glad2bhere

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1. Why can't I get hired?

   glad2bhere replied to judy37312's topic in Technicians

   I wish that moving to another part of the country were an option. ( It isn't)

2. Why can't I get hired?

   glad2bhere replied to judy37312's topic in Technicians

   I have had been given the same advice about volunteering but have found that that doesn't even help in my area (central NH). I have been volunteering in a local hospital for almost a year now. I am so disappointed because I had really wanted to work...

3. When do you intervene when food is lodged?

   glad2bhere replied to BumblebeeinNC's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Sharrie......I knew I was thinking correctly....

4. When do you intervene when food is lodged?

   glad2bhere replied to BumblebeeinNC's topic in General Nursing

   I wou9ld be concerned if I were under this nurses care. What do you think?

5. When do you intervene when food is lodged?

   glad2bhere replied to BumblebeeinNC's topic in General Nursing

   I was recently at a church picnic and an elderly woman started choking on some food. An RN who was a attendee was called over and her 'medical' advice was to give the woman some bread and water. I have NEVER heard of doing this for someone choking....

6. Too old to become an LNA?

   glad2bhere replied to glad2bhere's topic in New Hampshire

   :)Thank you all for your very encouraging words. I am a bit nervous and definitely excited to be embarking on a new path. I never thought I would be doing this at this time in my life but I feel such a strong call to do this and I have had nothing ...

7. Too old to become an LNA?

   glad2bhere replied to glad2bhere's topic in New Hampshire

   :yeah:Your reply couldn't have come at a better time. THANK YOU!

8. Too old to become an LNA?

   glad2bhere replied to glad2bhere's topic in New Hampshire

   Thank you again for your encouragement. :)

9. Too old to become an LNA?

   glad2bhere replied to glad2bhere's topic in New Hampshire

   Thank you caliotter3 for your all of your helpful ideas. I do have the good diet and weight loss covered as I recently lost 40#. I had started the sit-ups already but this is good motivation to keep at them. I do like your idea of a schedule. And ...

10. Too old to become an LNA?

    glad2bhere replied to glad2bhere's topic in New Hampshire

    Thank you for your input. It is always good to get someone else's perspective. I really do feel a pull to doing this though I have been a little concerned over the demand it would be on me physically. Any suggestions on what I can do to prepare ph...

11. Too old to become an LNA?

    glad2bhere posted a topic in New Hampshire

    I am seriously considering taking the LNA training but am a little worried because of my age - I am 57. Do you think I am too old for a career change? I am already volunteering at a hospital and love it. Any input would be really appreciated.