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  1. Please help, questions about LTC placement

    MisMatch replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This sounds way out of line for LTC! I am a nursing student working as an aid in an ALF (assisted living), which typically is for those that need less care than LTC. If a resident doesn't show up for...

  2. Help!

    MisMatch replied to jbjorn2b's topic in General Nursing

    27 is young! I just started LPN clinicals, and I'm 51. I'll be 52 when I finish LPN, and a month shy of 54 when I get my RN. Go for

  3. Anyone starting HACC clinicals in January?

    MisMatch replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I survived the first week!!! Yes, it's overwhelming. I appreciate the reassurance here and from others that it does settle down into a busy, but doable routine. Our class seems to be a very cohesive...

  4. Anyone starting HACC clinicals in January?

    MisMatch replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    dhyser, I met M....yesterday, and she was great! It was nice that they opened the lab 2 days in the past week for incoming LPN students. We were able to knock out a lot of the computer modules and...

  5. Anyone starting HACC clinicals in January?

    MisMatch replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    dhyser, We had a mandatory seminar yesterday, and I met 2 of the 3 instructors. . We had use of the lab today, and will be able to use it on Monday to get a head start on all the...

  6. Nurse's what's your New Year's resolutions?

    MisMatch replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    My resolution is to work hard and do well in school so that this time next year I'll be a NURSE instead of a nursing

  7. Anyone starting HACC clinicals in January?

    MisMatch replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    dhyser, Thank you for your suggestions. I'll only be working occasional at an ALF this year so I can focus on my studies. Since I work night shift, I can get a lot of reading done while at work. Now...

  8. Anyone starting HACC clinicals in January?

    MisMatch replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

  9. Nurse Loan Forgiveness

    MisMatch replied to aviahhasmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    For Pennsylvania, the website is www.pheaa.org. Hope this

  10. Comfortable Nursing Shoes

    MisMatch replied to hunnybaby24's topic in General Nursing

    Thank s for posting this question. I, too, start clinicals next month, and am looking for good shoes. Right now, I work in an ALF, and love my Crocs. Alas, for school, shoes must be WHITE (ugh!),...

  11. Anyone starting HACC clinicals in January?

    MisMatch replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    HI! I'm starting my LPN clinicals at the Gettysburg campus of HACC. All my prerequisites were done at HACC York; wish they had clinicals there also. Best of luck to

  12. Class of 2010 (starting nursing school in Fall 2008)

    MisMatch replied to RDH-NrsgStudent's topic in General Students

    Hi All! My goal is to graduate with my ADN in May, 2010. I start clinicals for LPN next month, will finish that in 12/08, take my last 2 RN pre-reqs in spring '09, do the LPN to RN bridge class in...

  13. Does being a CNA really help if you want to become a nurse?

    MisMatch replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working as a nursing assistant at an ALF while attending school, and will start clinicals next month. I believe the experience will help me quite a bit once I get into clinicals. A...

  14. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    MisMatch replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Banking & finance for 12 years, then stayed home to raise a family (3 kids) for 20 years. Got out of an abusive marriage & into school ~ start clinicals in

  15. Book explaining dementia/Alzheimers?

    MisMatch replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    "The 36-Hour Day: A Family's Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer's Disease, Other Dementias and Memory Loss in Later Life" by Nancy L Mace & Peter V. Rabins is a book that came highly...

  16. Sleep

    MisMatch replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's the combination that works, not sure. That, and it's been years since I took Benedryl (and never used it to aid in falling

  17. Sleep

    MisMatch replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am in school during the day, and work night shift. Like ebear, Benedryl makes me hyper and keeps me from falling asleep. Tylenol PM or Advil PM are my lifesavers when I need to sleep on

  18. What states offer good working condition for RNs?

    MisMatch replied to John123's topic in General Nursing

    I am still a nursing student. Can you offer suggestions on how to research and what to look for?

  19. Lots of reactions to the flu vax this year

    MisMatch replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    My concern/question - I'm 51 y/o, never had the flu, never had a flu vaccine. I work at an ALF, and start clinicals in January. Should I get the vaccine??

  20. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    MisMatch replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Funsizedliv, I'm sorry that this has happened to you. I'm also confident that, given your determination to finish school, you can overcome and find another position. As romiia stated, take a look at...

  21. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    MisMatch replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I would suggest starting with your family/primary care physician. They usually won't make a diagnosis, but can recommend someone. Another option would be a psychologist or psychiatrist. I would...

  22. Age you will/were graduated?

    MisMatch replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I'll be 52 when I finish LPN in December '08 - and 53 when I get my RN in May

  23. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    MisMatch replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    How can I be ordered to work if I'm

  24. first time back in a classroom in 15 years

    MisMatch replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 51 y/o, attending a community college to pursue my nursing degree. I had been out of the classroom for over 30 years! A lot of my fellow students are the same age as my kids. Do I feel like an...

  25. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    MisMatch replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 38. I am now 51, and attending a community college, taking my prerequisites. In January, I start LPN clinicals, then will bridge to RN. With 25 credits under...