mjaybx

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1. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

   mjaybx replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

   Lol I'm on my mobile with autocorrect but thanks for the correction , I guess we are typing APA style papers on allnurses professor. I am supportive , you are the one telling people to quit and not...

2. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

   mjaybx replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

   And before being a bully and giving zero supportive advice maybe you should be the one quiting . Nurses such as yourself with this toxic attitude are the reason why floor nurses are running away from...

3. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

   mjaybx replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

   Wrong , you don't have to follow orders if they aren't appropriate . OP stated patient was hypotensive, she could've called the MD and ask for clarification before administering. The way you come...

4. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

   mjaybx replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

   Reading through this thread I'm just disgusted on how nurses are bashing the OP, it's obvious OP is burnt out from working the floor. I won't judge you since I use to work a post op unit and dealt...

5. Failed pn 1st try feeling useless

   mjaybx replied to STRAWBERRI's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   My advice would be to do as many questions as possible and look at the rationales. It's all about how to pick and see what the questions ask. All the knowledge is in your head and to review...

6. New Graduate LPN needs help finding job in New Jersey

   mjaybx replied to tumecaj1122's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Hi Helen , I went though the same frustration of not being able to find work after graduation. It took almost 8 months to find work. Now that the holidays are approaching a lot of facilities are...

7. First nursing job = Nursing shock! Need advice please.

   mjaybx replied to _ireeeeene's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I also wanted to add that to use your cnas to your advantage. They are your eyes and ears on the floor , help them and they will return the favor. It's impossible to check all the v/s while...

8. First nursing job = Nursing shock! Need advice please.

   mjaybx replied to _ireeeeene's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Irene it will get better. I was in your shoes once , new grad at a facility with only 3 day orientation facing the same problems. Was floated around dif floors with 40 pts only I as charge nurse and...

9. Rockland Community College Spring 2013

   mjaybx replied to MZZZ1's topic in New York Nursing

   Study from the NLN book its really good, I scored really high in the science portion studying from that book. The Math is algebra and geometry high school level math and English was substituting...

10. Getting a Boost Because You Are A Minority

    mjaybx replied to Clodhopper's topic in Men in Nursing

    It is the same program you just get advance standing as an LPN and can apply at any semester, it's not a different program. I can compare because I was told I was jumping the gun, wouldn't he be...

11. Getting a Boost Because You Are A Minority

    mjaybx replied to Clodhopper's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have to disagree about the preferential treatment for being minority statement. I recently applied to an LPN to RN bridge and let me tell you the nursing department is majority white. They have...

12. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    mjaybx replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Romney/Ryan

13. Trade Schools- Are they a waste of money? Is anyone happy with a trade school?

    mjaybx replied to B.Hall527's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I did a trade school and now im regretting it so much. I was half way done with my PCT when I applied to an LPN school and got accepted. Fast forward a year 1/2 and Im 23K in debt and no job! I...

14. How much does a lpn make in new york city now.

    mjaybx replied to ladymcs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't get your license in NY. The job market for LPNs is horrible out here, I have my LPN and im 2 months into looking for work with no success. I speak Spanish fluently, did my IV, BCLS cert...

15. How to handle lazy LPN's on the team

    mjaybx replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Uh no if you read my post I said I was given an iv while standing because the person didnt want to be bothered with doing it the proper way. I still have pictures and it's still there if you want to...