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  1. unusual schedule

    margaretptz posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Has anyone ever worked 7 nights on 7 nights off. 16 hr shifts. Oncall from

  2. unusual schedule

    margaretptz replied to margaretptz's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for your input. I think I am going to like

  3. New to Hospice Nursing... a bit overwhelmed! Need advice

    margaretptz replied to makua girl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    OKay I give in, what is a vaseline

  4. Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

    margaretptz replied to fancyme50's topic in LPN to RN

    57 graduating in a few weeks, have enough years left in me to pay off the loans I beleive, go for it. It has been a very rewarding endeavor albeit stressful at times.

  5. Vent..Cheating Students..and my bad test grade!!!

    margaretptz replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in General Students

    In my school we are bound by the honor code to report any cheating we are aware of. We would be in just as much trouble for not reporting as the students who were cheating would be. You might want...

  6. I hate it when the male nurses on my unit...

    margaretptz replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

    I remember way back in the day, 36 yrs ago. I had a male student nurse for my labor and delivery. He was the BEST most compassionate nurse on the unit and I may have been the worst patient. 20 yrs old...

  7. Define Nursing in 3 words

    margaretptz replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    Damn hard

  8. What do you wish for in a break room?

    margaretptz replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    BUt, I'm sure they don't want us to be THAT comfortable, we may never come

  9. Questioning about starting all over again at 50+

    margaretptz replied to iwanna's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am 56 will graduate at 57, working as a PCT on weekends. Tired, but fine. Go for it and good luck to

  10. Happy Birthday Daytonite

    margaretptz replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    :biggringi Happy Birthday to the student's best friend Hugs Margaret ( who has been buried in books all semester)

  11. How Many New Cna"s Are Older?

    margaretptz replied to Irene joy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I'm 55 and I am doing a PCT which is very similar to CNA this summer for the first time. I am an RN student as well. My preceptor for the PCT training was a 76 year old lady who has been on that...

  12. Maxed out on loans- now what?

    margaretptz replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Students

    I have a serious question, has anyone thatanyone knows received a scholarship applying from fast web? I have applied to many on there and written way too many essays with no luck. Just curious if...

  13. Anybody ever heard of Tai chii therapy?

    margaretptz replied to Wave's topic in General Nursing

    I have taken some Tai Chi lessons, it is not as easy as it looks, but it is very relaxing, almost meditative and once you get good at it, it is actually an aerobic workout!! It does help improve...

  14. CNA job is SO MUCH HARDER!!!...

    margaretptz replied to couldntbhappier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi Couldn'tbehappier, I am a RN student albeit a very old one :) But I started a CNA position this week actually PCT and it is hard, very HARD. I felt pretty incompetent and really slow, but...

  15. 1950s nursing

    margaretptz replied to colrainrn's topic in General Nursing

    Our instructor recommended this film to see what it was like, even has an iron lung. The quality isn't great, but it's worth watching http://www.son.washington.edu/about/h_mrs-reynolds.asp

  16. Daytonite: Provides expert advice to students and those considering nursing career

    margaretptz replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Congratulations Daytonite. I personally can attest to all the help you give to us students. You have led me through a few tough assignments. I am in constant awe of the detail you manage to include in...

  17. I need some encouragement please

    margaretptz replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs ((((((((((((((((TAZZIE))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) It's tough waiting, but hang in there

  18. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    margaretptz replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Been there, done that and I welcome MM interventions as no one else seems to be doing anthing about it. Can't wait to see the

  19. Nursin' ain't easy...but somebody's got to do it!!

    margaretptz replied to Marvin30's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for helping me see I'm

  20. Hi I am Ann... I am 51 and want to be a nurse

    margaretptz replied to annmel's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Ann I am 55 and just completed my first semester in cc for my RN AND landed a much coveted nurse intern position for the summmer and on into the school year. Go for it, don't let your age be a...

  21. Motivated, Anxious & in Need of Help Please

    margaretptz replied to dtp995's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    awesome ! you are an inspiration to all of us non -:balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

  22. Officially a GRADUATE NURSE

    margaretptz replied to SanskeetRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations, I can't even begin to imagine what graduating must feel like. What will you do with all your free time???????:mortarboard: :yelclap:

  23. Ack! My Mother is "That patient"

    margaretptz replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought When my husband was in the hospital, I kept a BIG bowl of candy in his room for the nursing staff, cleaning people and anyone who wandered in for a piece. It made him feel good to offer...

  24. For those that wanted Drug lists.

    margaretptz replied to Thedreamer's topic in General Students

    Thanks to both of you, you are very generous to take all the time involved in passing this great source to study on to us.

  25. Need help with a gift for my wife graduating nursing school

    margaretptz replied to retrvrman's topic in General Nursing

    I like the diamond stud earrings or even pearls they mark the occassion beautifully and a a beautiful sentiment But my number one wish would be a day package at the spa, the complete works, very well...