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    Prospective male nurse with a catch

    whiskeygirl replied to mowski1214's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is definately do-able for you! It sounds like a obtainable goal. Nursery/NICU would be a good option as you rarely have to lift more than 10# at a time. Good luck to
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    Transportation of the deceased neonate

    whiskeygirl replied to mollyaqua's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Policy is that we carefully wrap the baby in nursery blankets and place in a cardboard box, similar to a file box. That way visitors have no idea what is in the box and it is not obvious to the...
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    Nana forced preemie newborn (less than 9 lbs at the time) to suck on a lollipop.

    whiskeygirl replied to a_new_grandma's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure if the video was posted on You Tube the comments about what was happening would not be very positive.
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    Online RN-BSN programs

    whiskeygirl replied to KatieN4646's topic in General Nursing

    University of Colorado- Denver is a GREAT program!! And if given the choice, I would go there first. At least when I was looking, they were a Top 10 Nursing School in No. Amarica. My understanding...
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    Online RN-BSN programs

    whiskeygirl replied to KatieN4646's topic in General Nursing

    University of Northern Colorado has a great program and the tuition is some of the least expensive
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    if you could give 5 tips on how to ace nursing school what would they be?

    whiskeygirl replied to Firefly602's topic in General Nursing

    VERY GOOD point here. Start preparing for your NCLEX now. Take 3 practice questions a day and read them over, learn the concept and the stratagy for answering the question correctly. I think it is...
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    if you could give 5 tips on how to ace nursing school what would they be?

    whiskeygirl replied to Firefly602's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! I learned the hard way, and I do mean hard! I wished I could have found a tutor. When I finally figured out how to prioritize life got a lot smoother. Erik- I love your sig! Very
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    if you could give 5 tips on how to ace nursing school what would they be?

    whiskeygirl replied to Firefly602's topic in General Nursing

    Get past wanting to "ace" nursing school. Aim for learning everything you can, ask for the tougher assignments during clinicals AND do your best to stay away from the drama! Good luck and when you...
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    New Jurisprudence Exam

    whiskeygirl replied to texasrtkd's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, it's a Texas thing. However other states are begining to use it as well. From what I have seen, it is mostly new grads that have to take it, as well as anyone who applies for a license by...
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    New Jurisprudence Exam

    whiskeygirl replied to texasrtkd's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi All- This test absolutely can be done on the 1st try. I finished with about 20 minutes to spare and I took a potty break-nerves! I believe the test to be the same exact questions on the 1st try as...
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    Why do you send a student home?

    whiskeygirl posted a topic in School

    Ok, so I am curious! Why do you send a student home? I know all the basics: Lice, pink eye, fever above 100.2, emesis, etc. A lot of the stomach aches that I get in my Health Room request to go home!...
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    Why do you send a student home?

    whiskeygirl replied to whiskeygirl's topic in School

    For instance, if I had a kid that threw up because he got smacked in the stomach playing soccer, would you send him home? The issue is pretty much resolved after he pukes. There wouldn't be any fever....
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    So camp time is comming fast - where is everyone going

    whiskeygirl replied to Belinda-wales's topic in Camp

    I get to go to Switzerland this year! It's an overnight camp and I get to bring my teenage daughter with me. This will be my first year there but I did French camp last year, for only 2 weeks. We had...
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    Chamberlain College of Nursing

    whiskeygirl replied to Dachsielover's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Dachsei- Good for you for doing your research before commiting! I will tell you that the school has/had a exemplory reputation for turning out wonderful nurses in it's brick and morter program back...
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    Graduating...moving...does anyone work in Seattle?

    whiskeygirl replied to Tasket's topic in General Nursing

    Tasket, The traffic is unbeliveable here!!! It takes me a minimum of 1 hour to drive less than 30 miles, one way. It can take up to 2 hours. If there is any precipitation on the roads traffic slows to...
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    nclex results

    whiskeygirl replied to akinnora's topic in International Nursing

    No, no. It's common to get those mass mailers, most likely from the school you went to. They have no idea if you have passed or not. It's pure coincidence that you received the flyer when you did. I...
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    My sister is on life support

    whiskeygirl replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts are with you and your family. Do what is best for you at this time, your sister loves you and understands. Things like this are WAY different when it's family vs. a
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    Critical care new grad internships?

    whiskeygirl replied to zram44's topic in Washington Nursing

    Valley Medical in Renton (I believe) does CCU Residency. That is where I would start. If you are eligible to get a WA state license (you can do this from out of state) you should have no problems...
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    opinions on seattle hospitals

    whiskeygirl replied to twantland's topic in Washington Nursing

    I have no opinions about the hospitals you listed but I will offer a positive opinion on Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland. The people are nice the hospital is going through some transformations...
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    Salary in Seattle for RNs---low, or is it just me??

    whiskeygirl replied to sweetcaroline's topic in Washington Nursing

    The hourly rates here are bad, IMO. I moved here from Utah (where the cost of living is lower) and was making considerably more! HOWEVER, we don't have state tax taken out of our paychecks in...
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    Do you carry liability insurance?

    whiskeygirl replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Um, YES!!! As previously mentioned, your employer will distance themselves and hang you out to dry at their earliest convience should something happen. It's a cheap piece of mind. I use...
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    preggy----im bored!!

    whiskeygirl replied to bhevy's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly think that bhevy meant that "as of aug 2007...", not 2008. Congrats bhevy! On the pregnancy AND passing NCLEX!!!
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    Camp Nursing!

    whiskeygirl replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Camp

    I did my first session at camp this past summer. My accommodations were terrible!!!!!!!! This is often a complaint of camp nurses, I hear. I was so happy that I had brought a sleeping bag and my...
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    Any Market for Handmade Scrubs?

    whiskeygirl replied to KentuckyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I would knock people over to get someone to remake my favorite scrub top!!!!! I have had it for 10+ years. The scrubs we use for work are all black and this is a pretty floral print, so I don't wear...
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    What are your thoughts on giving cards/gifts to pts.?

    whiskeygirl replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    What a very kind and considerate thing you both did for your patients! I have done it too. I worked the Well Baby Nursery on a night shift, and I had a few baby hats that I was knitting for the NICU....