ekgoodwi

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1. Am I right to feel irritated? What can I do about it?

   ekgoodwi posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

   I need a little perspective here. I work 12's at an LTAC that routinely gives you 6-7 patients who are all vented, total dependent, on titrated drips...very sick in other words. I am almost 8 months...

2. Alternative to BSN Bachelor degrees

   ekgoodwi posted a topic in General Students

   Hi Folks, I am currently an ASN student and am sure that I will continue with my Bachelor's degree. I would like to know if there are there any alternatives to a BSN that will increase my hireability...

3. Caring for Violent patient

   ekgoodwi posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Hi everyone. I am in clinicals and caring for a schizophrenic patient on a rehab floor. The pt. is classified as catatonic, he doesn't speak and moves rarely. He will bite,punch and kick whenever...

4. Need advice on body mechanics

   ekgoodwi posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi there, I am a student nurse who would appreciate tips on body mechanics/client movement techniques. We learned a bit in class but it was quickly taught and not very thorough. I am 5'11 (6'1" with...

5. Are private loans worth it?

   ekgoodwi replied to ekgoodwi's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Thanks for the detailed information everyone. Unfortunately Roxbury does not deal with any Federal loans. They take grants but there was a scandal at some point involving theft of Federal loan money...

6. Are private loans worth it?

   ekgoodwi posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   Hi all, I have a question about private student loans in relation to the typical salary/job outlook for a new grad ADN. I am attending Roxbury Community College's RN program starting next week. I did...