p2o8

p2o8 has 6 years experience and specializes in geriatrics, geripsych.

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1. What does your username mean?

   p2o8 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

   i am parent 2 of 7 kids! i say i am parent "2" because my hubby is older than me!!

2. What are some of the dumbest things you've seen or heard from another nurse at work

   p2o8 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN/LVN

   :jester:there is just so much you could say about little spoofs at work. my favorite one that i did, was ask someone why there is an order for oyster shell calcium, if they have an allergy to shellfish. i forgot that oysters are a mollusk, not shellf...

3. wearing makeup to work?

   p2o8 replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

   :lol2:Hello. I personally wear my make up to work, just about everyday. When I don't, my residents & families ask if I am ill. I have never been one to wear foundation, only because it makes my face itch. I love my eyeshadow, mascara, and a littl...

4. Nursing documentation. Newer nurse needs help

   p2o8 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello to all. I am a newer nurse.

5. Study hint PLEASE

   p2o8 replied to ladyarawin's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   hello. when i went thru this part of school i had a wonderful teacher who who made us a chart. she listed each gland in a box, then we would put what hormone it secreted what the disease process was that followed it and what the level of that hormone...

6. Working as a CNA?

   p2o8 replied to runragged's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   You will have to pay for your state test. The draw back is that when you go to a LTC facility you will not have any experience behind you. I seen a student do the same thing and the other nurse assist fed her to the wolves. She actually thought she w...

7. Anyone work as a CNA while going to NSG school?

   p2o8 replied to gardenpartyy's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   yes, i understand. you are stuck in two worlds. you are a nurse assist and nurse student. your co- workers are jealous that you are making a bold new life for yourself and the nurses see as someone who does know jack!! it sucks even more when you gra...

8. Starting VN Prog. in Nov. when is a good time to study NCLEX books?

   p2o8 replied to Hanna0225's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   :heartbeat hello. we had to use our nclex once we finished all of our fundamental classes. it was very helpfull for exams. we also had an exit exam on our saunders nclex, which is the best, that you had to pass before you could graduate!!!! i suggest...

9. The Patient I Failed

   p2o8 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Relations

   :nurse:i can not begin to feel your pain, not to mention hers. it is sad that even when a person goes to the extent of making their own decisions about their life and their wants that there are those among us who still believe it is their decision. t...

10. 2nd quarter student should i start preparing for the nclex now or wait

    p2o8 replied to Bendecida26's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    It is never too early to start your Nclex studies. It is a different way of applying the information you have learned and knowing how it comes full circle. Best wishes!

11. Gggggrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!

    p2o8 replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    :cheers: ((((cheers)))) to better days ahead!

12. Welcome new students-words of wisdom

    p2o8 replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    congrats

13. Welcome new students-words of wisdom

    p2o8 replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I would only like to say, please don't let the drama get you down! Sadly, as women it will happen. Always, smile. Always. FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real.

14. School Supplies! I'm sure there's already been threads about this...

    p2o8 replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    congrats!! I used highlighters alot!! Black sharpie, red pen, index cards (b/c I am addicted to flash cards). Calculator. I liked pens with a cushion on the grip d/t all the writing you will do. It is so much fun to buy the school supplies! Gets you ...

15. Nervous about work + school + family!

    p2o8 replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Oh I so agree with Jules A. It is so worth it!! My kids have gotten the biggest kick that their mommie had homework, takes tests, can't stay up late, and is going to be a nurse. I had to work also. We are family with 7 children. Actually, there were ...