AML2007

... (hit send early) I know it's different everywhere but if there are community programs available I know it helped a lot of girls in class. Paying for mileage and expenses.

Hey first off congrats on starting. I just finished my LPN program last week.

]Thank you guys for all of the tips!! I tried the Vick's and it worked well enough for the time being. It didn't really take care of the odor but it gave me something else to concentrate on! ]We're fixing to wrap up our CNA rotations but I am definitely stocking up and remembering all of your ideas for some of the worse smells later to come!! ]I know it may sound unusual for SPN's to have a CNA rotation, but our instructor wants us to be mastered I guess you could say in patient care. He didn't feel like we would be able to get the experience needed with so many weeks in Med Cart, Surgery, HD, End, School Nurse, ect.. ]:redbeathe Thank you all again!!! I really appreciate it!!!! :redbeathe

]Okay I have recently started my clinicals for LPN. We're in our CNA rotations and I've never actually had to change anyone. I feel horible for not being able to handle it as well as I would like to, but I can't help it! I've read a couple of the posts about breathing through your mouth, focusing on something else, purfume, and a few other things. I know things are going to get worse when dealing with pressure ulcers and other types of wound care. Does anyone have ANY suggestions? Please! Any type of purfume is out of the question because were not aloud to wear any. I've heard about Vick's, Burts Bees, & keeping a mint in your mouth. I've not tried anything yet, and it wouldn't be something I had to use all the time. I just need a little more confidence when it comes to things like this I guess. I don't want gaging and dry heaving to interfer with my procedures. Any advise is greatly appreciated! Thank You!