grannypatches BSN, LPN, RN

grannypatches is a BSN, LPN, RN and specializes in Psych, Geriatric.

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1. I am about to quit nursing completely

   grannypatches replied to grannypatches's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Everyone has made me feel so much better. I got an interview with Staffmark. Thanks for the tip on that one. I have applied at a temp agency. Nothing so far. I am keeping my hopes up. Sometimes I...

2. I am about to quit nursing completely

   grannypatches replied to grannypatches's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thanks everyone. I don't won't to give up. But the experiences did give me a bad feeling. But I did have some posititive experiences. I am going to put this advice to good use and check out all the...

3. I am about to quit nursing completely

   grannypatches posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I graduated last dec at the top of my class. I hit the work force with such high hopes and excitement. It seems I have screwed up my chances big time. The first job was psych hospital. I couldn't...

4. Narrative Charting

   grannypatches replied to grannypatches's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thank you for your very helpful suggestions. It will help me a lot. I have been hearing that narrative charting is not used much anymore but our program requires it. Thanks so much your

5. Nursing Documentation

   grannypatches replied to jktb's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I am a lpn nursing student. Today at school all of us were told that if we get 2 U's on our nurses notes and care plans that despite our grades we are out of the program. I freaked out. This is second...

6. Narrative Charting

   grannypatches posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I am a LPN nursing student. Today at school all of us were told that if we get 2 you's on our nurses notes and care plans that despite our grades we are out of the program. I freaked out. This is...

7. I can't be wrong???

   grannypatches replied to grannypatches's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   All of you are so wonderful. Thank you for the kind words of advice and support. I have been wanting to be a nurse since I was a little girl. The first time I tried to go to nursing school is when I...

8. I can't be wrong???

   grannypatches posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hello everyone. Happy Holidays. I got an early christmas this year. Two weeks ago I got my acceptance letter from the lpn nursing school program. I nearly cried when I read it. When I told the ladies...

9. What's everyone taking this fall?

   grannypatches replied to Christinmomof3nrs2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I am taking Drug Dosages, Medical terminology, Developmental Chemistry and Psychology. Good luck to

10. Feel like throwing in the towel!!

    grannypatches posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hope I am posting this in the right place. Its been awhile since I have been able to post on here. This is my first semester and I have been studying hard. I am taking Algebra I and its hard for...

11. SON HAS STOLEN MY MEDS

    grannypatches replied to edna wood's topic in Pain Management

    I have to agree something needs to be done with your son. I know how hard it will be to do so. But if you do nothing then that does not solve the problem only makes it worse. He will continue to...

12. What is the complaint with nursing salaries?

    grannypatches replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand many nurses wanting increased pay. Thats normal. But for me and my sister what nurses starting wages is something we have never seen or earned in our lifetime. My sister is a critical...

13. What part...

    grannypatches replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am from Appomattox, VA Beginning Jan. 06 will begin working on my pre-req for nursing at Southside Virginia Community

14. Zoloft???

    grannypatches replied to grannypatches's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone on here has been wonderful to me. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. I am excited about starting school next month. I have registered and gotten my books and I am on my way. Me and...

15. health insurance???

    grannypatches posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I registered for college. It was exciting. The counselor said that health insurance is recommended. Did everyone who started school have to have health insurance? Its expensive and with the...