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Just bought a PT Cruiser. Love the milage, back window are lightly tinted for privacy, and the hatch is covered so I can put all my equipment back there without worrying about everyone seeing it.

I'm a fan of the rainbow sherbet.

I never graduated high school. I have my GED. And I'm set to graduate with my ADN in December. The only limits are the ones you set for youself. Good luck!

For 7 long years I toiled as a CNA in LTC. I cherished the nurses that took the time to help me turn or clean residents, and tried to be understanding when other couldn't or wouldn't help. When...

Nope. Family and friends first.

Was reading the DSM Register online and came across this. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081004/NEWS/81004039

Scrubs seems more accurate in my setting.

This is pretty tame compared with the other posts, but it's the grossest thing that's happened to me yet. A few months ago one of our residents had a peg tube removed. The site was still...

Hmmm... I was given a pen, hand sanitizer, lotion, a small candle, and a thank you. Also, we worked short too! But that is an everyday gift at our facility. Tuesday I had clinical at one of...

Have you already tried it, or are you nervous about your first stick?

And I'm pretty sure U of I's distance program is accelerated... http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu/academic_programs/undergrad/rn-bsn/major-req.htm If you're in Omaha, UNMC has an accelerated...

I think Grand View has an accelerated program. http://www.gvc.edu/aspx/audience/audience.aspx?pageid=158

I am an Iowa nurse but I am in an area where saturation is actually an issue... we have two hospitals and 4 schools with nursing programs. A lot of people leave, but in this area most people want to...

Thank you kindly. So.... Unless I'm reading something wrong, there are no actual laws for staff to patient ratios in the hospital on in LTC. What a shame. Thanks again.

Does anyone know where I can find information about laws regulating staff to patient ratios in Iowa? Our facility is getting out of hand... I know I can't keep up with the load anymore. I want to...

Boundaries...some people need 'em.

We weren't tested in school, either. And I've been to several hospitals for clinicals in the area. None have made me test. To be honest, I expected it and have been surprised it hasn't happened.

Just this weekend I was slapped by a resident with dementia at my facility while I was trying to give meds. She caught me just right against the ear - my head was ringing for at least an hour. Now,...

http://thumb16.webshots.net/t/58/558/4/49/9/2812449090096962556YECNmQ_th.jpg sorry - I meant for this to be bigger. But I'm sure you all still understand.

for the OP, I do not wish to seem cruel by making the following statement. However you do not seem to understand what we are saying and you seem to be taking it as a personal attack. Your...

I am an LTC nurse. I have only been licensed since August 2007. But I was a CNA in LTC for 7 years before I took my boards. 2 things I can promise you: 1. Never would I dress anyone before 5...

Thank you all so very much - I'm learning a lot by listening/reading.

Hello all! Okay, so yesterday my friend was orienting a new nurse. She asked if VS were completed for one particular resident. This client's BPs are always low, as in 90/60 for example, and they...

We have liquid dilantin that smells just like oranges.

I was a CNA for 7 years, and I enjoyed the patient care aspect of the job. But my body is trashed. Long hours, short staff, heavy lifting... My back is still sore most of the time, and both my...