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    How many of your schools require a pharmacology class?

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

    My program requires 2 semesters (3 credit hours) of patho-pharm. LPN/BSN bridge
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    Have you ever shed tears in front of a patient or a patient's family.

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As you can tell from my name, I deal with death all the time. Some pts just really steal your heart the first time you meet them. Yes, I've cried many, many times when I lose a pt. Does this make...
  3. Hospice Nurse LPN

    Literature needed to put Nursing School into prespective

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

    Wow! I feel lucky! My DH does about 1/2 the cooking, doesn't mind left-overs or take out. He keeps the yard up (plus we have 30 acres and cows). He also does the laundry and cleans litter boxes....
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    This is my calling....

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

    How about beginning as an LPN then entering a bridge program to become an RN? That way, you'll be able to work as an LPN while in school to become an RN. As far as my job, I'm able to do everything...
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    First week of school! :-)

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Students

    We start our 3rd week tomorrow. Lots of reading, but I finally got it all in and I'm review patho-pharm notes before bed. First test in research on
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    NLN-RN Pre-entrance exam...Did I get a good study guide??

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

    Has anyone taken the NLN Physical Assessment and NLN ACE 1? I emailed NLN and they said they have no study guides. I'll be taking it as soon as my school gets it in. I'm paying for it Thursday....
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    Is anyone commuting really far away?

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

    My commute is 1 hour + 15 mins one-way when there isn't any traffic. I don't have to worry about snow and ice, just
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    APA Rant by RN

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to pedsrnjc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I much perfer MLA....HATE APA....HATE APA! We wrote about 10 papers last semester and I got dinged for the dagone APA on nearly every paper. I enjoy doing the research and everything...even the...
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    I want to be a RN but don't want to deal, with you know...

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Death is part of the circle of life. Everyone does
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    What do you eat at 5am for breakfast?

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

    Honey Wheat bagel and a glass of milk then cup of java for the ride
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    A Lesson in Family, Ethics and End of Life

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

    ((Tait)) Sending you big hugs! You certainly have a lot on your plate right now. It is hard being the "medical person" in the family when the pt is someone you are very close to. I will pray for...
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    ONE POINT from passing Pharmacology first term : (

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

    I can feel your pain! Even though I did well in my other summer classes, I ended up with 78 in Pharm I....I needed 79. I knew I didn't really understand ABG's and fluid/base imbalances, but pride...
  13. Hospice Nurse LPN

    Nothing to chart / document

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

    jmolina23--I'm having the exact opposite problem--trying to transition from nurse to student. I have to stop and think, "ok. it's work so chart short and sweet (our NN are basically a check off with...
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    Clinical Parking

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to TmC1999's topic in General Students

    LOL! My dad used to tell that story about going to school...in south Louisiana. My clinicals are across the 4 lane highway from class. The other rotation is at charity and we get to park in the...
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    What are some reasons why some go for their LPN before they go for their RN ?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in LPN to RN

    Although it took me 3 years to complete my LPN program (3 semesters of pre-reqs + 3 semesters LPN courses) at a CC, I'm able to work as an LPN while doing the bridge program (5 semesters total). Some...
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    LPN to RN Transition

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to NC-RN2011's topic in LPN to RN

    I was told by a teacher over the summer that I needed to quit thinking like an LPN and start thinking like an RN. Hard when you've been working for several years to stop that train of thought and...
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    What books did you have to get?

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

    Essenitals of Pathophysiology, Pharmacology for Nursing Care, Nursing Research, Family Health Care Nursing, Community as Partner, and Publication Manual (APA). I already owned Tabors and I buy a new...
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    Would you work a shift as an aide?

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

    Wow! That was a very mature and professional statement. I still believe in
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    Should tell 'em I am leaving in person, or email?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Emergency

    In person and have a written resignation with you to give them. Don't
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    Your job, LOVE it or HATE it? What field of nursing are you in?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to tammy777's topic in General Nursing

    1. Do you love, like or hate your job? Love 2. What field of nursing are you in? Hospice 3. Are you FT, PT, PD? PT--full time student 4. Do you look forward to going to work or dread it? I look...
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    Would you work a shift as an aide?

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

    Occasionally it's a nice break mentally! CNA's DO have a hard job physically and I was exhausted at the end of the shift, but I had a chance to do a really good head to toe skin assessment. I also...
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    cameras

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do private duty and one of my clients had a camera in the pts room. They never mentioned anything about it, but I just happened to notice it one day on a shelf above the TV. When I saw it,...
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    Hospice Nurse Advice needed!!!!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to rlloyd227's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Go to IDT with the problem. Get MSW involved. Report to Elderly Protection, even if the pt doesn't want to leave the home, at least you have documentation that you are trying to do SOMETHING....
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    bandage scissors?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to kasia87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You never know when you are going to need them. I'm been an LPN a long time and carry scissors in my pocket EVERY
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    What do you bring to class?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    I have a 3-ring binder with anything that has been posted (and printed) on black board. I also have loose leaf paper in the binder. I bring the binders for the classes I have that day. I also have...