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  1. Subjective or Objective?

    I am interested to see what the answer and rationale is to this. I put down "Objective" because while I understand that objective is what you can see - swelling, sweating, redness, infection, etc. our...
  2. Nrsg. Abbreviations ????

    Hi everyone, I have to write up a short paper on patients Hx, Diagnoses and Treatments. The problem I am having is that I do not know what some of the abbreviations mean in regards to treatments that...
  3. Nrsg. Abbreviations ????

    Thanks guys, you are all life savers!!!!!
  4. a good medical excuse

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  5. ....Made Incredibly Easy series

    My instructor and another student said they would try to bring in the ISBN #'s for the RN Notes to next Weds. class. If I can get it I'll post it. Also, I don't know what the ISBN # for "Assessment...
  6. ....Made Incredibly Easy series

    It's really funny to see this post because my nursing instructor in drug calc. class last night was just saying the same thing. She said that she isn't one to make students buy a ton of books and that...
  7. Hi everyone, I'm writing to everyone out there in Pittsburgh or who is familiar with Pittsubrgh. It is finally time for me to get my school uniform and I was wondering if anyone had any...
  8. Good Uniform Stores in Pittsburgh?

    Hi Tonya, Yep, I haven't seen them yet but the polo tops for first year students this year are navy blue, according to the letter they sent out. Plus, white shoes, white pants and a white lab
  9. Good Uniform Stores in Pittsburgh?

    AllHeart.com does sell a flared scrub pant with a drawstring waist and an elastic
  10. Good Uniform Stores in Pittsburgh?

    Hi Cheripa, Glad to hear from you! For those of you out there, Cheripa and I are attending the same campus in the Fall. Unfortunately, probably not the same clinical group, but wouldn't that be...
  11. Gyn, tampon ?

    Speaking not as a nurse but as a woman have you ever tried O.B? They are very tiney and no applicator. You might have better luck with them. As for the GYN exam, they really aren't that bad and go...
  12. Nurses Don't Accept Gifts

    A few years ago my mum and I were on vacation in Florida when she came down with appendicitis and the only hospital around was a very teeny tiney one (about 10 rooms) on the next island. Far cry from...
  13. Foreign nurses who can't speak English well

    I used to work in foreign recruitment of Indian IT professionals and I give kudos of credit to anyone that leaves their homeland on their own to go to a foreign country where they know no one and...
  14. Chi Eta Phi?

    I agree Lilmamita, this thread has been hijacked. I do hope you take my first response to heart because I feel that these type of honorary groups can really help out students in a number of ways....
  15. Chi Eta Phi?

    Hi there, I just wanted to say that I thought there might be some confusion about Honor Societys and other organizations like ANA and State affiliated organizations. Most honor societys through...
  16. Chi Eta Phi?

    Hi Lilmamita, I wanted to post a response even though I am not currently a member of a nursing org. because you received quite a lot of negative responses. When I was in college the first time around...
  17. Chiropractors

    I will admit that I am somewhat skeptical of the profession. But, I don't have back or head problems and have never had a need for one. I will say though, that my husband has an old football injury...
  18. Hey everyone, Thanks so much for your advice, so far I have been keeping receipts and copies of everything and will certainly be even more diligent about it now. Thanks much for all of your advice,...
  19. Teen daughters 1st pelvic exam...

    Oh Jeez, this takes me back to my first pelvic exam. I was 18 and getting ready to head off to college so it was time to start seeing a gyn. My mum set up an appointment with her ancient OB/GYN. She...
  20. Medical Mysteries in History ?

    Hi everyone, I have a question for ya. My mother is somewhat of a history buff and she recently took a tour through an old mansion that was once owned by one of the more prominant families in our...
  21. The opposite of nursing????

    I like the idea of Perception vs. reality. That's really cool. You absolutely MUST mention that new Herbal Essence commercial with the Nurse just sitting around watching the patient...
  22. Medical Mysteries in History ?

    Hi Liann, If you are going to Gettysburg I certainly hope you get to see some re-enactments and such. Keep your eyes open for the one about the field doctors and nurses. When I saw it on T.V. is was...
  23. Medical Mysteries in History ?

    Hi everyone, Thanks so much for your input. I can't believe you found so much info. I was looking and looking but couldn't find too much on the daughter. I hadn't even thought about the possibility...
  24. Cheating In School

    For a profession that as a whole holds in high regard certain personality qualities like professionalism, honesty, etc. I think it's horrible that they are allowed to stay and I certainly wouldn't...
  25. Sistole / Diastole

    OK, I can remember and understand a lot of things, however, the definition of Sistole (contraction) and Diastole (relaxation) of the heart will be the baine of A&PII Circlulatory System studying....