NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. If they think they can do a better job, why do they need us ???

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    You're right ! I hope I didn't confuse anyone. When I say "us" I mean health room staff. I've never ever in my whole time working as a health aide called myself a nurse. I think its unfair , cruel,...

  2. Why do teachers tr to fail you???

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NStiger88's topic in General Students

    I agree with the above poster. In addition for what we need to know... I also focus on s/s of each disease. For nursing questions: Most of the time we should always assess before intervention. How can...

  3. Why do teachers tr to fail you???

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NStiger88's topic in General Students

    OP- My nursing instructor has told us on occassions that she will purposely make the questions more challenging. Not because she wants us to fail but because she wants us to be competent nurses who...

  4. First Aide?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I remember when I had to renew my first aid card and I would get like 5 questions wrong out of 20 or so. I would feel so embarrassed. How could I make good grades in nursing school but not do good on...

  5. Oh! The sacrifices we make just to get through nursing school

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I'm lovin this thread ! so many of us have such powerful inspiring stories. We will all make it ! I just know it.... Its important that we keep each other in our prayers and continue to support one...

  6. Students not working while going to school....

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to CLJ1988's topic in General Students

    I've been working full time all the way up to a couple of weeks ago when I decided to go from 35-28. Even with the 28hrs a week It was still hard. Next month I plan to leave my job due to a my last...

  7. Wish it was a NANDA diagnosis

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    Funny

  8. who's getting ready to graduate????

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm right there with you girlfriend. Four more months and I'll be done

  9. Oh! The sacrifices we make just to get through nursing school

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    This thread is bitter sweet. Bitter d/t our major sacrifices and sweet because we all know that we are not alone in this. I'm grateful for God first of all for giving me the strength I need to get...

  10. And that's why I ask you to call...

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    I usually don't require a note all the time. Yes its convient at times, however most kids come to me with out a pass. The only time I make students get a note is if they don't check in with their...

  11. Made a terrible mistake at work and now I'm about to put in my 2week notice

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in School

    A couple of weeks ago a student came in and states she got hit on her head with a metal pole. I looked and palpated and saw no visible injury. Ice was given. She was alert and oriented x3 , no N/V....

  12. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    Awww.

  13. Have any males experienced what I am feeling now being in nursing school?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to lum917's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I love the guys in my class ! I know its off topic but I think its great

  14. A day in the life of.........

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    I'm a cna and I'm signed up with an agency. I haven't worked for them in a few months due to NS, but its not bad. I usually do sitter cases. I rarely work on the hospital floor. I do love it though !...

  15. Pt.'s partner asked to have intercourse with a stoma !

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

  16. Irresponsible Parents

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to naoslaben's topic in School

    I dealing with it right now as I'm typing. Student is on the phone in front of me trying to pursuade mom to pick him up after vomiting and not feeling well. Temp. normal but come on maybe he's really...

  17. Older students biased against younger students?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Stephanieee's topic in General Students

    I don't think older adults are jealous of younger students. I don't know what nursing school you attend, but at my cc we are all a big huge happy family.... Age , race, and etc is not even a factor....

  18. Older students biased against younger students?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Stephanieee's topic in General Students

    One my my nursing school buddies is an older women who has a masters in business management. She told me that she doesn't plan on working in nursing as a career. She just want to work 3x a month as a...

  19. Med-surge worries... Teaching myself?? How?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to krazit3mp3r562's topic in General Students

    Darkrainydays- you're correct. I also find that charts, tables, and diagrams are the source of the questions and I do read and study them. I was just stating what works for me. Obviously we all have...

  20. Med-surge worries... Teaching myself?? How?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to krazit3mp3r562's topic in General Students

    So I'm currently in med surg and this is what I do. I can't possibly read all the assigned readings with out feeling overwhelmed and falling asleep. LOL ! So what I do is : Focus on each of the...

  21. Older students biased against younger students?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Stephanieee's topic in General Students

    I started NS at age 19... youngest girl in the program. To be honest I never hear rude comments about my age. First of all very few people know my age. They all assume I'm in my mid twenties because I...

  22. Do you know your schools NCLEX pass rate?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to shann106's topic in General Students

    100 % passing rate baby

  23. School Advisor says I shouldn't work???

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to CLJ1988's topic in General Students

    I'm currently working however I don't recommend. In fact I'm quitting my job next month because my clinical may switch over to days. Good

  24. Made a terrible mistake at work and now I'm about to put in my 2week notice

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    Thanks so much you guys. I do feel much better. I have learned from this mistake and I'm sure the little girl will be just fine. Mom did take her to the ER for other, there were no indications for a...

  25. So sick of not having my own Patient !

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Students

    Saturday was orientation for my 4th nursing class and 4th clinical rotation. Anyway, the first thing the instructor mention is that there will be two students to one patient. :banghead:. Why in the...