margaretptz

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1. unusual schedule

   margaretptz replied to margaretptz's topic in Hospice

   Thanks for your input. I think I am going to like it.

2. unusual schedule

   margaretptz posted a topic in Hospice

   Has anyone ever worked 7 nights on 7 nights off. 16 hr shifts. Oncall from home?

3. New to Hospice Nursing... a bit overwhelmed! Need advice

   margaretptz replied to makua girl's topic in Hospice

   OKay I give in, what is a vaseline ball?

4. Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

   margaretptz replied to fancyme50's topic in LPN-RN

   57 graduating in a few weeks, have enough years left in me to pay off the loans I beleive, go for it. It has been a very rewarding endeavor albeit stressful at times. M

5. Vent..Cheating Students..and my bad test grade!!!

   margaretptz replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in General Students

   In my school we are bound by the honor code to report any cheating we are aware of. We would be in just as much trouble for not reporting as the students who were cheating would be. You might want to check and see if your school has a similar code ...

6. I hate it when the male nurses on my unit...

   margaretptz replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

   I remember way back in the day, 36 yrs ago. I had a male student nurse for my labor and delivery. He was the BEST most compassionate nurse on the unit and I may have been the worst patient. 20 yrs old and totally unprepared. Ending up with a C sectio...

7. Energy Level Of "older" Student

   margaretptz replied to luckylin08's topic in General Students

   Hi Luclylin08 I'm 57 and graduating in Dec (i think) with good grades. I worked and have only pulled one all nighter (care plan) in the three years it has taken me to do pre reqs and my ADN course. I agree that getting up earlier is the key. Good lu...

8. Define Nursing in 3 words

   margaretptz replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

   Damn hard work

9. What do you wish for in a break room?

   margaretptz replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

   BUt, I'm sure they don't want us to be THAT comfortable, we may never come out.

10. Questioning about starting all over again at 50+

    margaretptz replied to iwanna's topic in Disabilities

    I am 56 will graduate at 57, working as a PCT on weekends. Tired, but fine. Go for it and good luck to you.

11. Happy Birthday Daytonite

    margaretptz replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    :biggringi Happy Birthday to the student's best friend Hugs Margaret ( who has been buried in books all semester) :smiley_aa

12. Daytonite

    margaretptz replied to reidesert's topic in General Students

    Dear Daytonite, I'm sorry I didn't realize youwere ill. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. My thoughts, prayers, hugs and good vibes are all going your way. Margaret:balloons:

13. How Many New Cna"s Are Older?

    margaretptz replied to Irene joy's topic in CNA/MA

    Well, I'm 55 and I am doing a PCT which is very similar to CNA this summer for the first time. I am an RN student as well. My preceptor for the PCT training was a 76 year old lady who has been on that floor for 36 years and she is fantastic, So tell ...

14. Maxed out on loans- now what?

    margaretptz replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Students

    I have a serious question, has anyone thatanyone knows received a scholarship applying from fast web? I have applied to many on there and written way too many essays with no luck. Just curious if anyone knows anyone else who may have had better l...

15. Anybody ever heard of Tai chii therapy?

    margaretptz replied to Wave's topic in General Nursing

    I have taken some Tai Chi lessons, it is not as easy as it looks, but it is very relaxing, almost meditative and once you get good at it, it is actually an aerobic workout!! It does help improve balance and co ordination and it focuses on breathing a...