june2009

june2009

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  1. ADN in Philippines

    june2009 replied to krissybee14's topic in General Students

    Hey Kris! I'm currently in a diploma program here in the states and I plan on eventually moving to the philippines and working over there. You won't have any trouble finding a job over here. There...

  2. Mount Aloysius College

    june2009 replied to Mytime2shine's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am a nursing student entering my second year at Conemaugh school of nursing. A lot of our classmates have left our program to go to "the Mount" because the rumor is that it's easier and more laid...

  3. OB Clinicals

    june2009 replied to angel1188's topic in General Students

    we don't do cervical exams in our program but I know that other programs do. I kind of wish we did just so I could actually see the changes the cervix goes through to better understand

  4. Greater Johnstown Practical Nursing School

    june2009 replied to ohiofem44511's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm entering my second year at Conemaugh. I didn't know many seniors this past year, but then again I'm an LPN so I only had to take adult nursing. So have you taken boards yet? Where are you going...

  5. Greater Johnstown Practical Nursing School

    june2009 replied to ohiofem44511's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Conemaugh School of Nursing had over 500 applicants last year and only a little over 100 were accepted. I had no problem getting in, but my sister was not accepted. all ov the nursing classes are...

  6. Lpn license

    june2009 replied to dpgolgan1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm pretty sure that you are not able to take the lpn boards in PA. There are a minimum number of clinical hours lpn students must have to be eligable to sit for boards, rn students do not have a...

  7. Greater Johnstown Practical Nursing School

    june2009 replied to ohiofem44511's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm an LPN currently enrolled at Conemaugh school of nursing to get my RN. I"m really learning at conemaugh. From what I've heard from other students, conemaugh is one of the toughest schools in the...

  8. Select Specialty

    june2009 replied to Pipsqueak's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know that Select does not have any policy to not hire LPNs, however the ones around my area do not. I've done agency work at the ones located at Montifiore hospital in Oakland and McKeesport and...

  9. Part time (per diem) at LTC new nurse

    june2009 replied to love-d-OR's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    why don't you just work overtime at your full time job? Wouldn't that be even better money? then you don"t have to worry about juggling two

  10. organ donation

    june2009 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I asked this question to my sister-in-law who is a SRNA but I just wanted to get the opinions of some CRNAs. I recently observed an organ procurement in my OR rotation. I was a little shocked by the...

  11. just to let you know..

    june2009 replied to glamgalRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Even if this is the case now, I agree with oramar. There is no way that they will be able to keep doing that. The shortage of nurses is just too bad. There aren't enough BSN nurses to staff the...

  12. Citizen's vs. Shadyside?

    june2009 replied to ERN1187's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't know much about citizens program, but shadyside is absolutely cutting edge when it comes to cancer treatment, and cardiovascular care. Just about everything I'm pretty sure. I believe that...

  13. Greater Johnstown Practical Nursing School

    june2009 replied to ohiofem44511's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I go to Conemaugh school of nursing. My friend just failed out and is now enrolled at GJVT. What exactly did you want to

  14. LPN Pay rates in Western PA?

    june2009 replied to joyfulgrrl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm an LPN in western PA. I work in a personal care home as the part-time charge nurse and the starting rate for LPNs in my facility is 13.05 (I think). I know rated in doctors offices are usually...

  15. First Death

    june2009 replied to misslo's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    When the time does come, you can take great pride in knowing you were responsible for that person dying with dignity and in comfort because of your efforts. Death is just part of life. Be strong and...

  16. Help Me Make Peace With Myself

    june2009 replied to handyrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I just put myself in the pts. place. Do I want to be in pain or discomfort when I am dying? No. I don't care if it hastens my death, GIVE ME THE MORPHINE. We take an oath as nurses to promote life...

  17. Help Me Make Peace With Myself

    june2009 replied to handyrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm not a hospice nurse but I am a nurse in LTC and frequently care for hospice pts. One thing I have noticed with hospice patients in need of morphine is that If you wait too long to give it, (When...

  18. Positive PPD

    june2009 replied to Fancy Face's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry about it too much. I agree with what everyone else has said so far. Do you have sensitive skin? Sometimes you can have a local reaction that looks very much like a positive reaction. A...

  19. Introduction....

    june2009 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello everyone on this board. My name id Michelle. an LPN from near Pittsburgh. I am currently in nursing school in a hospital diploma program to get my RN. I work in personal care as a part time...

  20. Pittsburgh or SW PA Agencies

    june2009 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Agency Nurses

    Oh, I can't beleive I didn't tell you before! Try DNA (dedicated nursing associates) Danielle is the staffing coordinater and a great girl. I love working for her because she doesn't take any crap...

  21. question about infants

    june2009 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't have peds/nicu until next fall but I had a question in the mean time. When babies are in the NICU (or children in the PICU) They get a lot of different medications, many of which are IV. I...

  22. Tips for new LPN student

    june2009 replied to NycCutie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't ever challenge an instructor (unless what they are telling you or asking you to do is unsafe) I have found that the best way to get through school is to smile, nod, say thank you to your...

  23. First PO med and SQ injection in same day

    june2009 replied to NurseJeanB's topic in General Students

    glad to hear about your positive experience! It's such a good feeling. I remember my first subQ and I was terrified! You did a great job. Give yourself a pat on the

  24. Anyone here from Westmoreland County?

    june2009 replied to mommyoffour's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Definitely. there aren't many practice questions but the way it tells you how to take the test is worth every

  25. Heart failure nursing diagnosis

    june2009 replied to PulchritudinousRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Decreased cardiac output related to excess fluid volume or decreased pumping ability of the heart Impaired gas exchange related to excess fluid/secretions in the lungs Activity intolerance related to...