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  1. Ear Changes In A Dying PT

    gagezoie posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My mother told me that she heard 20 years ago (she's a CNA) that a person's ears curl backward when they are toward the end. She says it sets in even before mottling does. I guess being new and...

  2. Out of practice new rn starting first job - advice?

    gagezoie replied to Oswin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oop sorry ATB at our place means antibiotics. There will be lots of acronyms used don't feel bad about asking what they

  3. Out of practice new rn starting first job - advice?

    gagezoie replied to Oswin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Its not horrible. Your lucky to get that much orientation, I got 3 days as a new grad and am the only nurse on shift. Usually 65 residents. Not sure how your facility does SNF but we only have to...

  4. New job...

    gagezoie replied to TrickieTam's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All I can say is good luck. We've had them for about 6 months and they are the biggest pieces of junk. Our facility is hoping cooperate will get rid of

  5. Any ideas?

    gagezoie posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Take care of a lady in LTC. Her BS's have been under control up until about a year ago. Now it's not unusual for her BS to be 600-700. Doc's have switched her insulin several times and can't seem...

  6. LTC > Med-Surg

    gagezoie posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello all, I am a new R.N grad of 4 months. I have worked in LTC the last 6 months. I really like were I work but I don't feel like I'm really learning anything as a R.N. Thinking about going to...

  7. $1000 Gift ---> How to spend it.

    gagezoie replied to Slobgob's topic in General Nursing

    In our facility we are allowed to accept gifts if it is to be used for the whole staff and not just one person. Maybe their policy is the

  8. My Nclex Experience.

    gagezoie replied to Quiskeya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :dncgbby:congrats!!!

  9. Dreaming about work!

    gagezoie replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    I think everyone dreams about work one time or another. Mine are always completely stupid and have nothing to do with nursing at all. One night I had a dream that all the aids showed up in nothing...

  10. NCLEX dilemma

    gagezoie replied to Jvillega's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How did you take the NCLEX without the BON having your transcripts in the first place? The BON would have had to okay you to take it. That is what your ATT is for. I would be finding out why you...

  11. Finally!!!

    gagezoie replied to BCgradnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!!!!!

  12. My LPN license is expiring--how do I put it on an inactive status?

    gagezoie replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think in Iowa you can keep your LPN license once you are a RN. I'm not 100% positive though. Thats what we were told in

  13. They dropped my mother head first

    gagezoie replied to signet123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is horrible, I agree to get out of there as fast as you can. I hope your mother recovers. Good for you for calling state to bad they didn't find anything though. Someone else may get hurt. I...

  14. Helping for easier IV access.

    gagezoie replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you read the whole forum before you posted. In case you missed it here it is "JustaPatient" Thanks for the well wishes. I am doing this research because I am also COMPLETELY afraid of...

  15. My first clinical is soon, any advice?

    gagezoie replied to meezer1234's topic in General Nursing

    i only have one thing to add to what the others have said never say i don't know, say i will look that up for you. no matter who asks you the question (instructor, dr., family, patient, etc) tell...

  16. Hospitals were parents are pressured to circumcise

    gagezoie replied to thomasl's topic in General Nursing

    When I did clinical while in school someone would go to O.B for the day. When it was my turn I found out there was a doctor who refused to participate in circs and some of the nurses also. That was...

  17. Night shift

    gagezoie replied to BiologyNerd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thats what we have, not bad if everyone sleeps and no one decides to code or

  18. Licences Numbers

    gagezoie replied to greatgram2's topic in General Nursing

    I dont put my # on my papers because I never have my card with me and don't know my number by heart. I have my wallet card but don't like to take my purse with me to meetings and such. Maybe thats...

  19. Share Your Saying

    gagezoie replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    My step-dad has a shirt that says: "I'm not an alcoholic, alcoholics go to meetings" Hilarious

  20. Male considering career change seeks advice

    gagezoie replied to Lake201's topic in General Nursing

    :twocents:In my opinion I think you would answer a lot of your questions if you could job shadow a nurse for a day. See if you like before even starting up in school. As for how much education to...

  21. Finally (someone agrees with me)

    gagezoie posted a topic in General Nursing

    finally after 4 years of knowing my son has a hearing problem, someone agrees with me. i have known since he was 2 that he was hard of hearing. have taken time and time again to the dr. about it....

  22. Finally (someone agrees with me)

    gagezoie replied to gagezoie's topic in General Nursing

    UPDATE: went to the dr. today. Double ear infection. Fluid in both ears. Dr. couldn't believe his drums were so big. Put on Amoxil for 3 weeks. When we go back if the fluid is still there (dr...

  23. Blood sugars?

    gagezoie posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does anyone know if it is with in the scope for a cna in Iowa to do bs? I cant seem to find this info anywhere. I don't remember doing them when I went through the cna program but I see a lot of...

  24. Do I need a CNA certificate to become a LVN?

    gagezoie replied to Sally1's topic in General Nursing

    My college required us to complete the cna course but it did not require us to actually take the certification test. I think you need to just call the school and ask them. It is different at almost...

  25. UGGGGG!!!!!!!(rant)

    gagezoie posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am so ready to quit my job it's not funny. I got a call today at 10am informing me I will work to 2-10 shirt today (I was scheduled 10-6) Well having a 5 and 2 year old it's kinda hard finding a...