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  1. Can Assoc. RN cut diabetic toenails?

    ptadvocate81 replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The hospital that I work in (Texas) it is policy that NO nurse, ADN, BSN, MSN is allowed to cut a diabetic pts toenails because of the risk for infection. Check your hospitals policy, I don't think...

  2. Is my schedule doable?

    ptadvocate81 replied to cjog's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Not easy, but you will do it. Best of

  3. Do you go to school seven days a week?

    ptadvocate81 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I usually put off studying until the last minute (don't advise that), but you have to find your best time and place. I go to school all day Tuesdays, work 7p-7a Tuesday nights, sleep and do my care...

  4. Breast Cancer Question

    ptadvocate81 replied to pama's topic in Oncology

    I am sorry to hear that you are having to go through this trying time. I will keep you in my thoughts and lift you and your family up in my prayers. My father has cancer, but it is in the early stages...

  5. help with anatomy

    ptadvocate81 replied to hali's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The best book I ever bought was "The Visual Dictionary of the Human Body," by Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries. The reason that I liked it so much is that it has pictures of all of the models that we...

  6. How do I get into the ICU?

    ptadvocate81 replied to intothemoon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a student and I am a tech in SICU and that is one way to get your foot in the door, but another way is to do your time on a Med-Surg floor (usually one year). Where I work, they are so short...

  7. Would YOU ever have a homebirth?

    ptadvocate81 replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am currently in OB and clinicals and I am just a little paranoid about what all can go wrong and how quickly it can occur. I want to be in a modern hospital with the latest advances in technology so...

  8. The final straw...vent.

    ptadvocate81 replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear about your situation, but you will be in my thoughts and I hope that everything will work out for you. My advice is to leave before something worse happens, but it is ultimately...

  9. shift differential question

    ptadvocate81 replied to micco's topic in General Nursing

    johnsonne, I think that this can be quite common if it is allowed to be. I think that a lot of times we are so afraid of losing our jobs that we forget that we have rights and are entitled to decent...

  10. shift differential question

    ptadvocate81 replied to micco's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights (7p-7a) as a tech (nursing student) I am getting $0.75 an hour more, the RNs get $1.99 more for nights. There is also weekend differental on top of your night diff that

  11. Are nursing students allowed to give IV push meds?

    ptadvocate81 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I am in a TX ADN program (4 semesters) and we are able to give IVP in our 3rd semester with a nurse (RN)

  12. Should BSNs be paid more?

    ptadvocate81 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    Talk about beating a Dead Horse! There is an ADN vs. BSN post EVERY time I look at the new posts! Stop it already! A Nurse is a nurse is a nurse- same NCLEX, same patients, same responsibilities....

  13. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    ptadvocate81 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I have not personally experienced any of these things..Yet... However, there is a nurse that I work with that told this one and it still gives me chills. She was working In SICU as an aide through...

  14. My mom does not want me to become a nurse

    ptadvocate81 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Follow your dreams and be true to yourself. You are the only one that you'll be able to blame later on. Best wishes and enjoy your senior

  15. Should BSNs be paid more?

    ptadvocate81 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    Same NCLEX, same job description, same pay. More $$$ for all!

  16. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    ptadvocate81 replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I work in SICU, and unfortunately I see quite a few brain dead patients, and yes, I always talk to them as I would a regular patient. Why? I have found that it is comforting to the families to hear...

  17. SEVERE hot flashes at 30 yrs old

    ptadvocate81 replied to Princess74's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for your post. I am in my mid 20s and am experiencing the same thing! My TSH levels and all are good too, but I am going to drink more as some of the nurses have suggested. Thank you all and...

  18. Can someone tell what these drugs do?

    ptadvocate81 replied to milenko's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree, never take anyone elses word, look them up! You can google drug guides or drug books and come up with a number of reliable references. Best

  19. Day sleepers..........

    ptadvocate81 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I bought two sets of heavy suede-like drapes at Big Lots for like $10 a piece, they are heavy enough in addition to my blinds that it is almost black in my room. Then I just close the door to my...

  20. Wedding rings that sit "high" up vs. gloves

    ptadvocate81 replied to fyrelight74's topic in General Nursing

    i have never worn my ring at work, i just have a plain gold band. i shutter to think about losing my ring when i see nurses with these big diamonds washing their hands and applying alcohol gel. not to...

  21. Help please! Will this stethescope work?

    ptadvocate81 replied to Alice b.'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    As long as you have listened to heart and lung sounds with the bell and diaphragm and can hear fairly clearly, you will be fine. I just finished up my first rotation and I bought a $7 stethoscope...

  22. Have you ever had CNA's/MA's who dont want to work?

    ptadvocate81 replied to exodusgo's topic in General Nursing

    I hope that things get better for you where you are working. Maybe try leveling with the aides and letting them know what you expect of them. If all else fails, you could always make a copy of their...

  23. Should I or should I not BECOME A NURSE??!

    ptadvocate81 replied to browsing's topic in Nursing Career

    I HIGHLY recommend getting your CNA and work in a hospital before you spend your time and $$$ on nursing school. I have worked in an intensive care unit for 2 years now and will graduate from nursing...

  24. Have you ever had CNA's/MA's who dont want to work?

    ptadvocate81 replied to exodusgo's topic in General Nursing

    wa-rn, First of all, I am a NT 1/2 way through nursing school, so I in part understand the being a good CNA/tech. But what I don't understand is your attitude towards others. I understand the...

  25. Any Good Nursing Book Suggestions?

    ptadvocate81 replied to JacqueOCS's topic in General Nursing

    God bless your husband while he is away. Thank you and him for your sacrifice for me and my family, I am so grateful... I will let you know when I find a good book. Until then, God bless you and keep...