Celtfire

Celtfire specializes in LTC.

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1. What is a left shift?

   Celtfire replied to Molly_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for that explaination Muskylounge!

2. What is a left shift?

   Celtfire replied to Molly_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone ever seen one on a lab report? What does it look like? Does the lab report say "left shift" or do you have to note a certain difference in neutrophil counts? Thanks in advance, Stacey McCall/LPN/RN student nurse

3. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

   Celtfire replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism

   I have observed that many administrators have good intentions they just tend to be alittle misguided at times. Stepping aside for a moment and taking a look from their point of view, I'm sure they didn't intend on demeaning the staff. I would gathe...

4. What's the weirdest baby name?

   Celtfire replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   OMG. There was a pregnant girl in my A&P class. :bby:At the beginning of class one day the instructor asked her if she had picked out a name yet and she said no. During class the instructor was teaching us about "steatorhhea" when she said "That ...

5. Dumbest thing a student/newbie ever said/did?

   Celtfire replied to Abishag's topic in General Nursing

   This is actually a very informative and somewhat entertaining thread. I'm an LPN starting my pre-req's for nursing school. While I was in LPN school, during clinicals, I was just starting my assessment on one of my pts. She moaned when I tryed to ar...

6. OMG! First day as a nurse!

   Celtfire replied to Celtfire's topic in New Nurse

   Ok so my second day was a little better than my first. I think it will take a while before I get the "hang" of the daily routine. Thank you all again.

7. Remarks made to an LPN student

   Celtfire replied to amy31's topic in LPN-RN

   Absolutely! Remember Maslow. I had an instructor is school who said that if someone is being rude to you picture their head as a triangle (Maslow's) and know that they are stuck in "Safety and Security" and just say to yourself..."Awh, poor thing!";)...

8. OMG! First day as a nurse!

   Celtfire replied to Celtfire's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you all so much and I definately pray for all of you too:monkeydance:. I'm going to bed now to get a good night's sleep. Big day tommorrow! Thank you all again for your words of encouragement.

9. Salary for starting LPN?

   Celtfire replied to HTmommy's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I'm a new grad LPN with no healthcare experiance. The local hospital offered me 14.40 hourly/rotating shifts, a private assisted living facility offered me 12.00 hourly/part time, and the job I took, and will be starting tommorrow, is a skilled care ...

10. OMG! First day as a nurse!

    Celtfire posted a topic in New Nurse

    OMG, I am so nervous/excited/scared!! Tommorrow I start my first day as a nurse at my first job after graduating school. I did a career switch so this is my first healthcare job as well. Oh please pray for me.:trout:

11. help! My cover letter stinks!

    Celtfire replied to Celtfire's topic in Student Assist

    Thank you so much. I'm going to look these up.

12. help! My cover letter stinks!

    Celtfire posted a topic in Student Assist

    I'm going to be graduating the end of next month and the last week I've been working on my resume and cover letters. Well, I need some ideas. My cover letter sounds like a giant "I'm the best person in the world" butt kissing letter. I need ideas on ...

13. Any Current MCI Students Out There?

    Celtfire replied to c-stal24RN's topic in Virginia

    hello all! I will be graduating from the MCI PN program in Richmond next month. I know that the credits I earned will not transfer to traditional institutions because they are accelerated vocational courses. My tuition was 23,850 a year ago. I know t...

14. Silly Question :-P

    Celtfire replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student and have been told by many that you will eventually get used to odors and they won't bother you "as much" anymore.

15. Abandoning babies at Hospitals LEGAL?!?!

    Celtfire replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    now... if only we could reduce abuse.....