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  1. first nursing test: FAILED

    jjjoy replied to robert2010's topic in General Students

    Were you able to figure out why you got those questions wrong? When you say you shouldn't have missed certain questions, what do you mean? Did you freeze up on the test and forget the information? Did...

  2. Parenting, Nursing and Emergency Situations?

    jjjoy replied to missjennmb's topic in General Nursing

    In the long run, it sounds like building a good social network is a priority so that there are people who you trust who can help out if need be. Easier said than done, I'm sure, but you gotta start...

  3. Ideas for bedside shift report

    jjjoy replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing would keep you from sharing other info about a patient before or after the bedside exchange. In regard to HIPAA, it allows for communication even with the possibility of someone nearby...

  4. Why are LPNs not allowed to do more?

    jjjoy replied to GaMBA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's my understanding that the LPN training and role began with a shortage of nurses some decades back. The LPN was specifically designed to have a smaller scope of practice than the RN... so that the...

  5. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    jjjoy replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I second that! If one doesn't need the concrete knowledge of patho, pharm, etc to be a licensed nurse, then why teach it? If one does need that concrete knowledge, then it should be tested directly!...

  6. To be, or not to be, that is the question...

    jjjoy replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in Nursing Career

    Saved by Grace, have you considered doing training/taking a job that would involve clinical hands-on work in order to see how you feel about it? Phlebotomy (blood drawing) training? Working as a...

  7. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    jjjoy replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm in no way arguing BSN is better and I wasn't being sarcastic, seriously! You make a good point that the depth of content for basic nursing care probably doesn't necessitate any major additions to...

  8. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    jjjoy replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Traumahawk - I want to attend your nursing school! Where you learn what you really need to do the job... which does often include physical exertion and stamina! And doesn't usually include needing an...

  9. To be, or not to be, that is the question...

    jjjoy replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in Nursing Career

    I know the feeling of "what if." I'll share my story, not as advice for you, but just as someone else's experience of the choice of whether or not to continue to pursue clinical nursing. So here...

  10. Training before becoming a Nurse

    jjjoy replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you have the resources (time, money, course availability, etc) to take some kind of health tech coursework prior to starting nursing school, it can't hurt and can only help you learn not only more...

  11. Is this really what psych nursing is like?

    jjjoy replied to Nickytoto's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for sharing your experience RNKittykat. It does seem like some places work that way. That's a shame for nurses who would prefer to more involved with the patients. I can see where employing a...

  12. New to the RN Field

    jjjoy replied to Nemeses's topic in General Nursing

    I'd suggest starting a thread with the title: Accelerated nursing programs in San Diego? ... or something like that. You could post it in the California specific forum. Good luck getting

  13. Is this really what psych nursing is like?

    jjjoy replied to Nickytoto's topic in Psychiatric

    I'd agree. But to be a devil's advocate... what about facilities that DO consider psychiatric nursing as just more or less med passing? That is, staffing, job description, and general expectations are...

  14. Doctors and Nurses need to band together against out of touch regulatory overkill

    jjjoy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think between liability issues in a society that encourages litigation as a solution of first resort and the technological ability to store and process data, organizations have gone overboard in...

  15. Question - having significant doubts about my VS assessment skills

    jjjoy replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Unfortunately, some instructors aren't very approachable or even very helpful. But luckily you don't need an instructor to practice this type of skill; so if you really think the CI won't be helpful,...

  16. Why does it take 1-2 years to get into a program?

    jjjoy replied to BabyFly's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing education isn't a money-maker major, either. In addition to the usual overhead school costs (lecturer pay, classroom space, administrative costs, etc), there are skills labs to run and stock...

  17. Question - having significant doubts about my VS assessment skills

    jjjoy replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This might feel a bit risky but it would be great practice not only to learn how to find pulses but to practice admitting when you don't get something and asking for assistance... tell your classmates...

  18. Medicare: "Hospital-Acquired Conditions" and "Present on Admission"

    jjjoy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just FYI, in some countries you can buy antibiotics at a pharmacy without a prescription. Also, when I lived abroad in another country, many patients wouldn't feel that they got their money's worth...

  19. Mt. San Antonio College vs Pasadena City College

    jjjoy replied to cabo2341's topic in California Nursing

    I took a refresher course at Mt.SAC awhile back and really got a lot of use out of the drop-in skills lab. At my original nursing school, skills lab was only at a few scheduled times so you could only...

  20. RN or Sonography?

    jjjoy replied to jlm755's topic in Nursing Career

    Examples of low-key nursing jobs, please! Especially for the first year or two out of school before you have experience to offer in addition to the license. And for the low-key nursing jobs that do...

  21. which med do I give first

    jjjoy replied to kbkbajs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Aren't these kinds of questions fun? Actually, they can be. They really make you think and learn... I just hate if they are graded all or nothing because as we can see from the discussion here that...

  22. Need help with routines.

    jjjoy replied to Joni's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    I think the catch is getting from here (not knowing the patients at all) to there (having an idea which ones should be checked on/taken care of first). The newbie may feel like they are failing in...

  23. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    jjjoy replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    FYI - a moderator editted the original title of the threat. I just had "Rant: student care plans" - the rest was added by a moderator. I do think care plans have a purpose in nursing and nursing...

  24. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    jjjoy replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    LiveToLearn, I like your approach. I had exactly two clinical instructors that were more focused on the actual practice of nursing as opposed to the theoretical practice of nursing, if that makes...

  25. LPN Refresher course -long drive or online

    jjjoy replied to iwanna's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I like the structure of an established program. Clearly, though, there are several reasons that the on-line option is appealing. How 'bout starting to inquire about setting up clinical...