NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. Career change at 54 to Nursing?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to had999's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it. I started NS at 19 years old, and some of my favorite class mates were in their 50's and up. One man was atleast 60 something and I thought it was cute how he and his 25 year old...

  2. Class sizes

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to sproeber89's topic in General Students

    I think we had a total of 60 some students, however at the end of the semester, we had about 45 or

  3. What can an LPN do besides LTC?

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

    I agree with the rest of the responses...LPN do work in schools, clinics, and etc. Most LPN's work in LTC, because LTC offers the most money. My mother has been a LPN in LTC for 4 years. She is now a...

  4. I bought my Syllabus yesterday !

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    The syllabus cost 6 bucks ! Since books aren't available until the week before class starts, I ordered the main text book to get a head start on reading and assignments. Its alot, but totally worth...

  5. OB/Peds Class......

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to jorla9903's topic in General Students

    I start OB in three weeks, thanks to the OP for starting this post

  6. Last week of vacation before NS starts again,what will you do?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to lovehospital's topic in General Students

    I can't wait for the organized chaos again ! The sooner classes start, the closer I'm to graduation :) I can't stand being on break for 7 WEEKS ! 4 weeks down and 3 more to go. Class starts on Feb.

  7. Time Management

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to sproeber89's topic in General Students

    I have a to do list as well. I love it ! It helps me to stay focus on the tasks ahead. I never get behind on class work or studying, because I have time increments on my to do list. I would definetly...

  8. How is the Nursing School Different from Pre-Reqs?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to futuredream's topic in General Students

    Pre reqs involved more memorizing. Memorizing things in nursing school won't get you far. You must be able to understand what is going on and what nursing interventions must take place. Nursing school...

  9. Stress!!!!!!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Blueberrz's topic in General Students

    Even though I work full time, and attend nursing school... I still found time to do something I enjoyed, atleast once a week. Usually Sundays are my rest days. Mon-Sat I'm at school/clinicals/...

  10. count down to graduation

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I stopped counting after 180 days July seems so far

  11. How is it possible working AND going to nursing school?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I work full-time while in nursing school. I study during down time at work. I plan out everything. Between clinicals and theory I was attending school about 2-4 days a week. I also go to the lab to...

  12. Do I Really Pose That BIG of a Threat? Or Is he Overexaggerating?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Gavsmom's topic in General Students

    He can get exposed to germs, diseases, and other illness, just as much as nurses can ! No one is safe anymore. He can get sick from being around a co-worker, or passing by a stranger who isn't...

  13. Last week of vacation before NS starts again,what will you do?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to lovehospital's topic in General Students

    I still have a couple more weeks of break. I plan to review my nclex books. Buy new uniform for clinicals... since I can no longer fit my old uniform ! I plan to continue to work out as much as...

  14. Going to the Gym

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Students

    I started my work out regimen and eating right last week. I lost 3 lbs so far and still have a long way to go ! Since nursing school, I've gained about 15 pounds on top of the 10 lbs I gained from...

  15. I was denied a maternity leave.

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to StephMatousek's topic in General Students

    Maybe the school don't want to be liable for any injury or birth complications due to all the work we have to do in clinicals ? Not, sure... but definetly talk c- the next person in the chain of...

  16. Sometimes its the little things that make me wanna lose it!!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to female12233's topic in General Nursing

    I work at an elementary school as a health assistant. I have my CNA. Since I'm the only health person in the building everyone calls me the " SCHOOL NURSE" No matter how many times I tell them I'm...

  17. Do You Outline Chapters?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to missjennmb's topic in General Students

    My main study routine was to do the objectives for each class. You may be able to find this in the syllabus or a objective book handed to you in class. I basically type up the objectives and answer...

  18. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    You girls have fun ! Me and my mom may do something similiar. She graduates in Jan with an RN... I graduate in July(hopefullY ) As a

  19. Going Nuts!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to oldfashionedlove's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are sooo over whelmed. I don't care what you decide to do, as long as it does not include giving up. Giving up is NEVER an option. Would suggest doing the LPN route first. The lpn...

  20. I Finally Start Tomorrow

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to TxNursing Student's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can't wait to start the first day of my last semester. The anticipation is KILLING ME ! I'm excited, yet nervous. I can't wait to be overwhelmed again... Atleast when I have that feeling I know that...

  21. 1st and 2nd day of LPN school

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm proud of you also ! Keep up the great

  22. Anyone going into their Last Semester?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Lady01's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow ! :yeah:You're done in MAY ! I'm so jealous of you right now. July seems sooooo FAR away . I wish I can push the fast forward button. Good luck with school. I know, I know I need to be...

  23. Best way to study

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to georgia2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Answering lots of nclex style questions helped me alot for taking exams. Doing the objectives helped me to understand the information. Listening to my digital recorder that had lectures and notes on...

  24. What does your nursing school consider their passing gpa?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to geniebea's topic in Maryland Nursing

    75 is passing at my CC. 74.9999999 or below is

  25. Any Other Students Having Trouble Finding a Job

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to anewday's topic in General Students

    Just keep searching, don't give up ! What are you ? CNA ? PCT