Grumpygs

Grumpygs MSN, RN

CMSRN, Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau 2019

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  1. Yahoo once again touting RN Jobs

    Grumpygs replied to MedicLifelineRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hospice Nurse LPN, My guess would be that all of the available jobs are for experienced nurses, not new grads. Do you know if they were offering these jobs to new grads? Just

  2. Signed Contract as a new nurse

    Grumpygs replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    It would be nice if some of us new grads could take over the job that the OP is giving up... I have my license now and haven't gotten as much as a call back from the many, many applications that I...

  3. Long Beach City College Nursing Program

    Grumpygs replied to S-Rank's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Char, So, how did you do on the first test? It's been a long time and I don't recall what subjects were tested during first semester... Also, who do you have for your clinical instructor? You...

  4. Long Beach City College Nursing Program

    Grumpygs replied to S-Rank's topic in California Nursing

    Hey Char - (in re-reading this, it may be much more than you wanted to know -LOL!!!) It is true that LBCC has a tough program and yes, some of the instructors are tough (mean, unfair, but then...

  5. Long Beach City College Nursing Program

    Grumpygs replied to S-Rank's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Char1932, The math tests that are required each semester are comprised of metric to household measurement calculations (teaspoons to milliliters or ounces to milliliters for example) and drug...

  6. Long Beach City College Nursing Program

    Grumpygs replied to S-Rank's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Jane2009, I only applied to LBCC, so I cannot compare it with any of the other local schools. I'm 2 weeks into the 2nd half of my 2nd semester in the RN program (each semester is split into 2 - 9...

  7. Need Pt Goal Assistance

    Grumpygs posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I need a goal that will work for this 'patient'. We are working on a care plan and I came up with a nursing diagnosis of impaired oral mucous membranes. Our patient is an 88 yo male, recent...

  8. long beach city college

    Grumpygs replied to BlueKush86's topic in California Nursing

    I think (but really don't recall) that I scored somewhere in the 80s - but also did not study. Your best bet would probably be to check through the Internet and look for free test prep sites - I know...

  9. Not sure this is what i want.......

    Grumpygs replied to jorla9903's topic in General Students

    Jorla9903 - My suggestion would be that you schedule an hour each night to devote to your family. One hour out of your busy schedule may be just the break that you need - you cannot (and should not)...

  10. long beach city college

    Grumpygs replied to BlueKush86's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, I'm a student at LBCC and actually have 3 more semesters. I did take the Teas, though they said it wouldn't count. The Teas is basic knowledge - don't stress over it too badly. As far as a...

  11. long beach city college

    Grumpygs replied to BlueKush86's topic in California Nursing

    It should be safe to get the shots without the titer. I'm currently in the program (just started the 2nd half of the 1st semester) and know that many of my fellow students went for the shots instead...

  12. long beach city college

    Grumpygs replied to BlueKush86's topic in California Nursing

    If you have insurance that will cover the costs of the Titers - do them all. It's better to have proof then not. If you don't have insurance that will cover the titer, the cost of the shots may be...

  13. Need Pt Goal Assistance

    Grumpygs replied to Grumpygs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh, one other thing - though he was on liquid nutrition he had lost 3 lbs in 3 days - so I also assumed (again, dangerous) that he may not be digesting the liquid nutrition as well as he might. I...

  14. Need Pt Goal Assistance

    Grumpygs replied to Grumpygs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you Daytonite - you are a goddess! I forgot that they mentioned partial aphasia. Since it was a simulated patient, we got some written information, but the rest is up to us to look up....

  15. Physical exam requirements for school entrance?

    Grumpygs replied to asr10 user's topic in California Nursing

    Other than immunizations, our physical only required that you be healthy enough to do the job - be able to walk/stand for at least 8 hours, carry 20 lbs for 50 feet, squat, reach above and below...

  16. get GE's out of the way or no?

    Grumpygs replied to future nicu nurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Personally, I would get the GEs out of the way and concentrate on the NS classes. I'm starting NS on Monday, got all my GEs out of the way but I am taking a Water aerobics class (for exercise and...

  17. Notebook or Flash Cards?

    Grumpygs replied to funfunfun's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For flash cards, I punch holes in one of the upper corners and put them on binder rings. Keeps them all in one place and easily portable. The only trick is getting the hole in the same place on...

  18. Risk of open wound on hand while working?

    Grumpygs replied to soffy's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried liquid bandage stuff? I'm not sure what it's called, but think you can probably find it at a local pharmacy or drug store. It may help... Good luck!

  19. So. Cal LVN to RN Bridge program -- HELP?

    Grumpygs replied to donnatroy27's topic in California Nursing

    I think Golden West College in Huntington Beach has an LVN to RN bridge program that just started up recently - you may want to check them out. Congrats on passing the NCLEX! Good luck in your new...

  20. Why is the first year so hard???

    Grumpygs replied to Aislstarfish's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just starting NS, but have heard that it is most difficult because you really don't learn how 'real life' is in school - only the most safe practices. You may not get to try (or master!) every...

  21. do i have a shot with these grades? and those familiar with lbcc, pls read :)

    Grumpygs replied to tina55's topic in General Students

    Tina55, getting your lvn first would benefit you at any other program but LBCC. They only accept a few (sometimes none) of the LVNs into the ladder program there - but many other schools (GW I...

  22. do i have a shot with these grades? and those familiar with lbcc, pls read :)

    Grumpygs replied to tina55's topic in General Students

    One more thing - if you are considering the LVN/LPN program at LBCC, there are other requirements (not needed for the RN program) that you will need to take. Pharmacology, Transition to Vocational...

  23. do i have a shot with these grades? and those familiar with lbcc, pls read :)

    Grumpygs replied to tina55's topic in General Students

    Tina55, I am starting the RN program at LBCC in a couple weeks As far as the way they work entry - it is totally based on your science gpa - no other grades really count. There is no waiting list...

  24. TEAS TEST--only have to take once?

    Grumpygs replied to buffalowing81's topic in General Nursing

    Our program director wanted our scores to be within a year of starting, so many are taking the TEAS more than once here. Like Hands and Heart said - it depends on the program. You may want to...

  25. CNA turned me off

    Grumpygs replied to dipsett08's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry, but I have to add a little more - I suppose the 'trick' to performing these activities of basic care, would also have to be doing them while maintaining as much dignity as possible for the...