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  1. Here I go again on my own

    jjjoy replied to jamonit's topic in General Nursing

    Tough situation, I agree. It's important to recognize a bad situation and get out. Perhaps those places that couldn't see it that way aren't good places to work to begin with. I'm interested to hear...

  2. Quitting after 4 months.....

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

    It's definitely worth asking but not all hospitals will work to find another position for a nurse. You would think they would after investing in orientation and the cost to hire and orient someone...

  3. Phlebotomy Course Online??

    jjjoy replied to Tamantha's topic in General Nursing

    Where I worked once, the hospital training for current employees to certify in phlebotomy involved a one day lecture course and one or two shifts following a phlebotomist and getting lots of practical...

  4. Nursing science vs. healthcare/caring science

    jjjoy replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    But what IS nursing? To me, nursing is (predominantly) 24/7 care of the infirm. It covers the spectrum from basic hygiene to adjusting cardiac drips in the ICU. A nursing assistant carries out the...

  5. Med Error

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

    It's very disheartening if on the one hand, you want to take your time so as to do all the appropriate checks and follow safe protocol for med administration... but on the other hand, if you're new...

  6. New Here, The Good/ Bad /Ugly

    jjjoy replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    While the OP may be too broad in his generalizations and rather hasty in judging what nursing is like across the board, it seems harsh to say "you have no one to blame but yourself" and to have "no...

  7. what do you all think about 12 hour shifts?

    jjjoy replied to emmycRN's topic in General Nursing

    People are so defensive about this! Some who have a strong preference for either 12 or 8 hr shifts seem to feel a need to persuade those who don't to change their mind. However, if you physically...

  8. what do you all think about 12 hour shifts?

    jjjoy replied to emmycRN's topic in General Nursing

    She wasn't saying that nurses sit around for 8hrs on shifts. She was saying that she'd prefer being busy for 12 hours straight 3 days/week (in nursing) than sitting being bored for 8 hours a day M-F...

  9. Was I out of line ?

    jjjoy replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency

    I'm not a black-and-white person about most things. I can see why the OP did what she did and why the MD was upset with it. Ideally, the OP should do what she thinks needs to be done regardless of the...

  10. Why NP and not PA?

    jjjoy replied to GirloftheSun's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Personally, I think I'd prefer a PA program to an NP program because of my learning style and interests. I found nursing school frustrating in its approach. Just a preference, most of my classmates...

  11. Need Loma Linda University Feedback

    jjjoy replied to KOCMOHABT's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you start a new post on this so that it's not mixed up with a discussion about Loma

  12. ??Is there a shortage: Nursing Supply and Demand

    jjjoy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Notice which hospitals foreign staff from first world countries work at and which hospitals are predominantly staffed by foreign staff from developing countries. It's not usually an even mix. There's...

  13. ??Is there a shortage: Nursing Supply and Demand

    jjjoy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The foreign staff from economically depressed/developing countries are also more likely to put up with staffing situations and a work environment that locals aren't. Not because they are less...

  14. Is it a good idea to be a CNA before being an RN???

    jjjoy replied to SweetLadyJ's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP - keep on keeping on. It sounds like your educational program promised more than it could deliver. It's a real problem in general, trying to get both the education AND experience necessary...

  15. Is it a good idea to be a CNA before being an RN???

    jjjoy replied to SweetLadyJ's topic in General Nursing

    Just tossing this out there... maybe try another job before starting nursing school. There might some other job out there that you're already qualified for AND that would be more challenging and...

  16. Need feedback; job vs job WWYD?

    jjjoy replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Be sure to check you current facility's policy. In some places you are required to give a months' notice, not just two weeks. Good luck with your decision making

  17. Is it a good idea to be a CNA before being an RN???

    jjjoy replied to SweetLadyJ's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not necessary to help get a job after graduation. Definitely useful in terms of getting a feel for the hospital/LTC environment and working with patients, but not necessary. Is it worth it...

  18. Bedpans

    jjjoy replied to Michelle123's topic in General Students

    Learning all the little tricks to things like bedpan use are why it can be useful to work as a nursing assistant. There is SO much to figure out as a new nurse responsible for meds, calling docs,...

  19. Another question for those who have taken the test.

    jjjoy replied to Justme123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree that nursing test questions are an odd bunch. In regard to preparing, review a test prep book and read the section about how to take the test and how the questions should be read. Review the...

  20. Nurse-Run Hospital? Why not?

    jjjoy replied to kenny b's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting thoughts! In regard to group bargaining for nurses, how would that work? Would such groups be organized by county? state? facility? nation-wide? speciality? Could nurses choose not to...

  21. Nursing Surplus?

    jjjoy replied to sgmanda's topic in General Nursing

    I would think a bigger issue than the NUMBER of health personnel that will be needed as the population ages, would be the AFFORDABILITY and PAY of those needed health positions. I'd think we could...

  22. Help!! Need to find practice questions for priority where do I go??

    jjjoy replied to NurseEmily22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Review a prep book specific for the NCLEX that has practice tests. That should let you know what kind of questions to

  23. I need some advice, some help, some suggestions please!

    jjjoy replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Every BODY is different. I personally had trouble maintaining any kind of a normal existence with 12 hr shifts. I envy those who do well with them and can take advantage of the days off. It sounds...

  24. ??Is there a shortage: Nursing Supply and Demand

    jjjoy replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I very much agree with your perspective, Beggar. I don't know enough about the engineering field but it seems to have similar dilemmas. Companies simply don't want to or can't afford to pay enough or...

  25. Abuse From Management

    jjjoy replied to boomer1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if your fiancee has tried this or not but if not... When someone starts to raise their voice to matter of factly say "Please do not raise your voice." If someone digs right in with...