JacelRN

JacelRN BSN, RN

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  1. Ever have a major crush on a doctor

    JacelRN replied to ninaldunn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great response mattsmom81, I agree completely on your blue-collar hubby. I am also married to a man who is so committed to me and my happiness that anything to take time away (like being a doctor or...

  2. Performance Based Diagnostic Study-Blah Blah Blah

    JacelRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I just went through a new nurse employee class called PBDS. Forgive me if I didn't get what the initials stand for correctly, I honestly don't care that much. Has anyone had to go through...

  3. Shoes

    JacelRN replied to walterrn's topic in General Nursing

    I went in circles trying to find a great nursing shoe. My previous shoe was a walking shoe from Famous Footwear and although it worked great with a special arch support, it wore out quickly in the...

  4. Switching to night shift?

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much, You each gave me a new perspective on the night shift. I do have a follow-up question. When you talk about less politics, do you mean less upper management only? Here's is what...

  5. I Did It!!!!!!!!

    JacelRN replied to LuvaNurse04's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CONGRATULATIONS lilmamita!! :balloons: What a wonderful feeling. Enjoy it God Bless,

  6. Took my test March 12th

    JacelRN replied to dimpsogre's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi you two, Things are looking pretty dim right now, but you will have what it takes to pass when you are ready to try again. Let yourself feel down for a while, as long as it takes and then get up...

  7. Did prepare enough?

    JacelRN replied to MadelineGlass's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi MadelineGlass, I am praying for you right now. Good luck,

  8. loan forgiveness for new grads

    JacelRN replied to szccdw's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi szccdw, I know my hospital in Cincinnati Ohio offers it. Check it out. http://www.trihealth.com. Just a tidbit more info though, a lot of times if you don't pass the NCLEX the first time, you...

  9. NCSBN review course

    JacelRN replied to amanda44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Amanda44, I did take the NCSBN course for 7 weeks. It is a very helpful, comprehensive course. I'll tell you though, its difficult because you have to study on your own and be disciplined. If...

  10. I Passed!!!!!

    JacelRN replied to rpbear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations Rpbear! I was praying for you St. Pattys day! Great news, now go enjoy yourself God Bless,

  11. BSN or ADN? What S/I choose?

    JacelRN replied to marelle's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi Marelle, This is what I told a friend of mine in a similar spot as you. With children in mind, I advised her to get her ADN. This will give you nurses pay in a quicker time period and the BSN is...

  12. I want to thank you

    JacelRN replied to whinnymay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    WHOHO! :balloons: Great news Whinnymay, I'm so happy for you :rotfl: God is good.

  13. Cincinnati Nurses?

    JacelRN replied to QTRN74's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi QTRN74, I can recommend a couple of great hospitals for you to investigate. TriHealth has Good Samaritan hospital and Bethesda North hospital. Good Sam is a teaching hospital with its own school...

  14. Got my results this morning

    JacelRN replied to imgn78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Imgn 78, I am really sorry you didn't pass. Let me say that first and foremost. It is one of the worst feelings in the world. Your self esteem is in the gutter and you don't feel you can even...

  15. Changing Shifts

    JacelRN replied to KimRN03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with Nekhismom, What works best for you is what is most important. Let me tell you, money is defintely a plus, but it is not worth feeling frazzled over. Do what is best for you. Perhaps...

  16. think a fellow student failed NCLEX

    JacelRN replied to hock1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with Fab4fan, But after so many days, it might not hurt to call and at least leave a message or email her...something. If she failed she is mourning the loss and she may be someone who needs...

  17. Topics on boards???

    JacelRN replied to sun_chica's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Sun_chica, The others covered the important topics but also to note, go over your most basics along with your broad-study subjects. Examples are VS for each age group, Labs, Immunizations, Fluid...

  18. I need some advice please

    JacelRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello again everyone, I find myself in another difficult situation. I have about 3 weeks left of orientation and although I have been getting compliments from all the experienced nurses about how...

  19. NCLEX March 17th, wish me luck!

    JacelRN replied to rpbear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Rpbear and Mazodze, I'm adding you two to my prayer list. Go in there and show 'em what you've got! Remember to breath and take those breaks if you need to. God Bless,

  20. Thanks for the input, orientation is a little smoother now...

    JacelRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I just wanted to update you from my last post that I talked with my preceptor about my strengths and weaknesses. I chose a neutral time and it went off extremely well. She had...

  21. Can't take anymore

    JacelRN replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Hi ferfer, Just wanted to add that these last couple of months are probably some of the worst you'll see. I thought "Jumping through the hoops" was an expression only I used. :rotfl: You will be...

  22. I need reassurance

    JacelRN replied to alexillytom's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Alexillytom, I know nothing about the subject, but I just wanted to tell you I will be praying for your daugther. What I do know is that teenage years are difficult without anything added to it so...

  23. Should I be worried??? Please help

    JacelRN replied to moninurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CONGRATULATIONS! Aren't you relieved its over? :rotfl: I know its a huge weight lifted when you find out. Waiting is worse than taking the exam. God Bless your new career moniNURSE,

  24. I just finished my nursing program...

    JacelRN replied to leraern's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi leraern, I agree with the others, I think Kaplan is a good resource, especially for new grads. If you can afford it of course. It's expensive. They also have an online option that may save you...

  25. The results are in

    JacelRN replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nekhismom, You sound like you've got your game plan down! I am truly happy for you and it sounds like a huge weight has been lifted from your shoulders. Take a well-deserved breather before you jump...