I know this may have been asked before, but I need some recent information. I just got licensed as an LPN in the U.S.... well yesterday actually. My boyfriend/ will be husband is in the military and will be stationed in Germany in a few months. I wi...
IftheShoeFits replied to odos's topic in Government
This post is very helpful as I might be going to Germany in the near future. Although I have no experience, thank you for the post. It has helped me as to what to expect.
IftheShoeFits replied to sugarik13's topic in Operating Room
as an almost new nurse entering the field, this discussion has been very helpful. It is the hardest thing as a healthcare worker, hardwired to save lives with resources available, to not use those resources.
IftheShoeFits replied to TheCommuter's topic in Relations
Awesome article, this is super helpful. It is horrible that people act this way after grade school, but alas, they do. It is a sad life when they can only get satisfaction from bringing others down. It seems like they often do it because they want to...
IftheShoeFits replied to tolbbk's topic in Hospice
I am no hospice nurse, just interested in the topic but found some interesting articles related to this discussion. Apparently there has been a correlation between neurological disorders and gastric bypass. This article notes how it could be due to ...
IftheShoeFits replied to Groovychick718's topic in Oklahoma
This post has been very helpful! I too will be moving to OK from NY in the spring/ summer this year. Kind of excited to see a different pace from the northeast here. I am assuming the cost of living will be much lower as well have less taxes. Now I h...
Hi all, I am currently a nurse aide as well as an LPN student and I am working on getting over some of my worries and anxiety after work. I care so much about my patients and try so hard to make them safe and comfortable but sometimes it ends up stre...
IftheShoeFits replied to Jazziepants's topic in LPN/LVN Students
That is an excellent way to sum up how I feel, grown as a person. I haven't done the injection meds yet, but have done some wound care and PO meds. My fears too are slowly being diminished as I complete the tasks. Additionally, I have finally found ...
Hi allnurses! I am a fairly new nursing assistant who is also in nursing school (LPN). Nurse assistants do a lot each day, running around like crazy (so do nurses of course) and our lives can be filled with negativity and stress. So I just wanted to ...
At present I am feeling the same way! I am trying to find out what is stressing me here are two things- 1. Being responsible for the health and safety of so many (what you had said, I feel the same). 2. Continual thought I missed doing something. A...
IftheShoeFits replied to Pharmboy518's topic in LPN/LVN Students
Is it possible to work part time as suggested by hgrimmett? It is very true that its easier to get a job if you are currently employed. Also your references remember you better! Its good that you have savings and a support system though! Good luck t...
I like this thread idea! Well, it is all interesting. I am just starting nursing school this week after finishing my pre-reqs this last year. This week we had clinical at a nursing home and I was on the dementia floor. I was just reading up on Alzhei...
Hello, I am currently going through a bunch of different options concerning potentially entering the Army for a nursing career. One thing that has had unclear answers is if direct commission officers go through basic training. (It is not a problem a...