MrsBradyMom

MrsBradyMom

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  1. Daytonite has passed away...

    MrsBradyMom replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    She was a true angel. Many times she helped me out of a "pickle" with school work. I am pretty sure I owe her a lot for my good grades in school. And she never just "gave" us the answers.....she...

  2. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    MrsBradyMom replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 29 residents, 8 are diabetics. I work 7-3 and all of my diabetics gets accuchecks AC. Lantus is given at 9am along with Novolog/Novolin at each meal. Drops, sprays and patches are all given...

  3. Relocating to Harrisburg, PA

    MrsBradyMom replied to nyteshade's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute on 3rd St. They were originally a collaboration of Hershey & Pinnacle. They tend to adolescent, mature, & adult. All acute, inpatient, with approximate...

  4. Psych nurse pay?

    MrsBradyMom replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Psychiatric

    I make $18 as a new grad LPN. A bit lower than LTC facilities in this area. For you guys who want your co-workers to have experience....please give us newbies a chance. There was a time when you...

  5. HACC Transfer Student needs Help with Points question

    MrsBradyMom replied to AriesPanda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You really should talk with an advisor. Even if your GPA is calculated at 2.5, I'm not sure that is high enough to get you accepted. Your transfer sciences won't be worth much. HACC has a funny way...

  6. Relocating to Harrisburg, PA

    MrsBradyMom replied to nyteshade's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You probably want to stay out of Harrisburg City itself. There are a lot of nice suburbs, including Chambers Hill (where we live), certain sections of Swatara & Lawnton, West Hanover Township,...

  7. Important Lessons my Patients have Taught me...

    MrsBradyMom replied to SweetLemon's topic in Psychiatric

    .....leaning over your bed to hook up the nebulizer to the wall O2 is not smart, especially with you lying in bed. It puts the "girls" within hands reach of a sexual predator. OUCH .....being med...

  8. I'm not happy

    MrsBradyMom posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a fairly recent grad who works at an "upscale" LTC facility. I'm miserable. I try very hard to be patient, kind, and understanding. I go out of my way to accomodate my clients but some of them...

  9. I am graduating with a 4.0 (older students/parents, listen up!)

    MrsBradyMom posted a topic in General Students

    I just had to share, I am so excited! I've worked so hard for this. It's been a personal goal and uphill battle. There are so many posts from 30+ adults headed back to school, especially from those...

  10. I am graduating with a 4.0 (older students/parents, listen up!)

    MrsBradyMom replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in General Students

    Some of you asked about study habits & such. Here goes.... 1. Become super-uber organzied. Before I started, I thoroughly cleaned my house, closets, drawers etc. I set up my study area. I...

  11. Cholinergic Crap

    MrsBradyMom replied to NYCRN6's topic in General Students

    ok, this is what i learned, but don't laugh at me, k? adrenergic (sympathetic): fight or flight response nts: norepinephrine, epinephrine, dopamine what happens with this response when you face a...

  12. Moving on to my LAST semester.

    MrsBradyMom replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    :yeah::yeah: Yea for all of you!! Your last semester will FLY by.....hang

  13. Taking science classes while nursing school?

    MrsBradyMom replied to seek1kees's topic in General Students

    I would say no as well. Even though 10 credit hours doesn't appear to be full-time on paper, it actually is much more than that. Between lecture & clinical time (which was counted in my 10...

  14. Brand Of Palm

    MrsBradyMom replied to cuppycake21's topic in General Students

    I third the TX. Saved my butt many times as well I believe it is the only one with internet capabilities (wi-fi) and I know it holds the most memory. You can get cell phones now that act like...

  15. Made a huge error today...

    MrsBradyMom replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Students

    Being scared about your med pass can be a good thing. It keeps you on your toes. I guarantee you will never make another med error I just wanted to say that what you did was awesome. How you...

  16. I am graduating with a 4.0 (older students/parents, listen up!)

    MrsBradyMom replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all your kind words & congratulations. My post was part brag , but mostly to offer up encouragement for others. There were many times I wanted to quit and I am sure that all of you...

  17. Finals are coming!

    MrsBradyMom replied to krenee's topic in General Students

    Last semester, last final.....tomorrow. I need 1 point to graduate and 81 (out of 100) points to keep my A.

  18. How I Achieved A 4.0 On All Of My RN Prerequisites

    MrsBradyMom replied to PharmaRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have used your exact methods! I'd like to add one as well: If your prof. uses power points, take the info & make yourself outlines covering the material you are shaky on. It is much easier to...

  19. Nurse:Patient Ratios

    MrsBradyMom posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'll be graduating from PN school in 1 week and I've been offered a job in LTC. Dayshift, skilled unit, ratio is 30:1. How bad is

  20. Back rub program

    MrsBradyMom replied to jer053171's topic in General Students

    I'm graduating next week & we learned the importance of back rubs! I don't mind at all, and in fact, I give foot rubs to my elderly ladies. I wear gloves, so it's not as intimate. I have even...

  21. Just Started School & Pregnant

    MrsBradyMom replied to Star33's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congratulations! You CAN do this. I worked two jobs with two of my pregnancies and went into labor at the end of my shift both times (waitress). Due to financial issues, I took 1 week off work and...

  22. Nursing Students Treated Like 3rd Graders

    MrsBradyMom replied to MOLLBEE's topic in General Students

    I can see both sides. Some people DO cheat. Perhaps there has been a problem with someone in your class that you are not aware about. We have 2 in our class that cheat out in the wide open. They...

  23. Need quick ref/pocket guide

    MrsBradyMom posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can someone recommend a good quick ref/pocket guide or PDA program? I'll be graduating in 3 weeks and want something to carry on person. I would like one that has outlines of normal lab values, "how...

  24. Who has been to clinicals?

    MrsBradyMom replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What do we do? What should you expect? Here was my week: My first patient's room looked like something out of a SAW movie. He ripped out his IV, ripped out his Foley and proceeded to walk down the...

  25. Please help me with your opinions on this..

    MrsBradyMom replied to 49*1's topic in General Students

    I would not do it. Try to go the route of consolidation or through a credit counseling service first. I don't know what kind of debt you have but most creditors are willing to work with partial...