MistyDreamer

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1. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

   MistyDreamer replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric

   One thing we found out on our unit was to monitor the TV programs that were on. A lot of your advanced stages believe that what they are seeing on the screen is real and happening to them. One lady swore her husband who was in the unit with her was c...

2. LPN's Role in the ICU?

   MistyDreamer replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU

   As a former LPN, now an RN in a critical care setting, I have been on both sides of this issue. As an LPN I was often pulled into CCU and did my best to help the RN's so that having to push my IV meds or initiate some of my drips did not cause alot ...

3. Help Needed On Where To Look Next

   MistyDreamer replied to MistyDreamer's topic in Career Support

   Thanks, for all the advice so far. The surgery center sounds like a great idea, there is one about 2 miles from my house. School nurses are entrenched in their jobs here, very few openings ever come up, but I will look into it. Once again thank you...

4. Help Needed On Where To Look Next

   MistyDreamer posted a topic in Career Support

   I really need some advice on possible nursing jobs other than hospital, home health, and hospice. Doc offices are out too, they don't pay enough in this area. Unfortunately, my current health situation is causing me to start looking for a new job. ...

5. Staffing ratios

   MistyDreamer replied to military spouse's topic in Alabama

   The wages are low but so are the property taxes. It's a good place to retire as there are a lot of breaks given to retirees. The nursing shortage is getting worse here so we hope the wages will come up in order to attract more nurses. Ratios proba...

6. Staffing ratios

   MistyDreamer replied to military spouse's topic in Alabama

   The staffing ratios here in Dothan are not that good. Days Med-surg or tele avg 8-10/1 ICU 2-3/1. At Flowers the charge nurse also takes patients on every shift. SAMC night charge nurses usually have a few patients along with charging. Quite a d...

7. Why would they ask if I have kids????

   MistyDreamer replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing

   A similar situation happened to me, only I had asked to sit out a term to care for my hubby after back surgery (he was in a fusion brace and could not get up on his own). I was told I needed to get my priorities straight if I wanted to be a nurse. I...

8. Hooray, I Passed!!

   MistyDreamer replied to MistyDreamer's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks to everyone for your kind responses. To everyone else still waiting to hear>>>Keep hope alive, you did great!

9. Took Nclex Yesterday--need Some Encouraging Words!!

   MistyDreamer replied to MPNURSE's topic in New Nurse

   Be positive! I took Nclex in June. 75 questions, no new format, lots of priority and delegation, about 10 pharm. Walked out thinking that was the worst I ever did on a test. Found out I passed on 7/10. Everyone in my class who had 75 questions pa...

10. Hooray, I Passed!!

    MistyDreamer posted a topic in New Nurse

    I was the last to hear of the gruop that took boards the same day but, 4 days after everyone else I found out that I had passed :balloons: . It took a long time since I had to work fulltime throughout nursing school, but it's finally over. Just had...