crazyts

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1. LTC and loving it

   crazyts replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric

   If you bore easily or like fast paced settings then no private duty home care probably isn't for you.

2. Will it always be the crazy?

   crazyts replied to crazyts's topic in Geriatric

   Second day on floor wasn't as bad. I'm not sure that this will be a place that I can work at. I wanted experience and to learn the think critically. I have seen things here that has totally shocked me and made me think "that is not the kind of nurse ...

3. Moments that make you giggle....

   crazyts replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric

   Alzheimer's lockdown unit, Man and Wife share a room, I go in to give night meds and the door is barricaded with the bedside table, I get it moved and go in, after asking the pt why they had the door shut off, he climbs out of the bed wearing nothing...

4. LTC Nurses... please answer

   crazyts replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric

   As a LPN who just came off orientation in a LTC facility I whole heartedly agree. It is a way to get to know the pt's and their routines. I volunteered to do CNA work at CNA pay just so I could get to know the residents. I was a cna for 3 years befo...

5. Will it always be the crazy?

   crazyts posted a topic in Geriatric

   I've been graduated from LPN school for one year, Been working private duty with one peds patient since I got my license. I'm not gonna even say I'm a new nurse because after today I sure don't feel like a nurse at all.....This was my 3rd day alone o...

6. Can CNA's also work as PCT's?

   crazyts replied to sakiohma's topic in CNA/MA

   CNA is certified nurse aid. Tech is certified nurse tech. It's the same thing just most places use the phrase "tech" because it sounds more professional. PCT (patient care technician) is almost the same as cna and tech but like the above post mentio...

7. Stellate Ganglion Block

   crazyts replied to iamsmall's topic in Pain

   Is this technique still suceessful? My BF has PTSD and he is currently in a PTSD in house program to help him.. I'd like to run this idea by him if it is a successful intervention..

8. NCLEX PN is driving me crazy!

   crazyts replied to climbing the ladder's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   If your classmates can pass you can pass. Email me [email protected] and maybe I can send u some study materials that our whole class used. All but 1 passed boards.

9. College algebra

   crazyts replied to crazyts's topic in Excelsior

   If I'm reading all the posts right that if u enroll after oct 1st then only 7 credits will be transferable. But if we enroll before oct 1st then they all will transfer. Is that right?

10. College algebra

    crazyts replied to crazyts's topic in Excelsior

    I took that class in like 2003. Lol. Along with a lot of computer graphics classes. I was all into computers at that time. That's when I did the algebra too. Then withdrew from college algebra twice. That crap is HARD!!! I'm going to try and enro...

11. College algebra

    crazyts replied to crazyts's topic in Excelsior

    Yes it was English 101. And the Algebra was Elem and Int Algebra. And I was going to try to get my transcripts sent to them Monday. Someone from Excelsior called me Friday and was supposed to send me and e-mail with information but I haven't rece...

12. College algebra

    crazyts posted a topic in Excelsior

    Was wondering if anyone could help tell me what algebra course I need? I have already taken basic and intermediate algebra thru a community college. Will excelsior accept these as credit or no? I seen on this forum were someone said they accepted in...

13. LPN Crossville, Tn

    crazyts posted a topic in Tennessee

    I been looking into LPN jobs in Crossville, Tn.. Currently I work for a Private duty company, the pay is great for the area, but my brain is going to mush.. Basically using no skills, an overpriced babysitter. I love my pt but I am bored to death.. ...

14. Afraid to admit but......

    crazyts replied to psychRN319's topic in Career Support

    My very first private duty pt had Alzheimer's. We had a blast together. Same convo's over and over. She was hilarious. I had so much patience with her that it even amazed me. I had her for 9 months before she passed away D/T a stroke. Still bothers ...

15. Officially a "nursing" student..?!

    crazyts replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    I would call the school. You can also google nclex practice test. A lot of them on the Internet that are useful.