ICRN2008 BSN, RN

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    "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    ICRN2008 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is one of these at Rush in Chicago. They require science and other pre-requisites, and are only for people with a previous bachelor's degree. I am in a program like this, only it lasts 16...
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    North Carolina Professionals Against Medication Aides

    ICRN2008 replied to VickyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would be very concerned if my loved one was admitted to a hospital in
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    Needing some reassurance about returning to work, Please!!!

    ICRN2008 replied to ShannonB25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It sounds like you've been through a lot lately. I am glad to hear that you are ok after the car accident. Have you considered talking to someone about everything to help you sort it out? My...
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    i hate my nursing job

    ICRN2008 replied to Mylife's topic in Nursing Career

    Working nights and weekends is hard in any profession, so this may be coloring your impression of nursing? Also, remember that the first year out of school is always the hardest because of the...
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    What shoes are best for heel pain?

    ICRN2008 replied to ZZTopRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am really partial to Born shoes, but I don't know if they come in white. I stand for long periods of time, and when I wear them my feet barely hurt at the end of the
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    What Do You Miss About Bedside Nursing?

    ICRN2008 replied to chattypattyCRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you to everyone who posted- I am considering becoming a CRNA. However, my main concern was that I would miss out on patient contact. Now I see that this is not true at all :) Thanks
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    My skin keeps breaking out!!!!

    ICRN2008 replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My dermatologist put me on spironolactone for a few months before my wedding, and my face cleared right up. It inhibits aldosterone, but also has an effect on testosterone, which is why it works. I...
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    how did you pay the bills during school? Hubby freaking out!

    ICRN2008 replied to marcieg's topic in General Nursing

    I also agree that cutting back now is the best option, because you have a whole year before you start clinicals. You'd be amazed at how much you can save by cooking at home instead of going out to...
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    Ever had a family overdramatic with dying patient?

    ICRN2008 replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    No one can predict how they will react to the news that a loved one has died. My first year in college, I went to visit my father a few hours away. I had been told that he was very ill, but I did not...
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    Weeding out of nursing students

    ICRN2008 replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    While I certainly do not agree with any instructor being abusive to his or her students, I do think that there should be very strict standards in nursing schools. If a student is not able to complete...
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    Staph Aureus question

    ICRN2008 replied to bloodmonster's topic in Infectious Disease

    Regarding your questions about your lab results, I might be able to help. I'm a medical technologist who is now studying nursing. Your elevated white count with left shift obvously suggests that you...