nursejoy1 ASN, RN

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    Any LPN willing to do an email interview with me for my clinical class?

    nursejoy1 replied to agiersdorf1's topic in General Nursing

    I would be glad to help- just pm
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    Have I been beaten

    nursejoy1 replied to catz123's topic in General Nursing

    DOn't really have any advice- just want you to know that there are people out there that do care. ((((((((hugs)))))))))) I wish you the
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    Safety Question - Nurses rights

    nursejoy1 replied to Wends1984's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility it is the policy that for patient and employee safety- there will ALWAYS be 2 persons using a lift. ALWAYS. No exceptions. Using a lift alone is not safe procedure in my
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    Nurse being above emptying a foley catheter bag??!!

    nursejoy1 replied to LPNfurever's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, there is no task "beneath" a nurse. I feel that ANY task r/t patient care/comfort is part of the nurse's duty. I have and will continue to do anything my patients need. ( and the...
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    PPD Requirements

    nursejoy1 replied to CherryAmes_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We do 1st step during initial physical and the 2nd 2 weeks later. Only the first step is required to be read before beginning
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    I have just had a positive PPD

    nursejoy1 replied to jlrose's topic in General Nursing

    I also had a positive PPD 7 years ago. Chose not to take the INH and have had no problems thus
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    How do I renew my CNA lisence?

    nursejoy1 replied to Anniebear's topic in General Nursing

    In Alabama the governing board is the Department of Public Health,probably is there too. They could give you the info you need. Good
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    Overcoming fear??

    nursejoy1 replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an LPN for 8 years and I am back in school for my RN. I failed my first test about a month ago. You just have to realize its the end result that matters and that is finishing and getting...
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    Would you have given the meds??

    nursejoy1 replied to **LaurelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our Medical director has stated that we may NOT hold insulin if blood glucose is 80 or greater. A few times that nurses have held it (correctly in my opinion) he really had a
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    Would you give sub-dermal inj. with 25 gauge needle?

    nursejoy1 replied to waggykeeper's topic in General Nursing

    we use 28 gauge 1/2 inch nad it should be intradermal not
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    Tdap Question?

    nursejoy1 replied to j_audrey's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot take the PPD either-When I had the reaction- I had sputum test and CXR- both negative. Now I just do a sputum test each year. Tests for acid fast baccilli. You should not take the test agin....
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    How come t here are no Males RNs on a peds floor?

    nursejoy1 replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    No the females don't usually do the molesting, they simply allow ( or assist) the males to molest the child. This is just as bad. It is not male or female that is the problem, simply the personality...
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    Got Sleep?

    nursejoy1 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    i hope this is not considered medical advice- but i take an herb called valerian root. it helps w/ sleep, as well as depression. and it's inexpensive- about $4 at wal-mart- mods if this is considered...
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    do you think i am annoying?

    nursejoy1 replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    If you have been assigned a preceptor, that means they are to be there for any procedure that you feel unsure of. That is what preceptors are assigned to do. If they do not want to assist new or...
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    Hospitals don't pay, but I need experience!

    nursejoy1 replied to Sarahtonin's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is correct. Most hospitals pay LPNs, barely more than CNAs make in LTC. Our base pay at the LTC facilty where I work is about $5 more than a LPN w/ at least 5 years experience was making at a...
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    A little insight into teaching CNA courses, please.....

    nursejoy1 replied to onesunniegal's topic in General Nursing

    I am education nurse at an LTC facility. Have been for 5 years and I love it! I find it very rewarding to teach the trainees the correct way, as well as how important it is to do things correctly and...
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    What is the typical night like on a peds wards or Labor and delivery floor?

    nursejoy1 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering too- I do my 1st clinical next Saturday
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    Policy on Nurse assignments regarding contact isolation patients? ?

    nursejoy1 replied to JamRN29's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC, so can't say for sure, but it sounds like separating the two to different nurses would be sound
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    Anyone going baby friendly?

    nursejoy1 replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Some women want to breastfeed and can't. I attempted to breastfeed and I was not producing enough milk. I was young and not well informed about breastfeeding. (was not a nurse yet) My son wanted to...
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    DON trashed me to my coworkers!

    nursejoy1 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At our facility our PTO time is paid when you quit- provided that you give a 2 week notice. Good luck. Sounds like this DON is very
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    My Father Died Today

    nursejoy1 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bless you and your
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    Help!!!!

    nursejoy1 replied to CandyGyrl1985's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like the tests were defective. Did they have an area marked "control" and did anything show up there? If nothing showed up in control- the test is NOT WORKING!!! And ALLI should not show...
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    Help with Math, Please.....

    nursejoy1 replied to rita.kumar83's topic in General Nursing

    The answer to the first question should be 2.5 tsp, not 2.5 mL. 1 tsp=5 mL, so 2.5 tsp = 12.5 mL as for the second, the other posters were
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    Question about G-Tubes with Mickey Button

    nursejoy1 replied to nurse ladybug's topic in General Nursing

    Policy at our facility is- crush each med separately and add 5-10 cc of water. administer one medication, then 5-10 cc of water, and repeat w/ other meds. Liquid meds should not be mixed because...
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    I Got In!!!!

    nursejoy1 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I've been and LPN for 7 years and have been working on my prerequisites for 3 years. I applied to the LPN-RN Mobility programs near my home for the first time this semester and I GOT IN at Gadsden...