travel50

travel50

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  1. Why not medical school?

    travel50 replied to ChiLanQui's topic in General Nursing

    I had not wanted to be a nurse. I would have preferred to be a vet b/c I so love animals. I married the love of my life out of high school, and quickly had 2 babies. He was in the army overseas,...

  2. Graduating in May, Rural area jobs for new grads?

    travel50 replied to Leonurus's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you thought of being a school nurse? That is challenging, has day time hours, no weekends or holidays, and kids can be fun. If it sounds interesting, check with the board of education in your...

  3. difficult decisions to make

    travel50 replied to tigger2sassy1's topic in General Nursing

    Will keep you both in my thoughts. Hopefully the LTC facility will be very good. You should be able to be with him most of the time, caring for his emotional needs. Let the staff at the facility help...

  4. Is there a flow sheet for nurses in LTC?

    travel50 replied to barefootlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At our nursing home, we have check off sheets only for the skilled residents, but I still expect narrative notes on them. However, it is like I said in reply to a similar post, you are overworked and...

  5. How many of you have used the anatomy/phys/microbiology COLORING BOOKS?

    travel50 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I used them for my older kids when they were homeschooled, and to this day (10-15 yrs later) they are exceptional at anatomy, even though that was not their chosed

  6. Need clinical research topic!!

    travel50 replied to Pink-Rated's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are going to think I am crazy, but here goes. Does the color of one's skin effect their body temperature? I would never have thought of that, but the daughter of one of my nurses just did a...

  7. Managers asking me to forgo sleep for meetings!

    travel50 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I often have meetings at 2pm b/c that is most convenient for most of the staff. However, if it is really, really important, and my nite crew can't be there, then I drag myself in to see them when they...

  8. LPN Student needing to interview an LPN, RN, and Advanced Practice Nurse

    travel50 replied to BRMay's topic in General Nursing

    I will also answer if you will post your

  9. Nursing student needing some input

    travel50 replied to Shelby Cravens's topic in General Nursing

    1. I first got my ADN. 18 yrs later, I got a BSN. Now I am working on a MSN. In between the first 2 degrees, I also got a BS in social science just b/c I enjoy history, geography, economics, etc....

  10. New nurse in LTC & Overwhelmed (long)

    travel50 replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly what you mean. I worked at my LTC facility for 6 yrs before I became the DON, so was well aware of the struggles of my staff. First thing I did was to insist that their pay be...

  11. On the fence, need some advice.

    travel50 replied to WishWaylonWasHere's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I don't mean to be ignorant, but what is an

  12. Anything you'd like to change in your work environment

    travel50 replied to gulRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to all of the above. What dimwit brings a new baby into a room when a patient has MRSA? Some people should not be allowed to breed...(oh, that was tacky!) Let's see...Nursing homes (where I...

  13. WooHoo!!! Only 44 days until Spring!!

    travel50 replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have awful winters here in Tennessee, though this past week thousands near me have been without electricity thanks to the ice storm. But nonetheless, I am so tired of cold weather. Since I...

  14. What are you munching on for Super Bowl?

    travel50 replied to BEDPAN76's topic in General Nursing

    Just when the Cards got my hopes up......this is painful!!! But I have to give it to Holmes of the Steelers...that was a great catch he just made, keeping his toes in bounds. Guess I wouldn't care,...

  15. What are you munching on for Super Bowl?

    travel50 replied to BEDPAN76's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah for the Dr. Pepper!!! I'll have most anything as long as I don't have to cook during the game. So actually have already fixed what we used to call haystacks. Fritoes stacked with chili,...

  16. help-i'm a student who failed a drug test

    travel50 replied to chloe79's topic in General Students

    This may have already been said as I have not read each post word for word. But protonix will give a false positive for

  17. Current Walden University Students

    travel50 replied to Otessa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am in Walden's MSN education program. I have a couple of classes left, then my practicum, and then I'll be done. It has not been too bad so far. Some nites I have been so tired that I didn't want...

  18. No meds for this Schizophrenia patient.

    travel50 replied to nckdl's topic in General Nursing

    I am so proud to have this man as our President, but he cannot possibly tend to everything. It simply is not humanly possible. I'm afraid people will expect the impossible from him. This sort of...

  19. Describe good and bad CNA's you have seen

    travel50 replied to gardie's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have the most exceptional CNA. If only I could clone her. She has been an aide for about 30 yrs. When she gets to work, she checks each of her residents, just a quick look to make sure they are...

  20. Traveling Significant others?

    travel50 replied to 61scout80's topic in Travel

    My SO is a nursing home administrator. There are interim jobs for them just as there are for nurses. We are not traveling at this time, but seriously considering it. I used to know a man who...

  21. Have You Found Your Niche?

    travel50 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I also went to work in M/S after graduating in '83 with my ADN. Was told that I needed the experience. But then could not get out of it. No one would let me work in ER, ICU, Nursery, or anywhere...

  22. Almost done with school!!

    travel50 replied to ryleeethan's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. You will learn alot doing med-surg for a year, and that knowledge will serve you well. Good luck! And

  23. Have You Found Your Niche?

    travel50 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I would like to say that I work in the ER in a rural hospital, and therefore am bored....since it was recently pointed out on a post that rural hospitals do not have emergencies.... But...

  24. No meds for this Schizophrenia patient.

    travel50 replied to nckdl's topic in General Nursing

    I get to deal with this often. A functional middle aged man with schizophrenia manages to care for himself at home. Govt decides to "save money", so they will no longer pay for psych meds. Poor...

  25. Anyone know starting pay for HH nurse in TN?

    travel50 replied to mom2zcc's topic in General Nursing

    Anywhere from $23-$35 hr depending on yrs experience as an RN, experience in home health (if any time was spent in home health as an LPN, this would count), and where in the state. Pays more in the...