mhowell

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1. What does the inside of YOUR car/trunk look like, LOL?!?

   mhowell replied to mhowell's topic in Hospice

   Thanks so much to all who have responded! It's interesting to see how different everyone does it. I bought some plastic drawers to put in the very back of my truck, and will have a large plastic bin for diapers and such. I also bought a scrapbooking ...

2. ATTN: Home Health/Hospice Nurses...several topics! ;o)

   mhowell posted a topic in Home Health

   Drive Time What do you do with all those hours in your car? Listen to your favorite tunes? Talk radio? Audiobooks? Educational materials? Preaching CDs? Talk on the phone? OR Just enjoy the silence?!?!?!? What does the inside of YOUR car/trunk look l...

3. What does the inside of YOUR car/trunk look like, LOL?!?

   mhowell posted a topic in Hospice

   Is your mobile office tidy and organized, or is it a heaping mess? Any brave souls willing to share pictures? I start a new job in a few weeks and would love some ideas about how to set up my SUV!!!

4. How to become a Hospice Nurse

   mhowell replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Hospice

   I guess it may very from state to state, or agency to agency, but I'm in Alabama and just got a job as a Hospice RN. I don't have any special certifications. I do have hospital experience, which is usually required and highly recommended, but I haven...

5. Above & Beyond....Special Touches?!?

   mhowell replied to mhowell's topic in Hospice

   To add to this topic...do you do anything special for the caregivers of your patients? How do you support them in their role?

6. Above & Beyond....Special Touches?!?

   mhowell posted a topic in Hospice

   How do you go above & beyond to personalize your care? Do you ever take your patients small gifts (coke, candy bar, magazine) or mail them a card through snail mail? Do you sit and chat with them over coffee? In a few weeks I will begin hospice n...

7. Pearson Vue Trick Works!!!

   mhowell replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in NCLEX

   Yeap...I'm a believer. I PASSED...as did my classmates...we all 3 got the "good" pop-up. Thank you, Jesus! :clpty:

8. Pearson Vue Trick Works!!!

   mhowell replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in NCLEX

   I took 75 questions on the NCLEX-RN yesterday...got the "good" pop-up. Two other classmates also took it (75 quest and 150 quest) both also got the good pop-up...I'll let you know what our results are as soon as we know. Really hoping it will be tomo...

9. Submitted my application for ADN fall 2011. Anxiously waiting!

   mhowell replied to kayruhh's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I just graduated from Faulkner....you will get a great education. Just be ready to work hard, remain positive, & always have a great attitude! Let me know if I can do anything to help. God Bless!

10. USA vs Faulkner State/BSN vs ADN?????

    mhowell replied to Mary Ann Y.'s topic in Alabama

    I'm not sure if the previous replies are from local people, but I just graduated from Faulkner and I have heard MANY times from managers and staff nurses that they prefer to hire Faulkner ADN grads over USA BSN students. I'm sure USA has a fine progr...

11. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    mhowell replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Since everyone is listing ALL their previous jobs, I'd like to expand on my first post... Babysitter Teenage Mom Telemarketer Secretary Customer Service Rep for Sears Krispie Kreme Donuts Print Shop (bindery dept.) Sunday School Teacher Daycare Teach...

12. What was your job before you became a nurse?

    mhowell replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse, but I am looking into several programs...but just for those who may also be curious about where new students are coming from... I am a SAHM, have been for about 12 years. I have a background in Graphic Arts, but I had to take care of...

13. Considering Nursing School

    mhowell replied to mhowell's topic in Alabama

    Thanks so much. I was able to pull it up online and read it. :) God Bless

14. Considering Nursing School

    mhowell posted a topic in Alabama

    I am a 32 yr old mother of four (ages 5-17) and am considering going back to school for nursing. I live in the Mobile area and was wondering what is the best way to get started. I am going to make some appts with the area colleges, but a friend said ...