Sunshine55

Sunshine55

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  1. honoring patient decisions

    Canoehead - Paralysis does not equal inability to make an informed decision. Wife and Doctors were totally in the wrong. I had 2 patients with Multiple Sclerosis in very debilitated conditions. Neither, was able to consciously move anything but the...
  2. Need your input...please????

    Duckie - sounds like a tough situation for all of you. I commend you for your dedication by trying so many different solutions. Since you stated that she can converse coherently when 1:1 with staff, may I suggest Behavior Modification in conjunction...
  3. Whats your feeling?

    Hi, Brownie! I am in total agreement with your viewpoints and your obvious compassion. I am one of those registered "bleeding heart" Liberals. But, I do not believe the government should control our bodies as they do in China and elsewhere. I have ...
  4. Can a LPN Obtain ADN On-line??

    Tif - I did receive information recently concerning a distance learning program to become an ADN (unable to locate it at the moment). Problem was it offered so little clinical training. I'll continue to try and locate it. They did offer super fina...
  5. scared and alone...need advice...please

    Sammy - What a difficult and stressful situation you have described. DO NOT give up hope. You keep your head held high! I recall many times driving home from work trying to remember if I'd forgotten anything. I have made an occasional late entry ...
  6. I think Nurses are angels and I can't wait to join you!

    Hug4mom - I'm sure the nurses and patients in all your various positions appreciated you too. Good luck in school and I'll bet you will become a wonderful nurse.
  7. Dream Job

    Brownms46 - What a beautiful dream! Perhaps, you can make it a reality one day. Teenage moms and battered women need so much support. I'm sure with your helping hand and caring heart, they would have a chance at making their own dreams come true.
  8. Dream Job

    I'd live in a valley surrounded by mountains and a lake view. I'd have a small farm, grow my own food. My job - a Nurse Midwife. I wouldn't mind being paid with chickens or a goat for those without insurance coverage.
  9. If you had to do it over again.....

    Rita - I wish I'd become a nurse after graduating from high school. There are so many opportunities. Nothing can replace the satisfaction when I feel my efforts have brightened someone's day. Or the warm fuzzy feeling you get when a patient's face...
  10. I agree with some of your post - there have been some antagonistic words passed back and forth. There have also, been numerous supportive comments. All professions have drawbacks. I'm impressed with the survey answers that clearly show, despite th...
  11. Nursing in your State !!!!!!!

    Am still awaiting my application for license transfer from the State of Florida Board of Nursing so can't comment on LPN positions in Florida. In New York, my first position was in a county hospital without emergency services. LPN's worked on all un...
  12. unions

    Bedhead - I can understand anyone's reluctance to join a union especially if they've previously been a member and felt there was no benefit. But, remember there is strength in numbers. Union members can voice their concerns to union officials and h...
  13. What would you do?

    Buck 227 and Jay Jay thanks for your kind words. I'm in the process of searching the archives; continue to find interesting topics and become sidetracked. It will be interesting to read of other "new grad stupids". Suzy K - your post about your fri...
  14. SURELY someone will share their sense of humor!

    A teenage boy arrived at his Pediatrician's office in apparent distress but would not reveal to the receptionist or the Nurse why he need to see the Physician. When the Doc examined him he noted his penis was extremely swollen, erect and very red an...
  15. Why is it LPN VS RN?

    Student Sarah - just wanted to let you know I always enjoyed having student nurses on my floor. Usually resulted in a decreased patient load for me. Plus, I thoroughly enjoyed calming the nerves of those with the jitters over a particularly demandi...