Old Gal

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1. distance learning bachelor degree

   Old Gal replied to Quin's topic in International

   I am currently enrolled in Athabasca University's post RN-BN degree course. Go to www.athabascau.com for more information.

2. Resuscitation in Long Term care

   Old Gal posted a topic in International

   Hi, The health region in which I work defines 3 levels of care, number 1 being comfort measures only to number 3 being the most intensive care level where resuscitation (CPR) and other measures are to be given. Families and the residents (if they ar...

3. Interventions to deter Attention Seeking Behaviour

   Old Gal replied to nurse_pam's topic in International

   Hi Pam, I work in Long Term care too and we have several residents who also like ringing that call bell. Most often, the reason they are constantly ringing the bell is not the reason they tell you (needing help with dressing, etc.) but rather a gene...

4. Going back to school for LPN at age 47

   Old Gal replied to Dratz's topic in International

   Hi There, I originally took my RN years ago, graduating in 1976. There were grandmothers over 50 in my class; and they were wonderful students and did well. After working off and on between children, etc. I then had a 16 year hiatus from nursing. ...