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  1. Tips on becoming a Maternal/Child, Women's Health PHN?

    LemonAide replied to thehappyrn's topic in Public, Community Health

    The state trained me and I am a certified lactation counselor. I just got lucky the class was offered two weeks after I hired on. My own life experiences have really helped with that component a...

  2. Tips on becoming a Maternal/Child, Women's Health PHN?

    LemonAide replied to thehappyrn's topic in Public, Community Health

    I currently do home visits. I am in Wyoming there are a lot of PHN jobs here as they don’t pay well compared to hospital nursing. I decided to leave floor nursing and try and office job with good...

  3. could the covid-19 have made it harder for new grad nurses with no previous medical experience to find a job?

    LemonAide replied to short cake's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think a lot of this depends on what state you are in. Come to Wyoming lots of jobs for new

  4. Link between schizophrenia and psychic ability???

    LemonAide replied to Abbyrose's topic in Psychiatric

    When I was a CNA I worked in a locked Alzheimers unit. One of my favorite patients was this cranky old doctor most of the other staff couldn't/wouldn't care for him cause he was on the violent side....

  5. Psychiatric Nurses and Safety

    LemonAide replied to Kayla_Martin's topic in Psychiatric

    I love psych! The facility I work at uses handle with care. It's not just the training though you need have good working relationship with your co-workers. You have to be able to work as a team. You...

  6. Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    LemonAide replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL I just bought the trashiest trailer ever :) Really......Totally excited to have my own

  7. Meaning of your username?

    LemonAide replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    Mines kind of sad. My spouse died in 2011 after a horrible two years terminally ill. I was a housewife 21 years. I had to figure out a way to support myself pretty quick and while applying for nursing...

  8. So I kind of messed up

    LemonAide replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

    Next time or for anyone else with anxiety....Go to the doctor! Or you can always try a little benadryl for anxiety. Getting in to a nursing program is contingent on passing a drug test. Sorry this...

  9. Ratios in acute psych

    LemonAide replied to Lano1's topic in Psychiatric

    I work in an acute psychiatric facility. Our ratios are on adult 5:1, adolescent 4:1 and children 3:1. Those ratios include all staff on the floor. They do ours hospital wide so they count the number...

  10. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    LemonAide replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in Wyoming. I worked as a CNA in LTC before getting in to nursing school and while I was in nursing school. The put me on the floor as a nurse the day I had my GPN. Worked as a LPN through my RN...

  11. How much training did you get?

    LemonAide replied to sue1000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I got 8 hours, but I worked as a CNA at the same facility for a few years. Wasn't enough time but I learned as I went along and now I am comfortable and confident in my position. Now I train new hires...

  12. Failing class

    LemonAide replied to bander21's topic in LPN to RN

    Ugh I am here for the same question! Two test this semester and I have failed them both despite studying and feeling like I understood the material. Three months from being a RN and I am

  13. Any advice on getting hired at a LTC facility as a new ADN grad?

    LemonAide replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Work there as a CNA while in school. Knowing someone that already works there helps at my

  14. Stuck in LTC

    LemonAide replied to Guest757854's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love long term

  15. Christmas Parties

    LemonAide replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My facility is having the party at the facility this year so that everyone can enjoy it. Employees only this time. 4-7pm shift change is at 6 so if you are working either shift you don't get left

  16. Interesting convo with a former coworker...

    LemonAide replied to herculean's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Depending on which med pass it is I can do it in a hour and I have 29 patients. Supper pass yes, HS pass takes a little longer due to treatments. When you have a high patient load time management is...

  17. Pressure sores and geriatic facilities

    LemonAide replied to TurtleCat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've seen pressure ulcers start 30 minutes after repositioning with end of life care. Thats with a air bed and heel

  18. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    LemonAide replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What about long term care? I worked as a CNA in LTC through school and am currently 20 days from taking my NCLEX test and have been working with the grad license as a GPN since the day I got it. Long...

  19. My patient called me a "flunkie" today..... -_-

    LemonAide replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I work as a CNA while in nursing school. I've been kicked out of rooms for all sorts of perceived inadequacies more times than I can count. Even by family members who tell me I don't know how to do my...

  20. State of discouragement, just feel like venting!

    LemonAide replied to RM27's topic in General Students

    I am about in the same boat as you. Straight A student.....until now! My test average in theory is a 78 with two more tests to go one of which is a comprehensive final. I failed my electrolyte fluid...

  21. I don't know what to do!

    LemonAide replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just my opinion..and don't get offended. To get through life you should learn to multiply and divide competently. Even if you decide nursing isn't for you it's a needed skill. With that said...life is...

  22. I got my acceptance letter!

    LemonAide replied to heroldbe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations to you and everyone else here that got their acceptance letters this

  23. Older CNA Student with Questions

    LemonAide replied to IowaDiva's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Strong core muscles! Try yoga its low impact and it

  24. I want to hear from those accepted to their Nursing Program

    LemonAide replied to nurseinthemakin's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I am so excited to be able to post here! I scored a 74 and have a 4.0 GPA. I was accepted into all three programs I applied to, but I live in a smaller state. I only competed with 150 students for 1...