gsjules

gsjules has 5 years experience and specializes in geriatrics, autism awareness.

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1. Med Tech or CNA

   gsjules replied to Spoiled1's topic in Career Support

   As the director of health services at an asst living. I'm still blown away that a nurse doesn't have to pass the meds. What did I fo to college for? Well the big pay increase really. Working as a med tech is a fast way to give you a taste od whether ...

2. Took my NCLEX-PN for the first time today

   gsjules replied to ♥heather♥'s topic in NCLEX

   Don't give up. do the practice CDs now that you know what it's like you have an advantage.....Best of luck!

3. Took my NCLEX-PN for the first time today

   gsjules replied to ♥heather♥'s topic in NCLEX

   I used the Made Easy program that came with the book and I also used Lippincott's book.....I mainly just practiced by doing tests. I started work this week as a new LVN. It took me from April 27 to exactly May 27th to get my NCLEX results! Once I g...

4. Took my NCLEX-PN for the first time today

   gsjules replied to ♥heather♥'s topic in NCLEX

   Use the nclex books and computer discs. They will help tremendously. Stay the night wherever you go to test unless it's a super short drive. Go without your family. Stay in a motel/hotel. Relax the night before. Don't study. Make sure you know...

5. Hospital Waste

   gsjules replied to gsjules's topic in General Nursing

   It's nice to hear that people are trying. Just an FYI for California residents....it's NOT a law that if you purchase alcohol that you MUST put your purchase in a bag. The grocery stores and 7/11 always say it is but they are just continuing to per...

6. Hospital Waste

   gsjules replied to gsjules's topic in General Nursing

   thanks hippygreenpeacechick.....I like you already!

7. Hospital Waste

   gsjules posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am posting a thread to encourage everyone to buy a reusable water bottle. With earth day just recently passing we as medical professionals work in a field that throws away so much garbage that we need to make an effort to make changes for our chil...

8. Did (does) anyone love nursing school?

   gsjules replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing school itself is hard, time consuming, mentally taxing and worth every minute. The nursing instructors are like boot camp sergeants. They will tell you horror stories and check your socks match your whites. They will practically come to yo...

9. Took my NCLEX-PN for the first time today

   gsjules replied to ♥heather♥'s topic in NCLEX

   I took mine on Monday with three of my friends and the computer shut off at 85 for all of us. I had zero math questions which surprised me and I only had a few drug questions but I had a handful of select all that applies. I was more focused on ho...