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. Can't decide... statistic or pre-calculus ???

    PastoralCareRN replied to Miss_Piggy.RN's topic in General Students

    ewwww..... I wouldnt want to take either one! (But I took

  2. Has anyone failed out of nursing school but got accepted in another program?

    PastoralCareRN replied to moncj66's topic in General Students

    All I can say is work your hardest at this school. Everyone may say it's a bad program, but is it? Truly? These people that are saying that, did they attend there or is it simply a rumor? Either way,...

  3. Are there videos of nursing procedures?

    PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Nursing

    THIS link is perfect and is exactly what I need! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! Thanks to all that had an idea or place to

  4. Are there videos of nursing procedures?

    PastoralCareRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know where I might find videos of basic nursing procedures just to be sure I am doing something right?

  5. "The Disruptive Behavior of Doctors"

    PastoralCareRN replied to dharmanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I like to repeat orders from Drs so I can verify what I was told. Once, when doing this, the Dr began to yell, "No! That isn't what I want! Why would I give MORE insulin to a person who's blood sugar...

  6. How far can a patient go?

    PastoralCareRN replied to junebride's topic in General Nursing

    This is definitely true.... I have been cussed at, poked in the face, screamed at and a multitude of other sins by a woman and when I reported it to ADmin... know what I was told? "You haven't taken...

  7. Are there videos of nursing procedures?

    PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! That would be

  8. Do you form outside relationships with your patients?

    PastoralCareRN replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Tried that once and it bit me in the a**.... so again...

  9. Does anyone here have a baby sitter if you work night shift?

    PastoralCareRN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Reading the above post... I could be a nanny! LOL! I don't have to have a sitter, cause I am lucky to have a 16 y/o on the rare occasion that dh and I are both gone at night. Don't know how I...

  10. What's your long term goal?

    PastoralCareRN replied to nocheapones's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Currently in ASN program and will graduate in December. Then I plan on doing a BSN program online, then, who knows? I may stop there, yet I may

  11. Intuition??

    PastoralCareRN replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Yea Tweety! You

  12. Financial Aid/Student Loans for Summer classes (Ivy tech)

    PastoralCareRN replied to IndyIvy's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Have you heard anything yet? Here it is the 28th, and I've heard nothing yet myself, and I need money

  13. Are you working part time/full time and going to school at the same time?

    PastoralCareRN replied to Faeriewand's topic in LPN to RN

    Yep. I work 12 hour shifts on Thurs, Fri and Sat nights. AS said above... not pleasant, but

  14. Still walking around in shock....now that I'm a graduate nurse!

    PastoralCareRN replied to Lovely_RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Awesome! And congrats (on RN AND baby!)

  15. Help! Constipation Schultz Cocktail Recipe :-)

    PastoralCareRN replied to vyper's topic in General Nursing

    We also use MOM in prune juice. We call it "the bomb".

  16. Hospice CNAs??????

    PastoralCareRN replied to ohiogyrl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think it takes a special heart to work in Hospice care, and if have that kind of heart, you can be a blessing to those you care for. Good

  17. What Are you thankful for this Easter?

    PastoralCareRN replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    I am thankful for decent health, my family and my home. I am also thankful for my job, and for nursing school (having another chance). I am thankful for my dogs that love me

  18. do you do med passes in dining room?

    PastoralCareRN replied to retread71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked day shift... I would pass in the dining room. Was I allowed? Nope. I work nights now, so no

  19. Med Pass Timing in LTC

    PastoralCareRN replied to mariyahsmommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You will get faster with time. Just hang in there. As for insulins, I check blood sugars at 4:30a, and report findings to first shift who gives the insulins. I don't like this way, but it's the way...

  20. Study Tips?

    PastoralCareRN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Does anyone have any? Especially for a busy working Mom trying to make it through RN classes? I'm not failing, but my test grades could surely be a bit higher. Tonight, I am going to make flash cards...

  21. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    PastoralCareRN replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ewwwww!!!!!!!!!!!

  22. briefs or diapers

    PastoralCareRN replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    Aww.... that's so cool to say that! Anyway~ I always say "briefs". Diaper IS

  23. night nurses talk to me

    PastoralCareRN replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    I love my night shift. Manage to get alot more done, and have autonomy..... It is hard to get used to , but you'll manage, I

  24. What type of student were you before nursing school?

    PastoralCareRN replied to krltdy's topic in General Students

    Better than I am now.....

  25. Has anyone failed out of nursing school but got accepted in another program?

    PastoralCareRN replied to moncj66's topic in General Students

    OK... here's my story. I was a Senior in a BSN program with one semester to go. My Mom fell ill with cancer, and I was the one to take her back and forth to all appointments and be with her for...