Palmo

Palmo

Psych, Correctional, LTC and Rehab

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  1. jobs for LPN

    Palmo replied to gemca's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, I don't get to the computer as often as I would like... You know...a good place to start is with the NY State Board of Nursing...you can find out the number on-line... Umm...NYC will pay you alot...

  2. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Palmo replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi, I have heard alot about this lately... I am in a RN bridge program...which is ASN... I plan to get my BSN but I also think that with the shortage of nurses these days... the whole thing is...

  3. Is LPN school as challenging as RN school(program)??

    Palmo replied to RNsoon!'s topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, I have to say...as one who is going thru. a bridge RN program... The RN is much more technical and as far as pay differences go,,,it seems to be about a $10/hr. difference around

  4. Spiritual experiences in nursing practice?

    Palmo replied to spiritualnurse's topic in Holistic

    On those same lines...I am not a Christian but a Buddhist... I use prayers all the time for others...I do it quietly, tho....I do not feel that it is appropriate to ask a patient if I can pray for...

  5. Meditation - Relaxation Techniques

    Palmo replied to nativehealer's topic in Holistic

    As a Buddhist I meditate several different ways...some that take alot of practice for a hyper active person such as myself :) However, one way I recommend for anyone no matter what religion they...

  6. Meditation - Relaxation Techniques

    Palmo replied to nativehealer's topic in Holistic

    Hi, as a Buddhist I meditate on a daily basis...and there are so many ways to meditate...some for better than others...depending on the person... I use my practice before I get out of the car, as well...

  7. Career Opportunities for Holistic Nurses

    Palmo replied to CaliAlli's topic in Holistic

    Hi, I have the same questions... I have been thinking of..perhaps an intergrative approach...and am also interested in specific jobs... The last response was very nice but kind of "vague" Anyone have...

  8. Help RN in Preparing c Corrections Job

    Palmo replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    Yes, I have to agree with everyone's advice... You can still care but must be firm...they will "peg" the "weaknesses"... The best advice I saw above was "you are your best protector"...know your...

  9. Help RN in Preparing c Corrections Job

    Palmo replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    Yes, I have to agree with everyone's advice... You can still care but must be firm...they will "peg" the "weaknesses"... The best advice I saw above was "you are your best protector"...know your...

  10. SUNY Delhi

    Palmo replied to xomandalized's topic in New York Nursing

    I go to Broome because I have heard that Delhi....trys to "wash people out"...alot of other nurses have told me that it is a good school academically...but emotionally tough... Maybe you will have a...

  11. upstate ny

    Palmo replied to deener618's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes! I agree...I am there now... I have heard this of alot of 2yr. programs VS. 4 yr. Nrsg 4 yr programs...tend to focus on theory VS. 2 yr...need to get to the "meat" sooner...alot of info. in a...

  12. Recommend Bassett In Cooperstown?

    Palmo replied to Starphoenix's topic in New York Nursing

    Central NY is beautiful but one of the poorest in the state. My neighbor drives an hour everyday (for years)to Cooperstown for somewhere around $12/hr. to work as a mechanic. If he went the other...

  13. jobs for LPN

    Palmo replied to gemca's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, it depends on where you live... NYC...pays very well...some areas of Upstate pay very poorly... It depends on the poverty level of the area... Taxes are high no matter where you go...esp. in "the...

  14. Any Ocala, Florida nurses here??

    Palmo replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi... Eustis is not too far from Gainesville, really...let's say...too far to work, I guess, but a day trip....about 1 1/2 to 2 hours...maybe...depending on traffic. I went to Fruitland Park a few...

  15. Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

    Palmo replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    Re: Forensic being like Correctional: There is sometimes a need but for the most part it is not the same... ej. rape does happen there, of course...genetic testing etc. Alot of it is nurse and MD...

  16. Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

    Palmo replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    I was wondering, as well. I am a LPN who is currently bridging to RN... I am in an ASN program right now but am planning on getting my BSN in the near future. Right now I just want to get the RN ......

  17. Correctional Nursing Moral, Attitude

    Palmo replied to Schweetnsazzy's topic in Correctional

    I am in total agreement

  18. LTC facility to Prison Nursing

    Palmo replied to specialpatient2's topic in Correctional

    Ok...you guys are scaring me now...:) We DO have inspections...just not like LTC...nothing is regulated more than LTC...it's up there with the Nuclear Power Industry.. We get Federal, State and...

  19. Inmate Lawsuits

    Palmo replied to Purplish's topic in Correctional

    Actually I have to say that the lack of compassion varies...facility to facility...and staff... Another note to add to that....if those who DO show compassion get disgusted and all leave then no one...

  20. Recommend Bassett In Cooperstown?

    Palmo replied to Starphoenix's topic in New York Nursing

    Well... I worked there in '98 as a LPN... I'm now working on my RN in Binghamton... Back then I think the RN were making something like $13/hr...well under 20 by a bit, I think. The other problem is...

  21. moving to pa, what do i need to do????

    Palmo replied to JessDawn84's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Contact the PA State Board of Nursing... you will find the number on the

  22. Anyone here doing part time school for RN?

    Palmo replied to CLT08's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Well, I am in my later forties...I have been going to school part time...and it does seem like it is taking forever...BUT...I have no regrets because it was better to go part time than "no time"......

  23. RRTs vs RNs // Dipolma RN vs ADN RN

    Palmo replied to sup8na's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If you are going to go for nursing...go for at least the associates...diploma nursing is limited unless you already have some experience behind you. I am currently a LPN but am in a RN bridge program...

  24. Philly area new grad pay

    Palmo replied to ER1010's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yuck...I make that as a LPN in the area... I am currently getting my RN...do they take into account all your years in nursing as a LPN or do they still consider you as a brand new nurse.. Does anyone...

  25. Drexel' s ACE program

    Palmo replied to Ann262's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Is this the On-Line program? I am looking into this already. I am a LPN who is currently in a RN ASN program. When I finish this I am going to continue with my BSN. Drexel offers these on-line and is...