glopop11

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1. Dysphagic patients and ice chips

   glopop11 replied to Aniroc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I would think frequent oral care would help....maybe

2. Banning smoking for psychiatric patients

   glopop11 replied to Bjo's topic in Psychiatric

   I work at a short term psych hospital. I was just thinking that some of the most therapeutic conversations I've had with patients have occurred when taking them out for a smoke. They just seem to...

3. LPN Student, New Job in Psych, Any Tips?

   glopop11 posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I've always been interested in psych and after passing three interviews, obtained a a part time job in a psych hospital. I'm considered a Level 1 counselor and will be able to continue there as an...

4. Problems with References

   glopop11 replied to BrownRecluse's topic in Nursing Career

   I just interviewed for a part time job. When they asked about contacting my current employer (nursing home), I said I was unsure how they'd feel about that. The HR person at the new job asked if I...

5. nursing school really FULL TIME???

   glopop11 replied to brandy119's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in an LPN program that is considered 3/4 time. Mon: 8:30-2:30 Nursing Fundamentals Tues:8:30-11:30 Nursing Lab Wed: 7:30-2:00 Clinicals Thur: 8:30-2:30 A&P Fri:...

6. took net for st joes l.p.n. school

   glopop11 replied to finally's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, according to what those of us in the current LPN program have been told, it will be a full time LPN-RN transition program. As far as I know, they will still be continuing the same LPN program....

7. took net for st joes l.p.n. school

   glopop11 replied to finally's topic in General Nursing

   No, the RN program is still waiting approval from the state. I'm in the LPN program. The RN program will also require a minimum of 1 year experience as an

8. took net for st joes l.p.n. school

   glopop11 replied to finally's topic in General Nursing

   I didn't finish the reading comp portion, and had a few math problems left. I did much better than I thought! If I remember correctly, St. Joe's sends your results fairly quickly (couple of weeks?)...

9. what do you use: notebooks/binders/other??

   glopop11 replied to Maycee's topic in General Students

   I use a separate spiral notebook for notes and a pocket folder of the same color for handouts. One of each for each class. Then I have 3 ring binders for each class which I keep at home. Once we've...

10. How many hours do you go school each week?

    glopop11 replied to alison-z's topic in General Nursing

    First year student here! 6 hours lecture-Nursing Fundamentals 3 hours-Lab 6 hours-clinicals 6 hours-Anatomy and Physiology 3 hours-Developmental Psych That's 24 hours/week, but msot programs have...

11. Is LNA similiar to CNA

    glopop11 replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, an LNA is essentially the same job as a CNA. In New Hampshire, nurse assistants are licensed by the Board of Nursing. I think we might be one of the only states that "licenses" nurse...

12. before clinical breakfast ideas?

    glopop11 replied to kimhaw's topic in General Students

    I ususally have an English muffin with peanut butter. I take it with me and eat it in the car just before i go into clinicals. Carbs, protien and fat.....stays with me til

13. St. Josephs entrance exam?

    glopop11 replied to Bruucebuff's topic in General Nursing

    Bruucebuff, I'm also enrolled at St. Joes for the fall. See ya in

14. Secretary with chronic cough

    glopop11 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    My mom had a cough like that for a year. Everytime she started talking she coughed. It was due to blood pressure meds. Took a year and four different meds to find one without cough or other side...

15. What do you bring home with you?

    glopop11 replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    gloves, gloves, gloves, a whole dresser full of