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  1. so what happens if someone in your class cheats?

    joyflnoyz replied to mitchsmom's topic in General Students

    Suggestion: Please don't use the word "fair" when you speak to administration. First of all, life is not "fair", and 2nd, it sounds like you are a whiner..instant turn off! Alternate terminology...

  2. Austin/San Marcos relocation//hospice

    joyflnoyz replied to doodlemom's topic in Texas Nursing

    Looks like someone screwed up when they updated the website..I checked on monday and there were several, including some marked "new". I worked at CTMC for 2 years as a CNA/PCT they gave me a LOA...

  3. Clogs <dansko?>

    joyflnoyz posted a topic in General Nursing

    A co-worker of mine has the greatest shoes..she says they are Dansko and the most comfy she has ever had. OK, I'm sold. Hers are pink, with a pearlescent look ..I've searched eerything I can think of...

  4. Why you as Nurses choose nursing homes?

    joyflnoyz replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let's see... I get to KNOW my residents--much easier to tell if something is "off", I can tuck 'em in and kiss 'em goodnight, hug them if they are sad, joke and laugh with them, and be with them...

  5. Clogs <dansko?>

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    I had checked the dansko website; I went back again. What she has is the "Ingrid" model, and it looks like it's been discontinued. I've had the "Super Birkie" clog, were'nt all that comfy for me, so...

  6. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    joyflnoyz replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    Profesional Student: there is SO much I want to learn! Everything from Astronomy to Mosaic art oh, to have the time and funds (at the same point in life!) to just LEARN!

  7. just curious

    joyflnoyz replied to Paige Turner RN's topic in General Nursing

    Gel pens should not be used for charting..the ink is NOT permanent. Seen it run too many times on the MARS when a drop of water hits it...even days

  8. Help! Help! Help!

    joyflnoyz replied to sedwards's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a hypothetical situation? If not, where is this woman now? Is there a social worker involved? One of the functions o social workers is to help with placement I can't imagine that therei...

  9. Cover letter

    joyflnoyz posted a topic in General Nursing

    How important is a cover letter? I'm considering applying for a M/S job and the hospital "strongly prefers" applying electronically via their website. There is a space to paste the resume', and also...

  10. Cover letter

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    Well, KellyGirl..my original post was Nov 20th and you are the 1st to reply !! Thanks

  11. Wrote Dr. Phil yesterday....

    joyflnoyz replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    >How about someone here coming up with a brief, concise, to the >point letter that all could print out, sign their own name and >send in? I really think that is a poor idea. It would be...

  12. Creative Nurses

    joyflnoyz replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a crafter.. sewing/quilting, rubberstamping, crochet, cross stitch, recently enamored with mosaic tile pieces, and wanting to learn to mosaic. I want to be able to "do it" without taking the time...

  13. Senior in Homeschool Needing Help

    joyflnoyz replied to SisterJourney's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a homeschooling mom of 20 years..still have 2 at home :) SisterJourney, I just want to encourage you. Get your education while you are "young" -- it is much easier. I graduated from LPN school...

  14. Survey: Do you think hospitals should require a uniform code for nurses?

    joyflnoyz replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    >Why???That is what the introduction and the name badge is >for..Next we will be having dresscodes for the nutritionist or >physical therapist that comes to visit, which will be different...

  15. Austin area jobs

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks mattsmom and avigail....confirms my "gut". I've been watching their websites since before I moved back here, and have to say I'm fairly impressed with Seton. I've applied for a prn at the...

  16. Austin area jobs

    joyflnoyz posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    ...Seton doesn't have much for LVNs..even in the Lockhart Clinic they want "clinic" experience St David's system has a few LVN Med/surg. jobs open. Some of them seem to have been posted for quite a...

  17. Need advice: non-hospital birth?

    joyflnoyz replied to mm1021's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had my first two children in the hospital. 1982 Dr #1 induced me for 20 hours over 2 days D/T BP being up a bit..pitocin, mag sulfate, monitor, foley (and they "FORGOT" to pull it when I pushed,...

  18. Hello, I'm a new member!

    joyflnoyz replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Cary and Rhonda! Welcome! I live in Lytton Springs Closest town to me is Lockhart. now I gotta go find a job :) I'm running into the old "We want experience in -----" sigh Sandy

  19. Are LPNs Second Class Citizens?

    joyflnoyz replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Three words come to mind :"Hostile work Environment" Perhaps y'all should use that phrase when speaking to the hugher ups BEFORE the November 15th

  20. Dr.s responsibility?

    joyflnoyz replied to chipper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If we didn't get a doc to return a page after about 15-20 minutes (depending on the severity of the problem). One hour, no answer, then we paged the medical director of the facility for orders....

  21. "salary requirements"

    joyflnoyz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm coming across something I never have before: with applications for a job, a request of "salary requirements". Now I know I'm not going to get anything near what I was making in Michigan: Texas LPN...

  22. HealthSouth

    joyflnoyz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am considering applying for a position with a HealthSouth facility. According to the website, it is a very large corporation with facilities acros the US. Does anyone have any experience/insight...

  23. But I have little kids!

    joyflnoyz replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    From Agent, I believe "How would you suggest explaining to the REAL little children why they don't have presents to unwrap on Christmas morning that Santa left during the night while they were asleep?...

  24. HealthSouth

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies... I thought I remembered hearing something "out of the corner of my ear", but couldn't quite remember what it was. Didn't even think about doing a search. Should have...

  25. Low census days (whine)

    joyflnoyz replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I work at now has been sending nurses and cnas home all summer. The policy is: 1st to be sent home is anyone on overtime. Then the shift supe asks who wants to go home, by seniority..he...