RNin2007

RNin2007

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  1. Medications help

    RNin2007 replied to dec30dd's topic in General Nursing

    One of the things I use my pocket pc for the most is looking up drugs. It is soooo fast compared to thumbing through a book. I can look up a drug in seconds, and know everything I need to know before...

  2. Blue Tooth Stethscopes

    RNin2007 replied to Emergency RN's topic in General Nursing

    Blue tooth stethoscope? Could you explain this a bit more?

  3. Just how difficult is nursing school going to be?!

    RNin2007 replied to CYR's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found pre-req classes "harder"...and NS (BSN program)..."busier"...but not nearly as difficult. Both have their own challenges. But if I had to do one set of classes OVER again, it would so far be...

  4. Bias in psychiatric nursing...how do you overcome it?

    RNin2007 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I have a question. How do you deal with your own personal bias/stereotypes in dealing with certain patients. For instance, for me personally it is those who have harmed children or sexual offenders....

  5. Multiple Sclerosis

    RNin2007 replied to SherBearRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear this Sherri, and will keep hope for you. Both my father and sister have MS...my dad was diagnosed 25+ years ago (he is 79 now) and my sister is almost 50. His has been a slower...

  6. Is it true?

    RNin2007 replied to strategy904's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are looking at it objectively and have a good plan...that is important. The course requirements before applying don't seem too bad at all. I am having that struggle with an instructor right now...

  7. Is it true?

    RNin2007 replied to strategy904's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school had no "pre-tests" to get in. It was based soley on GPA and a statement of purpose (admission essay). I was told that they looked at the science/math grades in particular. Is it one lonely C...

  8. Has anyone seen narcolepsy?

    RNin2007 replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    My neighbor had an episode of narcolepsy while using a power saw! I saw it with my own two eyes.

  9. Bias in psychiatric nursing...how do you overcome it?

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in Psychiatric

    I've enjoyed reading all your responses...thanks everyone. I am also really, really enjoying my rotation in the psychiatric unit! A little slow at times, but it's turning into an unforgettable...

  10. ER Preceptorship

    RNin2007 replied to nurschick's topic in Emergency

    If you are only there for two days, I would think you would be doing a lot more observing and helping, rather than carrying your own patient load. Relax, use the skills you've learned this far and ask...

  11. Am I making the wrong decision?

    RNin2007 replied to Ernestine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say, yes...you are young. You have good grades - go with your gut. You know what makes you happy, and you'll make the right decision.

  12. Somebody Please Help Me :(

    RNin2007 replied to alishar2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    JMHO, but I would retake them as well. Most schools are just too competitive and really look at your core science/math classes. I know someone who has applied to the program I am in, 3 years in a row...

  13. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

    RNin2007 replied to Saoudishabiba's topic in General Nursing

    You are amazing to forgive her and move on. How truly sad for you, for both of you...in different ways. I hope you don't remember too much of it?

  14. OR nurses & students

    RNin2007 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I wanted to ask how all of you OR nurses are with students. Out of curiousity, I am wondering if my experience is standard or isolated... My clinical rotations were in the OR this week (3rd year BSN...

  15. OR nurses & students

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in Operating Room

    Not to mention, what about the patients that unpredictably wake up mid-surgery? It might not happen often, but if they wake up into a convo like that...eeks... JMHO

  16. talking to folks with schizophrenia

    RNin2007 replied to elizabells's topic in Psychiatric

    great post and very helpful info t-wolf. :)

  17. Bias in psychiatric nursing...how do you overcome it?

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for your insight and sharing your views with me. That was really helpful in my own thinking processes. I highly doubt I could ever deny a patient, no matter what was involved. I really...

  18. help with central venous lines

    RNin2007 replied to fd5151's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Daytonite helped me with this last term (for a group presentation). When I interviewed the Clinical Nurse Specialist for the post-surg...she told me (and research backed it up) that the number one...

  19. Bias in psychiatric nursing...how do you overcome it?

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in Psychiatric

    I guess because I have never been around these types of people (children even in your situation) I can't even imagine a 5 year old capable of murder. It is only what I have heard on TV/news and you...

  20. help with central venous lines

    RNin2007 replied to fd5151's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Daytonite is definitely the pro on central lines!!! :)

  21. Student Question

    RNin2007 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    To anyone who answers this, I really appreciate your time. I am a fourth term junior BSN student and we start our clinical rotation for mental health next week. My placement is in the lockdown...

  22. criminal background check

    RNin2007 replied to pixie-dust37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Trust me, it is worth checking out...don't lose hope! I have a friend, with 9 felonies, drug related, battery, etc. and the boards liscenced her with her CNA (she was working toward NS and they knew...

  23. Spread Sheets for students

    RNin2007 replied to angelwings33's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oops, file was to big...had to zip it. Here it is: ~J

  24. Spread Sheets for students

    RNin2007 replied to angelwings33's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I attached the one we use as a word document. Hope it helps!

  25. Help! Advice on kid swallowing a pill...

    RNin2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My son, who just turned 9 can't swallow pills. It's psychological i'm sure, mixed with anxiety. He has ADD and takes Strattera. I have to mix it with Sunny D (we've tried jello, yogurt, ice cream, you...