jewelspassion

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1. Is nursing school supposed to be harder?

   jewelspassion replied to Lucidity's topic in General Students

   our school is pretty tough too...students struggle. We have a really good NCLEX passing rate. There is always drama with each rotation, truth is a lot of students hang on. I always say the "A" student...

2. Only Charting "The Good Vitals"?

   jewelspassion replied to whitecat5000's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   well CNAs work their butts off! In some places like assisted living facilities they are overworked. To top it off they get paid very little to bathe, VS, and whatever else their told to do. I totally...

3. Is she trying to intimidate me?

   jewelspassion replied to butterflykisses23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   well first of all, i wouldn't take no advice from anyone that says the program is not hard! lol is that a joke.....stick with what you know and forget all that she

4. Disgusted - wipes for bathing

   jewelspassion replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   i guess when it comes down to it, we have to weigh the risks of basin/washcloths vs wipes. I would think the patient would prefer to feel a little more stinky than to get MRSA or other HAIs. If i had...

5. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

   jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   our LVNs come in second semester on the sixth week...there is 16 weeks in a semester. We are a very reputable program with high pass

6. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

   jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   love love love it! Thanks! i love your attitude and i bet it has gotten you very far with a lot of

7. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

   jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   :) I'll take that! lol thank

8. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

   jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   okay still no straight forward answer on why we have to go to school longer! for critical thinking

9. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

   jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   LOL i'm so sorry i can't help but laugh at your pic! hahahahaha Well i think it's bullcrap that LVNs are underpaid then and that why the heck do we(RNs) have to go to school for 2 semesters and 10...

10. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    jewelspassion posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hey everyone, i am a second year nursing student (RN) and i notice a lot of controversy about LVNs saying they do exactly what a RN does. Can someone clarify the two??? i have an idea, but would like...

11. Shocked by new grads at job fair

    jewelspassion replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You hit all of it right on! sad to say this is how it is. It's crazy in school! i am a second year nursing studetn(RN) and can't believe how much the profession has become so unprofessional. Crazy!I...

12. night shift and hypoglycemia??

    jewelspassion replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Nursing

    it does sound like bad habits catching up with you, plus the night shift, most definately a change in your body. You really need to ask yourself, am i sleeping enough, and yes not eating or drinking...

13. MTSAC's lottery number (2010)

    jewelspassion replied to blueteam's topic in California Nursing

    Hi! exciting to hear about everyone starting in Fall. I will also be starting in Fall, i began to read my nursing fundamentals book, so far so good. I'm still lacking motivation though, but i'm...

14. Ready to give up my nursing dream............hard times

    jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in General Students

    Thank You! I use to consider myself so strong, i've lost myself somewhere along the way. I guess i have to be the one to give myself pep talks. you are right about the scenery, i have to change things...

15. Ready to give up my nursing dream............hard times

    jewelspassion posted a topic in General Students

    Hey everyone!! i need to vent here but also need some advice or suggestions from you allnurse's members!! I have been done with my prerequisites forever, 2005 to be exact. I have reapplied due to my...