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  1. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    nsgmjr replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually it is in the textbook only they give it a less contraversial name. The new edition of Potter and Perry's Fundamentals of nursing calls it "validation therapy." According to the textbook, it...

  2. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    nsgmjr replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is from Potter and Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing 6th edition, page 254. "Validation therapy is an alternative approach to communicate with a confused older adult. Where reality orientation...

  3. Fail math exam and we are out!!!! Help!!!

    nsgmjr replied to ExTechie's topic in General Students

    We too have to pass calculations. 20 Q's 100% 2 chances. Reasoning if you make a mistake on the floor someone dies! This is our first semester 2nd week of class. Good luck we will all pass and go on...

  4. !st LPN job nightmare

    nsgmjr replied to Ultreya816's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know exactly how you feel although i am only a nursing student i had a similar experience in a LTC facility as an aid this summer. On my third day with only one day orientation I was with one other...

  5. Acceping letter - GPA

    nsgmjr replied to Yanet22787's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    3.93 overall, 4.0 science accepted first try. 120 applied and 50 were accepted. I don't know the cutoff point but i heard

  6. If You Got Your Letter Post Here!!!

    nsgmjr replied to Faeriewand's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Date Recieved: March 23, 2006 Program: B.S.N. School: Missouri Western State University State: Mo. When: August 28, 2006 Congratulations to all and good

  7. WOOOOOT!!! Got my Letter Today!

    nsgmjr replied to Faeriewand's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations to you I just got my letter yesterday and cried. I have been waiting over 20 years to get the opportunity to become a nurse. As you probably already know it is the best feeling in the...

  8. Who's applying for the Fall 2006 semester?

    nsgmjr replied to nurse2btracy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got in just got my letter yesterday! Feel like i am on top of the world good luck to all of you who are still waiting for the letter. Now just beginning to worry about keeping up now that i am in....

  9. Who's applying for the Fall 2006 semester?

    nsgmjr replied to nurse2btracy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Count me in! Had to have my application in by December 15th and won't hear anything until the end of march. The wait has been excruciating. I am finally nearly there and am hoping for a yes. Good Luck...

  10. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    nsgmjr replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I worked in ltc and have seen a lot of strange things. Once answered a call light to find a little lol w/demensia with a huge smile on her face as she strangled her roomate with the light cord. She...

  11. Anyone else waiting for "the letter" this month for fall admissions?

    nsgmjr replied to L&D_2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    usually you can apply so long as your prereq's will be done before you start the program as long as you are enrolled in the classes when you apply that is the way it is at my

  12. ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

    nsgmjr replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    start micro tommorrow lab first i am really nervous i too feel like i have had too long of a break and am nervous about getting back into study mode. I am really glad i found this site it is nice to...

  13. DH dying-need prayers

    nsgmjr replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    have been reading your posts and praying for you each day. So sorry for your pain and grief but am glad that you were able to share his last moments with him. I will keep you and your daughter in my...

  14. expungement

    nsgmjr replied to dlhall's topic in Texas Nursing

    have a few misdemeanors from more than 10 years ago and was wondering if this will affect my application. have worked very hard and would hate for it all to be for nothing when background check is...

  15. ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

    nsgmjr replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    using alcamo's fundamentals of microbiology anyone else using the same book. wont be long now i am really nervous about the class. good luck to all this

  16. Is anyone going to Nursing school in Missouri??

    nsgmjr replied to dgclough's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi i go to missouri western state university in st joseph mo. have applied for the fall semester just working on my pre-req for the nursing program and will be finished this next semester. I wont find...

  17. Anyone else waiting for "the letter" this month for fall admissions?

    nsgmjr replied to L&D_2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i will be hoping for good luck for you. I too have applied to the program for the fall semester and will find out in march if i am in. Feels like forever. Hang in there hope we all recieve acceptance...

  18. 10 Days 'Til Spring Semester! ~ What Are You Taking?

    nsgmjr replied to prissy pixie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I go back the 17th of January and i am enjoying the time off. Will be taking Microbiology, Developemental Psych, oral com, and ethics. I also lost my mind and decided to take hap kito, not sure how to...

  19. Is your house a mess?

    nsgmjr replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is funny i have spent my break from school giving my house a thorough cleaning it was driving me crazy but cant seem to accomplish more than the basics during school. I have raised all of my...

  20. ** I Did It **

    nsgmjr replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congrats, I dont know how you did it. The fun is just beginning. My 20 year old still gets jealous of the time i spend studying dont let the 15yr old get ya down. Good luck in nursing

  21. ø¤º°* Medical Microbiology Winter 2006 Club*°º¤ø

    nsgmjr replied to kayel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Got my A and finished second in the class. Really glad it is over. On to

  22. Have to get it out of my system....

    nsgmjr replied to Stdy2BaNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hang in there i was stressing too on A&P but ended up with a 94.7. Got my A! Nature of the bussiness we fuss and fret. I was in the same shape one chapter, no lecture. It will all work out. Face...

  23. Anyone else up late studying for finals?

    nsgmjr replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Got my A Hope all of your results equally

  24. roll call!!

    nsgmjr replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am applying for the BSN program Dec. 15th Ahhh next week! Fall 2006 here I come? I am getting ready to take my last A&P exam next wed. Study, study, study. Good luck to all. Getting ready to...

  25. Anyone else up late studying for finals?

    nsgmjr replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My finals are next week, have started studying already been up late will really put in the hours over the weekend. It will all be worth it when it is over. A&P finals next wed. prayin for an A....