Gotzfaith

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1. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   Gotzfaith replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   stephany, thank you for the kind response. i should mention that i am strong in my faith and i know that alone will help me get thru the next 2 years, with or without my spouses support! i look forward to what the future holds. hugs, ronda

2. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   Gotzfaith replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hello everyone! I should introduce myself. I am from Illinois, LPN for 20 years, married- no kids, however I have a dog and a pet rat. I start the ADN program in the fall, all finished with all the gen Ed classes, only nursing left. YaHoo! I can'...

3. Any advice for newRNstudent

   Gotzfaith replied to newRNstudent's topic in General Students

   I have to agree with everyone else here.. BE ORGANIZED - three ring binders work great!! avoid burn out- find some time even if a few minutes to have a chat with a friend, take a hot bath anything that allows you to relax. For my studies, I have foun...

4. new "over 35" thread

   Gotzfaith replied to kats's topic in General Students

   I did the same thing about ten years ago. I was in the ADN program, began having some personal problems, had to withdraw. I am now starting in August in a hospital based ADN program. Just like you I had to take some classes over again, but I must ...

5. new "over 35" thread

   Gotzfaith replied to kats's topic in General Students

   I will have no choice, for me working is a requirment. To keep my medical coverage, I must work a minimum of 30 hour per week. I know the pace is going to be tough, but I will take it all one day at a time.

6. Bariatric Care Centers/ Gastric bypass

   Gotzfaith replied to michellelpn's topic in Gastroenterology

   I had weight loss surgery almost four years ago, not one regret. I lost 200#, got my career back on track, and now I am back in school to get my ADN. Making the decision to have surgery was the best thing I could have done for myself. I am thrille...

7. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   Gotzfaith replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Hey Redwinggirlie! I LOVE hockey, I B a Ducks fan! I am 39, LPN for 20 years, RN student in August. I can't wait for classes to start! :roll

8. What do you use carring your books?

   Gotzfaith replied to justjenn's topic in General Students

   I have found that a wheeled back pack works the best for me. On days that I don't have to carry a ton of books, I wear the back pack, on the days that I have more I use the wheels and pull it. My back and shoulders appreciate the break. :)

9. new "over 35" thread

   Gotzfaith replied to kats's topic in General Students

   I am glad to be in such great company. I am 39, will be 40 in September, LPN for 20 years, going back for RN this fall. I spent a great deal of time thinking that I was way too old to go back. I am so excited that I didn't let my fears get the be...

10. What do you dissect in A&P Lab?

    Gotzfaith replied to LoriB's topic in General Students

    We did sheeps eyes, cats, cow brains and a cadaver (viewed only - no poking)

11. nurse-to-patient ratio

    Gotzfaith replied to quickcarequeen's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a rehab unit that offers, PT. OT, Activity and Speech therapy. It is common to have six to eight patients per nurse (LPN's and RN's). On rare occasions we have had to handle up to nine patients. It is difficult at times to do more than ...