PatrickJ

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  1. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    PatrickJ replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Want to hear from anyone who did the algebra from TCN. How doable is it vs physical college algebra course and credit xfer.

  2. New to LTC/SNF - Does this sound right?

    PatrickJ replied to CMLPNnowRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, yes the pay rate seems rather normal. Also, most likely your experience places you in the sub acute area if the mgt does place by strengths. I am in west central Fla. I work FT in LTC and PT at...

  3. College

    PatrickJ replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :)

  4. I am SO excited and proud!

    PatrickJ replied to Sapphy's topic in General Nursing

    Cool beans for you :) It is a lifestyle of sorts too. I found myself thinking of all the treatments, procedures etc and their stages of repair etc all the time. My wife would ask me "where I was"...

  5. My dad is dying.....

    PatrickJ replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers tonight will be for your

  6. Male interested in nursing - need help

    PatrickJ replied to voiddweller's topic in General Nursing

    Do not hesitate, run, speed, fly to register for your program. Seriously, Nursing is a fun career. Some excitement, loads of treats at the desk to munch on daily too. Nice thing is, we do not have to...

  7. Does MD really stand for Mad Diva?

    PatrickJ replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    MD stands for "ME DOCTOR" Have to say, being male I do not get the same tudes from these arrogant children doctors. Plus, being a retired cop, I relish the chance to show them how some people simply...

  8. Just needed to get this off my chest.

    PatrickJ replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Two things come to mind reading your post. One, you seem to have the heart and mind for the job. For that your patients and co workers will be thankful and blessed. Two, that was a small snapshot of...

  9. Does anyone love their job?

    PatrickJ replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    cop 20 years, loved it nurse 10 years and love it too,

  10. Are LPN's/LVN's real nurses?

    PatrickJ replied to Faeriewand's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hehehe, such a topic A person can be a licensed nurse or registered nurse but I think you are a nurse ONLY if you operate as a nurse. Whenever an RN asks me as an LPN how to do something, or asks me...

  11. I get to go to work tomorrow

    PatrickJ replied to PatrickJ's topic in General Nursing

    Neat stuff Could that be Karma?? Even if not, we would both still do it like we do I think

  12. I get to go to work tomorrow

    PatrickJ posted a topic in General Nursing

    Being an LPN since 1995, retired from 20 years as a City Policeman I still love this nursing business. I still love to sleep in, but I still get a good feeling when I get to go to work. I am mainly a...

  13. New nurse scared to death r/t high bp....help!

    PatrickJ replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I like how you outlined your risk factors. Agreed, such a bp is not er time, but it is action time. One motto you can consider "If it's gonna be, it's up to me" So, check with your doc, disregard...

  14. HELP! Getting over queasiness during IV starts

    PatrickJ replied to amber1188's topic in General Nursing

    Volunteer to start all and any you can. Follow the two attempt rule, and if you do not succeed, let another try. The poster who said 25 percent skill, 75 percent confidence is correct. Confidence...

  15. Syndrome X aka Metabolic Syndrome

    PatrickJ posted a topic in General Nursing

    Had a RD/LD tell me about this, I am reading the book by the Doc who identified/named this syndrome. If you have heard about it, and have some ideas to pass along, would love to hear them Thanks...

  16. Syndrome X aka Metabolic Syndrome

    PatrickJ replied to PatrickJ's topic in General Nursing

    Dr. Dean Ornish's books were also suggested to me but not at books a million when I went there. Nice to read a second opinion on it. Thanks for the

  17. Syndrome X aka Metabolic Syndrome

    PatrickJ replied to PatrickJ's topic in General Nursing

    I am reading the book, and looking into it. Mainly because the RD who first told me about it the other day feels I may have it. I sure do fit the profile. I just went thru a CABG x3 at age 50. Feel...

  18. Skirts, anyone???

    PatrickJ replied to kellyo's topic in General Nursing

    I have never worn a skirt.

  19. Taking time off after nursing school

    PatrickJ replied to Heath82371's topic in General Nursing

    You should enter the field only when you are ready. There are a bazillion places that will hire you with no experience. Just need that license. Good places will certainly orient you to entry level....

  20. Need help from fellow nurses!!!

    PatrickJ replied to jb32172's topic in General Nursing

    My boys are now 12 and 13, Still love babies tho hehee Gave your lil one a 10.

  21. If there was one piece of advice...

    PatrickJ replied to ImaERtraumaRN's topic in Emergency

    One fast bit of advice that means so much with so few words Measure Twice, Cut Once The above replies are wonderful bits too. :)

  22. excelsior college

    PatrickJ replied to KHOFF's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lots of people doing Excelsior. I am in the initial steps of getting everything going. I am an LPN, I have all my pre-reqs needing their NC classes only so my situation may be different. I do find...

  23. Admissions process for Excelsior

    PatrickJ replied to kate930's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I sent in my 65 dollars, they then did the initial review of my other college transcripts and everything happened in a timely manner. I had a reply in about 10 days I think. In Fla you need to be an...

  24. Where are each of you in the EC program?

    PatrickJ replied to opalmRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I do not believe it is a cakewalk. I hope not. Nobody has ever said it was easy. The word I see often is "doable". In my 20 year career as a police officer, I was an instructor in the academy. I told...

  25. IV Site Prep

    PatrickJ replied to NeuroNP's topic in General Nursing

    I use both. I use the alcohol pad mainly as a system to help bring out the vein. I use the betadine with a sterile wipe to create the sterile skin prep. Since the betadine leaves a film, it is more...