usually most hospitals have volunteer services. Check with your local hospitals Maybe even some LTC centers would have people come in and visit with the residents. Not sure but just some suggestions....
We have several agencies around where I live. But not familiar with your area. Good luck on finding something. I did a 2 hr drive daily for 5 years. Would never want to do it again.
akcarmean replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Career
I must say the I agree with what rncountry said. I AM PROUD TO BE A NURSE. I also agree with many other posts. More and more stress is being put on the nurses which is placing the pt. and the nurse in...
Your guys have given me a lot of insite into what to watch for with "what Rx seekers are looking for" I have been in home health care for 1 pt. my entire time as an LPN. I don't get much experience...
I have received phenergan a lot with my migraines. I don't usually go to the hosptial until I have exhausted all my home RX's and the usually methods of dark room, sleep, quiet. Sometime I can get rid...
I would have to agree with the others GET OUT ASAP. I am working on my RN, BSN I am learning a lot about what nurses of higher athourity and doing and I am going to try my best to be just the...
I have to agree with the post above. I would check into everything first then weigh your pros and cons. I had difficult pregnancies so I would advise to wait and get the first year under your belt...
I can't say for sure but I think that patient visiting would be good. You would get to be in different areas of the hospital to be able to view and understand different departments. Part of nursing is...
Brian did have a great idea for this. I am currently and LPN I went straight into home health care and have been on the same case for several years. I had forgotten a lot of information since I don't...
akcarmean replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing
Sorry I don't know anything about the transplant list; but I just wanted to send my prayers and well wishes. I will keep you, your brother and the rest of your family in my prayers. Keep us posted....
lgflamini You are correct. I will get my BSN there then I will go back to my local community college and get my RN.But doing it this way right now is easier and better for me. I will get all my...
akcarmean replied to Monkey_Man's topic in Nursing Career
I agree with the don't know don't tell. If it starts to affect your job then it should be addressed. I have been on antidepressants since 1997. I have gone through CNA classes and worked as a CNA,...
I have been using Splenda for 2 years, actually the whole family does. We have had no problems with hallucinations. Hope you can get the problem figuredout. Good Luck.