newLPN04

newLPN04

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  1. fibroglandular parenchyma

    newLPN04 posted a topic in Oncology

    can anyone explain to me what "fibroglandular parenchyma bilaterally with symmetry within right breast"

  2. Do Nurses have to do the following??

    newLPN04 replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

    Why wouldn't you clean them up? Some hospitals only have RNs, wonder who does the dirty work

  3. You know you're in nursing school when....

    newLPN04 replied to Valasca's topic in General Students

    you go to the lake for the weekend and you have an extra suitcase packed and its full of your school

  4. What do you think are the best qualities a Nurse should have??

    newLPN04 replied to Ready2hittheHospital's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Compassion and

  5. Is it just me or is everyone a little slow when they start out in LTC

    newLPN04 replied to atlantagirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will be slow at first...it's something new..you will be extra cautious...you'll probably float around to different halls for a while...but then one day it will all fall into place...and don't...

  6. 50 Years Old and Just Became a CNA Would Like to be RN

    newLPN04 replied to MThomas15's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    GO FOR

  7. This was a question on our test today. What do you think the answer is?

    newLPN04 replied to APRNReneeJ's topic in General Students

    Seems we've chewed on this one enough....Anyone got any more good test questions...I really enjoyed

  8. This was a question on our test today. What do you think the answer is?

    newLPN04 replied to APRNReneeJ's topic in General Students

    That's what I was trying to say when I said it's a trick question..it is all in the wording..I would answer D. Thank you for saying it clearer than I

  9. This was a question on our test today. What do you think the answer is?

    newLPN04 replied to APRNReneeJ's topic in General Students

    I thought hospice was about allowing a person to die with dignity. If so, then allow me dignity, help me to remember who I am and who my loved ones

  10. This was a question on our test today. What do you think the answer is?

    newLPN04 replied to APRNReneeJ's topic in General Students

    it's a trick question...which intervention would not appear in this plan of care? d. is saying to avoid humor...so the poc would not say to "avoid" humor..am i making

  11. Dealing with apathetic doctors

    newLPN04 replied to photog438's topic in Home Health

    Our office is blessed with some great MDs. One who happens to be out medical director is really the best..we call him anytime and he does what he can over the phone and thanks us for calling him. I've...

  12. CNAs and the dining room in ALF

    newLPN04 replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    maybe i'm wrong...i worked in ltc...are alf rules

  13. CNAs and the dining room in ALF

    newLPN04 replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    they need to talk to state...see what they think about it...dietary can't do cna work...they aren't certified for it..or are they and vice versa. when i worked in ltc, trays were pushed out to the...

  14. Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules and Effexor (venlafaxine HCl)

    newLPN04 replied to Brian's topic in Patient Medications

    I was on this drug for anxiety. It helped with the anxiety really well, but it got to where I could just blink and the most horrible images would come into my mind, and in full color. This happened...

  15. crazy bereavement rules

    newLPN04 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago, my ex mother-in-law was on her dying bed. I called work to report I would not be there for the 3 pm shift and the reason why. I was told by the DON of the LTC I worked at that this...

  16. Golden Living Centers

    newLPN04 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I've worked as an aide several years back and think it was Beverly then..or maybe right before it became Beverly...it was horrible..only reason I didn't quit the day I decided to was because my...

  17. I/M Harrassment- CO's doing nothing

    newLPN04 replied to articnurseRN's topic in Correctional

    The power of the pen is about the best you can do. They are already in prison, what else can you do or take away from them? Just be sure and document carefully, file grievances, whatever paperwork...

  18. I/M Harrassment- CO's doing nothing

    newLPN04 replied to articnurseRN's topic in Correctional

    I was a Correctional Officer for about 2 years, and I'm here to tell you there is no way I would work as a nurse in a prison. I was put in the Infirmary one nite, and when an inmate was brought in to...

  19. Help...Resuscitation needed

    newLPN04 replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in General Nursing

    I plan on retiring 3 days after I

  20. Would you feel comfortable with putting your loved ones in a nursing home?

    newLPN04 replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    no, i've worked in LTC and know first hand that there are bad apples in every barrel...and I also know that the best of the best nurses and cna's can't do the work that is put on them and still have...

  21. Tennessee Technolgy Center @ Ripley

    newLPN04 replied to DSTYNURSE09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I forgot to say, when I interviewed, there were 2 interviews that day, one with the instructor and her director of nursing, and the other was with the school

  22. Tennessee Technolgy Center @ Ripley

    newLPN04 replied to DSTYNURSE09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated from the LPN class at Ripley in 2004. I felt very fortunate to be accepted there. I drove 55 miles one way to attend classes. The instructor there, don't know if allowed to mention her...

  23. Chocolate Anyone???

    newLPN04 replied to NurseAlwaysNForever's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, just knew where this was going by the title so HAD to read it!! Aren't they precious...gotta love those little old Alzheimer's

  24. What hours do you work?

    newLPN04 replied to mena24's topic in General Nursing

    i worked 11p to 7a and hated it..i don't have small children at home anymore, kids are grown with families of their own. i was always tired, grumpy from missing out on the things that went on with my...

  25. Med Pass Timing in LTC

    newLPN04 replied to mariyahsmommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the 5 pm med can be given at 4 pm with that pass just before supper. that is how we gave ours when i worked ltc. good luck, i didn't believe it when i started working ltc, but it does get easier with...