AmyB

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to do titration math? (mg/kg/ml) Math is definitely not my strong point, and even though I've had a few different techniques explained to me, I just can't seem to make it stick. I think for our mandatory mat...

My husband, being unhappy with my mood swings, bought me a mood ring the other day so he would be able to monitor my moods. We've discovered that when I'm in a good mood, it turns green. When I'm in a bad mood, it leaves a big red mark on his forehe...

I love my job. I work part time at a LTC facility and I love to spend time with these wonderful people that are sometimes forgotten. There are hectic days, and there are days where I wonder what the heck I'm doing, but I wouldn't trade my job for a...

Two blondes living in Oklahoma were sitting on a bench one evening, looking at the moon and talking. One blonde says to the other, "Which do you think is farther Florida or the moon"? The other blonde rolls her eyes, turns and says, "Hellooooooooo...

San Jacinto Central ADN program Alvin Community College ADN (I think)

What wonderful news!!! Be sure to celebrate thoroughly this weekend.

6 min. drive if I hit the light green. 7 min. drive if the light is red.

This is what was drilled into our heads in school. I guess I'd never given it much thought since then as it was very clear what we were to do...

I am so grateful to be blessed with the CNA's that I get to work with. So many of them are dedicated individuals who are proud of the work they do and care for the residents like they were family. I understand that some may not show the respect yo...

Just passed it on to all my former nursing instructors and nurse friends. Awesome!!!

I graduated from San Jac Central May 2005. The clinical sites range from the Medical Center to UTMB to East Houston RMC and I'm not sure how much further west and north of town. Good luck and best wishes with this change in your life.

I thought my yesterday at work was impressive. BS 30. Recheck after 6 oz of oj and 6 sugar packets - BS 28. No order for glucagon, so had to keep on with the oj and sugar. MD was unable to be contacted after numerous attempts. She finally called...

I found some New Balance that filled the requirements and lasted forever. I graduated in '05 and have been wearing them to work since. I think it's finally time for some new ones.

I still wonder what happened with the OP situation... How did it all turn out?

Congrats kmbridges!!! I didn't realize they had a night ADN program. It would seem that school would be all you would be able to do - study and read during the day, classes and clinicals at night. I can definitely relate to not ever seeing kids an...

I have three kids aged 5, 6, and 7 when I started my pre reqs for nursing school. I waited to begin until my baby was in school full time. I was very fortunate during nursing school (I've learned from reading this board) to have been able to schedul...

We have 8's. It used to be 7-3, 3-11, and 11-7. Last Friday it changed to 6-2, 2-10, and 10-6 to provide more staff on site when residents are being awakened and gotten out of bed. My first shift with the new schedule is Tuesday. Should be inter...

No bonuses except for being able to continue working. Also, if you get lucky, you'll be working when family members of our LTC bring in food for the staff. That's it. Whoopee!!!

Our residents have assigned smoking times and our aides take them to an outside location to smoke. If the aide smokes, he/she can bring his/her own and smoke with the residents. Under no circumstances are the aides allowed to accept "gifts" from re...

I do love it in the fall when we "get" an extra hour. Sometimes it doesn't really make a difference in my day, but today, it seems to be significant for some reason. I keep looking at the clock, unable to believe how early it is and that I have got...

So, what's the good news??? When do you start? Amy

one, it doesn't depend on what kind of student she is. all nursing students are well versed in hipaa before attending clinicals, as other posters have mentioned. lpn/rn makes no difference in liability where this is concerned. two, the hospital...

To summarize my current situation, I graduated nursing school in May 2005, passed boards June 2005, and began working part time Sept 2005 at a local LTC facility. Apparently after one years time, employees receive a raise - mine was a whopping 3%. ...

This is how I always gave it. One particular time, my instructor was observing my med pass. I was thrilled when, after the shot was given, the patient asked it I was already done because he hadn't felt a thing! He then proceeded to tell us that he...

We couldn't even chew gum!!! It helps me to relax and has been proven to stimulate memory (I read somewhere), but it was left in the trash at the door.