aimee1963

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1. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

   aimee1963 replied to laurasc's topic in Relations

   I saw what you saw whenever I worked in an ED and it was disgusting. However, when I was a patient in another ED, I had some great nurses. Unfortunately, I guess it's where you go and on what day. I just have one issue, but as a former EMT, I'd rathe...

2. Should I become an lpn first or just go for ASN?

   aimee1963 replied to Will-B's topic in Indiana

   I read a post on this site that it's better to get the LPN and some experience while you are earning your BSN. I did it that way for financial reasons, but it's worked out for me. I will have 6 years of being a NURSE under my belt by the time I finis...

3. Crazy things independent pts have asked of you?

   aimee1963 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

   When I get a request from a patient who is perfectly able, I usually give them a really big smile and say, "NO." They don't even know what hit them.

4. Am I over-thinking, or are these just bad test questions?

   aimee1963 replied to chicken1's topic in General Students

   You are overthinking.

5. Making an occupied bed-help me settle a debate!

   aimee1963 replied to Dorali's topic in Oklahoma

   Clean is rolled under the dirty as the dirty is rolled away. The dirty linen is rolled away with the patient who is then rolled back onto the clean. That's how I remember it.

6. considering nursing school at 45 yo

   aimee1963 replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

   I wish I had pursued my medical career at an earlier age, that's what I am saying. And I am newly diagnosed with MS, too, but that is not going to stop me.

7. considering nursing school at 45 yo

   aimee1963 replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

   I am 45, and already have a bachelor's. Got my LPN at 44, and am working toward RN, although people keep asking me why. I wish I had known then what I know now. Went through MRT and EMT training, too.