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  1. Ready to graduate.

    loriannlpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am ready to graduate from a RN program. I have heard through other new grads and nursing staff that one should find a mentor for the first year post graduation. I am wondering if any senior...

  2. Most unforgettable nursing instructor

    loriannlpn replied to CaseManager1947's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite instructor was Dr. RZA ( use initals for privacy) She had admitted to us in lecture that she had a learning disability in grammar school. That she had a teacher that changed her way of...

  3. Hello and Help with Stethoscope strange problem

    loriannlpn replied to cdn-newby's topic in General Nursing

    I also wear my littman what seems to be backward.... have you tried different ear pieces? I bought softer ear pieces when I purchased my littman. And I love it now, can hear tones that I could not...

  4. Dr. Royal Raymond Rife

    loriannlpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone followed the studies by Royal Raymond Rife? What are your thoughts on him? If you dont know about his work, or heard of him. You can google the name and his story comes up. What do you...

  5. Math Anxiety!!

    loriannlpn replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    There are simple formulas to remember nursing math that if you understand the concept of the formula you will never make a error. I to, got nervous and locked up when it came to math. Just knowing I...

  6. Collodial silver?

    loriannlpn replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a family friend that was in his late 70's, dx with renal cancer. The ca mets to bone, he refused all tx perscribed by doc. He turned to herbs, Peroxide and coral calcium. His cancer went into...

  7. Meth is destroying communities

    loriannlpn replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I live in southwest Ohio. Not far from Cincinnati, but far enough. Little farther from Columbus, and far enough. There is not many people in the little town I live in who get "busted" for...

  8. Meth is destroying communities

    loriannlpn replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    I have never had any contact with meth, I have not had family members or friends ( that I know of) addicted to meth. I can not believe this drug has been around for so long. I have only heard of...

  9. Meth is destroying communities

    loriannlpn replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Please keep yourself healthy so you may be there for your family. Have a blessed

  10. Meth is destroying communities

    loriannlpn replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    Trauma, My continued thought are with you and your

  11. Meth is destroying communities

    loriannlpn replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    Willow, Thank you for your candid explanation. Allot of what you said reminded me of people I knew in high school. I have to admit that I "experimented" with some drugs after high school. I still...

  12. Meth is destroying communities

    loriannlpn replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    Willow, Can you please comment on how one gets approached on these drugs? What may be the reason for someone to try these drugs, knowing the effects that it has on a persons life? Party? Losing...

  13. Meth is destroying communities

    loriannlpn replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    Good point on nutritional status. Another reason the teeth decay, is the corosive ingredients in meth. BATTERY ACID, can you imagine? Have a blessed

  14. Meth is destroying communities

    loriannlpn replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure that there is not a physical addition after the first "hit" , however, if this drug directly effects the physiology of the human brain including neurotransmitters that effect the sympathetic...

  15. Meth is destroying communities

    loriannlpn replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I just last night viewed a program on TLC. The experts are saying that Crank ( meth) is so addictive because of its chemical make up. Meth effects the neurotransmitters dopamine...

  16. anyone at lpn program at Great Oaks?

    loriannlpn replied to magster11's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You may want to talk to other students who have or is attending Sinclair. I have worked with Aides who are waiting for their name to come up on the waiting list. All their prerequ's are complete, and...

  17. How much did you study for the NCLEX-PN?

    loriannlpn replied to tlackey's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I studied for weeks, I did not kill myself on it though. If you remember your ABC's and can prioritise you should do fine. Be early to your test so you can get your jitters under control. Have some...

  18. Since being a nurse, have you

    loriannlpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, Has anyone found them selves become "softer" or "hard" after being in this career for many years? I have found myself becoming a little more light hearted more and more. I feel for families...

  19. Lung Sounds - Im confused

    loriannlpn replied to Fairlythere's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very well put... Thank you for

  20. anyone at lpn program at Great Oaks?

    loriannlpn replied to magster11's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was in the first class to graduate from the Laurel Oaks campus, Wilmington. The program was great, I feel that I got a great education there. The instructors were very caring and available. I did...

  21. Do we HAVE to address docs by "Dr.--"

    loriannlpn replied to kmokay's topic in General Nursing

    What is the proper way to handle that? I know for a fact that some of my patients have been "educated" on their new medications or disease process. NOT! That is why they end up on my floor with end...

  22. Do we HAVE to address docs by "Dr.--"

    loriannlpn replied to kmokay's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a BOB and TOM

  23. Calling All CNA's!

    loriannlpn replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am sorry that you have doubts thus far. I know how overwhelming it can be. You will feel more comfortable as time passes and you get more experience. It is a hard career, but well worth it. Good...

  24. Calling All CNA's!

    loriannlpn replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have all have had experiences that we were not discussed in nursing school. Healthcare is a very rewarding field to be in.. Good luck to

  25. Calling All CNA's!

    loriannlpn replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA