afton63

afton63 has 25 years experience and specializes in Critical Care, Public Health, College.

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1. Palliative Care

   afton63 replied to luv2rsq's topic in General Nursing

   I think you mean't to write "what angle are you wanting to begin" It just seemed like a lovely slip because Palliative care is about being the angel of mercy up through the final stages of life. Not easy when your releif nurse isthe angel of -----. ...

2. We'll Have A Farting Contest If You Let Me Put An IV In You.

   afton63 replied to booter512's topic in General Nursing

   That story is going to be hard to beat booter 512. That is an amazing example of thinking fast on your feet and knowing how to charm your way into that little guys heart. Toot if you love a Nurse! I can see the bumbersticker now!

3. Dear nurse, I really don't want to bother you

   afton63 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

   To answer the dear ladies question...What can she do? I suggest carrying a small bag with a clean blanket (a light weight wool quality) and bottle of water and tissues and anything else you can think of on your way to the hospital. As a nurse of 25 ...

4. Need help don't know what to do!

   afton63 replied to magmae's topic in West Virginia

   hi magmae, you may want to check with your state boards, but usually after one year of rn training you can sit for your lpn licensure. this way you can have your cake and eat it too. i went to lpn school first due to late notification of a closing ...