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Once again nursing research

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Karolyte's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

Yes, you've got to be sure not to make your search too narrow. I did the same thing when I was doing my paper for research. Good luck on the
What are your favorite types of patients??

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I was amazed at how many moms-to-be choose to have an epidural these days. I'm dating myself, but when I had my babies (ages 36 to 27) most moms had a natural delivery unless there was a
What are your favorite types of patients??

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Dementia pts! I absolutely LOVE this population.....I don't care if the pt is male or female, just love my dementia
Does anyone LOVE Geriatrics?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to geekchic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

I love it! I'm in school again working toward a BSN. Every one of my classmates wants to work either: 1) ICU 2) CRNA 3) ER I'm staying in hospice. I love my geriatric pts. LOL meeting her mom at...
what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to lvloverRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

xtxrn always gives such good, thoughtful answers.
staff

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to damola23's topic in General Nursing

I'm assuming you mean for the NCLEX? Saunders and Kaplan are both good review
Brand new Nurse in charge of Veteran CNAs

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Treat the CNA's w/ respect and you'll be fine. Just don't let them walk all over you. I have seen some nurses get real bossy w/ the CNA's and it isn't pretty. A good CNA is your right arm. I'm blessed...
Obtaining ekits or an emergency 3 day supply of meds

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

Yes, the e-kits are a lifesaver! You are so right, Atlanta. If anything can go wrong it will be in the middle of the
Have you ever had a WORTHLESS clinical instructor?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to forgop's topic in General Students

The nurses know what school you are from and may have even worked w/ your teacher. All I'm saying is that I, personally, would keep out of it. Practice safe and keep your nose clean. I've seen...
Have you ever had a WORTHLESS clinical instructor?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to forgop's topic in General Students

Personally, I would leave the complaining up to the nurses on the floor. As a student, I would keep out of
Obtaining ekits or an emergency 3 day supply of meds

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

May I ask why y'all don't use
Have you ever had a WORTHLESS clinical instructor?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to forgop's topic in General Students

I'm in agreement w/ the other posters. Keep your mouth shut and stay under the radar. That clinical instructer holds your grade and your future in the nursing program in her/his
Obtaining ekits or an emergency 3 day supply of meds

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

We haven't had that issue w/ our pharmacy, yet. I'm sure it will happen soon, though. Seems like the government is saying, "lets pile on more regulations and red tape on hospice while cutting the...
A bit overwhelmed.

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to derekfitness's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Oh boy! I remember how much info there was in A&P. I wouldn't say nursing classes are easier, there's still lots to learn, but you are always building on previous knowledge. Good luck and...
First RN job in a LTC facility.....help me

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to KarriRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

:tku: I couldn't agree more. It seems like the people who talk about how bad the nursing home is are the ones who have never worked
Alert & Oriented & I want to go home

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to HannahLeah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

I hope you will find an area of nursing you enjoy. For me, there is nothing sweeter than a geriatric pt. Sure, dementia got it's wicked hands on some of them, but do you think they were always like...
40yrs OLD AND I WANT TO BECOME A NURSE!!!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to blissmamma's topic in General Students

Don't worry about LPN's being phased out. They've been talking about that since the 70's. Just follow your
anatomy is kicking my glutes!!!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Students

Anat is just memorizing EVERYTHING. It'll start making more sense when you start into physio. **big
what do you think?fired for a comment

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

ditto canes and diva. they must have other "things" on her. Otherwise I would get fired almost daily for my "comments". Like the others said, stay out of
Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

:hhmth:Heck yea! But save some for
Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

Dear new hire: I'm sure you'll be fine. If your drug screen comes back dirty, just explain to them that you would have NEVER shot the heroin if you knew you were getting tested. I'm sure they will...
Second Week

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to studentrnnurse's topic in General Students

Just take a deep breath! Do you belong to a study group? I find it helps to discuss the lectures w/ other students. I skim the chapters and really read the things I'm not clear on. BTW, 35 is not...
Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

I know that the NP I work with is excellent! She started out as a CNA, became an LPN, then RN, and finally a NP. So, she's been through the ranks. She knows about bedside nursing and so much more. I...
Help I took a percoset and Im a new Hire!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

Why oh why would you take a med not prescribed for you? Especially a
Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

Hey Pace! How's the first week of school been (besides learning you didn't wash your hands correctly)? Me? I'm ready for fall break, but I guess I'll just go read some more

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