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  1. Bone Marrow Donation..Insight Please!

    MIA-RN1 replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in General Nursing

    when my husband was first diagnosed w/ leukemia, the doctor tested his siblings and it was covered under our insurance. They tested only until they found a match, which was his brother. My BIL's...

  2. How much Chemistry do you need to know to be a nurse?

    MIA-RN1 replied to andrea5's topic in Nursing Career

    I took chemistry in college back about 16 years ago or so and passed by I think one or two points. Hated it. Now I'm about to finish up my ADN degree and I can honestly say that none of it seems...

  3. Pinning Ceremony Attire

    MIA-RN1 replied to EmilyCCRN's topic in General Students

    1. Wild animals couldn't keep me away from my pinning ceremony! (And in case the Universe is listening, no that is NOT a challenge!) 2. I don't know what we are going to wear. Most of the pictures of...

  4. How long is maternity leave in the US?

    MIA-RN1 replied to Marra Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I had 8 weeks disability (C-section) I think it was at 60% my regular wage but first I had to use all my sick time, and all my vacation time. I managed 12 weeks but it wasn't all paid. Since my...

  5. hepatitis b shot mix up

    MIA-RN1 replied to LiLcBaBy154's topic in General Nursing

    Not to pull too far in another direction but what does it mean when your immunity titer comes back 'indeterminate"? Mine did and they say I have to get a booster and repeat titer six weeks later. Has...

  6. Nursing Dreams

    MIA-RN1 replied to 2bnursescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    LOL!:chuckle I have to go shopping today, I'll keep my eye out for any beds being moved

  7. Nursing Dreams

    MIA-RN1 replied to 2bnursescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    last night I dreamed I was a nurse in an ED that was inside a Super Walmart. People were shopping for produce in the aisles right around the trauma beds lol. Anyway, my patient was having trouble...

  8. Seizure disorder questions

    MIA-RN1 replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    My son was dx'd with seizure disorder at age 3 after multiple episodes of febrile seizures. He'd seize at 99.3 but when his temp was highest (105) he was fine. Very confusing for me as a young single...

  9. Injections, needles, etc

    MIA-RN1 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Students

    What I have found for fingersticks is to use the side of the finger and not the first finger. It seems to hurt less. And yes, shots hurt. And everyone expects them to hurt so the best you can do is...

  10. You know how ppl ask you stuff b/c they know you're a nurse? This tops it all....

    MIA-RN1 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I am about to graduate from nursing school and have been fielding questions for some time now. Most recently, I had a call from my neighbor wanting healthcare advice for her dog. (umm....see a vet)...

  11. med surg, ob, or mental health

    MIA-RN1 replied to yvbsa1102's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need to take into consideration what you want to do with your career, where your interests are, and how you plan to get from point A to point B. You are young, and maybe have the time to...

  12. Nursing is taking over my life!!!!

    MIA-RN1 replied to Samantha2000's topic in General Nursing

    I am with you on the anxiety/depression roller coaster otherwise known as Nursing school. I have done it all, meditation, walking, listening to music, talking to friends...try that stuff and see how...

  13. Friends failing class :(

    MIA-RN1 replied to hollya5334's topic in General Students

    I'm in my final semester and we have around about 90 in our class, maybe a little less. 17 people failed the last exam we took. One of my friends was one of them. It doesn't mean anyone is out of the...

  14. RN to Nurse Educator

    MIA-RN1 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    hey all! I am graduating in a few months, and already thinking about continuing my education! I know I will start on my Bachelor's soon....likely in January 07. I want to have a nice transition into...

  15. Confused... Need some advice

    MIA-RN1 replied to MomRN20082b's topic in Nursing Career

    Im in NYS and there has been controversy forever here about certain groups wanting nurses to ALL be BSN prepared. But I don't see it happening and anyone who is already a nurse is automatically...

  16. RN to Nurse Educator

    MIA-RN1 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh I cant hardly imagine 12 hour shifts now lol! Your sig says you have an MSN. Does that make you an NP, or qualify you to be one? Or does the NP aspect require more training? I ask because at this...

  17. Advice Needed!

    MIA-RN1 replied to slu_rn's topic in Nursing Career

    Look over your school work--where did you excel? What part of it held your interest? I started my Maternity rotation with great reluctance, I just KNEW I wasn't going into it and just wanted to get it...

  18. Confused... Need some advice

    MIA-RN1 replied to MomRN20082b's topic in Nursing Career

    Im graduating w/ my ADN in a few months. Then my new employer will pay for my further education so I'm getting my bachelor's that

  19. Nursing Dreams

    MIA-RN1 replied to 2bnursescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Im a 4th semester student, graduating this spring. Lately many of my dreams are about being a nurse in practice. In one last week I was an ER nurse and delivered an HIV+ baby to a person I know in...

  20. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    MIA-RN1 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hope its okay if I jump in. I am starting on PP a couple days after graduation as a GN. One thing I looked for was a nice preceptorship and I will have three months before I am on my own. Also, we...

  21. Boards in 2 days

    MIA-RN1 replied to alpine76's topic in General Nursing

    Im graduating in a few months and I will be in your shoes this summer. Good luck! maybe its time to stop studying

  22. how many (nursing students) are sick?

    MIA-RN1 replied to Maisie's topic in General Students

    Are you drinking lots of soda pop to stay awake and study with? That can give you those

  23. Night Sweats...Why?

    MIA-RN1 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Curious--what blood levels? Estrogen? I am 36 and have had intermittent night sweats and cycle irregularities for two years--being told I'm too young for perimenopause. If you know what tests I should...

  24. how many (nursing students) are sick?

    MIA-RN1 replied to Maisie's topic in General Students

    Nausea--Ginger is a great help. Sip some gingerale (not sugar free cause the sugar helps too) Buy some ginger tea, ginger snaps...I also like peppermint but that makes it worse for some people. You...

  25. Can you get strep if tonsils have been removed?

    MIA-RN1 replied to ShutterBug's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in an animal hospital....they cultured a dog's nose for strep because the family kept getting it over and over. From what I remember it was positive and the dog got