josinda421

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  1. Healthcare Administration/Management... anyone????

    josinda421 replied to josinda421's topic in Nursing Career

    Not

  2. Healthcare Administration/Management... anyone????

    josinda421 replied to josinda421's topic in Nursing Career

    Yea, that's my main

  3. One Born Every Minute (nurses seem to sit around a lot)

    josinda421 replied to Cathylady's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for clearing things for me, cause once upon a time I thought it was all a act, for entertainment. But now I know. And yes, I do know that babies take time and there no need for nurses to sit in...

  4. Question for those who work with a majority of Filipino nurses

    josinda421 replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, I've also worked with Filipino nurses in the past, and they're nicer to work with in some cases than the American

  5. RNs who choose/like being casual

    josinda421 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Being casual is the BEST thing for me. Like the other post, it gives me flexibility, I choose to work when I want, I take vacations when I want, if I chose to go back to school...I'm able to do that...

  6. Is it me or just the nursing home I'm working in

    josinda421 replied to soon2begrad2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hate to say it but....Welcome to the world of LTC nursing. been there done that. Really, if that's the case, you really should ask them for more training. And don't let them put you with just...

  7. What to do with Health System Management Degree

    josinda421 replied to josinda421's topic in General Nursing

    I rather should've said Healthcare administration which is very closely related to healthcare management....except that management has more skills than administration. So yes, it's in the same boat as...

  8. What to do with Health System Management Degree

    josinda421 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know what one can do with a degree in Health System Management besides working in a nursing home? And is there a good job outlook in this field? Anyone working in this field would be a big...

  9. LVN To RN Bridge Program

    josinda421 replied to CaliNrse's topic in LPN to RN

    I would suggest in your situation to work 12hr shift on weekends or if you can, do 16hr shifts. So that you'll have time for your classes, clinical, and study time. And believe me, you'll be needing...

  10. I need advice~ =)

    josinda421 replied to Rk222's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I say take the hospital job. and if you need extra money...you can always pick up hours at the nursing home prn. I wouldn't quite the nursing home job if were you. Just go prn, cause you'll never know...

  11. How do I get a job? 'RN who lacks experience'

    josinda421 replied to jitterbugg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    how about you forget about hospital and try different areas, such as doctors office, nursing homes....I mean

  12. Have you ever had a pt have sex...

    josinda421 replied to jarrn03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'll take sex over c-section

  13. Why is it so hard?

    josinda421 replied to ogfmama's topic in General Nursing

    those positions you might be seeing for mostly for experienced nurses. and there aren't that many lpn position

  14. Why do I let them get under my skin?!

    josinda421 replied to Paravell's topic in Emergency

    So sorry this happened to you. It's just one of those bad days. And believe me....plenty more to come. Just try not to get stressed out over it. On the otherhand, I have experienced a bit of what the...

  15. To be or not to be...that's why I need your help!

    josinda421 replied to Kaytbady's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, like the above post, I would do a CNA course first, get a job at a hospital and see how you like it from there. You may not be doing what a nurse does,but you'll pretty much get a whole picture...

  16. Need Your Opinions, Please!

    josinda421 replied to NurseLil-lea's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I say take both. Do prn at the LTC and whatever they're offering at the adult day care. That way your skills won't go to wast and your not overstressed from the everyday life of

  17. Mountain State University LPN-BSN program Info please

    josinda421 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Anyone in MD attending Mountain State University Lpn-BSN program? How is it,how long is the program. This program is the only option for me right now and would really like to get my BSN. All...

  18. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

    josinda421 replied to JStollRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    lol. that was toooooo

  19. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

    josinda421 replied to JStollRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    yea. you absolutely right. good old music will do that too

  20. Stress Relief after a BAD shift?

    josinda421 replied to JStollRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love your idea. Never thought of that. especially looking for your "dream" home. Nothing wrong with dreaming right.

  21. Would you marry a Doctor?

    josinda421 replied to fleurafor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally....I wouldn't cause I would like to have my man all to myself without all the pagers and emergency calls late at night and the on-call during

  22. 7 months pregnant and starting as a new grad!!

    josinda421 replied to dncndva215's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So that means you'll be going on leave before your orientation is over. How long is your orientation? If you go on leave before your orientation is over, hopefully they can accept you back in the new...

  23. Just started my first nursing job in LTC and it is killing me!!!

    josinda421 replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry your having a bad experience. This is obviously not a good environment for you especially as a new grad. I would get out of that environment if I were you, cause obviously management don't care...

  24. home remedies you would NEVER try

    josinda421 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Any type of thread will get rid of hiccups. I tried it many times before, it works.I used to tear of hanging theards from the any clothing I have and it works. Even on babies it works. It will...

  25. Nursing Administration positions

    josinda421 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    that's impossible without first being a