Spinmass

Spinmass ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-B

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  1. Anatomy & Physiology at Quincy College

    Spinmass replied to eternalspring's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I had Gulati for A&P 1 and he was excellent. You will do well if you follow the reading and use the study guides that he gives you. He is not easy though, you will work for your

  2. Scholarly activities

    Spinmass replied to target98765's topic in Operating Room

    Well if it's any consolation, I'm still rather young (maybe middle aged) and would like to know the answer as

  3. Conneticut hospitals and BSNs

    Spinmass replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Day Kimball hires ADN's. I believe Johnson Memorial does as

  4. Telemetry Certification

    Spinmass replied to briRN boston's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Harrington hospital in Southbridge offers a tele course every once in a while. Call their con ed

  5. physics

    Spinmass replied to big sister's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You could talk about an MRI and how the magnetic works in relation to the body and why their is a concern for metal in or around the patient. You could talk about radioactive isotopes used for cancer...

  6. I have a priority nursing question?

    Spinmass replied to s1992's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As an AHA instructor I can say that CAB is the acronym for both adult and pedi/infant. That being said not all scenarios are going to fit into the matrix that AHA uses. In this case I would be...

  7. Will green skin hurt my career?

    Spinmass replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If I remember correctly Elphaba dreamed that the wizard would change her color but OP I bet you could rock those

  8. Is the student pregnant?

    Spinmass replied to RNqueens's topic in School

    I would want to see that in writing from the lawyers prior to asking the Student, sounds like a high liability

  9. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Spinmass replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers are with Esme and her family. She is an integral part of this

  10. Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    Spinmass replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Ok guys so I just stumbled on this thread and thought maybe you could offer me so advice. I am a second semester nursing student and have had to wipe a few butts and deal with some seriously flaking...

  11. How many men in your cohort?

    Spinmass replied to Caribbean Character's topic in Male Nursing Students

    4 out of

  12. Babywearing in the NICU

    Spinmass replied to jcadler82's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not a NICU nurse but just had a baby d/ced two weeks ago after 15 days in NICU. The staff were very supportive of baby wearing and kangaroo care. For obvious reasons while she was on monitors it...

  13. Mechanical Compression Devices

    Spinmass replied to That Guy's topic in Emergency

    The LUCAS is great and imo better then the Zoll design. That being said it is expensive and "cost prohibitive" for many institutions and ems providers. I quoted that b/c it is bs with the cost of...

  14. Quincy college

    Spinmass replied to Aaic's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I did my pre reqs at a large state university that had its own share of issues, but it paled in comparison to Quincy. However it is a means to an end so I will deal with it and move

  15. Quincy college

    Spinmass replied to Aaic's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I can't speak to your odds of getting in, however I can attest to the fact that they are incredibly unorganized and at times downright rude. I am currently in the program and got in with a 3.66 GPA...

  16. for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

    Spinmass replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    While I entirely agree that it is important to make sure that you get a break and or get paid if you don't. Nursing certainly isn't the only profession that you may miss a break. Almost all of the...

  17. Quincy Full Time ADN Program Fall 2014

    Spinmass replied to osi2011's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    First semester went great, looking forward to the next one. Hope your semester went

  18. Terrible nurse?

    Spinmass replied to andiescandies's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Seems to me you were being a good parent, one is not an indicator of the other. I don't see how being concerned for your children's well being would make you a bad nurse. As a nurse you would be...

  19. Best Men's Nursing Shoes

    Spinmass replied to Phillay632's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I got a pair of all white nike walking shoes with gel inserts and they are perfect for being on your feet all

  20. Nursing Behind the Wall

    Spinmass replied to mikethemurse's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for this article, I am currently in nursing school now transitioning from a career in Law Enforcement. I have been weighing my options as far as plans after graduation and have been heavily...

  21. Mental Health vs. Staff Safety (Security)

    Spinmass replied to jsaldanajrsa's topic in Psychiatric

    Their is a saying in my former line if work "rather be judged by 12 then carried by 6". While I don't advocate violence and never want to see someone get hurt, I am going home at the end of my shift...

  22. Quincy Full Time ADN Program Fall 2014

    Spinmass replied to osi2011's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    So far so

  23. Quincy Full Time ADN Program Fall 2014

    Spinmass replied to osi2011's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I have not purchased my books yet and was perusing Amazon and noted that some of the books are distinctly cheaper, even with shipping. Are their any access codes that I need to be concerned about...

  24. Do you "tell" Facebook where you work?

    Spinmass replied to RN403's topic in General Nursing

    My FB page is for personal use and as such does not have employment listed. My linkedIn page is for professional use and has my employers

  25. Nursing advice in social situations, HELP!?

    Spinmass replied to PrayingToPass's topic in General Students

    You don't tell people your a nurse (or nursing student). Tell them you drive a beer delivery truck. People usually chuckle at that and keep it