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    Nursing Student Unlawfully Removed from School

    nurse4theplanet replied to RobInAlabama's topic in General Nursing

    does a nurse practice act include students who are entering a nursing program or only nurses who have already obtained a
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    Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    nurse4theplanet replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    I think I chose to go to nursing school because I hate myself:uhoh3: ...but then again, maybe that is just because we had finals:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Seriously, it pays well~my time away from my...
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    Med-Surg Next: What's your most helpful book

    nurse4theplanet replied to anfe's topic in General Students

    i got the saunders nclex review and the nclex-rn review made incredibly easy. But to be honest, you just have to study your orifice off! It is soooo much info in such a short span of time you will...
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    I Wannt NANDA diagnosis list plzz

    nurse4theplanet replied to Nursing Eyes's topic in General Students

    From the 1996 list...Impaired Gas Exchange is no longer accepted and I don't think you can use Knowledge Deficit in the problem part of the diagnosis anymore, but I am not quite sure...other than that...
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    As a nursing student...

    nurse4theplanet replied to MMARN's topic in General Students

    I am completely oblivious that other men besides my hubby exist. We are newlyweds (kinda) and he recently returned to the U.S. from deployment...can't think of anything other than being with him when...
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    College

    nurse4theplanet replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! And good luck applying for nursing
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    What would you think...

    nurse4theplanet replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    oooohhhh....that's me! Come at me with a thousand needles at once and I won't flinch an inch or batt an eye. But try and stick something down my throat and I go hysterical!!!! My Family...
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    Nursing Student Unlawfully Removed from School

    nurse4theplanet replied to RobInAlabama's topic in General Nursing

    Rob, Please do not feel like you have to defend yourself on this board against those who question your story. I think you have provided more than enough information to receive the appropriate advice...
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    Medication Nurse Assistants

    nurse4theplanet replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Especially since I have been taught in nursing school to have another RN check the isulin I draw up...not that I ever see that happen, but that is another thread. My point is, as an RN if I...
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    Group Mentality or Shining Star? (Vent)

    nurse4theplanet replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean here. I have been horribly shy my whole life and it takes a long time for me to 'break the ice' with new people. Once I feel comfortable around somebody I come out of my shell...
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    Group Mentality or Shining Star? (Vent)

    nurse4theplanet replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    I commend you for your ability to view both sides of the situation. It is a little confusing however, that you seem distressed because you were studying alone in a public place and they smiled but...
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    Nursing Student Unlawfully Removed from School

    nurse4theplanet replied to RobInAlabama's topic in General Nursing

    If you have any questions about the validity of the post, then hopefully the OP will address them. Personally, I am taking this one at face value and giving input based on the info given. It seems...
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    Nursing Student Unlawfully Removed from School

    nurse4theplanet replied to RobInAlabama's topic in General Nursing

    You are right on the money with this one. He has a disability for which he must receive Rx medication to maintain a normal level of functioning and comfort. It was disclosed before the initial drug...
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    Nursing Student Unlawfully Removed from School

    nurse4theplanet replied to RobInAlabama's topic in General Nursing

    we have to provide a drug screen each year in my program and are also subject to random testing. the theory behind this, imo, would be to ensure that you are not introducing current drug abusers into...
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    Group Mentality or Shining Star? (Vent)

    nurse4theplanet replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    I have to go with tencat on this one. Sometimes when we appear shy or withdrawn others find us unapproachable or even think we are loners that would rather not be part of a group. At LEAST they...
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    ginko biloba????

    nurse4theplanet posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am not into herbs and alternative therapies or supplements/enhancements so I am leary to try much of anything, hate taking meds, etc... But with Med-Surg final day after tomorrow (and nothing is...
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    Books Books Books

    nurse4theplanet replied to cdngirl's topic in General Nursing

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    Nursing Pay

    nurse4theplanet replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

    try http://www.salary.com here in MS/TN/AR tristate area it ranges from 19-22 base...shift diff is extra 2-5 dollars/hr for nights and weekends (they stack) as a nurse tech you can make up to 16/hr...
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    Nursing Student Unlawfully Removed from School

    nurse4theplanet replied to RobInAlabama's topic in General Nursing

    Rob, Thank you for your service and I am so sorry that this is happening to you. Here is the Website for Alabama's NPA http://www.abn.state.al.us/welcome.html I couldn't find anything regarding use...
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    Medication Nurse Assistants

    nurse4theplanet replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    tell her to take it. Surely even though its not part of the program she can sign up to take it anyway....she is a paying customer. We are required to pass it our first semester or we flunk out of...
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    Appropriate Action?

    nurse4theplanet replied to mdmetz's topic in General Nursing

    you know what I meant. That there is no nurse supervision. The student acts as if they are the nurse and responsible for all nursing duties. If the facility we are at has CNAs, we still do the work...
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    Help...I need some ideas for xmas basket!

    nurse4theplanet replied to lcazgirl's topic in General Nursing

    KY jelly bc you will have to lube up and take it in the rear every now and again
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    Appropriate Action?

    nurse4theplanet replied to mdmetz's topic in General Nursing

    during my clinicals we do. We ARE the RN. Instructor may do a quick run thru with you before you go into the room, but if she feels you are competent or have done it before she turns you loose. But...
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    Appropriate Action?

    nurse4theplanet replied to mdmetz's topic in General Nursing

    Very Plain Jane, Ah...I misread your post. Much apologies. By crime, I thought you were referring to the student's actions, not the gunshot wound. Of course the gunshot wound is a crime:wink2:...
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    Appropriate Action?

    nurse4theplanet replied to mdmetz's topic in General Nursing

    May I remind you that this discussion is about the acts of the student towards the patient. No one from what I have read has addressed that the gun shot wound was not a crime. Some posters implied...