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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 LPN once I obtain my license. I'm extremely excited...

I would think frequent oral care would help....maybe q2h?

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 open up more, off the unit, no other people around, ...

Get your affairs in order! You will have time for nothing but school. The best part so far is the friends I've made and the feelings of becoming somewhat competent in clinicals.

ME! But not right now..... I have an exam in nursing Monday on Med Admin, a competency check off on Meds Tuesday, and an A&P exam Friday....... ......just a typical week!

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 could give a name and home phone of someone I worke...

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: 8:30-12:30 Dev. Psych It definitely FEELS like full ti...

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. I live about about 40 minutes from school. Are yo...

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 LPN.

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?) If you have all your references and transcripts i...

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 been tested on the info, I transfer it all to the...

Nursing Fundamentals A-+ but hoping to pull it up to an A w/2 more exams A&P A 98 average!! Developmental Psych B but still have a paper and 2 exams Clinicals Passing as far as I know!!!

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 A&P and Psych as pre-req's. I also spend about 12...

We went on a "field trip" today! Instead of clinicals, our whole class went to a conference on "Religious Views on Death, Dying and the Afterlife" It was a long day and some of the speakers were excellent, some weren't. Overall, it was a very good...

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 assistants instead of "certifying" them.

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 lunch!

I'm starting school in September, and at my interview, the Director said i should plan on studying 2 hours for every hour I spend in class. Just wondering if this is the norm for most of you. It seems like alot! So.... How much time do YOU spend s...

I love Weight Watchers! I've lost 39 lbs since i started the second week of March. I still have about 60 lbs to go!

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

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 effects.

gloves, gloves, gloves, a whole dresser full of gloves.....lol

Hi Everyone, I need some opinions! I started 2 weeks ago as a CNA (will start nursing school in the fall) at a nursing home, working 3-11pm Fri/Sat/Sun. The 24 hours/week qualifies for benefits and earned vacation and sick time. They called today t...

Not sure, but I've heard of nurses doing medical transcription from home.

No married life here :balloons: and the ex takes the kiddo from friday afternoon till sunday evening EVERY weekend :balloons: :balloons:

This reminds me: I saw a chiropractor when i was in my mid 20's. the first 3 visits were normal, then on the 4th visit, he told me he was going on vacation for 2 weeks and could he have a hug? I was a little freaked, but consented. It turned out t...