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lvs2nrs3535

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  1. ER nurses...what shoes??

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Emergency

    I love crocs, but I swear to God, I keep tripping over nothing when I wear them!! There must be something seriously wrong with

  2. Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to say, the replies to my post have opened my eyes to MANY things. I also appreciate all your respnses and honesty. I did fall into LTC by accident, but I do love it. I am surprised by my...

  3. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Re: pacify or orientate? Alzheimers... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ""Quote: Originally Posted by romie Validation therapy is the best approach. I...

  4. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a new nurse working in LTC, I have already had to use therapuetic "lying". My patient passed away last Friday, but in my first week with him, he got dressed and ready to go to church. I had had...

  5. Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Found it, thanks so

  6. Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, does anyone know how to get your PM's? I went to the tutorial on the website but it looks like you need sound, and my speakers are still packed after our move to a new house. sorry to be a pain....

  7. Why dont we get respect as LTC nurses?

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks so much for the encouragement, I do feel a little better already. RJFlynn, thanks for the perspective from an ER nurse. That is honestly my goal and ambition, my short amount of clinical...

  8. Nursing at SMCC

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to TheNewDino's topic in General Nursing

    As a grad from SMCC I may be biased, but I think we are known for having good clinical skills. Out of my graduating class of 32 in May 06, 18 of us got jobs at Maine Medical Center. (since MMC was...

  9. ADN vs. BSN for Entry Level Nursing

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to pattycakebaby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For the seasoned nurses and longtime posters, a little patience please. Those of us new to nursing and the boards would like to put in our input/opinions. It may be a dead horse to you, but you do...

  10. From Maine

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, just wanted to respond, Ayup, there are a few of us Mainers out there. Am a new grad, (May 06), working in Portland ME. LOVE MY

  11. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    Just a question, are you saying that you want to give up the knowledge and education you have gained as an RN? Also, LPN's are held accountable for their actions just as much as RN's are. It has...

  12. Differences between Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses?

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    I was never trained as an MA, but, I ran a Doctors office for 4 years, a 72 year old D.O. He demanded a lot of me, trained me to do blood sugars, ekg's, check in patients, take historys, basically...

  13. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    Some of us who are 'overly concerned' about the money we will make after nursing school are not just worried about how much we can make, it is more that we are worried about providing for our...

  14. How Can You Bear to be a Nurse?

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    PS, Does anyone know the author of the poem, or has anyone heard the story behind it, or maybe another story behind it? I would love to know. And I know it isnt as uplifting as the first one, I am...

  15. How Can You Bear to be a Nurse?

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much. That was precious, and I will post it beside my poem about taking care of geriatric patients. I thought you all might like to share that one with me. I dont know the author, but the...

  16. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite is not actually a term for the genitals, but a term for what a patient once told me was a "whores bath". My mom takes a shower every morning, but after work, she doesnt feel 'fresh', so...

  17. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Marla, THANKS!!! I am printing this out and bringing it with me to my orientation. I start a busy med-surg job, orientation this monday, and have been so nervous. Love the practical advice, it...

  18. Just passed the NCLEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    lvs2nrs3535 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    :o Oh my Gosh, has any one else been through this? I am am a high honors student, I always know if I did well or not on a test, and I took my boards on Tuesday, and I swear to God, I did not know if I...

  19. Spouse adjustment problems?

    lvs2nrs3535 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Has anyone else had problems with their spouse or significant other adjusting to getting through nursing school? After 9 years of marriage, 4 years of school, (and we all know how hard THAT was, even...

  20. ADN vs. BSN for Entry Level Nursing

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to pattycakebaby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For those of you who consider this topic a 'dead horse', please remember that to those of us just coming into the career, it is a live and kicking little stallion! I am a new nurse, just graduated...

  21. Spouse adjustment problems? HELP!

    lvs2nrs3535 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted this in the graduate nurse forum, but I really feel like I need advice from experienced nurses also, as you may have been through this. Has anyone else had problems with their spouse or...

  22. Spouse adjustment problems? HELP!

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    Ooops, missed that last post. Yah, there is more going on. My husband and I had major upheaval after the death of his mother. I think major depression on his part. But I bought a minivan because...

  23. Spouse adjustment problems? HELP!

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for the advice everyone, I have felt so many different ways about this, such as 'hit the door' and 'but marriage is a sacred commitment'. Hanging on for the ride at this point, I will...

  24. Anyone taking NCLEX today....6/6/06?

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to swee2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OH MY GOSH!! Never even noticed that, not that I am 'usually' superstitious, but I took my NCLEX today. I am an absolute wreck, turned off at 75 questions, and honestly, I dont know how I did. I...

  25. After I graduate can I start right off in the ER?

    lvs2nrs3535 replied to sphz9471's topic in Emergency

    Great advice people, thanks so much. I just graduated from my ADN program and have a job already on a very busy med/surg floor. I was wondering if perhaps I wasnt making a mistake, because what I...