candykane

candykane specializes in LTC, CCU.

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1. Foley insertion.. best techniques???

   candykane replied to sun_chica's topic in General Nursing

   I have been an LPN for 8 years and have worked in Geriatrics the entire time. I have never had a problem with foleys in geriatric women but I am now precepting in the ED in my last semester of ADN and have had problems visualizing the ureatha in you...

2. LPN to RN students; Spring 2006; Whatchya takin'?

   candykane replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN-RN

   This is the last semester at the cc. I'm taking Nursing Throught the Lifespan III, Transitions and for my Hummanities (sp) class the Old Testament. My med surg clinical is everyother Sat 7a-7p and I dread giving up Sat with the family, but come May...

3. Anyone finished with finals?

   candykane posted a topic in LPN-RN

   Our final was yesterday for Nur202. Whew, glad this is over for a few weeks. Over half our class went in to the final failing. Thank goodness I passed with a B. I will really be suprised if they really fail that many people. I think I can concent...

4. How were your nursing books that you bought online?

   candykane replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Students

   I have bought some of my books on half.com and had no problems. Books were as promised. Little highlighting if any. I hope I can resell there in May!! Woohoo!

5. Is it easier?

   candykane replied to jschut's topic in LPN-RN

   I feel being a LPN has been a tremendous help in the RN program. The traditional students did not have a pharmacology class. They are learning a few drugs along with the disease process. I feel already being familiar with lots of the drugs and the...

6. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

   candykane replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   I am a 33 yo LPN, I have worked in many areas of LTC(charge nurse, staff development, supervisor, and mds coordinator). I resigned when I started back to school. I felt like I need to be getting more pay as most of the positions I held were RN posi...

7. Age when you had your first child?

   candykane replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was 22 when I had my son. I learned my lesson. LOL. He is now 10 and has never wanted any sibilings.

8. transition from hospital to LTC

   candykane replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Geriatric

   I had a patient in LTC before that was a DNR but needed some IV Lasix for CHF and I had to beg my RN supervisor to give. He finally gave it after much encouragement and the resident was not having to fighting for air, so I would say it was a comfort...

9. LPN to RN student forum

   candykane replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   I also think this would be a good thread. I am LPN that is back in school in the RN program. I think we could offer each other ideas and support.

10. Need some Ideas

    candykane replied to nurse_elyse's topic in General Nursing

    Just recently did this as part of nursing school. Some made posters with pictures of germs. Don't underestimate these children, they were smart. We taught them to cough or sneeze in the bend of their arm instead of their hands. We also found a sk...

11. nursing majors shouldn't be eating donuts?

    candykane replied to Nemhain's topic in General Students

    This sounds like one of my nursing instructors, except she is female. During clinicals she sat behind the desk eating peanut M&M's and when we went to the dinning area for lunch a couple of students were at the hamburger and fry section and the ...

12. should i give up on my dream

    candykane replied to jacob1's topic in General Nursing

    If your hubby says quit then quit. My hubby told me the same thing and my money was our entertainment expenses as well. I don't think I could make it working, going to school and taking care of my household responsabilities. You will never know un...

13. Want to quit...

    candykane replied to PiercedNurse79's topic in General Students

    This sounds like a repeat of my life. I did quit in my next to last semester. I had finished my LPN and was off for one semester then started the ADN program. My friend who I had went though the LPN program with finished and graduated. I felt so ...

14. Does anyone have a walk in my shoes program

    candykane replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    We had a job swap at my facility. We posted a sign at the time clock and everyone who wanted to participate signed up either as a host or participant. Everyone was matched up accordingly. This was a LTC. There were swaps such as a CNA as administ...

15. Wallace State Hanceville

    candykane replied to bmburke78's topic in Alabama

    We had to take a test and I can't remember the name right off hand at this moment. I also had all academics required for the ADN program but decided to do LPN first. I have heard they except everyone then weed out from there. When I went the only ...