SLThomasRN

SLThomasRN

OR, Psych, Home Health, Education

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About SLThomasRN

SLThomasRN has 30 years experience and specializes in OR, Psych, Home Health, Education.

I graduated from a diploma program in 1969. My first job as an RN was in a post-op GYN department. After that I worked in Med-Surg, cardiac care, OB, and 12 years in the OR. In 1988 I got a job in a 28 day chemical dependency unit and then worked in psych until now. I finished my MSN and currently work PRN as a clinical nurse instructor.

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  1. Did you graduate in the 1960's?

    SLThomasRN replied to icurn65's topic in Retired

    I graduated from a hospital school of nursing in 1969. It was a three year program which provided me with a diploma and the qualifications to take the California State Boards. Everyone in my class passed. We lived in a dorm and ate our meals in the h...

  2. Research Results - Nurses cariDementia on Inpatient Psychiatric Units

    SLThomasRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Research Results - Knowledge and Perceptions of Psychiatric Nurses on Caring for Patients with Advanced Dementia on an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit As the population ages, it is expected that the number of people with dementia will increase dramatica...

  3. Academic Nursing Research Requests

    SLThomasRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Post Graduate

    Thanks, this helps

  4. MSN Capstone: Caring for Patients with Advanced Dementia on a Psychiatric Unit

    SLThomasRN replied to SLThomasRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I see this was moved. I thought I had posted it in both the Students Forum and the Psychiatric Forum. I need a few more participants. Do you have any suggestions? I am new at using AllNurses.com, so any advice is appreciated. Thanks

  5. MSN Capstone: Caring for Patients with Advanced Dementia on a Psychiatric Unit

    SLThomasRN replied to SLThomasRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I need a few more participants, please. Thank you very much to all who have already filled out my survey. I really appreciate your help! Sharon

  6. MSN Capstone: Caring for Patients with Advanced Dementia on a Psychiatric Unit

    SLThomasRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Introduction Inpatient Psychiatric Nurses are invited to participate in a research project being conducted by a researcher from Western Governors University. Sharon L Thomas is conducting research to determine the knowledge and perceptions of psychi...

  7. Issues and Trends

    SLThomasRN replied to Dibbadee's topic in Student Assist

    If you are in a state that has legalized marijuana, how would that affect nursing and health care?

  8. Anyone (in any line of work) want to take a brief survey?

    SLThomasRN replied to Caitlin023's topic in Student Assist

    1) An interesting job that you enjoy 4 2) A boss who treats everyone the same, regardless of circumstance 3 3) Getting praise and other recognition for the work that you do 3 4) A job that is routine without much change from day to day 2 5) The oppor...

  9. WGU MSN in 6 months

    SLThomasRN replied to bsnwnab's topic in Western Governors

    I have been trying to get IRB approval through the VA Hospital where I work for 6 months . I took a term break and still don't have approval. Mine is an exempt project, but goes through the whole, lengthy process. Any suggestions?

  10. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    SLThomasRN replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors

    I am almost finished with the RN - MSN nursing education program. It has been a great experience for me. I have an awesome student mentor who calls me every 2 weeks and is available in between to answer any questions I have. She has been with me from...