AmyB

AmyB specializes in LTC.

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1. Who loves it??????

   AmyB replied to auwrestler197's topic in General Nursing

   I love my job. I work part time at a LTC facility and I love to spend time with these wonderful people that are sometimes forgotten. There are hectic days, and there are days where I wonder what the heck I'm doing, but I wouldn't trade my job for a...

2. Texas schools that don't require an entrance exam

   AmyB replied to NewCareer78's topic in General Nursing

   San Jacinto Central ADN program Alvin Community College ADN (I think)

3. It's finally MY turn to say...

   AmyB replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in NCLEX

   What wonderful news!!! Be sure to celebrate thoroughly this weekend.

4. How far do you live from work?

   AmyB replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

   6 min. drive if I hit the light green. 7 min. drive if the light is red.

5. TPN thru a peripheral line?

   AmyB replied to ripcurl1's topic in General Nursing

   This is what was drilled into our heads in school. I guess I'd never given it much thought since then as it was very clear what we were to do...

6. Respect

   AmyB replied to DesertRain's topic in CNA/MA

   I am so grateful to be blessed with the CNA's that I get to work with. So many of them are dedicated individuals who are proud of the work they do and care for the residents like they were family. I understand that some may not show the respect yo...

7. Scrubs Musical- Everything comes down to Poo!

   AmyB replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Humor

   Just passed it on to all my former nursing instructors and nurse friends. Awesome!!!

8. San Jac / Alvin CC Clinicals

   AmyB replied to NewBeginning's topic in Texas

   I graduated from San Jac Central May 2005. The clinical sites range from the Medical Center to UTMB to East Houston RMC and I'm not sure how much further west and north of town. Good luck and best wishes with this change in your life.

9. Lowest blood sugar you have seen

   AmyB replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

   I thought my yesterday at work was impressive. BS 30. Recheck after 6 oz of oj and 6 sugar packets - BS 28. No order for glucagon, so had to keep on with the oj and sugar. MD was unable to be contacted after numerous attempts. She finally called...

10. San Jac Uniform Question

    AmyB replied to Tonks's topic in Texas

    I found some New Balance that filled the requirements and lasted forever. I graduated in '05 and have been wearing them to work since. I think it's finally time for some new ones.

11. Yikes! Another bad observation at an LTC facility

    AmyB replied to eddy's topic in Geriatric

    I still wonder what happened with the OP situation... How did it all turn out?

12. San Jacinto College - Applicants

    AmyB replied to kmbridges's topic in Texas

    Congrats kmbridges!!! I didn't realize they had a night ADN program. It would seem that school would be all you would be able to do - study and read during the day, classes and clinicals at night. I can definitely relate to not ever seeing kids an...

13. can you be a mom and nurse?

    AmyB replied to perhisia's topic in Career Support

    I have three kids aged 5, 6, and 7 when I started my pre reqs for nursing school. I waited to begin until my baby was in school full time. I was very fortunate during nursing school (I've learned from reading this board) to have been able to schedul...

14. does your facility have 8 or 12 hr shifts?

    AmyB replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric

    We have 8's. It used to be 7-3, 3-11, and 11-7. Last Friday it changed to 6-2, 2-10, and 10-6 to provide more staff on site when residents are being awakened and gotten out of bed. My first shift with the new schedule is Tuesday. Should be inter...

15. What's your holiday bonus?

    AmyB replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    No bonuses except for being able to continue working. Also, if you get lucky, you'll be working when family members of our LTC bring in food for the staff. That's it. Whoopee!!!