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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, cig in hand. Just something to think about......

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 at this oppotunuty, but I've never worked in psych! This hospital has 3 units: Adult, Adoloscent, and Developmental Disabilities. I'll eventually be working in all 3 units, but thankfully they are starting me in the adult unit. .........so any advice?

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 worked with there. She was able to use that as a reference. At one time I was also self employed for over 10 years. I obtained a part time job at a restaurant (specifically for the purpose of gaining a reference), and was able to use that as another reference. I explained to that employer that I was seeking a full time position, but still wanted to work for them part time. I used a friend who is a nurse as a reference for nursing school. Good luck!

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 time, espicially with homework, research papers,etc!

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 you thinking about going to St. Joes?

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 in, they'll send you the admission packet along with the results (as long as you passed!) I started at Sr. Joes this September. Fasten your seatbelt! It's gonna be quite a ride!

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 binders.

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 hours/week on homework or studying, half of that is A&P.

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!

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

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:

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 to offer me a position on the weekend baylor. 7p-7a Sat/Sun. I would work 24 hours and get paid for 36 hours. I could keep working friday 3-11 if I choose, for a total of 46 paid hours weekly. The biggest issue is no benefits on the baylor (I don't really need them) and no earned vacation or sick time. So I'd like to hear from some of you that work this shift. Whether or not you like it and how you manage with no paid time off. BTW, I LOVE working as a CNA for now!!!!! Thanks!

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 to be a little "more" than a hug. Iwas soooooooo embarassed and felt totally violated. Needless to say I have NEVER been back there, or any other chiropractor!

Just to add to the poll..... Yes, beginning with my first pelvic exam in my early 20's up to now age 40ish(lol) I've always had a rectal exam. I've probably had 4 different docs during that time, both gyn's and family docs, and they've all done it. I don't really think it's any more embarassing or uncomfortable than a pelvic, and certainly much quicker!!

Just wondering what a pre-employment physical consists of. I just got a job as a CNA and they require one. I've never had a job that required a physical before. Anyone have an idea?? Thanks

I know how hard it is when we think there is something wrong with our kids. Whether or not anything is really wrong, you WILL get through this. For what it's worth, I had alot of body hair by age 7! It runs in our family (Sicilian). My daughter has had hair under her arms since age 8.....heavy, black wiry hair, and she has light brown hair on her head. We also found out that her bone development is ahead of schedule when her orthodontist xrayed her hand to check for bone development. Apparently, something in the hand xray tells them if they are ready for braces, which she was at age 9. This is also typically about 2 years ahead of schedule. I guess I'm just trying to show you that what's going on with your daughter may just be normal. Gina

You'll need to find out which test your school uses. Some use the NLN, some use the NET, some use their own test. There are a few other tests which I've seen mentioned here that some other schools use, too!

I don't cry easy but..............I'm crying as I read this

Shirley, Thanks so much for the reply! Still looking for a job as an LNA and I will be starting St.Joseph's in September! Do you have any suggestions about preparing myself for school over the next 7 months? They won't give me the book list till mid July. Today I bought "Anatomy and Physiology the Easy Way" at Barnes an Noble. I figure whatever I can learn on my own in the next months will make school a bit easier. Gina