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  1. Umm what to do???????

    joyflnoyz replied to Rocky_LPN's topic in Cardiac

    sorry, clicked

  2. It's that time again! Working Christmas?

    joyflnoyz replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, it's starting already---where I work (corporation owned retirement"one stop shopping" center. Everything from Independent apts all the way to LTC) This is the only place I've ever worked that...

  3. "Fun Classes"?

    joyflnoyz replied to MikeyJ's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been rejected by the Seton "machine" in Austin (for a clinic job) because I am not spanish

  4. PDA's & LPN/LVN???

    joyflnoyz replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My husband bought me a palm TX for our 25th anniversary (well...the case is silver color LOL) along with some programs from skyscape . I use the the drug guide most, with Tabers a 2nd. Nearly every...

  5. Nursing is very stressful

    joyflnoyz replied to RNKay31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What makes you think it was nursing is the

  6. PREGNANT while nursing student???

    joyflnoyz replied to lovinla23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One thing I am seeing in most of the posts, is "how will having a baby affect MY plans?" I don't think I've seen anything about this new little, helpless human person being brought into the world....

  7. I'll have to sit for an NCLEX again...

    joyflnoyz replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :smiley_aa Congratulations, Eric!! There's another one of us (heehee) sandy

  8. Halloween and Nursing

    joyflnoyz replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I work for has a halloween party for all the residents (we are a large one stop shopping place-- indenpendent retirement apts, Assisted living, SNF and LTC all on the same property). 2...

  9. Disrespectful to instructor....

    joyflnoyz replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a LVN, just beginning to go back to school (the plan for 25 years, but "real life" interferes) I'm starting with elementary algebra, to get my feet wet. I chose this instructor mostly because of...

  10. Any Last Minute Advice?

    joyflnoyz replied to ebkayaker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tuesday night- DO NOT STUDY Resist the urge to cram. matter of fact, give your books to someone and make them promise not to give 'em back until AFTER you test LOL Do your best to relax go out...

  11. crocs

    joyflnoyz replied to RN2B07's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sea Blue, purple, black and red. I want a pair of green, but I don't like the lime green. I also want pink, light blue, navy, butter, khaki, Aww heck, I'm a color addict. I bought my 1st pair thru...

  12. how do I stick up for myself?

    joyflnoyz replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Next time she makes an ugly comment, you can very sweetly ask her " Now, darlin', Why would you say something like that? That was just plain ugly" You're calling her on the behavior without getting...

  13. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    joyflnoyz replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  14. Pink Parking Permit?!

    joyflnoyz replied to ICURNGUY's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey Tweety, my house is pink too, but not by my choice.. When we built, I picked out a nice gray/white/black variegated brick. Husband wanted some red brick...chose another one. I gave in. That was...

  15. Pink Parking Permit?!

    joyflnoyz replied to ICURNGUY's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yeah, mine's pink too. Picked it up from ACC last week Pink is merely a COLOR..and there are many situations you will encounter that are a LOT MORE uncomfortable ...for you and your patient. What...

  16. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

    joyflnoyz replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby Vee, I'm laughing here. Pretty much the same scenario happened to me Tuesday. 2 nurses on the floor, 1 pregnant (her) 1 on HCTZ (me). I had my hand on the br door and was on my way in and she...

  17. Andrea Yates R.N.

    joyflnoyz replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    I also believe that her husband has more to answer for than her; as he seemingly ignored and exacerbated all her symptoms. He should be in jail, she should be in psychiatric care for as long as she...

  18. Andrea Yates R.N.

    joyflnoyz replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    For more insight, y'all can read the book _Are You There Alone?: The Unspeakable Crime of Andrea Yates_ by Suzanne O'Malley. Ms O'Malley was intrumental in uncovering the evidence which led to a new...

  19. Help with sundowning residents (long)

    joyflnoyz replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with the psychiatric consult idea, for both resddents. I had one similiar to #1...every evwening, she would become very anxious, and tell everyone her father was looking for her. My response...

  20. Great performance review/poor raise

    joyflnoyz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I finally received my yearly performance review, which was actually due several months ago. DON had nothing but good things to say about my work. the scale in each area runs from #1-#4, 1 being very...

  21. Prednisone

    joyflnoyz replied to FLoridarnl's topic in General Nursing

    ALWAYS make out a med error report! Part of that is notifying the physician, which was done. Ya gotta cover yer butt! No one but you will do so. you worked too darn hard to get that license! My...

  22. Anyone Here Sew their own Scrubs?

    joyflnoyz replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    beige or light pink pink undies works for me..no see

  23. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    joyflnoyz replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    > So, by the time I get a pay raise based on "performance," I'll be lucky if >catch up to the union money I'd lose by working for the non-union shop in >the first place ... which, quite...

  24. Low beds, falls and incident reports...

    joyflnoyz replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just had this question at work Friday night, Resident with frequent falls. Low bed, with blue bounce pads. Called ADON, because I'd peviously been told a low bed with mats is no a fall if resident...

  25. Medication aides taking nursing jobs?

    joyflnoyz replied to infoseeker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    > However, it is difficult to maintain and train quality CNAs and then we are >to add meds to the list? The med aides I work with do nothing except meds ..they do NOT do regualar CNA work, and...