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  1. WatsonTheory strengths

    ursus57 replied to ciskate's topic in General Nursing

    Watson begins with the premise 'humans are more than the sum of thier parts'... Also a person has value because they are alive and breathing, the person's contribution or lack of contribution to...

  2. Research Questionnaire - Reducing Patient Falls

    ursus57 replied to innovationspace's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Gait belt 100% of the time for ANY transfer, non skid foot wear. Under staffing will cause a patient to not want to wait for assistance and attempt to ambulate when they can not. Trying to trasnfer a...

  3. do you work with your significant other, or any family members?

    ursus57 replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    CNA in LTC, the DON is my son's mother-in-law. Best I can Tell, she likes my work. We are professionally curteous with some chat about mutual grandkids. She is a great DON, and I am sure to work, and...

  4. Nightingale Pledge and Nursing hats at pinning ceremony....

    ursus57 replied to Tony1790's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The two men in the class of 23 were given caps made from regular baseball caps with signs designating the males as 'boy nurse'. Most of the class consider the nursing caps as a burden, so they had us...

  5. the neverending med pass

    ursus57 replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm an LPN student, likely will end up in LTC, should I try some other

  6. Question about students working as CNAs....

    ursus57 replied to windmill182's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My boss has major turnover at the LTC I'm employed at. I am in school evenings, and work 30 hrs each week. I have a really good situation, my boss accepted my schedule, up front. Started without a CNA...

  7. CNA vs CMA and training

    ursus57 replied to jstreat0418's topic in General Nursing

    When you search online, punch 'Challenge letter CNA'. You will see where you can use some training as credit, instead of taking the classes for CNA. My LPN classes, qualified me to simply take my test...

  8. How is it possible working AND going to nursing school?

    ursus57 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    Something about motivation and the "How bad do you want this?' question is a great place to start. My plant burned down, 51, and I was already signed up for the night class. I was already determined...

  9. Is LPN as great a job as a RN?

    ursus57 replied to WorkingMom19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LPN student here...I have time issues as well, 52 yrs old and need a long term employment situation. I won't spend the time to be an RN, I feel the need to work as soon as I can. IT IS worth it, you...

  10. TN Technology Centers

    ursus57 replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Apply early, and to every campus you can drive to. Study the NET materials, attend all the preliminary meetings. Clean up any legal issue you may have let slide, they do a background check. Be...

  11. does age REALLY matter?

    ursus57 replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in General Nursing

    Age does matter, we are defined by how others perceive us. You are learning a lot with this post and teaching others. Some how I'm not offended, 52, male no prior medical experience and going for LPN....

  12. Advice on a Recorder

    ursus57 replied to BeverlynBama's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    great info on the recorder, and very true, say it out loud and use

  13. Advice on a Recorder

    ursus57 replied to BeverlynBama's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just brought my digital recorder in and no one objected. Anything said in class must remain in class NO exceptions. I record lectures and play them while commuting. Also I record myself reading out...

  14. Deaf Nurses or Student Nurses

    ursus57 replied to deaf nurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Cardionics, great stethoscopes for HOH. Expensive and worth looking into on Ebay, for a better price. If you go the electronic stethoscope route, call the company and request all the literature on the...

  15. LPN Instructors Character

    ursus57 replied to ogerpus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Time , Time, and not enough time. LPN classes are very busy. I have a great instructor, rough around the edges and she is knowledgeable. I will be treated condescendingly when I take her to an area...

  16. Deaf Nurses or Student Nurses

    ursus57 replied to deaf nurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This is meant as a random entry, the general idea of significant hard of hearing issues. Shyness will cost you. Ask for accommodation if needed. Get a THICK skin. Get hearing aids and any items for...

  17. Question for Any of You That Have Switched Careers to Nursing?

    ursus57 replied to PhilaGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am starting vocational school for LPN in a few days. 51 and lean toward helping others, good people skills and I have a thick skin in situations that require it. Aerospace then manufactured housing...