Michelle.

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1. Abnormal PAP: I'm scared!

   Michelle. replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

   "The study was the creation of a vaccine to prevent HPV, which is usually what leads to cervical cancer. Studies all vary, but as many as 80% of the population becomes infected with HPV. There is no...

2. Abnormal PAP: I'm scared!

   Michelle. replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

   I had dysplasia after my son was born, the biopsy hurt just a tad.. but more like a pinch.. its over in a matter of seconds.. very well able to go back to work afterwards-- but i'd take the day off...

3. Nurse staffing ratios for LTC?

   Michelle. replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

   i believe in Missouri, they go by regional departments... this last facility i worked for tried to tell me that 1 cna, 1 med tech, and 1 lpn was efficient for state on a hall of 35 total care...

4. Can you believe this? 13yo and mom both pregnant

   Michelle. replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

   i was 17 when i got preg with my son, and my mom was 45 and also preg -which would've been her 6th child (she had 5 by the time she was 26...so a few years had passed) but she miscarried. I was 6...

5. CNA appreciation :-)

   Michelle. replied to RainbowzLPN's topic in General Nursing

   i think the facility sets the day for

6. Did Anyone FeeL Nervous before becoming an LPN......

   Michelle. replied to sweetmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I had to laugh at that one.... I was getting prepped to go and have a c-section. 2 ladies come in to start my IV. I am so nervous, because when i was induced to have my son in 2000- i was stuck 5...

7. 23 mother of 2..don't know if should be RN or LPN?

   Michelle. replied to dove44's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I would say go for your RN. I'm also 23, with 2 kids, but i'm going for my LPN. Even though my husband makes good money as well, its not really enough to float us. We have bridge programs that...

8. difference between a Graduate Nurse and an experienced Nurse...

   Michelle. posted a topic in Nursing Humor

   A Graduate Nurse throws up when the patient does. An experienced nurse calls housekeeping when a patient throws up. A Graduate Nurse wears so many pins on their name badge you can't read it. An...

9. Just took NCLEX...

   Michelle. replied to Kiwi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   GOOD JOB! Wonderful News!

10. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    Michelle. replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'll clear the confusion up for you-- for Tiffany. Tiffany and I work together in the same LTF. We have an area called SCU- special care unit for alzheimer residents. A CMT is able to work in the...

11. Nursing Issue - Medication Aides

    Michelle. replied to M&MRN2005's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    hmmm... i didn't see where she said she was a nurse... can you point it out for

12. Stna's driving me insane, I feel like a babysitter.

    Michelle. replied to nckdl's topic in General Nursing

    At my LTF, the med techs are the ones that have to take the daily vitals on the residents that have conditions changes, falls, new meds, etc. During the first through the 5th of every month, we have...

13. Stna's driving me insane, I feel like a babysitter.

    Michelle. replied to nckdl's topic in General Nursing

    well said

14. Stna's driving me insane, I feel like a babysitter.

    Michelle. replied to nckdl's topic in General Nursing

    We sometimes have the same problems. I'm a Cna *assuming its the same as a stna* going for my LPN this aug. We tend to have 3 aides on my hall with a few more than 30 residents. My suggestion...

15. Physical before entering LPN school?

    Michelle. replied to chachacha's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i just had my physical. The doc did the basics-- lungs, heart, throat. Checked vision, height, weight. You'll have to have an up-to-date TB test. You'll need proof of having the chicken pox or...