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  1. What would you like to see in your scrubs?

    tinks599 replied to xo_mish's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Women's scrubs bottoms with pockets on both legs and women's tops with a chest

  2. Nursing Student Ethical Dilemna

    tinks599 replied to cbs701's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    The fact that the nursing instructor did it apparently in the absence of a request or consent of the parents indicates that she was pushing her own religious agenda. As like another poster in this...

  3. I am the wife of a male student nurse and having trouble coping.

    tinks599 replied to Theotherone's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just graduated from nursing school in December. All of my corequisite courses (e.g. A&P, Micro, Chem, and other non-nursing courses) were completed prior to my entering nursing school in my...

  4. Care plan discussion - first OB care plan

    tinks599 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is my first care plan in my OB rotation. The patient is post-partum. G2P2. Cesarean. The bladder sustained an injury and was nicked by a surgical retractor. Patient had a small bladder repair and...

  5. Care plan discussion - first OB care plan

    tinks599 replied to tinks599's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is what I have gotten as I worked through my paperwork: 1) Impaired urinary elimination r/t recent bladder injury and repair. Goal: Foley catheter will remain patent and draining throughout...

  6. Doing a project- I need you! Please read!!

    tinks599 replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    1. RN 2. 40 3.

  7. Inorganic Chem Help!!

    tinks599 replied to mjo07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I took a Fundamental Chem course two semesters ago. I barely scraped by with a B. The following semester I had the opportunity to work as a Student Instructor for the same Chem course. I passed...

  8. How do I evaluate a sthethoscope?

    tinks599 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I must have a stethoscope by day one of my Nursing 1300 (first) course. I have a short list of must-have equipment. Sthethoscope a vary greatly. My MIL (a retired nurse) recommends "One with double...

  9. behind the scenes issue

    tinks599 replied to ryan5014's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree that near misses are important, but that does depend heavily on the facility following up on it and using the opportunity to improve. Some places do, some

  10. How do I evaluate a sthethoscope?

    tinks599 replied to tinks599's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think everyone here has a great point. My husband pointed out that it might be cheaper to buy a Cardiology scope because I am planning on going into FNP school and will likely need good acoustics in...

  11. How do I evaluate a sthethoscope?

    tinks599 replied to tinks599's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok, so a solid, basic scope...I think I have found two. Thoughts on either of these? Litman Classic II SE $80 Litman Master Classic $99 Not a huge difference in price so I'm wondering if there is a...

  12. Need Advice!!

    tinks599 replied to CNADaughter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  13. Any other students caught up in this H&R block, form 8863 fiasco?

    tinks599 replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    You may want to try & call H&R block. We filed our taxes in February and got our refund within two weeks. I would want to verify whether there were any errors in submission, etc. I am sorry...

  14. Interview Question Help

    tinks599 replied to DAK385's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Life learning moment is just that. I'd say not. A bD way tk

  15. Will i still pass nursing school?

    tinks599 replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    Would you want a nurse who didn't know their anatomy or physiology very well? I would not. I don't mind if they struggled in the class, or if it didn't come easily...but I want them to know it by the...

  16. Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    tinks599 replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't make the program last year. Did make it this year. Got my acceptance letter for the fall 2013 yesterday. I'm also graduating with my BS in Health Sciences at the end of this semester. When it...

  17. Is it better to get a C in Nursing Pre-Req, or fail the class and retake?

    tinks599 replied to orchids1129's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    IDK how competitive your program is, but I got a C in sadistics and was just glad it was done. A realistic nursing program knows all students will have 'something' they struggle with. Chem &...

  18. Need Advice!!

    tinks599 replied to CNADaughter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How much more of a load is this over your normal? If you usually overachieve, then you should be okay provided you aren't taking a lot of hard sciences (Chem, Physics) or math. You will have to manage...

  19. Is it easier to get into Nursing Program out of state?

    tinks599 replied to orchids1129's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every nursing program is different. In the interest of being fair, my college ranks certain courses completed and the HESI as "quality points." A = 3 points, B = 2 points, C = 1 point. The minimum GPA...

  20. Interview Question Help

    tinks599 replied to DAK385's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why wouldn't they want to hear about

  21. Patient with Dementia's Right to Refusal

    tinks599 replied to oblivionenigma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wouldn't that have more likely been a Kennedy

  22. Care Plans ... NO Med Surg Text.

    tinks599 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "Continue to monitor" or "CTM" is a phrase seen often in charts of facilities who get sued for deficient custodial care. I personally loathe the

  23. Hurrying death?

    tinks599 replied to lalalulu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  24. Hurrying death?

    tinks599 replied to lalalulu's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This could be an infinite discussion. Several of you have already brought up good points and good strategies for dealing with these situations. Here's my thoughts: Despite our current culture, death...

  25. Patient with Dementia's Right to Refusal

    tinks599 replied to oblivionenigma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Care plan meeting with the POA, staff, DON and physician. This needs to be care planned. I realize people have the right to refuse, but the family needs to understand what is going on here and the...