shlru0404

shlru0404 specializes in LTC, Medical/Surgical.

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1. I think I was a morning snack

   shlru0404 replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   It would be nice of people could buy integrity like milk every time they fall short. I will look over my MARs more carefully

2. So overwhelmed! I can't do this

   shlru0404 replied to Bluestem's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Wow, this takes me back to my first two weeks. You are very right...they stink. It was very scary, I was scary! I am in week 10 now and as one wise RN said, my response to the stress is better. The...

3. role transition...student to RN

   shlru0404 replied to shlru0404's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I just want to thank everyone for the well thought and useful information. I was lucky enough to get a job where I precepted, same shift and everything. I love the staff and most are real...

4. role transition...student to RN

   shlru0404 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am a student and will graduate this December. My question is "what are common struggles that new graduates face on the floor?" I am excited and after precepting, I feel much more confident; however,...

5. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

   shlru0404 replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

   wow, you really hit the nail on the head. Nice

6. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

   shlru0404 replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

   social skills! That is how you deal with any

7. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

   shlru0404 replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

   WOW, you have been given some great advice! I have 13 years experience of CNA, probabley more than any other in my class. It has been a wonderful benefit to me. Keep in mind, no job (career) will come...

8. Hospital or LTC? Other options?

   shlru0404 replied to supermo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   i agree to some extent about acute care over ltc, but still think ltc offers stable caregiver to patient relationship and is more rewarding. good thing to each is own, blessings in your

9. New CNA - any advice?

   shlru0404 replied to smwall3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   awesome, all such great advice! You'll learn how to work like an ox and at the end of a good shift you may even feel like one. however as you see your patient appreciate your support your heart goes...

10. Since being a nurse, have you

    shlru0404 replied to loriannlpn's topic in General Nursing

    i too have become wiser as a aid. i have learned to read patients a little better and this offers a great deal of better services from the nurses perspective. i dont ever see compassion as a "bad...

11. Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    shlru0404 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    interesting replies. i like the remove the badge idea. i do this at times as it can get in the way of transfers. our facility doesnt require our last

12. If You Got Your Letter Post Here!!!

    shlru0404 replied to Faeriewand's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    DATE: sometime in May PROGRAM: Transition Paramedic to Associate of Science RN SCHOOL: College of Southern Idaho STATE: Idaho WHEN: August 2006 Very

13. How's the weather?

    shlru0404 replied to Race Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my opinion. Southern Idaho offers the best of the four seasons. We do risk having a white Christmas, but not always. Our spring is short and to the point and offers a wonderful sight of the...

14. Looking to jump from CNA to LPN to RN. Anybody done that?

    shlru0404 replied to idahomachine's topic in General Nursing

    i work as a CNA and get my tuition paid by my employer under the contract to work after graduation as RN for one year. I believe everyones situation is different, keep up the good work at researching...