NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. Can I get an AMEN !!

    Praiser- Enjoy your summer break ! You have worked so hard and now its time to unwind and relax. As a matter of fact I hope all you school nurses have a wonderful summer break. Purple scrubs- enjoy...
  2. Becoming a nurse for the money...

    I totally agree about what you are saying. Nurses need to me competent. However, caring does go along way. Part of being a competent nurse is being caring. With a patient that is in pain... are you...
  3. Becoming a nurse for the money...

    I must say this as well even though I'm sure others won't agree. I think thats it's completly wrong for the student to get accepted into a nursing program just to work as a nurse for the money over a...
  4. most difficult section

    They are all difficult ! No just kidding. Are you talking about nursing courses or prereqs ? Anyway, I'll answer both. Preques- micro was the most difficult for me and nursing- med surg 2 which...
  5. Starting Nursing School

    Thanks for sharing and I remember feeling the way you do. I still get excited about going to class even and I'm about to be done in about 6 weeks ! My mom was also a LPN for 4 years before becoming a...
  6. Mind Boggling - Not going to graduation?

    I can understand where all of you are coming from. Different strokes for different fokes. Afterall, I am the same girl that didn't attend her prom or any other high school dances. And btw, I would...
  7. Becoming a nurse for the money...

    I'm not in nursing for the money. I really can't see myself doing anything besides taking care of patients. The great pay is just a bonus to me. I think people that are in it for the money are going...
  8. How far do you drive for nursing school?

    My drive is about 30 minutes depending on traffic. Sometimes I do listen to my recorder lectures
  9. Should I miss clinicals for...

    Thanks for reading. Now lets see who else yells at me even after I've come to my
  10. Yikes ! All this on one exam ?

    Exam one will be on: Health care delivery systems, decision making models and types, nursing care delivery systems, supervision duties, assertiveness, neuromuscular disorders elimination, ADL's,...
  11. I studied about 10-15 hours a week. I got an A in AP 2 and this was a fast track course which means what I learned in 8 weeks what would usually take a full
  12. Straight to RN Program or LPN?

    I personally resent your comment. You are implying that lpns are not an important part of the health care team when they are. Its nurses like you thats going to make my year and half of being a LPN...
  13. Ehtical Dilemma

    Pharmgirl maybe you can report the agency. I'm sorry but what your friend and the other nurses are doing is illegal and you are right to feel the way you feel. I do believe there are short cuts here...
  14. Yikes ! All this on one exam ?

    I wish we had exams every week to be honest. I just want to get it over with
  15. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    You know you are in NS when you pick an argument with your fiancee because he misreads the flashcards when testing you. For example: Fiance: When should the patient inspect the sole of their feet...
  16. Come and get it!

    We usually send out a letter for parents to pick up their kids meds. I also send home a new med order form for the next school year. I usually write on the letter that if meds aren't picked up by june...
  17. Yikes ! All this on one exam ?

    I'm taking the last course for my LPN and its basically the second years squished into one. Its very
  18. How do I emotionally survive caring for a pedophile?

    I graduate in NS in a few weeks and this same exact concept has come across my mind. I've been sexually abused for years and I do recognize that I must not let my abuser take hold of my life. As a new...
  19. Yikes ! All this on one exam ?

    Thanks ! Can't wait until this first exam is over with.... then I may be able to see that little glimmer of
  20. Field Day "Drama"

    I loved field day ! I would usually go outside with my chair and first aid kits. I even joined in some of the fun games like the hola hoop contest. Field day is a blast however I did see alot of...
  21. Kind of feeling guilty !

    Aw... Well atleast you get to go back. I was in tears my last day. And ofcourse that was the day I got the most "pleases", " thank yous" and TLC from all the kids. One of my families even gave me a...
  22. 3 weeks left of LPN school, do I apply now?

    I'm 6 weeks away from graduating and I'm not going to start applying until I graduate from NS, however I'm currently looking for CNA jobs so that I can have my foot in the
  23. right out of nursing school to school nurse

    I'll be finished nursing school in 6 weeks and I personally don't think school nursing would be the right fit for a new grad. I've worked in school health for over two years so I already have...
  24. Best NCLEX PN Review Book?

    The OP posted this three years ago. Anyway I bought mosby's pn so hopefully it'll work. I haven't started questions from that particular book though, I've been using the nclex RN, but i do think I...
  25. Nervous about being team leader

    So all of you know that in our last clinical rotation have to be team leader for the day. This includes being at clinicals an hour early and picking pt. assignments. I'm so nervous though ! Any tips...