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  1. Should there be a limit on trying to pass NCLEX?

    2ndCareerRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I often see where people have failed NCLEX 3 or more times. Some states require a remedial course of study after failing so many times. Arizona will allow multiple times in 1 year. In Kansas, you must...

  2. Vegetarian being asked to dissect a cat !

    2ndCareerRN replied to roxburin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ITA, and will add. Another reason is that irresponsible humans like the kittens, but when they get older they are tossed aside for various reasons. Once that happens they are free to breed, and...

  3. Administering CPR

    2ndCareerRN replied to fleasle's topic in General Nursing

    Although I don't do the actual compressions that often, I am there when it is done. While the aide or EMT is doing compressions, I set up the monitor, slap on pads, get IV access and all the other...

  4. Husband/wife in the Navy? Stationed in CA

    2ndCareerRN replied to TRINI_RN's topic in California Nursing

    Go to Spain....you can always visit those other places when living in the US. But to live in Spain.....something that should not be passed up.

  5. Why is this so? Misunderstand the concept for IV Bag Infusion

    2ndCareerRN replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I usually put in a number that equates to 10-15 minutes before the fluid infusion is done. That way, if I am busy, the pump beeping will cue me to change the bag. That way there is not a period of...

  6. The VA Medical Center Pay

    2ndCareerRN replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

    Somebody was blowing smoke up your "you know what". Most new grads (RN)are hired as a GS7, and that is nowhere 60K yr. It is easy to find out how much they pay. Look at a job announcement for a...

  7. Are small jokes accepted?

    2ndCareerRN replied to brazuca's topic in General Nursing

    Frankie, One small bit of advice........ Keep your day job. Unless you can read people 100%, in a matter of seconds, it is best to leave the jokes behind during clinicals.

  8. There was a full moon last night. Can you usually tell when you're at work?

    2ndCareerRN replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    No more craziness here on full moon nights than on other nights. It is always crazy.

  9. need info. on Chronic Airway Obstruction

    2ndCareerRN replied to huffmom03's topic in Pulmonary

    Google...is your friend....and so are some other search engines. You should be able to find something in there to help you out. good luck

  10. Which PDA to purchase?

    2ndCareerRN replied to Amberlynn1181's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    HI, Try a search on titles only and put in PDA. You will see about 8 pages of related posts.

  11. Questions for Navy Reservists

    2ndCareerRN replied to jhowirn's topic in Government, Military

    As a reservist you will have to go to Officer Indoctrination School in Newport, R.I. You may also be able to enter at an advanced paygrade, rather than as an Ensign. Talk to a Nurse Recruiter. Do not...

  12. Anyone use epocrates for PDA?

    2ndCareerRN replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in General Nursing

    I have the free version. I also have the Davis Drug Guide on mine. I use the DDG quite a bit more. Epocrates doesn't seem to have as much info. An example I ran into the other night was with pyridium....

  13. Your opinion: VA benefit cuts...OK or Not OK?...Take the Poll

    2ndCareerRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While it is not ok to cut bebefits, it is permissable, and expected that the VA use their money more wisely. Does that mean some people will not receive the care they believe they deserve. Of course...

  14. Should there be a limit on trying to pass NCLEX?

    2ndCareerRN replied to 2ndCareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is the way NCLEX is supposed to work. But, what of the person who takes 4 tries and still fails. They will have seen an extra 1060 questions. Questions you can't see by doing Kaplan or anything...

  15. Indian Health Service Story

    2ndCareerRN replied to quezen's topic in General Nursing

    I can't tell if you got a bum rap or not. There is only one side to this story. I don't understand why the IHS would want to single you out when they have a lot more problems than what you alluded to....

  16. Family objections to your career

    2ndCareerRN replied to njxcrush18's topic in Men in Nursing

    That pretty much sucks, but, you have to live your life for you. Not for your family. You can choose your friends, but you are stuck with family. I seldom (once every 10yrs or so) talk to someone in...

  17. Help!! Insulin

    2ndCareerRN replied to Fox's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One way to figure this out is to look at the insulin you are giving. What is the duration of time from giving it until onset and peak? And what is the duration of the inslin. Once you figure that out,...

  18. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    2ndCareerRN replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Did you even read this thread? Or just skim the title? Those that are"maimed in his name" do get medical care for all service connected disabilities. Kevin covered that quite well in his posts. And,...

  19. Reiki and healing touch for pain management

    2ndCareerRN replied to tgsnipe's topic in Holistic

    So, you are touching the patient, purposfully distracting them, and performing something on them they may find distrubing. And you say this is ethical? 'Splain that to me Lucy!! Just because a patient...

  20. Would you recommend getting FNP degree?

    2ndCareerRN replied to Serenyd's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In a nutshell, everyone has to make that decision themselves. I do not think being an FNP is all it is cracked up to be. I started a program, and was really enjoying it. Then I sat down and took a...

  21. stipping membranes

    2ndCareerRN replied to alansmith52's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What the others said...... BTW, how can you do something you can't even spell......I am a little concerned. ster-ile-ly

  22. Menstrual Migraines

    2ndCareerRN replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you. I do not get migraines, but my wife gets menstural migraines. A she is trying to get through menopause the migraines still rear their ugly little heads. She will have a migraine 3 days...

  23. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    2ndCareerRN replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Actually, GWB will be the president until 2009. We only have an election in 2008. Sorry to add a year to your pain. (actually 20 days, but doesn't 2009 sound so much better?)

  24. Bush Administration Proposes Cut in Veteran Benefits

    2ndCareerRN replied to barefootlady's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ummmmmmmm NO. But it is only 3 short years away!

  25. Stripping Membranes

    2ndCareerRN replied to fusster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ya think. Here is my take on this. If this is true, this person needs to learn how to use search engines effectively. The OP will not be able to come running here every time there is a question....