troyd

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1. Retired, now what?

   troyd replied to sueff's topic in Retired

   Teach those of us that would love to have your knowledge shared with us. One of my most memorable instructors was my CNA instructor. She began nursing school at the age of 45. She practiced as an RN for a number of years. She was disabled and no long...

2. HAPS Exam

   troyd replied to lildan's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm getting ready to take HAPS in 4 days. I haven't found much in the way of study guides for it. Does anyone have anything that they could pass on. My prof. stated that she is only giving the HAPS test because the school is requiring it beginning th...

3. Is it to late for me to become a Nurse?

   troyd replied to louis345's topic in Pre-Nursing

   If that is what you want, then do it. I was in program years ago and quit due to pressure from others. I am back in program, after having to retake some pre reques. I will finish at 55. If I get 10 years on my career, I'm good. Never let anyone else...

4. When you have students on the floor...

   troyd replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

   I am a student. I would never, never, never do this. I am not licensed to do this. The RN/BSN on the floor must verify and okay all. It is under their license that this is done. How sad that the instructor did not teach this to the students. I woul...