classicmusic09 replied to Zookeeper3's topic in General Nursing
Dear FLArn, Can you tell me more about Hospice? I always thought it would depress me, to be with people who I know were dying. Tell me how you do it. Thank You, I need a change. Worked in LTC for over 20 years. Loved my people, couldn't stand the con...
We didn't do anything like that! A lot of my class had been CNA's. Privacy for our patient's was one of our top priorities. We also had manekins and other simulations. I loved nursing school. I think you will too!
classicmusic09 replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN/LVN
Dear Gingerbell, Thank you so much for the update. I am very happy for you! You kept moving and that is good! I'm still thinking about it(I'm an LPN). I know going back will be a good move, I'm just having trouble trying to decide how to go about it(...
It is sad, to work so hard, often short staffed, missing lunch breaks, eating in the Med room, or wherever you can, then not to be recognized or appreciated, on Nurses Day, in a way that rejuvenates you, is indeed, disappointing to put it mildly. Do ...
classicmusic09 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students
Dear Ms Nurse Assistant, I don't know what state you are in, but that waiting least, is ridiculously long, I agree! Are you talking about LPN or RN school? I know most people suggest that you go for the RN first, but you can get the LPN, in less tim...
classicmusic09 replied to WhoNeedsaShot?'s topic in Indiana
Hello, There are also LPN to RN programs at Marion College in Indianapolis, and also a LPN to BSN program at Indiana State University, Terre Haute. Hope this helps
Hello, RyanL I was 31yrs., when I finished my LPN training, I loved it! Hope you found the school, and schedule, that worked well for you! Wishing you great success!
classicmusic09 replied to NurseHopeful's topic in Holistic
Hello, NurseHopeful! Just found your post, and it's obviously 3 years later. I'm very excited to hear, how things turned out for you, in the LPN program area, and the Holistic Healthcare Practitioner area! I am an LPN, and am very interested in the...
classicmusic09 replied to 123student's topic in Alaska
Dear Michelleleh72, Thank you for your indepth, experience, of living in Alaska. I've heard about the money, and the beauty of the area! It was extremely helpful, to hear about the other aspects, regarding the high cost of living, the effects of the ...
classicmusic09 replied to newlvngrad's topic in Holistic
Dear Newlvngrad, I worked for a weight loss clinic for a short while, the hours were short, and changed around, from schedule to schedule. I did appreciate the experience! We took health histories, and did EKG's, along with Vital Signs, weights, and...
classicmusic09 replied to newlvngrad's topic in Holistic
Hello! I know that we can take vital signs, weights etc. There are certifications, for other skills, but to get started, I know our license is enough, for routine things. I am interested in learning more about nutrition, aromatherapy, etc. We have ad...
classicmusic09 replied to Keepstanding's topic in School
Thank You! That is very true! I used to only hear about cases, in hospitals, or long term care. I totally appreciate, your calm, informative approach, to this!
classicmusic09 replied to LuvWounds's topic in Entrepreneurs
Dear NEWATTHIS, I haven't done this personally, but I did a GOOGLE, search and came up with http://www.powerhomebiz.com, they had some very helpful information, about starting a home based phone answering service. Wish you all the best! PS, Try movin...
classicmusic09 replied to Simon1's topic in LPN/LVN
Dear Simon1, This is the first post, that I've seen, of this thread. Just wondering, did your Nursing School, have any support study materials for you? It's been a while since, I took my exam, but my Nursing School, well prepared us, for it and I fel...
classicmusic09 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn
Dear Prinsessa, I was a little scared too, the first time. I thought I had indigestion, until my water broke, at home, so they didn't send me home, that time. With my second baby, however, I went to the hospital, early, because I was alone, and didn'...
classicmusic09 replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing
Dear Snowfreeze, What wonderful ideas, thank you for sharing! I've often thought of traveling, they seem to prefer however, hospital experienced nurses, as opposed to longterm care nurses, which is what I have most experience in. Do you find that tru...
classicmusic09 replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing
Dear MarySunshine, It is time, to take care of you! It's amazing, what a change of scenery, can do for your spirit! You absolutely must, take at least two days off, and do something wonderful for yourself! Try incorporating, music, aromatherapy, and ...
classicmusic09 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn
I am the mother of two, and grandmother of two, and I'm so happy to know, that there are loving, caring OB/GYN nurses, world wide! I was very fortunate, and very blessed! To me birth, was a spiritual and a natural event. Fear can play a big part, so ...
classicmusic09 replied to jewelnca's topic in New Mexico
Dear cowboyRN, I am an LPN, and I was contacted by Lovelace Sandia, a few years back, regarding a position, in Pediatrics, I was very excited about it! Then a couple of days later, I received a call saying, that the job offer, had been recinded, or w...