Nalini

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1. Surgery for craniopharyngioma

   Nalini posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   i have been taking nursing classes for over a year, and had decided to take the fall sem off. well, last week i was refered to a dr that requested a mri and was diagnosed with craniopharyngioma. they...

2. The "Bath Wars"

   Nalini replied to skd1019's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I personally like what we do at our facility, maybe it would work for you. We have a Bath book for NAs to chart in that has a schedule for every resident's bath. Our facility does baths every other...

3. Healthy 22 y/o mom with DNR

   Nalini replied to cabbage patch rn's topic in General Nursing

   I really think that it is an individuals choice. I don't see myself having a DNR but my husband that is 27 wants to get one and we have had this talk several times. For him it is all about the quality...

4. nursing home fairies

   Nalini replied to fluffwad's topic in Nursing Humor

   I believe I have the Mad scientist fairy also. Such a pain when I am searching for stuff. :)

5. How much debt would/did you incur for school?

   Nalini replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

   I will hopefully have under 5000 when I finish getting my LPN. However, I would still do it if it needed more. Think about how you will pay it back... I don't know salaries for your area, but consider...

6. Diamonds in school?

   Nalini replied to JoniL&DRN's topic in General Students

   I've never heard of that either, could be they might get stolen or damaged. I'm afraid to wear my wedding ring because it might scratch someone, esp with

7. How do you know if you have what it takes

   Nalini replied to Shell26's topic in Nursing Career

   I don't know if there is a way to tell if you are "right for this" before trying it. Maybe try volunteering like llg said, but also ask yourself would you regret not doing this in a few years. Even...

8. Sexual relationships with patients

   Nalini replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

   Awesome story there :) I agree with everyone that I think most of this is out of the question, but I don't think the stories about the nurses dating patients much later is a problem. As long as...

9. What do/did you say when...

   Nalini replied to Nalini's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Just wanted to say thanks for the replys :) It's encouraging to know that you got the same response. I've even had someone ask, You do know what you will have to do, right? Thanks

10. What do/did you say when...

    Nalini posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    what have you said when people say why don't you just be an rn? i've been telling friends/family that i am returning to college and should start my lpn program in jan. not everyone, but most always...

11. Advantage/Disadvantages of Pool work

    Nalini replied to Nalini's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the info :) I'm hoping this or the 11-7 shift will work, it's been really hard to find a job that will work with my class schedule for the

12. Advantage/Disadvantages of Pool work

    Nalini posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've just completed my CNA classes and am wondering about the advantages/disadvantages of being in a pool. My understanding is that I can be called in anytime if needed but that I would be able to say...

13. How to become a CNA?

    Nalini replied to Tree2144's topic in Nursing Career

    Well this is for Arkansas but maybe this will help... I would look in the medical classifides of your local newpaper for a CNA program. Here the tuition is $400-$600. It's possible to have a nursing...

14. CNA before LPN? benificial?

    Nalini posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i'm planning to attend an lpn program in jan. i'm looking forward to it, but i have a few doubts. i have no problem working long hours but i am a little nervous about needles, it's funny because...