Louisepug

Louisepug

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  1. how to best prepare

    Louisepug posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I just have a question about what I should or can be doing to best prepare myself for nursing school in September. All of a sudden I'm feeling a little scared about my schedule. I mean, I...

  2. Ohio????????

    Louisepug replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Funny, that's how I felt too after living in Chicago (the actual city) for 4 years! I just moved back here 3 weeks ago and it feels good. Don't know if I'll stay here FOREVER (still feel a pull...

  3. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Louisepug replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Wow. What an amazing story! I got chills when I read it. Did you have any NDE's since you were brain dead? What was it like? If you don't want to talk about it here, you can PM me. I'd love to here...

  4. Are there any hospice nurses out there?

    Louisepug replied to dlscott's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What beautifully, inspiring posts. I definatley feel a call towards Hospice nursing. I have been volunteering now for a few months with a local Hospice, and can't wait until the day comes each week...

  5. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Louisepug replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    There is a book that I just bought that I am almost done with that you all should read. I don't know if anyone already mentioned it, as I didn't read ALL these threads. The book is called, "Stiff, The...

  6. Becoming personally or intimately involved with patients or not?

    Louisepug replied to Hol's topic in General Students

    As far as "intimatly" (sp?) involved goes, as in dating your patient, I would say no way! It just doesn't seem very proffessional to me. As far as being very involved with that persons care and...

  7. Failed the stupid CNA test again...for what???

    Louisepug replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really confused! Ae you guys talking about the state boards to be a CNA or the in-class testing? I have my state boards on the 18th and from what I understood it's just written. No one mentioned...

  8. I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    Louisepug replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    Hi all, I actually took a phlebotomy class last semester, in hopes that it would help me in nursing school in the fall. We practiced drawing blood on each other every week! It did not feel good and...

  9. Do Cna's Work In Psych Units?

    Louisepug posted a topic in Psychiatric

    This may be a silly question, but I am just curious as to weather or not CNA'S get hired to work in psych units, or if there is some kind of special certification that goes along with that. I will be...

  10. Your typical day as a psych nurse

    Louisepug posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello everyone :) ! I'm just trying to get some different experienced views from nurses that work in my different fields of interest. I will grad. nursing school in 2006, and am thinking about what...

  11. Your typical day as a psych nurse

    Louisepug replied to Louisepug's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for responding Traci! That was very helpful.

  12. dx with a lipoma today, ever have one?

    Louisepug posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. Just had a few questions. I noticed a lump the size of a walnut on my mid back next to my spine yesterday. It got me a little concerned, so I went to the doc today (who tried to talk me...

  13. dx with a lipoma today, ever have one?

    Louisepug replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your replies everyone! :) Glad to know there are other lipoma targets out there like me! LOL! I'm not too worried anymore, but would still like a biopsy to be on the safe side. Oh, and...

  14. Dealing with MD's

    Louisepug replied to plane's topic in General Nursing

    oops! meant to post elsewhere.

  15. Your typical day as a psych nurse

    Louisepug replied to Louisepug's topic in Psychiatric

    Umm...anyone???

  16. Question about working in LTC

    Louisepug posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Everyone, I have a few questions that I've been thinking about lately and I need some expert opinions. I will graduate nursing school in 2006, and as of now I really feel a strong pull to work...

  17. Question about working in LTC

    Louisepug replied to Louisepug's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    FutureRNmandi and Froggylegs, Thank you so much for your replies! :) And, no, that isn't my pug, but it looks exactly like him! Anyway, it was very helpful to know what your day entailed, froggylegs....

  18. Just Wanted To Share Some Good News And Thank You Guys!

    Louisepug posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys!! I just wanted to share some wonderful news with you all and say thank you so much to those of you that kept my Aunt in your thoughts and prayers! This is such proof that positive energy and...

  19. Just Wanted To Share Some Good News And Thank You Guys!

    Louisepug replied to Louisepug's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for your awesome support everyone!!!!

  20. Religion's Place in Nursing

    Louisepug replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    TeeitupTom, I like where you're coming from! Totally agree!

  21. Religion's Place in Nursing

    Louisepug replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    No problem Tweety :) . I may have read your post wrong. And of course not everyone is going to agree on everything, but that's what makes the world interesting! Take care!

  22. Religion's Place in Nursing

    Louisepug replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety, I'm sad that you feel this way about Christians. I guess I shouldn't take it personally, but I do consider myself a "Christian," although, my belief system is much more in depth and spiritual...

  23. Religion's Place in Nursing

    Louisepug replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    I normally stay out of these kinds of discussions with people I hardly know :) , but, hey, I'm spicin' things up today. Anyway, personally, being of Christian/Cathloic faith, I do believe in the...

  24. CNA in LTC needing to talk

    Louisepug replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    Krissy, I am also so sorry for what you are going through. I can't even imagine having to face people like that everyday on top of the physically and mentally challenging work that CNA's do. I also...

  25. Do Cna's Work In Psych Units?

    Louisepug replied to Louisepug's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks so much for your comments everyone! Larry, good luck to you on becoming a psych RN! That's awsome :) . Everyone else, thanks again, and hopefully I'll be able to find some units that hire...