joyfulgal ASN, RN

joyfulgal is a ASN, RN and specializes in Med/Surg.

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1. Formulating a PICO question-TOPICS???

   joyfulgal replied to CaringBella's topic in General Nursing

   Research Sucks! What a waste of time in a nursing program; I feel for you. I just finished all of this fun stuff not that long ago and NEVER want to re-live it. My advice: set your question based upon what you are interested in answering. For exampl...

2. RN -Admission in to the program

   joyfulgal replied to kirankiran's topic in General Nursing

   I just graduated from a nursing school in Nebraska and agree with the person who previously posted. The program was an accelerated one because I already had a bachelor's of science. There was no wait at my school, however it is a private school so ...

3. Are you happy with your job?

   joyfulgal replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I just began my first nursing job in fast-paced Med/Surg and love, love, love my job! I like the fast pace of everything that goes on during the days, however I will be working 7p-7a rather than days once orientation is completed. Everyone tells me...

4. mistakes made during your first year...

   joyfulgal replied to RNmaria's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for the great story and chuckle....I am laughing so hard, but only because I start my very first nursing job tomarrow as a new grad on a med/surg unit! Just finished the orientation, documentation and computer training today only to find o...

5. There is really no nursing shortage!?!?

   joyfulgal replied to New2block's topic in General Nursing

   I live in OKC and there is indeed many, many positions open for RN's at almost all of the metro area hospitals as well as in the communities immediately surrounding the city. I just graduated in August, moved to a different area, passed boards and s...

6. Retesting

   joyfulgal replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

   I just took the NCLEX and know how stressful this whole process can be; I am sorry that you have to go through this for a second time. I am not going to tell you whether or not to reschedule the exam, only you can decide if you feel better prepared t...

7. Mercy Hospital...anyone?

   joyfulgal replied to joyfulgal's topic in Oklahoma

   Thank you for your response. Do you think I will have a better shot at finding my way to the ER if I were to work in Med/Surg unit at Mercy for a while? I like Med/Surg and believe it is a good step to take for any new grad; but I know that I will ...

8. Mercy Hospital...anyone?

   joyfulgal posted a topic in Oklahoma

   I am moving back to OKC after graduating from an accelerated BSN program in Nebraska. I was curious if anyone has suggestions or recommendations for working at Mercy Hospital? I will be living in Edmond (I-35/Memorial) starting around Sept. 1. I l...

9. Fundamentals of Nursing by "Potter and Perry."

   joyfulgal replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Students

   I start nursing school on Aug 22 with orientation on Aug 20th, and I like many others am very excited and nervous.... I ordered "Fundamentals" by Potter b/c it is required for our program,(along with 14 other texts) however, it is on back order and ...

10. Nursing School Orientation. What to wear!?

    joyfulgal replied to MegNeoNurse's topic in General Students

    My program recommends comfortable, casual dress, and layers due to inside A/C. I always freeze in the classroom and hate being cold! I am thinking casual/dress capris, cute top, but do not want to wear heels! There is no sense in being miserable a...

11. For those that wanted Drug lists.

    joyfulgal replied to Thedreamer's topic in General Students

    I would love to have a copy the drug lists you have posted! I know this sounds silly but I just finished my finals for the spring and have the summer off before I start a very busy accelerated program in August....I am finding that I need something ...

12. Question about Chemistry classes...?

    joyfulgal replied to Cinqly's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Take General Chem first, then if required take Organic Chem next! It is really difficult to get through Organic Chem if you do not have a good understanding of General Chem. I just finished Organic this past winter after a 13yr. break from any Chem...

13. Dosage Calculation Test

    joyfulgal replied to peacelovestar's topic in Pre-Nursing

    This is a required text prior to entering our actual nursing classes for an accelerated program. I assume that we will be tested on the material shortly after the program begins. I ordered it on Amazon for about $23. Calculations of Drug Dosages, ...

14. Chemistry 2006/ 2007 Club***

    joyfulgal replied to dreamBIG's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hi jda1977, just saw your recent post about how organic chem relates to your general chem that you took 3 years ago???You will be just fine! You always have to start with the basic principles of chemistry in general. Lewis structures, valence elec...

15. Chemistry 2006/ 2007 Club***

    joyfulgal replied to dreamBIG's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am about 2/3 of the way through my organic chemistry class and cannot wait until it is over b/c like your counselor said, once you tackle o. chem, you can do anything! I believe it! Don't get discouraged before you even begin. Start with a posit...