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  1. Fentanyl/Nubain use in labor

    K os replied to K os's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Right now, I don't have too many thoughts about it other than would like an answer. Have been searching on web, textbook and notes etc. Final Exam in am, tired and would just like some

  2. chlorhexidine vs. providone iodine

    K os posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All - I need your opinion. A group of us is working on a project for our BSN Nursing Research class. It is an evidence based practice paper about the use of chlorhexidine vs povidone iodine for...

  3. chlorhexidine vs. providone iodine

    K os replied to K os's topic in General Nursing

    TiredMD - As my original post stated, we are to draw from our own clinical experience. As I explained, I have next to none. We were told to be creative in this section of the project if we didn't...

  4. chlorhexidine vs. providone iodine

    K os replied to K os's topic in General Nursing

    Flightline - to answer your question about "my clinical area." At the moment, I don't have one. I had Med/Surg last summer and in my most recent clinical in psych, we were not authorized to pass...

  5. Risk of infection

    K os posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been debating with fellow BSN students in OB about the following question on a take home test. Health care workers are at greatest risk of being infected by: a. Hepatitis B b. HIV c....

  6. Risk of infection

    K os replied to K os's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks to all for your responses. Low and behold, the correct answer (at least in my instructors opinion) was Hep B. Her rationale was that many health care workers are not Hep B vaccinated and that...

  7. Scared to talk to Doctors

    K os replied to jam0516's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student nurse as well. We were introduced to a communication technique called SBAR. S situation B background A assessment R recommendation This has helped me a lot. By organizing my...

  8. How to find a good hospital, just in case

    K os posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All- My mom (77yo), retired recently and has moved into town (Denver, CO). She has a few health problems, chronic hypertension, pulmonary hypertension and possibly an ascending aortic aneurysm...

  9. Nice Poem

    K os posted a topic in General Nursing

    CRABBY OLD MAN When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a small hospital near Tampa , Florida , it was believed that he had nothing left of any value. Later, when the nurses were going through...

  10. Difference btwn a BS+RN and BSN?

    K os posted a topic in Nursing Career

    What is the difference between a BS degree + ADN(RN) degree 20 some years later vs. a BS degree + BSN (2 BS degrees, one of them in a non nursing related field)? Does it make sense for me to enter...

  11. Difference btwn a BS+RN and BSN?

    K os replied to K os's topic in Nursing Career

    "A non-BSN bach degree means little in nursing. You have a BSN, or not. Your degrees in other fields do not directly translate to nursing." ZASHAGALKA, more succinctly put, that was exactly my...

  12. Difference btwn a BS+RN and BSN?

    K os replied to K os's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks RN 4 U - Yes you did understand my question. The difference between the traditional and accelerated BSN programs at my intended university is 19 vs. 24 mos. Shorter time btwn semesters, not...

  13. UCHSC students/grads, I need your advice

    K os posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi All - was accepted last week to UC SON (traditional BSN) to begin January of '08. My Question: I have 13 mos. before school starts. Any suggestions about what I can do to prepare for school? I...

  14. UCHSC students/grads, I need your advice

    K os replied to K os's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks for your advice Beckinben. Read on another post that ACC is offering a med calculations class and a pathophysiology class. I'll look into it. Thanks again and be

  15. Denver School of Nursing--BSN experience

    K os replied to mbw5680's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I was recently accepted to UC SoN and researched accreditation issues. My understanding is this: When you pass the NCLEX you are an RN (whether you have your ADN or BSN) So you may have the BSN but...

  16. Home Remedy for gallstones

    K os posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was recently diagnosed with a gb full of stones. Surgeon recommends cholocystectomy chiropractor swears by the following home remedy: Combine: -juice from 6 lemons -3 Tbl (heaping) Epsom Salts -3...

  17. gallstones - A home remedy, anyone heard of it?

    K os posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    I was recently diagnosed with a gb full of stones. Surgeon recommends cholocystectomy chiropractor swears by the following home remedy: Combine: -juice from 6 lemons -3 Tbl (heaping) Epsom Salts -3...