oceantides

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1. Thank you Nurses

   oceantides posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi to all, All of you have been very helpfull to me answering questions with honesty I really do appreciate it. I know that sometimes nursing feels like a thankless job, however if there were not people like you who do truly care for their patients,...

2. Strong Honest Opinions please, need help!

   oceantides replied to oceantides's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your input, I really appreciate it. It is just hard to give up a dream, I guess. I also do understand the flip side of hurting worse everyday, just to be a nurse, that is scary too. I really enjoy caring for patients, but it is h...

3. Strong Honest Opinions please, need help!

   oceantides posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I worked as a PCT at a hospital in Florida and I really liked the work. I was certain that nursing is what I should do for my career. While working a patient turned into dead weight during a transfer and I know have facet joint injuries t1-t...

4. Nursing school, lifting limitations

   oceantides posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am wondering if the nursing department can refuse you into the program if you have a back injury? Are there enough divisions of nursing to be able to work in a limited lifting area directly out of school? Thanks, Crystal

5. Physical lifting limitations? medical field?

   oceantides posted a topic in General Nursing

   I had a back injury while transferring a patient as a tech 3/2006. I have been going through pre-nursing classes until last semester. I am not sure if it is worth it to continue in the nursing field. I thought my heart was in it and I really enjoy...

6. LPN? How much lifting is required in LTC

   oceantides replied to oceantides's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you I really appreciate it, I have the heart to do it. I am just concerned long term for my health.

7. LPN? How much lifting is required in LTC

   oceantides posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello, I am considering an lpn school instead of pursuing my RN due to the limited access to programs. I am apprehensive because I have a back injury and repetative lifting might be a huge problem for me. I have been doing nursing pre-requisites ...