meant4me2

meant4me2 specializes in LTC, Medical Day Care.

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1. Dropping out

   meant4me2 replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Students

   Hello... I do not know you or exactly what you are feeling, but I can say that I felt the same way years ago starting as a CNA.....touching a patient is touching a patient. I was in the nursing home, and it was like...."you really are going to let m...

2. Inappropriate Behavior

   meant4me2 replied to Kathyz's topic in General Students

   In my experience with psych patients, they are often smart, have tons of stored information, and can really make you laugh. Ok, I am a little biased, because I have always loved working with the psych patients. Sometimes we can learn from them, the...

3. Thinking about switching majors. So discouraged.

   meant4me2 replied to Pinky05's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank God for this post!! I have not been on here and the last two weeks i have been in the abyss......school speaking. I dont know what the heck happened....ive been pulling C's in my Human Bio class(pre req for Anatomy and Physio) and ive felt lik...

4. Calling yourself a "nurse"

   meant4me2 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

   When in doubt ask for credentials... You can do it with tact, you dont have to be in the face about it....there are ways. "You are very skilled, how many years have you been a Registered Nurse?" Very basic question? Dont let others getcha all rat...

5. A&P: Really Hard vs. Just a lot of material

   meant4me2 replied to ceraleigh's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks for the advice..i was curious about this myself!! If its rote memorization..i should have no problem!! I love science and the chance to learn...thats how we grow..right?? Thanks alot!!!

6. Calling yourself a "nurse"

   meant4me2 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely, with the way dr ofc's are set up and most medical establishments in general...very wise to make sure you know who you are talking to. sometimes verification is all thats needed!

7. Accused of being too busy and not "social" enough?? (long)

   meant4me2 replied to jbp0529's topic in Relations

   Youre kidding me right?? Let that roll right off ya!!!!

8. Calling yourself a "nurse"

   meant4me2 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

   This can get very complicated...i have worked in the admin role and working with R.N's...not good. I answered to the Director..an R.N. They assign duties and know where people cut corners and slack. Thats where I came in. Keeping things in order ...

9. Calling yourself a "nurse"

   meant4me2 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

   Wow your are laid back...my spouse is the same way. Thats a good way to be!! I have worked with the nurses who think everyone is trying to take their license or question their competence...and the ones who are secure and dont really care what others...

10. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    meant4me2 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what is being said...i have encountered all of it myself..first hand. I guess the way it was said...the entire post. Personally, I have a problem with the fact that everyone in health care are wearing scrubs these days. You cannot tel...

11. Calling yourself a "nurse"

    meant4me2 replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse here...but nursing student who began with a CNA position that led to " working my way up in a adult day facility" and very proud of it!!! Specialties...assisting nurses with all that they have to handle in day. Years of experience with...

12. Older student starting Fall 07 w/ "Gen Ed" classes

    meant4me2 replied to NICU RN wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hello...another 30's something here...!!! Were in this together!! I have kids, house, hubby, pets..u name it!! Ive worked in this field for 13years and started at the very bottom..move up to Admin position...but finally woke up to my dream of doing ...

13. Reasons why you want to be a nurse

    meant4me2 replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Gosh...where do i begin?? As a child I was more of the "teacher" during playtime..but as i became older..my friends and I had all these little ladies that were shut ins that we would go visit on a regular basis...we would chat, and basically check on...

14. How do you focus when you have personal issues??

    meant4me2 replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing

    wow..... it is said there is "strength in numbers".... great posts....

15. Got My Financial Aid!!!!

    meant4me2 replied to SHELL75's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Oops..i thanked ya..meant to reply... I got rid of my mega-mortgage payment, moved closer to pa/md line where my hubby is a police officer..and said enough is enough...i live in a wonderful farm house and im content. I said i can chase "material thi...