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1. Ford Motor Company

   NHCNurse posted a topic in Occupational

   Is anyone a OHN for Ford Motor Company? Looking for any info as far as job satisfaction, schedule, benefits, pay, etc.!! Thanks!

2. Galen College

   NHCNurse replied to krltdy's topic in Kentucky

   We had heard the 18 month rumor today and asked Dara about it....she said no way, it was staying at 15 or 18 whichever the student preferred. I have micro next quarter and am not looking forward to it at all!!!!!!!!! But thankfully they did listen an...

3. Galen College

   NHCNurse replied to krltdy's topic in Kentucky

   The RN program is 15 months or 5 quarters. If you have pre-requisites you do not graduate any quicker, it just lessens your course load. The people that have them normally only take about 3 classes a quarter...unfortunately I didn't have any and I ta...

4. Galen College

   NHCNurse replied to krltdy's topic in Kentucky

   I graduated on a Fri. from LPN and starting RN the next Monday. I would not recommend taking a break, you are already in the swing of things! Don't stress about getting accepted, I'm sure you guys will have no problems!:)

5. Galen College

   NHCNurse replied to krltdy's topic in Kentucky

   I am a graduate of the Galen LPN program and in my 2nd quarter of their RN program. I graduated from the LPN with honors and currently have a 3.7 in the RN program. IF you work hard and truly want to be a nurse, Galen is a wonderful school and you wi...

6. What's the weirdest baby name?

   NHCNurse replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   No, known of these babies are white. I did not know Barack was a common Middle Eastern name, I had never heard that name before Obama. Also Miley has become a very popular girl name here. I know one pt. let her 7 yo daughter name her new sister a...

7. nursing diagnosis for suicide/hallucinations

   NHCNurse replied to motherinlaw's topic in Student Assist

   After thinking about this....... Remember, a care plan is a building block that YOU have to build, not a book! Look at the here and now, what is going on with your patient at this moment. Setting goals based on your diagnosis is gonna be tricky. D...

8. nursing diagnosis for suicide/hallucinations

   NHCNurse replied to motherinlaw's topic in Student Assist

   It sound to me like he has Disturbed sensory perception, visual r/t hallucinations. If he is seeing black, and eyes, those are hallucinations. I think that book is just a guide when it comes to the R/T part.

9. What's the weirdest baby name?

   NHCNurse replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Should have known it was coming...........we had 3 deliveries last week that were boys named Barack!

10. Nursing Habits: Sleeping Pills

    NHCNurse replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student set to graduate in 9 wks. I obviously have no experience with sleep meds. because my clinicals have all been during the day. I am hopeful to get a 7p-7a rotation and would like to know why you would not give sleep meds past 1am. I ho...

11. Student who needs an answer to his question. FRom any to all nurses.

    NHCNurse replied to rccola1083's topic in General Nursing

    Have you checked the scope of practice for your state comparing a Paramedic and an RN? I am in KY and we hire Paramedics to work in the ER and on our medical flight crews, they are the trauma gurus!

12. Student Nurses and Hospice patients

    NHCNurse posted a topic in Hospice

    I am a student set to graduate from an LPN program in 9 weeks. I am currently assigned to a clinical rotation on a unit that has 6 inpatient hospice beds. I do not know the requirements to be admitted to these beds, but from what I have seen most i...

13. Quick nursing dx question!!!!

    NHCNurse replied to mistiffy's topic in General Students

    I would also say Impaired skin integrity r/t immobility AMB reddened areas over boney prominences. Don't second guess yourself girl...you got it!

14. WRONG....try again!

    NHCNurse posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am a nursing student set to graduate in January. I have done very well in school and have worked really hard. I started Mental Health 7 weeks ago and am having a really hard time with it. I have an awesome teacher who is more than qualified and I r...

15. nursing school and marriage

    NHCNurse replied to e_zapanta's topic in General Nursing

    I am the same as MrsCD. I COULD NOT, I repeat COULD NOT have done it without my husband! He is the best study buddy and always made sure the kids were taken care of while I was at school or studying. As long as your husband is supportive and realize...