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    Stooopid

    I literally spewed out water from laughing at this description, omg. I refuse to google "fumunda" after seeing the reactions on here . . . but I'm remembering checking feet (in a tiny no-air flow...
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    Do male nurses wear scrub jackets???

    One of the guys in my cohort wore a scrub jacket all the time - partly to serve as a cover for his
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    What does your username mean?

    It's because I'm so fetch! (You just wait, Regina George. One day "fetch" will totally
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    Signs of cold/flu in autistic children

    Thanks so much
  5. I can tell it's been a while since I've been in school, because my research skills have vanished into the wind! Does anyone know of any studies (or where to search, tips on keywords, etc) for...
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    Nursing Nightmares

    Without fail, when I am truly getting sick, I will have a dream about being at work much like your dreams as a PCA. Nothing will necessarily go wrong, but it'll be a full shift and totally exhausting....
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    $11/hr as a registered nurse

    Speaking only to the SC statistic, as that's where I grew up -- there is a MUCH lower cost of living in that state than many others, and lower still in the rural/suburban areas than the urban. That...
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    Vent! Teachers,parents and students ready for break!

    Funny thing, I had FIVE frequent flyers show up at my door, one right after the other, with tummy aches (no fever or vomit of course!) . . . riiiight after the cutoff for attendance, so they could go...
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    Vent! Teachers,parents and students ready for break!

    Two and half hours here! Everyone had to have their parties yesterday, so I have no idea what anyone is doing today. Coloring and movies I suspect. Oh, and we had a fire
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    Signs of cold/flu in autistic children

    Thanks! I could have been clearer I guess, I was really meaning the behavioral reaction to the virus, I look a little silly thinking that they wouldn't have runny nose etc.! We're having a virus run...
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    Screening High School Students

    Does your district/state allow for nursing students to assist in any way? Depending on any nursing schools in your area, you might be able to get a few extra hands that
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    Can't get federal aid, best private loans?

    Avoid Sallie Mae if you can! They will jerk you around and do everything they can to get you to pay more each month - and good luck trying to get any help when you have an issue. My federal loans got...
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    Vent! Teachers,parents and students ready for break!

    I have been seriously considering getting one of these window-style picture frames from Target, and putting a picture and some lights behind it so I can "feel" like I have a window! And raidermom, I...
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    Vent! Teachers,parents and students ready for break!

    Oh my goodness, I feel you there! You will make
  15. As an RN nursing student I observed circumcisions, but they were performed by doctors, even calming them down and performing the aftercare. It was made clear that this is the norm for our area and I...
  16. Are you agreeing with your own post? I'm sorry, I'm a little confused
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    Disheartened

    That in particular stood out to me, because I can tell you frankly that there were several instances in nursing school where I saw drama occurring, but when the person involved asked my opinion/what...
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    Best fitting scrubs?

    They're pretty pricy, but I am in LOVE with my Dansko scrubs. Spilled bleach down the leg during my first week of owning them and was so upset - until I got home and looked again, bleach was absorbed...
  19. Mine also cut off at the minimum, and I started freaking out because I felt like I'd only had one or two truly difficult questions. I think I had 15 or 16 SATA - one of my classmates had almost 50! I...
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    School Nurses: Who Works a Second Job?

    Goodness JenElizabeth, we could be career-twins! I too am a school nurse now, after a degree and several years working in technical theater. Never thought of looking for a theater camp job though,...
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    nclex question for the day

    #1 - good - cooked veg is what you want to eat, raw veg (and raw fruits without skins, like berries) you should avoid #2 - good - don't drink tap water #4 - good - soups might/might not be ok, but...
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    Monday return visit vent

    Most of the time I don't mind doing fever checks for warm foreheads - but I about screamed when the principal said in a staff meeting "send them to the nurse if they look puny". Really? What do you...
  23. "Ok you're good to go home, but if you wouldn't mind, could you walk past the pediatric ward on your way out? It'd really brighten their
  24. "Love your rack. All natural? Mine
  25. "No sir, the Duck Dynasty guys aren't out to get you, it's just an A&E