DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    Oxygen Therapy: Lung CA

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Thornbird's topic in General Nursing

    Your patient is lucky to have you as her nurse. You sound like a very caring individual. Best,
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    English prof + course issues....

    DLS_PMHNP replied to simonek's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you used proper punctuation (i.e. periods, capital letters for new sentences, etc) it would be helpful for those of us who read your posts. It takes the reader longer to decipher what you are...
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    Is it OK to get a gift for my preceptor?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to rnkalee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I feel a card with a heartfelt written note in it is just as thoughtful as a
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    How do DUI's effect getting a job?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Alaska04's topic in General Nursing

    That's good. A DUI should NEVER go
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    :banghead: My hat's off to you for keeping your cool. I'm not so sure I would have been able to. Best,
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Flightofpassion, Dare I ask who paid for
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Or they go to the ER and leave with an RX for ASPIRIN because they don't want to pay for it. I know this is true. I worked at a hospital outpt pharmacy and saw it happen several
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    Michigan nurse vegetarians/vegans?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Actually I have not tried it. Thank you for suggesting it. I should check with our local health food store to see if they carry it. Have you heard of the Cancer Project? It is based on a recent...
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    1. "Grades are not the ONLY thing that matter... Employers will look at your outside activities, memberships in professional organizations, etc. Just because you got a 90% on your test and I got an...
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    Michigan nurse vegetarians/vegans?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't live anywhere near the Bay City area, I'm from SW lower Michigan. But... I'm a vegetarian. I can't give up my yogurt, otherwise I'd be a vegan :) Best, Diane PS There are not many places near...
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    Another word for "pulling"?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard it called
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    nursing student needs help

    DLS_PMHNP replied to lola_noelle's topic in General Nursing

    Please refer to this thread:
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    Stg IV lung cancer

    DLS_PMHNP replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Oncology

    I am not a nurse yet, but work as an extern at a cancer center. I believe that stage IV lung CA is non-curable, but there are many treatment options available (chemo, radiation, etc). There are two...
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    Suggested reading for newbie to oncolgoy nursing?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to BBQvegan's topic in Oncology

    Make sure to check out the scholarships that ONS
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    Suggested reading for newbie to oncolgoy nursing?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to BBQvegan's topic in Oncology

    Congrats on your externship! I am doing the same thing (oncology extern) but working at an outpatient center. I started this semester and I absolutely love it. This book (when I've had time to read...
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    Chemical Dependency..URgent..Please Answer

    DLS_PMHNP replied to dobletruble's topic in Psychiatric

    You are asking for a lot of help. How long did you search before you posted this
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    Student Health Profile and Depression

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Student98's topic in General Nursing

    A good friend of mine (who is an RN) has always said: "I don't trust anyone over 30 who's not on antidepressants" Guess she trusts me, then
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    Interview for summer internship

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ilovematt48's topic in General Students

    Name a time that you had a disagreement/conflict with a co-worker and how you resolved it. Heard that one asked several
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    Do Cheaters Annoy You?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to modelmama07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cheaters don't ANNOY me, they scare me! If someone is willing to cheat on an exam, don't you think than as nurses (if they make it), they won't have any problems 'cheating' on assessments, 'cheating'...
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    Advice

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NurseToBe20100102's topic in Oncology

    A really good online resource for oncology nurses and students in the Oncology Nurse's Society. The website is http://www.ons.org There is a wealth of information and resources on the website. Good...
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    textbook recommendation for student?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to home_restorer's topic in Oncology

    I'm an Oncology Nurse Extern and I bought "Psychosocial Nursing Care Along the Cancer Continuum." I highly recommend it. Also, check out http://www.ons.org (if you already haven't). It's the Oncology...
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    Did anyone quit smoking when they stated nursing school?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to misserella8036's topic in General Students

    I used to smoke off and on for years, but I have been tobacco-free for several years. I work in an outpatient cancer clinic. If I still smoked today, I would not after hearing the story I am going to...
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    NSNA - Student Nurses' Association

    DLS_PMHNP replied to suitebliss's topic in Michigan Nursing

    This link should answer all of your questions...
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    Having a hard time at new Hospital CNA job

    DLS_PMHNP replied to baby bluz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Baby bluz, I've been there and feel your pain. First of all, don't feel like a failure. When you are trying to get VS done on 8-10 pts and have 3 new admits, it is very difficult to get everything...
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    NSNA - Student Nurses' Association

    DLS_PMHNP replied to suitebliss's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I think that any involvement in a profesisonal nursing organization, such as NSNA looks excellent on a resume. I joined at the National level and was able to get a discount on other professional...