DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    Nursing student thinking about oncology?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Nurseandwife's topic in Oncology

    Hi, I too am a student nurse, now a nurse extern at an outpt oncology center. I had a very young family member die of breast CA at age 33, so I too have the same interest. For me, working in...
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    Sex and Nursing School

    DLS_PMHNP replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    Yes of course, good point. I just don't think the internet is always as anonymous and we would like it to be. Best,
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    Sex and Nursing School

    DLS_PMHNP replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    Interesting thread. But a bit on the personal side, don't you
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    My two least favorite words

    DLS_PMHNP replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    "Nurse, Nurse!!" by a patient's demanding family member that wants you to bring them something from the
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    What's your favorite Allnurses thread?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    LEAST favorite is the 'ADN vs BSN' threads. Otherwise, I pretty much like 'em all
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    My two least favorite words

    DLS_PMHNP replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    "customer service" Makes us sound like we work for a hotel chain, not a medical
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    Jobs during Nursing school/ How do you afford this??

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Students

    Student loans and working part time. I'm working full time this summer while on break (as an extern) so that helps, too. Best,
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    How can an adult leave a child in a hot car?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Patrick57's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't it make you wonder, you must have a license to own a dog, but no license needed to have a
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    A few of my favorites: Prostrate vs prostate Roto-cuff vs rotator cuff ashphalt vs
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    I hate it!!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    AMEN to
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    I hate it!!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    The gene pool needs a healthy dose of chlorine from time to
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    Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    DLS_PMHNP replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    I am not in the military, but a good friend of mine is. She is going through the ROTC program and then will be in the National Guard as a second lieutenant when she finishes school. She was talking...
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    PSA Result Question

    DLS_PMHNP replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Basically when PSA is checked each year it should be compared to previous PSAs. Anything that doubles (regardless of how low the original reading is) should be monitored closely. That patient I...
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    PSA Result Question

    DLS_PMHNP replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    It's also important to monitor it (make sure it doesn't double) over the long run. For example, a PSA of 0.2 that doubles in 6 months to 0.4 is suspicious for cancer. The worst I have ever seen is a...
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    Help with Nursing school stress

    DLS_PMHNP replied to CaringBella's topic in General Students

    I second
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    Anyone worried about throwing up or passing out?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to c18436572's topic in General Students

    Wow, that's a great way of looking at it. Thanks for sharing! Best,
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    Everest Institute

    DLS_PMHNP replied to studentsistah's topic in Michigan Nursing

    :yeahthat::yeahthat::yeahthat:
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    Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    DLS_PMHNP replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NEVER NEVER NEVER administer KCl via IV
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    Everest Institute

    DLS_PMHNP replied to studentsistah's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Please think long and hard before you sign ANYTHING....... Best,
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    Pathophysiology

    DLS_PMHNP replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    You should also consider yourself lucky that your BSN program offers it. Ours does not Best,
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    things to know for nursing internship in oncology??

    DLS_PMHNP replied to nurse2Bdec08's topic in Oncology

    :wlcmggrp: I just started as a nurse extern in oncology (outpatient) this past January. Here are a couple of resources that may be helpful for you: http://www.insidecancer.org/ http://www.ons.org ONS...
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    New Grad:All jobs requiring 1 yr experience?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to tiffnshaker's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Some hospitals on the the other side of the state (SW Michigan) are doing the same thing. In fact, one hospital is not accepting applications for ANY RN positions unless you have experience as an RN...
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    I graduated from Nursing School today!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jncRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on a job well done! :yeah: Relax... you deserve it! Best, Diane
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    Oncology Nurse Journals

    DLS_PMHNP replied to rutgeryn's topic in Oncology

    I am a student member of ONS. I receive two journals monthly from ONS: Oncology Nursing Forum and Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. Very good articles (although I don't understand all of them...
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    Kaplan review course

    DLS_PMHNP replied to wshortie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does Kaplan have a money back guarantee if one doesn't pass NCLEX first time around? Thanks