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  1. Clinical attire

    ILoveHealthCare replied to MILOBRI's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

  2. Venipuncture - gauze vs cotton ball

    ILoveHealthCare replied to fozziebear's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  3. Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    ILoveHealthCare replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing student in a VN program 4 months until graduation! Mine isn't as funny as some of yours but I'll share anyways. Awhile ago at clinical I had a feeding tube patient. I've had a couple...

  4. Studying while occupying a child

    ILoveHealthCare replied to pixiebuddymick's topic in General Students

    While I'm not a parent I do watch my nieces that age. Play with them for 10 minutes then study for 20 minutes and then play with them again. That's what I do. It's slow but I do get some work done. I...

  5. Want to work in L&D, NICU or Nursery but can't be in school for too too long. Not sur

    ILoveHealthCare replied to miar9412's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why can't you commit to 4 years? I hate to break it to you but even if you get an associates degree it will be over 2 years. You have pre requires and possibly a waiting list. I suggest you do some...

  6. Palpations, physical exams on genitals?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to lissart's topic in General Students

  7. Best quality stethoscope

    ILoveHealthCare replied to yourPhutureNurse_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you order from medisave.net they do free engraving and their prices are competitive. I love my engraving! It's a beautiful day to save

  8. Commute to school.

    ILoveHealthCare replied to LPNDreamer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work. Mostly weekends only as a medical assistant. It's a beautiful day to save

  9. Commute to school.

    ILoveHealthCare replied to LPNDreamer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in a vocational nursing program. My commute is an hour and 5 minutes each way. I carpool with another student most days. It's not so bad. Lots of time to think and study together. It's a beautiful...

  10. Do I really need ebooks?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to blindcheeseit3's topic in General Students

  11. What do you think of these Alegria brand shoes?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to Cieritaqt's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the all closed Algeria and I'm also in nursing school and they are awesome! I tripped and rolled my ankle with danskos. It's a beautiful day to save

  12. My first...my second MRI

    ILoveHealthCare replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    I had my very first MRI today and I have to say thank god I wasn't claustrophobic. I do get migraines and that's what my scan was for. I was so nauseous. The whole time I was just praying I wouldn't...

  13. Best Apple apps

    ILoveHealthCare replied to nursefin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've also been using drugs.com and I set it to the professionals. It's great to look up something real quick. It's a beautiful day to save

  14. Are any of you using an ipad with stylus to take notes?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    Personal preference. I have an iPad and my best friend has a surface tablet. Both work great. She has a PC at home and I have a Mac & a PC. I love how my iPad syncs with my iphone. I also have a...

  15. Best Apple apps

    ILoveHealthCare replied to nursefin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Drugs.com, Dropbox, all nurses, pages or other writing app, and quizlet for looking up flash cards when you forget yours! It's a beautiful day to save

  16. What to do with a head banger?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to djules's topic in Correctional

    Do you have a padded cell? We use that. It's kind of like punishment because there is no toilet, just a hole in the ground. It's the same cell we use for suicide watches. We have medical coverage 24...

  17. I never expected....

    ILoveHealthCare replied to dsb_fam's topic in General Students

  18. Need care plan help.

    ILoveHealthCare replied to CTrain's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Risk for fall could be bed lowered, call light in reach. Take the pt the the bathroom every 2 hours and before and after meals. Side rails up. Keep everything they need in reach for example water,...

  19. Will working as a Medical assistant help with being a registered nurse in the future?

    ILoveHealthCare replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Nursing Career

    Of course. I'm a medical assistant and I'm in a vocational nursing program. What's nice is I already know how to talk to patients, take vital signs, and give injections. Plus my coworkers are great at...

  20. Immunizations for RN program question

    ILoveHealthCare replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    Most programs require hep B, mmr, varicella titer or immunization and some require flu shot. Hope that helps! It's a beautiful day to save

  21. Misread resumes looks like I have more experience than I do

    ILoveHealthCare replied to sunmaidliz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wouldn't have put my license number on there. Anyone can identify you. See if an admin can edited it out for you. Just my $0.02. It's a beautiful day to save

  22. Question about becoming a Medical Assistant - Please HELP!

    ILoveHealthCare replied to JavaSoundsLounge's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow that is a lot of money. Although I do not have a degree I am a medical assistant who passed my state test. I landed a job before I finished school and I make over $20 an hour. I live in...

  23. Prision dress code

    ILoveHealthCare replied to bluesky197868's topic in Correctional

    That usually means you can't wear all black, but black pants with a purple top would be ok. You don't want to be mistaken as an inmate do you? It's a beautiful day to save

  24. Eye Glasses on the job

    ILoveHealthCare replied to KdcdRN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I find that mine tend to fall off at the worst times like cleaning an incontinent patient or helping move a resident. My contacts also bother my eyes so I pick which days to wear them. It's a...

  25. Need advice with CNA & PN program!!

    ILoveHealthCare replied to allieveronica's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my program after the first term you are eligible to sit for the state cna exam. See if that is a possibility in your program. I'm currently a medical assistant and work while I'm doing my program....