joyfulgal

joyfulgal ASN, RN

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  1. Formulating a PICO question-TOPICS???

    joyfulgal replied to CaringBella's topic in General Nursing

    Research Sucks! What a waste of time in a nursing program; I feel for you. I just finished all of this fun stuff not that long ago and NEVER want to re-live it. My advice: set your question based...

  2. RN -Admission in to the program

    joyfulgal replied to kirankiran's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from a nursing school in Nebraska and agree with the person who previously posted. The program was an accelerated one because I already had a bachelor's of science. There was no...

  3. Are you happy with your job?

    joyfulgal replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just began my first nursing job in fast-paced Med/Surg and love, love, love my job! I like the fast pace of everything that goes on during the days, however I will be working 7p-7a rather than days...

  4. mistakes made during your first year...

    joyfulgal replied to RNmaria's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for the great story and chuckle....I am laughing so hard, but only because I start my very first nursing job tomarrow as a new grad on a med/surg unit! Just finished the orientation,...

  5. There is really no nursing shortage!?!?

    joyfulgal replied to New2block's topic in General Nursing

    I live in OKC and there is indeed many, many positions open for RN's at almost all of the metro area hospitals as well as in the communities immediately surrounding the city. I just graduated in...

  6. Retesting

    joyfulgal replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    I just took the NCLEX and know how stressful this whole process can be; I am sorry that you have to go through this for a second time. I am not going to tell you whether or not to reschedule the exam,...

  7. Mercy Hospital...anyone?

    joyfulgal posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I am moving back to OKC after graduating from an accelerated BSN program in Nebraska. I was curious if anyone has suggestions or recommendations for working at Mercy Hospital? I will be living in...

  8. Mercy Hospital...anyone?

    joyfulgal replied to joyfulgal's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thank you for your response. Do you think I will have a better shot at finding my way to the ER if I were to work in Med/Surg unit at Mercy for a while? I like Med/Surg and believe it is a good step...

  9. Nursing School Orientation. What to wear!?

    joyfulgal replied to MegNeoNurse's topic in General Students

    My program recommends comfortable, casual dress, and layers due to inside A/C. I always freeze in the classroom and hate being cold! I am thinking casual/dress capris, cute top, but do not want to...

  10. For those that wanted Drug lists.

    joyfulgal replied to Thedreamer's topic in General Students

    I would love to have a copy the drug lists you have posted! I know this sounds silly but I just finished my finals for the spring and have the summer off before I start a very busy accelerated...

  11. Question about Chemistry classes...?

    joyfulgal replied to Cinqly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Take General Chem first, then if required take Organic Chem next! It is really difficult to get through Organic Chem if you do not have a good understanding of General Chem. I just finished Organic...

  12. Dosage Calculation Test

    joyfulgal replied to peacelovestar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is a required text prior to entering our actual nursing classes for an accelerated program. I assume that we will be tested on the material shortly after the program begins. I ordered it on...

  13. Chemistry 2006/ 2007 Club***

    joyfulgal replied to dreamBIG's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi jda1977, just saw your recent post about how organic chem relates to your general chem that you took 3 years ago???You will be just fine! You always have to start with the basic principles of...

  14. Chemistry 2006/ 2007 Club***

    joyfulgal replied to dreamBIG's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am about 2/3 of the way through my organic chemistry class and cannot wait until it is over b/c like your counselor said, once you tackle o. chem, you can do anything! I believe it! Don't get...

  15. To all Ethics students

    joyfulgal replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry to hear that your ethics class is going to be so involved! I am currently taking Intro to Ethics and it really is not bad at all. As far as writing assignments and papers go we have 10 one...

  16. Financing school

    joyfulgal replied to *Bethany*'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too am in the process of looking into federal student loans. I am not quite sure how all of this works. I have never taken out any student loans before, luckily we were able to pay for my first BS...

  17. Considering accelerated BSN-if i dont get in

    joyfulgal replied to Dreamer528's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I too am accepted into an accelerated BSN program which begins Aug'07. My BS degree is in Health and Sport Sciences. This is area of study has many different options. It can focus on "health...

  18. Is this a BAD idea?

    joyfulgal replied to EthnicBeauty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know this may start to sound a little like a skip in your favorite cd... but,,,,consider taking Anatomy and Physiology together (they are good buddies) and then take Micro. It will flow better for...

  19. Ethics Spring 2007

    joyfulgal replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi stpauligirl, I just noticed you post about ethics. I am currently in the Intro Ethics class and just started the winter quarter here. The class is based on your own personal opinion, values,...

  20. Chemistry 2006/ 2007 Club***

    joyfulgal replied to dreamBIG's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is anybody out there currently enrolled in Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry? I just started, my school works in the quarter system so we are just starting the winter quarter and I have 9 weeks left...

  21. Spring 2007 Classes

    joyfulgal replied to KEVO05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone! I just thought I would post a question. I am new to this so hopefullly I will do it right. I am in my last semester of pre-reqs for an accelerated nursing program. Already have one BS...