nursnancy LPN, RN

nursnancy is a LPN, RN and specializes in Geriatric Psych.

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1. Job hunting- Considering agency.

   nursnancy replied to nursnancy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thanks for your response! But I have a medical problem that precludes me from working nights - Meniere's Syndrome exacerbates if I stay up all night and get my Circadian rhythms out of whack....

2. Job hunting- Considering agency.

   nursnancy posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I am an LPN living in Olive Branch, MS, which is adjacent to Memphis, TN, and have a current multi-state license in the compact states. I have about 10 years of LPN experience, about 8 of which was in...

3. Challenging pts in Geriatric Psych Unit

   nursnancy replied to nursnancy's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks, Dan! I've ordered the book that Bargainhound recommended, and I'll order "Cognitive Therapy..." as

4. Challenging pts in Geriatric Psych Unit

   nursnancy replied to nursnancy's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks for the replies! These are all very

5. Challenging pts in Geriatric Psych Unit

   nursnancy posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I am an LPN working in a Geriatric Psych unit. While most of our pts have dementia in some form, we have recently been getting more pts with paranoid schizophrenia. These pts are "with it" enough to...

6. Sudden improvement before death?

   nursnancy replied to nursnancy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Wow! 97%? I didn't realize it was that

7. Sudden improvement before death?

   nursnancy posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Have you had experiences with pts having a marked sudden improvement just before death? I have a friend whose mother went unresponsive (they were unable to wake her) for most of the day yesterday. She...

8. LPN going deaf. What kind of nursing can I do?

   nursnancy replied to nursnancy's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, JJ! You inspire me. I think home health nursing would be just the ticket, especially if my hearing gets worse. Good luck to

9. LPN going deaf. What kind of nursing can I do?

   nursnancy replied to nursnancy's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, llg! Good luck to you, too!

10. LPN going deaf. What kind of nursing can I do?

    nursnancy replied to nursnancy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, llg. I am actually already starting to study for my RN. I have joined the College Network and am working on my BS in nursing (which will be through Indiana State University through distance...

11. LPN going deaf. What kind of nursing can I do?

    nursnancy replied to nursnancy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, you guys, for your input. I will consider these things.

12. LPN going deaf. What kind of nursing can I do?

    nursnancy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN, working on a hospital Geriatric Psych floor. I like my job and want to continue being a nurse. Several years ago I was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease, and over the years I've become...

13. Anyone else dislike the nursing home?

    nursnancy replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in General Students

    You are certainly not alone. You probably wouldn't have gotten many replies if you had asked, 'Do any nurses out there like nursing homes?' Most nurses hate them. The main reason is that they are so...

14. Questions about Chancellor's

    nursnancy replied to nursnancy's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks, mookiebear! I will check out the

15. Questions about Chancellor's

    nursnancy posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am an LPN wanting to do independent study for my RN. I'm thinking about doing Chancellor's. I'd like to look at their website, but can't find it. Anybody know the URL address? Also, if you buy the...