NicInNC

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  1. Reaction to mosquitoe bite?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    I just got back from the doctors. She said it's definentally a reaction to the mosquitoe bites. She said some people are extremely sensitive and get hives in addition to the bites. When Courtney woke...

  2. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    NicInNC replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    My moms friend is a nurse and she said once while working in the ER, someone came in with a lightbuld up his butt. Of course the reason he was rushed in is because the buld shattered. OUCH. And then...

  3. Reaction to mosquitoe bite?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    Really??? WOW! That's awful. I'm glad to hear that it is possible for a person to have such a reaction, but hate that you and my daughter are the ones that HAVE the reaction. So were yours infected?...

  4. Reaction to mosquitoe bite?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering if they might just be getting infected. It usually takes a while for them to go away on me, but they're never there a week later, you know? I'm gonna put peroxide and neosporin on them...

  5. do i pass with 85 question?

    NicInNC replied to dawnregit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would assume that you had to answer them

  6. Got a sunburn....

    NicInNC replied to begalli's topic in General Nursing

    What do you recommend for blisters? My daughter got fried a few weeks ago (I guess I wasn't reapplying the sunscreen often enough. ) and ended up with a few quarter sized blisters. We put aloe and...

  7. Nursing PDA

    NicInNC replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    Is a PDA really necessary? I've never used

  8. Differences in Specialties?

    NicInNC replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yahoo is my best friend... :rotfl: The only problem with search engines is that you sometimes get bogus sites that don't know what they're talking about. My PSY instructor said that .edu and .gov...

  9. What CAN'T LPN's do?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What is an IV PUSH? And whereabouts in NC are you? I'm in Winston-Salem.

  10. How do you control your emotions?

    NicInNC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I really worry about when I become a nurse because I get attached to people VERY easily. I'm so afraid that I won't be able to control my emotions if I see something horrible or if one of my patients...

  11. Differences in Specialties?

    NicInNC replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nicole is my name. :) And thank Yahoo. All I did was type in a search for "differences in Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant".

  12. What CAN'T LPN's do?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the positive input about your daughter. What kind of day hours does she work? Full time or part time? Also, what is a ballpark figure of what home care pays? They pay $13.75 here at one...

  13. to start LPN course any suggusted books

    NicInNC replied to eeny67's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I 2nd that on the A&P book. I had to drop A&P I during the Spring (LONG story), but will be taking it again this fall. I believe that it is THE hardest pre-req class ever. UGH. I stayed in as...

  14. Differences in Specialties?

    NicInNC replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses with advanced training in nursing. They specialize during their training, such as a pediatric NP, geriatric NP, family health NP, or women's health NP....

  15. Child needs evaluated for autism

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I ended up emailing my aunt expressing my concerns and she said she'll mention it to the doctor next time she goes. Whether or not she actually does, I won't know. They live in Florida and I'm in...

  16. LPN versus CMA

    NicInNC replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey again! I had an appointment today with my advisor to pre-register for my classes and she said that they are NOT going to do away with the LPN class. There are so many demands for LPN's in LTC and...

  17. Wellbutrin and Itching

    NicInNC replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Effexor XR affected me the same way. I was like a zombie on that stuff. It was horrible. I couldn't even be a mother to my kids. I would just sit and stare at them while they asked my hubby "Daddy,...

  18. Wellbutrin and Itching

    NicInNC replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I had the twitching too! Oh, I'm so glad to see that others experienced this stuff too! I have been anti-depressant free for over a year now, but Welbutrin was the only anti-depressant that actually...

  19. Wellbutrin and Itching

    NicInNC replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I always thought I was a freak when I was taking Welbutrin because of the itching. Then I found a medical forum and others were complaining about the same thing. Try going to Yahoo or Google and...

  20. LPN versus CMA

    NicInNC replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've also heard that they're doing away with the LPN program at Forsyth Tech. How true that is, I have no idea. I decided to change to LPN a couple months ago, so I haven't had chance to talk to my...

  21. LPN versus CMA

    NicInNC replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I go to Forsyth Tech. There are RUMORS that there is a waiting list at Forsyth Tech, but that's all it is...rumors. They go by a point system. The more points you have, the sooner you get in. I've...

  22. Can LPNs Work in Pediatrics?

    NicInNC replied to cdietrich404's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm starting to love NC after reading how others are having a hard time getting jobs. There are LPN's that work at my children's WONDERFUL pediatric office. (They go to the same pediatrician that I...

  23. LPN versus CMA

    NicInNC replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    BTW, how long was your phlebotomy class? My school doesn't offer it and I don't know of one around here that does. I guess I need to ask my advisor. I'd like to take a phlebotomy course

  24. LPN versus CMA

    NicInNC replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you looked at the job openings in your area? Most hospital websites have a "job" area where you can see the current openings. I've been looking in our paper and online and there are a TON of jobs...

  25. LPN versus CMA

    NicInNC replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here in NC, the CMA program is the same number of credit hours as the ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSE (RN). It's a 2 year program. The LPN program is only one year. I debated between CMA, LPN and RN. I'm still...