nursnancy

nursnancy LPN, RN

Geriatric Psych

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About nursnancy

nursnancy is a LPN, RN and specializes in Geriatric Psych.


Married, 1 child 23 yrs old; I've been a nurse for 3 yrs, having changed professions in mid-life.

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  1. Job hunting- Considering agency.

    Thanks for your response! But I have a medical problem that precludes me from working nights - Meniere's Syndrome exacerbates if I stay up all night and get my Circadian rhythms out of whack. Otherwise nights would be attractive.
  2. Job hunting- Considering agency.

    I am an LPN living in Olive Branch, MS, which is adjacent to Memphis, TN, and have a current multi-state license in the compact states. I have about 10 years of LPN experience, about 8 of which was in long term care facilities (4-1/2 yrs) and on a Ge...
  3. Challenging pts in Geriatric Psych Unit

    Thanks, Dan! I've ordered the book that Bargainhound recommended, and I'll order "Cognitive Therapy..." as well.
  4. Challenging pts in Geriatric Psych Unit

    Thanks for the replies! These are all very helpful!
  5. I am an LPN working in a Geriatric Psych unit. While most of our pts have dementia in some form, we have recently been getting more pts with paranoid schizophrenia. These pts are "with it" enough to be very suspicious of everything they are given to ...
  6. Sudden improvement before death?

    Wow! 97%? I didn't realize it was that common.
  7. Sudden improvement before death?

    Have you had experiences with pts having a marked sudden improvement just before death? I have a friend whose mother went unresponsive (they were unable to wake her) for most of the day yesterday. She is in end stage Parkinson's and recently had a se...
  8. LPN going deaf. What kind of nursing can I do?

    Wow, JJ! You inspire me. I think home health nursing would be just the ticket, especially if my hearing gets worse. Good luck to you!
  9. LPN going deaf. What kind of nursing can I do?

    Thanks, llg! Good luck to you, too! :)
  10. LPN going deaf. What kind of nursing can I do?

    Thanks, llg. I am actually already starting to study for my RN. I have joined the College Network and am working on my BS in nursing (which will be through Indiana State University through distance learning). No matter what happens with my hearing, I...
  11. LPN going deaf. What kind of nursing can I do?

    Thanks, you guys, for your input. I will consider these things. :)
  12. I am an LPN, working on a hospital Geriatric Psych floor. I like my job and want to continue being a nurse. Several years ago I was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease, and over the years I've become completely deaf in one ear. I work on the 3-11 shift,...
  13. Anyone else dislike the nursing home?

    You are certainly not alone. You probably wouldn't have gotten many replies if you had asked, 'Do any nurses out there like nursing homes?' Most nurses hate them. The main reason is that they are so poorly staffed. Even the nice ones that try really ...
  14. Questions about Chancellor's

    Thanks, mookiebear! I will check out the website.
  15. Questions about Chancellor's

    I am an LPN wanting to do independent study for my RN. I'm thinking about doing Chancellor's. I'd like to look at their website, but can't find it. Anybody know the URL address? Also, if you buy the study guides from people on e-bay, how can you kno...