Former LMT for 13 years, career change at 35, first time college student. Mother of a teen and tween, wife, daughter, grand daughter, sister, aunt. Volunteer doing 1:1 with residents in a nursing home. I ♥ the elderly!
A paradigm shift in thought process, which leads to development of critical thinking. Once you begin to learn/study/experience through critical thinking eyes, nursing school becomes much easier.
I am preparing my clinical paperwork for Tuesday. My pt has a malignant neoplasm of breast with fungating wound. I am grateful that you've shared your experiences so that I can better prepare myself to help the pt. Thank you!
I am preparing my clinical paperwork for Tuesday. My pt has a malignant neoplasm of breast with fungating wound. I am grateful that you've shared your experiences so that I can better prepare myself to help the pt. Thank you!
After I walked out of my A&P2 class today, I passed several 1st semester nursing students who were stressing over their upcoming pharmacology exam. Some were crying. Some were cussing. Some were laughing at the sheer frustration of it all. So...
acedit replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing
I received my acceptance letter and paperwork yesterday! Whew! Now I have to get my immunizations (which my kids think is funny) and CPR. Orientation is 12/17. So excited!
Most of the residents with whom I am paired haven't had visits from family members in years. I realize that every situation, like every person is unique. I also realize that everyone deals with family, illness, and aging differently. The phrase wasn...
Thank you! The manicure idea is definitely something I can do, and hand massage. That decade as a licensed massage therapist will pay off! I'm not sure about favorite foods, but I can certainly ask! Thank you for the encouragement. I love these resid...
I love the unique options on Etsy. However, most of the scrub tops there are made for generally smaller body types. I'm pretty tall and have a hard time finding tops with a long enough torso.
Last month, I began volunteering at a nursing home. I work 1:1 with residents who have been "forgotten about" or who do not receive much special time with others. One lady, in particular, suffers from dementia. Her communication goes back and forth...
I love my friends that I've met in the nursing home! Still pre-nursing, I hope to begin the nursing program in January! I am waiting for my acceptance letter. Last month, I began volunteering with the activities department of a nursing home here. ...