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    Need help for commnunication...>.<...

    nurse4theplanet replied to skyQ's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with the above post. Some general things that were explained to us is to voice doubt for paranoid delusions, do not acknowledge visual/auditory hallucinations...other than stating that you...
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    ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    nurse4theplanet replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU

    I also wanted to add that sometimes the instructors/preceptors who are the hardest on us are the ones that we want to thank later when we are confident and able to stand on our own two
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    ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    nurse4theplanet replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU

    The nurses are not like this in my ICU. They are very friendly and love to teach (with the exception of maybe one or two who can't wait to trip up a newbie just for fun). I agree that if your idea of...
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    sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    nurse4theplanet replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I chose my ADN program because it was most economical, closer to my home, and I had already attended that CC before for general college credits. I have to admit that I knew very little about...
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    Am I wrong?

    nurse4theplanet replied to moongirl's topic in General Nursing

    I do not agree with your instructor. Sometimes med errors can be discovered by the patient inquiring about what they are getting and questioning the nurse/student. I feel that you acted...
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    Looking for an RN to discuss nursing related topics

    nurse4theplanet replied to healing's topic in General Nursing

    That's what the boards are
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    Fundamentals Test Questions

    nurse4theplanet replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    Let's see if I remember this correctly... Primary Care is seeking out preventative care...screenings, immunizations, etc. Secondary care is management of chronic conditions to prevent further...
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    Which pressor to use???

    nurse4theplanet replied to cardiacRN2006's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow...I just want to point out something I thought about. We are going over legal aspects in a seminar class I am taking. We recently discussed the whole malpractice/negiligence issues regarding...
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    Is there power in the color white?

    nurse4theplanet replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    There is a power in the association of nurses wearing the color white. However, it can illicit a positive or negative response (white coat syndrome, mental ward, etc.). Personally, I would rather...
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    Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    nurse4theplanet replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    nurse4theplanet replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    You'll understand when you get there... Hope nobody ever tells you NOT to vent your frustrations about your program when you are feeling discouraged/frustrated. I feel most threads (in whole...not...
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    Northwest in Senatobia

    nurse4theplanet replied to glaze78's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started, I wish someone had explained to me how much extra time would be dedicated to nursing besides just clinical and lecture. You spend hours each day studying, you have pharmacology...
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    Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    nurse4theplanet replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    It is against the law in my state. Med administration cannot be delegated to unlicensed
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    How smart are you?

    nurse4theplanet replied to psycteach's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...all nurses are geniuses!!!! I'd like to think so at least... Here's my track record: I made a 27 on my ACT in 10th grade, then dropped out of highschool just 4 months before graduation in 12th...
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    A & P II in the Summer 07

    nurse4theplanet replied to PiperLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I took A&P I during the semester...easy to me because I love it, got an A. I took A&P II during the summer...easier, perhaps due to instructor (chiropractor) who required very little...or...
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    adn and cna

    nurse4theplanet replied to yangkchoua's topic in General Nursing

    CNA is a very necessary, but low wage position due to the difference in educational background. Some courses in this area can be anywhere from 6 weeks to three months. You perform basic pt care. I...
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    Help!!!! Nursing Essay?

    nurse4theplanet replied to SimbaCat's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, a topic would help ... Also, what are some of YOUR ideas first...and then others will be more willing to chime in. Otherwise, most will assume you are looking for someone to do the work for...
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    Fundamentals Test Questions

    nurse4theplanet replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    Okay, I'll play... How about you answer a question, then post a question of your own to let another answer. No test questions (NCLEX style). This could morph into a great resource...and...
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    Are you my waitress today?

    nurse4theplanet replied to adria37's topic in General Nursing

    Pt: Are you my waitress today? Nurse: Yeah, and I spit in the
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    Eating our own?

    nurse4theplanet replied to Jules A's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. You just have to use your best judgement. Usually, it's not hard to determine whether a student really needs help or they are just looking for someone to carry them
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    BN vs. Diploma Program

    nurse4theplanet replied to studentnurses3's topic in General Nursing

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    Mom & Dad were right: I'm a screw-up

    nurse4theplanet replied to suture_self's topic in Male Nursing Students

    suture self ( I love that name by the way!) At one time or another, we all fall short of what we believe to be our true capabilities. To call your self a screw up is admitting defeat! Keep studying...
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    I got an "unsat", now what?

    nurse4theplanet replied to lindy777's topic in General Students

    I think you are over-reacting. You have done a satisfactory job thus far, or you would not have made it to fourth semester! If this is your first unsat in four semesters, odds are you are not going...
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    what the heck are medical assistant schools doing !

    nurse4theplanet replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    RNs do not diagnose or treat. I think you misunderstood. Triage is not the same as diagnosing and treating medical
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    Do you have a GED?????

    nurse4theplanet posted a topic in General Nursing

    During class, a fellow student stated that she had a GED instead of a High School Diploma. Many students in the class were shocked because she is an "A" student. I also have a GED, make exceptional...