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FirstYear2005

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  1. Day in the life of a hospice nurse

    FirstYear2005 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    i am so curious about various areas of nursing. what is a typical day in hospice (nursing) like ?

  2. "hospitals won't hire psych nurses"

    FirstYear2005 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    OK I have a question...... So my question is , if a new grad starts on a psych unit, is she boxing herself in for psych and only psych ? I asked the nursing recruiter I have been speaking to this...

  3. St Petersburg Fl ??

    FirstYear2005 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello, I will be a new grad in May. I am in Texas, will be graduating from a TX ADN program. What would i have to do to relocate to Florida and obtain my RN license ?? Has anyone done this ?? We...

  4. Could a recent graduate do home health?

    FirstYear2005 replied to csiln's topic in Home Health

    I am glad someone started this thread. Is it possible for a psych nurse to eventually go into HH

  5. "hospitals won't hire psych nurses"

    FirstYear2005 replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Psychiatric

    kewl beans. I love your positive attitude !

  6. Are 12 hr shifts long and drawn out?

    FirstYear2005 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I just started clinicals at the hospital a few weeks ago and we are there from only 6-2. We are only doing basic ADL's and observation right now but the time goes by so slow. (we are on a...

  7. Why are RN's not drawn to HH? Only LPN's?

    FirstYear2005 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

    I graduate in 07 and plan to work in med surg for a while and then hopefully get into home health. I think I would enjoy the independence and freedom and the driving really does not bother me. We...

  8. Getting over the Gross Factor

    FirstYear2005 replied to stambam's topic in First Year After Licensure

    you will get used to the gross factor. i think everyone has their little things that make them go ewww like me i hate feces ! a friend of mine hates yacking sounds when people vomit. that personally...

  9. Is their really a big demand for nurses?

    FirstYear2005 replied to goliath738's topic in Texas Nursing

    that's really strange, bc i live in the area and have never ever heard of any new grads having a hard time finding a job. it may be on med surg, but they get jobs

  10. Does or did anyone feel like this about clinicals?

    FirstYear2005 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Students

    I feel like everyone knows more than me

  11. No personal letters of rec...?

    FirstYear2005 replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    maybe do they mean, like friends, or family ? I would definitely have the same problem too if letters weren't allowed by teachers,

  12. DH dying-need prayers

    FirstYear2005 replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    thinking of you ...

  13. Has anyone transferred to Lamar ?

    FirstYear2005 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am a first year ADN student and I am thinking about transferring to lamar, as my husband wants to move closer to his parents (they are getting older) also how is the program overall, etc . i have...

  14. Beaumont, Orange area/Lamar??

    FirstYear2005 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello ! I was wondering if anyone could tell me abit about the prospects of this area - is there a good nursing market , etc. Also, does Lamar accept transfer students from other nursing schools ?? I...

  15. lvn or straight through??? help please.

    FirstYear2005 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone, I am going back and fourth on an issue. I am in the first year of my 4 semester ADn program. THIS SUMMER we can do clinicals all summer and sit for the LVN exam in the mid fall. This...

  16. wearing perfume to work

    FirstYear2005 replied to acaringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    i wear one spritz of a light body splash from bath and body works - just a dab!

  17. Anyone apply to Cy Fair or Kingwood College ?

    FirstYear2005 replied to texancanadian's topic in Texas Nursing

    texancanadian, i'llbe surprised if you don't get in w a

  18. Selecting best BSN school in Houston Texas....

    FirstYear2005 replied to Sandy Cheeks's topic in General Nursing

    the adn programs are competitive too. mine had 800 aps and 30 get in

  19. Person who has a seizure

    FirstYear2005 replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    i'm just a student nurse, but can't one loose their license over something like this

  20. Nurses: Delighted or Annoyed by Nursing Students?

    FirstYear2005 replied to AthensICURN's topic in General Nursing

    i think i have a pretty good nursing class, there is only 30 of us , 10 in each hospital and we are all older, mature, and for the most part pretty smart. I always feel nurses out before I try and...

  21. Group One background checks in Texas

    FirstYear2005 replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Is group one some kind of credit bureau or what ???? Where do they get their info from ?? this is very disturbing to say the

  22. Strange Nursing Student

    FirstYear2005 replied to NurseKitty NC's topic in General Nursing

    good golly on the guy who was molesting patients. how very sickening. i hope he went to prison

  23. Help me understand diabetes

    FirstYear2005 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We are studying diabetes now. I guess I don't understand where the HYPOGLYCEMIA comes in , if diabetes is mostly hyperglycemia ?? Why are there such extremes in blood sugar ? Any help would be...

  24. Help me understand diabetes

    FirstYear2005 replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the advice. I am doing some searches and helping myself undestand. let me ask this : WHY are carbs such a big part of the diet when carbs are basically sugar, and the person already has...

  25. Help me understand diabetes

    FirstYear2005 replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the advice. I am doing some searches and helping myself undestand. let me ask this : WHY are carbs such a big part of the diet when carbs are basically sugar, and the person already has...