PastoralCareRN

PastoralCareRN ASN, BSN, MSN

Home Health/ Hospice

Home Health & Hospice Nurse | I’ll Pray With You, Fix Your Med Box, and Pet Your Dog Before I Leave

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  1. Why did you choose the college you did?

    PastoralCareRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am curious as to why everyone chose the college they did for their online learning. I am wanting to advance my career as soon as I graduate and eventually earn my NP degree, so I'm starting my...

  2. Shift Assignments - Who bugs you the most?

    PastoralCareRN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Our DON provides where she wants everyone, and by the time I get there at 6p, someone on 2nd shift has changed the schedule to suit themselves..... Happened to me just last week, one of the 2nd...

  3. No time off for new dad!!

    PastoralCareRN replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree that all the pomp and circumstance is nothing but a wad of fluff in my book. 1st marriage.... 18 months. Marriage now.....11 years and stronger than ever. And we got married at our...

  4. Am I being too sensitive?

    PastoralCareRN replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Strange little ads, aren't

  5. Is it possible to be a GOOD RN with a BAD KNEE?

    PastoralCareRN replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. I worked with one of the best nurses around, and she ended up having a bilat knee replacement. She's still the best nurse around, and I still would rather work with her...

  6. I told my cousin something....

    PastoralCareRN replied to snuffyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Be glad your cousin and Aunt are not "on his side"! I had to call my Dad's sister to let her know he had cancer and was in a Hospice because my step mother didn't. She wasn't even going to tell me.....

  7. Where to go from here?

    PastoralCareRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are my best choices after ASN? I don't want to start another one of "those" threads, I am truly looking for ideas. I am 46, will finish up my ASN in December, and need advice on where to go...

  8. Split Assignment?

    PastoralCareRN replied to chellelynn25's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I currently work at a place just like that. Can't wait till December and graduation. Worst part is... the company is great! But the "new" management has run our company and what it stands for into the...

  9. Need tips on getting prepared *Help*

    PastoralCareRN replied to Nervous1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I use regular ol paper and pencil on a spiral bound calendar. Works best for

  10. It finally my turn to say......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    PastoralCareRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    YEAH! And congrats to

  11. Saunders Study Exams

    PastoralCareRN replied to Just_An_Illusion's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders 5th edition... is that the latest

  12. Random Thoughts: From a Nursing Student

    PastoralCareRN replied to VidaUrbana's topic in General Students

    Why do I feel like such a nerd in

  13. Promotional Items that suck

    PastoralCareRN replied to boomer 233's topic in General Nursing

    Every once in a very great while, we'll get some pens or pads of paper. Once, we even got highlighters from the local ambulance

  14. Have you kept your nursing books once finished with school?

    PastoralCareRN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Kept most, sent some to Goodwill, sold a

  15. Odd circumstances, need some advice!

    PastoralCareRN replied to iaca's topic in General Students

    Yep. I think alot of us were in that boat at one time. I do believe you will be fine. Good

  16. clinicals, why are the nurses such *******.

    PastoralCareRN replied to lesliedabbs's topic in General Students

    I have to say.... ALL of the nurses we have worked with in our clinicals have been lovely and wonderful! They answer questions without attitude and offer suggestions and advice. They are

  17. Question about PRN Ativan...

    PastoralCareRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know a patient with COPD, who takes Ativan 1mg PO at 3a, 7a and 2mg at 5p. Also has an order for 1mg q4h PRN. Now here's my delimma.... the pt talks about the "little white pill" and how it helps...

  18. Interpreting ABG's

    PastoralCareRN posted a topic in General Students

    I understand the basics of this, but I get terribly confused with the compensated and partially compensated. Then my confusion is tripled when I run across a problem such as: pH~ 7.37 PCO2~ 25 HCO3~...

  19. Lantus

    PastoralCareRN replied to LEM1234's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with giving it. Good call on your

  20. Interpreting ABG's

    PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Students

    I apologize. I was on my 2nd day of 12 hour night shifts, and was trying to study a bit. I meant, is Partially Compensated and Uncompensated the same thing? And since I am in nursing school, I will be...

  21. Interpreting ABG's

    PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the info.... by George! I think I've got it! :) But one more question.... Is Partially Uncompensated and Uncompensated the same

  22. Nursing School Questions/Concerns

    PastoralCareRN replied to alyxoxo82's topic in General Nursing

    Yep.. you'll see a little bit (or more) of all of it.. and nope, you don't get to choose your clinicals. Good news is... eventually, you'll be able to do things you never thought possible (which for...

  23. Is this a stupid question? You tell me

    PastoralCareRN replied to LuvofNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to agree with the above poster... go with L&D. That's where you 're heart

  24. My first Awful PT. any advice?

    PastoralCareRN replied to WideEyedNS's topic in General Students

    I have a few patients that just crawl under my skin (I work in LTC), but I try to give the best care I can, and that's what you need to do too (I'm sure you did! ) Hang in there, and come here to...

  25. What would you have said to this CNA

    PastoralCareRN replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I actually had a CNA stand up and cuss at me behind the nurses desk once (as a new nurse) and when I told the DON about it the next day... she called me at home and asked me what I would like her to...