ann945n

ann945n RN

Nursing Ed, Ob/GYN, AD, LTC, Rehab

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  1. CNA Instructor

    ann945n replied to ShawneeDavisSloan's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Most states will hold information sessions for the programs they certify and you can gain a lot of information there on books resources and meet other instructors in your area to connect with. Call...

  2. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    ann945n replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is no doubt LPN's are hard workers, skilled, and know their stuff. I was an LPN before becoming an RN and thought I did just the same job as an RN and knew the same things they did. Boy was I...

  3. Online PhD

    ann945n posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    So I am finishing my MN degree and am looking for a PhD program that is online and will accept out of state students as instate students for tuition rates. Has anyone found one like this? It seems...

  4. Online PhD

    ann945n replied to ann945n's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I havent looked at U of Alabama but will thanks for the tip! I looked at U of A too but I found little tuition help there and steep prices. Hope you have better luck than

  5. Mixing Lantus

    ann945n posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know you are not supposed to mix Lantus with any thing else and never do. Lately I have been wondering why as I was never taught in school yet I can not find anything online or in books that...

  6. Surgical Tech Or Rn?? Help!

    ann945n replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend that was a surg tech for 8 years before she became an RN. She loved her job, LOVED it. But she had to leave surg tech because of the wear and tear on her body. She described having to...

  7. Is it worth Starting LPN vs. ADN Nursing Program

    ann945n replied to Kyliyah's topic in General Nursing

    i don't live in georgia so i can't comment on the schools but i will say nursing school is very hard to get into. there are always more qualified applicants then spots available. sometime 300 plus...

  8. Advice for new nurses

    ann945n replied to IknowIcanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All nurses make mistakes. Any nurse who tells you they havent is lying. You are human just like the rest of us

  9. Gardasil: has your daughter had this vaccine?

    ann945n replied to Morgan314's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with this statement is that HPV can be spread even if condoms are used. Therefore, even a smart educated young women will still be at risk of HPV. Having had high rish HPV myself and not...

  10. CNA vs. CMA

    ann945n replied to cmadeit's topic in General Nursing

    I think once/if you go to LPN school you will see how different the education and scope of practice is. CMA are needed and provide a great service to healthcare but they are no

  11. Follow up to application/job search question

    ann945n replied to beautsbelle's topic in General Nursing

    I call after a few weeks to check in. Often, no one picks up Job markets just flat out

  12. Hairstyle best for nursing

    ann945n replied to mom35's topic in General Nursing

    I think any hair style that can be out of the way is best. I had long hair for years and finally went to a bob. I love my bob and styling it :) Best of all no pony tail needed and its never in my way....

  13. Student Reports Alcoholic mom

    ann945n replied to skoolnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As I understand CPS will no act on a complaint about a fetus. Also consider the source. Perhaps the mother has a glass of wine every few nights.... not that I would consider that okay but

  14. How long did it take you to become a RN BSN

    ann945n replied to LVNfairy's topic in General Nursing

    It took me 3 years to get into nursing school and several years of preqs. I became a LPN at 24, an RN ADN at 24 (finished the program) and a RN BSN at age 25. I went to a bridge school and took as...

  15. plantar fasciitis ouch!

    ann945n posted a topic in General Nursing

    So Ive developed this lovely condition in my heels in both feet and my left foots arch is just killing me. Ive already said good bye to my nursing shoes and will be switching to a running shoe from...

  16. Who Watches ER?

    ann945n replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    I was happy they touched on the fact that CRNA do not work under an MD license and show her striving for higher education. Although it was only a 10 second blurb. When it was over I thought, was that...

  17. Nursing candy bars

    ann945n replied to luvkitties's topic in General Nursing

    OOooo Ill have a 100 grand mal seizure please

  18. two weeks enough for new grad in SNF/LTC?

    ann945n replied to mercermom_rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a 6 day orientation when I worked LTC as a new grad. I would reccomend it but it can be done. If you that route dont be afraid to ask for help and never do something you are unsure of or have...

  19. question, hope this is okay.

    ann945n replied to caraway's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Care varies GREATLY based on the OB and the office philoshpy. I work in OB/GYN and our docs only deliver our patients and are very hands on. I would get upset or anything. Just dont return if you...

  20. First Semester 5 weeks left! Need advice!

    ann945n replied to Stanley89's topic in General Students

    Knowing the right answer on a test doesnt mean always knowing the content but how to read a test question and figure out based on the type of languaged used what answer they are looking for. Never...

  21. Discourged a bit...

    ann945n replied to Gloin's topic in General Nursing

    I loved my time with the elderly, they are a great population to work with and I really respect that generation. Wish I was still there, its not all

  22. Accepted into Nursing Program!!!

    ann945n replied to Robinson1953's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on school! In order to get ready I say RELAX while you can Once school starts its a 24/7 job so soak up some relaxing time while you can! Once youre in school stick with it, study hard, put...

  23. WHY ARE NURSES SO RUDE to CNA's?

    ann945n replied to nurse2be123's topic in General Nursing

    Its important to remember we all work as a team and none of us can do our job without the other. I find CNA Nurse and Docs all forget this at times, some places are worse then

  24. IM Injection sites

    ann945n replied to Hilinenursegrl's topic in General Nursing

    I have a real hard time with the VG site, i usually avoid it and try the GM site. I find land marks are easier to

  25. Nursing instructor liability

    ann945n replied to ann945n's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your