Nicky032605

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  1. Different med

    Nicky032605 replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    It's probably just new, but ya never know. My son was prescribed prednisolone (orapred) and it's light pink and translucent. I got it from Wallgreens in

  2. Child Protective Services--Reporting?

    Nicky032605 replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a few bad experiences with CPS myself. When I was about 7, my siblings and I were taken away from my mom for a week or so because someone called the police and my mom wasn't home (we were...

  3. is it possible 2 afford a 3br/2ba house in cal?

    Nicky032605 replied to warhawk's topic in California Nursing

    Not sure where you live, but last year here in Palm Desert the heat got up to 122 - 124 degrees. Maybe you were out of town? Not something you forget, lol. And yes, a pool is a MUST. Although in the...

  4. is it possible 2 afford a 3br/2ba house in cal?

    Nicky032605 replied to warhawk's topic in California Nursing

    wow! Has anyone considered Coachella Valley. I consider it the perfect place to be located. Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, and Palm Desert are all somewhat expensive, but Thousand Palms is fairly...

  5. Books for CRNA School?

    Nicky032605 replied to kukukajoo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I notice that posters tend to shy away from giving information about CRNA school to OP's who have yet to finish Nursing School. You can try searching this bulletin board using key words, or try going...

  6. 6 weeks and counting

    Nicky032605 replied to NRSNFL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For those wondering if Izzy is coming back, I would say no. I saw a preview for an upcoming show (can't remember which), and she is one of the main characters. I was surprised, and wondered how she...

  7. What's a REAL salary range for RNs just out of school?

    Nicky032605 replied to ruby_9c's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't like salary.com, you might want to try http://www.payscale.com

  8. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Nicky032605 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think you are all correct when you say that the nursing shortage is manufactured and the reasons for it. This thread has been very educational. A real eye opener on so many levels. Thank...

  9. What would you think...

    Nicky032605 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    I know this post is some months old, but I just wanted to put in my two cents. Being someone who has had many Many MANY needle sticks to last two lifetimes, I think I know where you might be coming...

  10. Age when you had your first child?

    Nicky032605 replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    unknown pregnancy at 17/ misscarried 25/ only child/ boy Having my son has completely changed who I was and I have changed for the better. Everything I do is for him. I sometimes wish I would have...

  11. A Dear Abbey letter. What is your take?

    Nicky032605 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    This past year my sister was in Labor and Delivery. The nurse went to check her cerivx by pulling up the sheet and not exposing her at all. It still bothered me, mainly becuase there was no warning,...

  12. homeless pt's?

    Nicky032605 replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    I can see what Jericho was trying to say, and I tend to agree. I myself had cancer a few years back in my late teens/early twenties. I went into remission fairly quickly. I have struggled with...

  13. young children and CRNA school

    Nicky032605 replied to whatnext's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    :yeahthat:

  14. taking students, precepting

    Nicky032605 replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    I am a pre-nursing student, and am wondering how anyone with that attitude would even be able to GET INTO Nursing School!!! You would think during the interview process they would screen people a...

  15. My long-term goal...a website for pre-srnas

    Nicky032605 replied to Kiwi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Here is a page full of info. for Keck School of Medicine in Southern California:

  16. I had some trouble with a CNA...should I talk to the manager?

    Nicky032605 replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  17. I had some trouble with a CNA...should I talk to the manager?

    Nicky032605 replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Putting myself in her her shoes ... I think I would have been very embarrassed, but despite how much I feel for her.... ther is NO EXCUSE to putting your hands on someone in any way shape...

  18. I just made a med error

    Nicky032605 replied to Nurcee's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to tell you about my experience as the patient when this happened. I was getting my hickman catheter flushed one morning in the hospital and instead of flushing it with Heprin, she...

  19. Pa None Smoking!

    Nicky032605 replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  20. A few questions for the "older" new nurses...

    Nicky032605 replied to adiliegro's topic in General Nursing

    You will always Always ALWAYS, look back in regret if you don't. I started out a few years ago and dwindled around thinking I had all the time in the world. I didn't have anyone to answer to but...

  21. Interesting Study...

    Nicky032605 replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    All I see is a box with a red X in it. Could maybe someone

  22. What's the difference?

    Nicky032605 replied to NewOrderPsychoFan's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I see... thanks so much for the clarification. I appreciate

  23. RN Career Change to Massage Therapy

    Nicky032605 replied to LLLRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello, I have almost completed a Massage Therapy course. If you would like some information, I might be able to help. Feel free to PM

  24. Thoughts on Maric College?

    Nicky032605 replied to casualjim's topic in California Nursing

    You hear that the waiting lists are 2+ years long, but realistically it is about a year or so in some places. You could always find out what classes you need for a BSN in the time while you are...

  25. No smoking policy

    Nicky032605 replied to asher315's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is a very good idea. Just as I was leaving the hospital with my newborn, I walked out the doors to see a nurse leaning up against a no smoking sign just puffing away on her cigarrette....