Palmo

Palmo specializes in Psych, Correctional, LTC and Rehab.

Latest Activity

1. jobs for LPN

   Palmo replied to gemca's topic in New York

   Hi, I don't get to the computer as often as I would like... You know...a good place to start is with the NY State Board of Nursing...you can find out the number on-line... Umm...NYC will pay you alot more...but that is because the cost of living is a...

2. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   Palmo replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

   Hi, I have heard alot about this lately... I am in a RN bridge program...which is ASN... I plan to get my BSN but I also think that with the shortage of nurses these days... the whole thing is unrealistic...they have been saying this on and off for y...

3. Is LPN school as challenging as RN school(program)??

   Palmo replied to RNsoon!'s topic in New York

   Hi, I have to say...as one who is going thru. a bridge RN program... The RN is much more technical and as far as pay differences go,,,it seems to be about a $10/hr. difference around here...

4. Spiritual experiences in nursing practice?

   Palmo replied to spiritualnurse's topic in Holistic

   On those same lines...I am not a Christian but a Buddhist... I use prayers all the time for others...I do it quietly, tho....I do not feel that it is appropriate to ask a patient if I can pray for them... However, ...I do wear a necklace with a Buddh...

5. Meditation - Relaxation Techniques

   Palmo replied to nativehealer's topic in Holistic

   As a Buddhist I meditate several different ways...some that take alot of practice for a hyper active person such as myself :) However, one way I recommend for anyone no matter what religion they practice is to purchase one of those nature CDs with th...

6. Meditation - Relaxation Techniques

   Palmo replied to nativehealer's topic in Holistic

   Hi, as a Buddhist I meditate on a daily basis...and there are so many ways to meditate...some for better than others...depending on the person... I use my practice before I get out of the car, as well as when I wake up and prior to going to sleep. :)

7. Career Opportunities for Holistic Nurses

   Palmo replied to CaliAlli's topic in Holistic

   Hi, I have the same questions... I have been thinking of..perhaps an intergrative approach...and am also interested in specific jobs... The last response was very nice but kind of "vague" Anyone have any advice :)... Thanks:nurse:

8. Help RN in Preparing c Corrections Job

   Palmo replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

   Yes, I have to agree with everyone's advice... You can still care but must be firm...they will "peg" the "weaknesses"... The best advice I saw above was "you are your best protector"...know your exits...not trying to make you nervous but keep these t...

9. Help RN in Preparing c Corrections Job

   Palmo replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

   Yes, I have to agree with everyone's advice... You can still care but must be firm...they will "peg" the "weaknesses"... The best advice I saw above was "you are your best protector"...know your exits...

10. SUNY Delhi

    Palmo replied to xomandalized's topic in New York

    I go to Broome because I have heard that Delhi....trys to "wash people out"...alot of other nurses have told me that it is a good school academically...but emotionally tough... Maybe you will have a good story to tell..perhaps it was certain staff me...

11. upstate ny

    Palmo replied to deener618's topic in New York

    Yes! I agree...I am there now... I have heard this of alot of 2yr. programs VS. 4 yr. Nrsg 4 yr programs...tend to focus on theory VS. 2 yr...need to get to the "meat" sooner...alot of info. in a shorter timespan... The best way everyone says is to s...

12. Recommend Bassett In Cooperstown?

    Palmo replied to Starphoenix's topic in New York

    Central NY is beautiful but one of the poorest in the state. My neighbor drives an hour everyday (for years)to Cooperstown for somewhere around $12/hr. to work as a mechanic. If he went the other direction...6 miles across the river into Chenango Cnt...

13. jobs for LPN

    Palmo replied to gemca's topic in New York

    Hi, it depends on where you live... NYC...pays very well...some areas of Upstate pay very poorly... It depends on the poverty level of the area... Taxes are high no matter where you go...esp. in "the city" (meaning NYC)... Housing/rent...again depend...

14. Any Ocala, Florida nurses here??

    Palmo replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Florida

    Hi... Eustis is not too far from Gainesville, really...let's say...too far to work, I guess, but a day trip....about 1 1/2 to 2 hours...maybe...depending on traffic. I went to Fruitland Park a few years back to a retreat...which isn't too far from Eu...

15. Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

    Palmo replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    Re: Forensic being like Correctional: There is sometimes a need but for the most part it is not the same... ej. rape does happen there, of course...genetic testing etc. Alot of it is nurse and MD visits, emergencies, chronic care, meds, treatments. ...