7 residents that I have to toilet every 2 hours. I've had my share of nigts where I had to steam clean diarrhea up off the floor because one resident seems to think they need...

  8. I Empathize Too Much. Will I overcome it???

    NicInNC replied to graddock's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently a CNA pursuing a nursing career. Why would you WANT to overcome it? Empathy is a WONDERFUL trait. I have gotten to the point that I don't care if I cry. I also spend a LOT more time with...

  9. Can I be a good nurse, I hate being a CNA

    NicInNC replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe find a LTC or smaller hospital for the time being? I thought I didn't want to go into nursing, but I'm now working as a CNA at a very small assisted living facility and I LOVE it. There are...

  10. Anyone on or tried Lexapro?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    Did anyone experience nausea? I took my first pill (10mg) last night with food and woke up this morning dry heaving because of terrible nausea. From 6:30am to just about an hour ago, I thought I would...

  11. Feeding and toileting

    NicInNC replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's fine as long as whoever made the policy will come in and clean that particular resident when they mess all over themselves. I'm telling ya....these "policies" that places make up are just...

  12. Findings on Chest X ray??

    NicInNC replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same thing happen last year and I freaked out. The same thing also happened to my mom. The "area" they "found" was just a shadow. It happens quite

  13. What did you do before starting Nursing School?

    NicInNC replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    I was (and still am) a Domestic Engineer. lol I was working part time at Bath and Body Works before starting school. I quit my part time job because school was so stressful for

  14. LHPS training?

    NicInNC posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What does this stand for? I'm in school currently for my LPN (hoping to get accepted into the Fall 2006 program since I only have one more pre-req left. WOOHOO!), but I also work part time (every...

  15. LHPS training?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you! I just glanced at it, but will read through it tomorrow. I just got home from work a bit ago and am heading to bed. I asked someone at work and they said the training class is for people...

  16. High Protein levels in urine

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't that have shown up in bloodwork in the past? And wouldn't she have had other symptoms besides nosebleeds and swollen

  17. High Protein levels in urine

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    She doesn't take any supplements, creatine, etc. She's just a normal teen that eats a bunch of junk food and pastas. She used to be HIGHLY active in softball, but has dropped it this year. She's...

  18. LHPS training?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just found something: licensed health professional support (LHPS)...

  19. High Protein levels in urine

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    She's 14, 5'7" and 124 lbs. She eats a very HIGH carb diet. A lot of pastas. I'll find out if she had done any exercise before her appt. It's just odd that the levels have been going up the past few...

  20. Medication Nurse Assistants

    NicInNC replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    i work at an assisted living facility and we don't have nurses on duty during my shift (2nd). the cna ii is my supervisor. we have med techs and they do the med passes. the residents in my facility...

  21. If not a nurse...what????

    NicInNC replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in school for my LPN, but I'm still torn between that and teaching. I love to be with the children at my kids school. There's nothing better than walking into a classroom and a bunch of...

  22. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    NicInNC replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    While I'm a CNA and not a nurse yet, I'm actually looking forward to working Christmas Day. I have to work the night before AND the day of Christmas. But I work 3-11, so I will be able to spend the...

  23. Sphygmomanometer & Steth set for CNA

    NicInNC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently working in a small assisted living facility and will be trained to become a Med Tech (please don't attack me! I believe it will help me out for when I start the LPN program next fall, so...

  24. A&P I: Fall '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    NicInNC posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So, I'm in! I've got this and College algebra and I'm DONE with all my pre-reqs and related courses. I dropped this this past Spring, so I know how hard it is. Hopefully I'll have a better instructor...

  25. How do I get reports on LTC facilities

    NicInNC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there a site that I can check and see if any reports of abuse have been filed with certain long term care facilities? I'm in North