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eandgsma

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  1. Trouble c accents at work?

    eandgsma replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I am originally from NJ, born and raised. I moved to So CA when I got married at 19. This was at the time of Mike Myers skit "coffee talk" on SNL. I had SO many people here asking me to say "coffee...

  2. Any thoughts?

    eandgsma replied to nursekatie22's topic in General Nursing

    Your not alone...I'm starting my 3rd semester of nursing school and I feel like the more I learn, the less I know. Kind of like the more I realize that I don't know JACK and I have so much more to...

  3. palomar medical center-question???

    eandgsma replied to taapple's topic in California Nursing

    Palomar's Peds unit doesn't get that much traffic (low census). Some of my classmates were supposed to go there for their Peds rotation but were changed due to low/no census. If you want Peds, try...

  4. Anyone Ever take Micro with Physio before?

    eandgsma replied to OCstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Micro and Phys at the same time. I also took Soc and a Math. The math was self-paced and I didn't finish it on time. I was also a mom to a 2 and 4 year old and going through a separation at...

  5. My 3 year old has MRSA!

    eandgsma replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student so bear with me... Why the nares? Are you telling me that if you come in contact with MRSA it can be inhaled through the nares and make a home there? Or is it from coming in contact...

  6. Relocating to San Diego...Need advice!!!!

    eandgsma replied to godivaRN's topic in California Nursing

    I'm in San Diego, been here 13 years. I'm a nursing student at Palomar College. I lived in central SD, Carmel Valley to be exact from 1997 to 2003. Then in 2003 I moved to Escondido to be close to...

  7. Heart Sounds anyone?

    eandgsma replied to ltrnkoczy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm still a student but one trick is to have the patient sit up and forward. If they are turned to the side, you still may not be able to hear it. I still have a hard time with some patients but...

  8. too much of a perfectionist???

    eandgsma replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    What I have been told by my instructor in this, my first semester as a nursing student, is...that I need to stop with the negative self-talk and to not talk to myself, especially in front of the...

  9. Personality Test for Specialty

    eandgsma replied to Travellpro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm surprised by my results: 1 rheumatology 44 2 pulmonology 44 3 nephrology 42 4 hematology 42 5 otolaryngology 42 6 thoracic surgery 41 7 preventive med 41 8 occupational med 41 9 radiation...

  10. Best CA hospitals and places to live

    eandgsma replied to RNS for Unity's topic in California Nursing

    Wow, a lot of range in comments about how good/bad CA is. I live in San Diego County, have for almost 13 years. I've lived in San Diego proper and in North County (where I am now). I agree it is...

  11. Barcode Meds/Patient

    eandgsma replied to CarVsTree's topic in General Nursing

    My current clinical rotation has the barcode system. We like it but it might bite me in the butt on subsequent rotations due to no paper MAR. So what my clinical instructor has us do is run our "Due...

  12. lithotomy...seriously?

    eandgsma replied to elizabells's topic in Ob/Gyn

  13. lithotomy...seriously?

    eandgsma replied to elizabells's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Birthing is one of my favorite subjects. I had my first son at a hospital delivered by a CNM. I had my second son at home with a Midwife. I'm in California. I also have a great nurse story...with...

  14. Have any of you seen this on a patient?

    eandgsma replied to eandgsma's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The pt wasn't diabetic. Also, I wasn't trying to get a diagnosis, just a direction as to what it possibly could be, like one poster said, sounds like something fungal. I appreciated that direction....

  15. Have any of you seen this on a patient?

    eandgsma posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know if this is the right place to post this but...I am in first semester ADN school. I had my first "real" patient this week. Amongst the problems he is being treated for is a "rash" on his...

  16. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    eandgsma replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    While I was taking my GE courses and prereqs I couldn't stand the kids just out of high school in my classes. (I realize that's a general statement) They would always sit in the back and gossip the...

  17. Need help on blood pressure skill

    eandgsma replied to AllieRat's topic in General Students

    I am having the same problem! Although, I'm trying it on my little kids right now until my DH gets home :) I can't hear it on them but I think its because the cuff is too big. They are only 8 and 6....

  18. Questions about Nuses in California

    eandgsma replied to narcissistic's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in San Diego County and on the waiting list at a Community College for their nursing program. Yes, ADN nurses are in demand. At the end of the day, whether you go through a 2 year program or a 4...

  19. Breast Implants

    eandgsma replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    I had breast augmentation surgery about 3 years ago and I'm SO glad I did. I had nice perky B cups before being pregnant and nursing for 5 years straight (2 kids). They became flat empty bags of...

  20. Anyone deal with people badmouthing your school nursing program?

    eandgsma posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I don't post much but this has gotten under my skin. I am in a Spanish class (to satisfy my humanities req) with a girl who is an LVN. She graduated from a different community college LVN...

  21. Spring 2006 ~ What's everyone taking this semester?

    eandgsma posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am STILL on the waiting list and I've satisfied all my AA degree requirements. I signed up for another Spanish class even though I don't NEED it. Still undecided whether I should take it or not...

  22. Spring 2006 ~ What's everyone taking this semester?

    eandgsma replied to eandgsma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's great StPauliGirl! Good luck with Micro. I actually really enjoyed it even though it was

  23. Pain management after surgery for former addict

    eandgsma posted a topic in Pain Management

    Hello all, I tried to search on this but was unable to find an answer. My DH is a recovering addict and is likely to have another hernia operation in the next few weeks. Last time he had the surgery...

  24. How long did you breastfeed?

    eandgsma replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in General Nursing

    First son 18 months, stopped due to finding out I was pregnant with #2. Actually, that's how I figured out I was pregnant, he suddenly started fussing when nursing, guess it tasted different or there...

  25. Pain management after surgery for former addict

    eandgsma replied to eandgsma's topic in Pain Management

    Thank you for your replies. I will have to (gently) ask my DH to tell his surgeon about his former addiction and what meds are appropriate. I'm glad to know that there are alternatives. The issue...