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  1. "Yelling"

    jjjoy replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree that sometimes "yelled at" is used to mean "chewed out" or "spoken to harshly" or "reprimanded with a raised voice." I hear it used that way in many situations: "My mom yelled at me for...

  2. Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    jjjoy replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My program, at a reputable university, had many of the characteristics hopeful2009 lists. Our clinical instructors were available on the floor but they were usually busy making their way through...

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

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

    I'd love to see something like this as an option for new nurses who could use more of a transition between student and full professional. Perhaps those desparate for money and willing to dive in head...

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

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

    The argument that 'nurses with relatively less education have done just fine' is valid but doesn't address the fact that NOT requiring/earning a bachelors for RN school DOES give the impression -...

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

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

    I'd like to toss in the idea of RN programs NOT granting any college degree and instead, requiring a minimum of an associate's degree in ANY field plus relevant pre-reqs to get into the program. A...

  6. I want to be a nurse... I don't want to be a nurse... I want to be a nurse... I don't

    jjjoy replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you guys! Actually, I have an acquaintance who teaches anatomy at a community college... sounds enviable! I'm pretty sure she has a PhD, though. Not a small investment of time and effort......

  7. What can I do before I go to a nursing school?

    jjjoy replied to whowho's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it would be a good idea to be a bit more open-minded on this. You may decide it's still not the best choice for you, but to dismiss it out of hand seems a bit hasty. At the very least, I'd...

  8. Nursing School

    jjjoy replied to ProLogic's topic in Nursing Career

    You've got a good start! It's a lot of work to get all that info and much of it you won't end up using, but you have to wade through it to find what WILL work for you. You can probably start looking...

  9. antelope valley to UCLA medical center-is it doable?

    jjjoy replied to ABC RN's topic in California Nursing

    Ouch! I can't say from experience how long it would take and I'm sure there are some people doing it, but.... ouch!!! And with current gas prices... double ouch!!! And if I recall, you have to pay...

  10. New, learning, and need direction...

    jjjoy replied to h_76's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive my ignorance but what is a "Nova" student? Thanks in

  11. Nursing School

    jjjoy replied to ProLogic's topic in Nursing Career

    ProLogic, have you looked into the pre-reqs for the 2 year program you're interested in? That might be just the right amount of time for you to complete pre-reqs and apply. You could also take a...

  12. Pessimistic thread alert: LPN still hates job

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

    Maybe you can look for a less traditional LPN job out there. That means moving beyond the newspaper wanted ads and positions advertised by flyers in the mail. There are random jobs out there that want...

  13. Is nursing the right choice?

    jjjoy replied to sundayspaper's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First off, as scary as it is to review one's finances, kudos to you for really looking at the financial implications of your choices!!! It sounds like you've been accepted to a private, 4 yr program....

  14. I want to be a nurse... I don't want to be a nurse... I want to be a nurse... I don't

    jjjoy replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe there's some kind of part-time something or other you can get into that would keep you in the health care loop and allow that part of your identity to feel acknowledged and useful regardless of...

  15. Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    jjjoy replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I can appreciate that schools want to prepare their students to pass the NCLEX. However, I don't think NCLEX style questions in general, and...

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

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

    I wouldn't make ADN a requirement. Instead, how about an associate's degree or higher in any field along with appropriate pre-reqs? It may still not match other fields but nursing is not other fields....

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

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

    Originally Posted by Dixielee I, too, have thoughts on revamped nursing education. Here are some of my thoughts on nursing and nursing education. Not fully developed, but thoughts....

  18. Nursing School or Kids?

    jjjoy replied to CareerORKids's topic in Nursing Career

    Personally, I know nursing can sound tempting for those interested in the health sciences... there's lots of opportunities, lots of programs out there (eg don't have to move to another state) and,...

  19. I start next week any advice for new grad

    jjjoy replied to keishapound's topic in Cardiac

    Amy - I bet you'd make a great preceptor/clinical

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

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

    This line of discussion came up because one person said that they thought it was a good thing for LPNs to be phased out of the hospital. In that case, there is still plenty of work opportunities for...

  21. Childcare for 12 hour overnight shifts

    jjjoy replied to lizmatt's topic in General Nursing

    If the sitter is a student, then it just well might be worth it them to get paid a little less per hour for overnights as they might not be able to find other similar work at that same time for more....

  22. Nursing school is like pregnancy, the real work starts when the baby is born

    jjjoy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can see oramar's point. While there is no way to *totally* prepare a person for a transition, there are ways to make the gap smaller and the expectations a bit more realistic. Hopefully, nursing...

  23. Nurse was so RUDE to me in report, what should I say next time)

    jjjoy replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome advice! That sounds like a great way to redirect this kind of obnoxious behavior! I'm imaging the rude on-coming nurse being faced with a direct clinical question like that, unable to...

  24. Nursing school is like pregnancy, the real work starts when the baby is born

    jjjoy replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    great

  25. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    jjjoy replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps that attitude is more prevalent in LTCs. After all, the nurses have so many patients to pass meds to and do endless paperwork on that they don't often have time to assist with ADLs. The floor...