ginnymerc

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1. A Pre-nursing Student who believes...

   ginnymerc replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm just winding up my 1st semester in nursing school, and the little bit I know so far is that the nature of the "poop" is important to assess, as is the color and quality of the urine. Intimate knowledge about the patient comes in many forms. Wea...

2. I'm 53 and want to be an LVN (Clock is ticking)

   ginnymerc replied to Motivated grandma's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm 58 and just starting an associate degree in nursing at the local community college. It doesn't hurt anything to try :). I'm in good health and I love school. I've been volunteering at a great hospital for the past 6 months, in the periop area....

3. Nurses! Have you ever been told to "Just Relax"?

   ginnymerc replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

   What jumped out at me from this article was the importance of comfortable shoes - surely that would help. Self-care!

4. Help! Dealing with Alzheimer's!

   ginnymerc replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   My mother suffered from Alzheimer's disease - if you haven't read The 36-Hour Day, you should. It's very helpful and gives great suggestions for the family members. Hang in there.