TomLM

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  1. Calling all compassionate nurses... teach me

    TomLM replied to don_ia18's topic in General Nursing

    That's a great question. I recently read "My Stroke of Insight". The writer had a massive stroke and couldn't communicate, but she was aware of what was going on around her. She had some interesting...

  2. Your a nurse--You should know better!!

    TomLM replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    When red rover is outlawed, only outlaws will play red rover. Seriously, kids should be allowed to play pretty much anything. I really think it does one good to have to go to the emergency room at...

  3. LVN to RN prereq stump, confusion

    TomLM replied to kevin g's topic in General Nursing

    You'll have to ask your school for the specific information about your case. That's the safest way to make

  4. dry cracked heels

    TomLM replied to birdgardner's topic in General Nursing

    I know it sounds oh so unappealing but wear socks to bed. After putting lots of lotion on your heels, that is. You might try Bag Balm or Udder Butter. (Bag Balm has some sulfa in it, so if you're...

  5. Anyone Lived Overseas for extended period of Time?

    TomLM replied to Maslenp's topic in General Nursing

    Are there any opportunities at the embassy or consulate if you're attached to one? Any nearby American military bases? Good luck.

  6. Early preperation for LPN course

    TomLM replied to CrbnSol's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Also check online for medical terminology. There are a lot of self paced tools for learning. Google medical, terminology, course, review. Find one that fits your learning style. Regards,

  7. Pets at work

    TomLM replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My mother spent her final couple of years in LTC. Mom was not a pet person, but we often had pets, from snapping turtles to fallen baby birds and of course dogs. I think her only limits were snakes...

  8. Nursing candy bars

    TomLM replied to luvkitties's topic in General Nursing

    A Nursey Bar with almonds? Three

  9. Halloween Humor: There's A Dog Loose!

    TomLM replied to NurseAlwaysNForever's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the laugh. When I was about three, I wanted to be a dalmatian when I grew up. You beat me to it. I think I must have seen somebody dressed up as sparky the fire dog and just figured I could...

  10. RN's in hospitals. What is the worst part of your job?

    TomLM replied to GCTMT's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet, but I'll jump in with what one nurse told me. She has always loved her work (the nursing), but hasn't always loved her job (the place where she

  11. Documents and other resources

    TomLM replied to onyxinferno's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a sample with comments. http://tinyurl.com/4nugrl It's a pdf file. There are others if you google "history and physical

  12. Nursing Grants For School

    TomLM replied to baldee's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Check with some one at a school. They might be able to point you to a state agency that can help. Here in Vermont, we have the VSAC, Vermont Student Assistance

  13. Age Factor

    TomLM replied to rpc19's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thanks for the encouragement. I said LPN, but it's actually a 1 + 1 program to get an RN-ADN.

  14. Age Factor

    TomLM replied to rpc19's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wow! the exact thing I wanted to ask about. I've been downsized, I've been outsourced. My current company has been bought and is undergoing a global reorganization. I am relatively secure in my job,...