NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. When your the patient, do you tell the nursing staff your a nurse?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to DemonWings's topic in General Nursing

    I don't walk in broadcasting it. They pretty much find out after a few minutes of talking with me because of the jargon I used. For example one time I went to see my PCP and I put down sx:

  2. New Grad in need of Advice =(

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thankfully I have a job already as a RN because I'm currently a LPN in LTC. I agree with others though, it is very important to network. I'm currently networking to get a RN position in the hospital....

  3. Does everyone really study?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to D.R.A.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For PN NCLEX all i did was questions for two weeks and passed. For RN I'm trying to focus on content however it is not really working for me right now. I thinking I'm going to focus on doing questions...

  4. New grad willing to work anywhere

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to iRNman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with commuter, North dakota is hiring. Its really cold and not alot of housing but you should definitely consider

  5. Are online job applications a waste of time?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Its' not a waste of time if you call and email to follow up. Best

  6. Accepted one job but got a better offer. What should I do?

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Background: I'm a LPN that just finished RN school. I'm currently awaiting to take my boards. I was unable to work as much during my last few months of school and long story short I need money so...

  7. Accepted one job but got a better offer. What should I do?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Nursing Career

    Update- The "better offer" was not a better offer. They wanted to pay me a salary of 25000 for 40 plus hours a week. I respectfully declined and will keep the LTC part-time offer until something else...

  8. I am done with healthcare

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    No suggestions on careers here. Good luck with your next

  9. What was your HESI score and did you pass or fail NCLEX

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I cannot do a poll because I don't have a membership. My questions is: 1. What was your HESI score 2. Did you pass or fail nclex For the PN NCLEX I got a 762 ( passing score at the time) and passed...

  10. WWYD In my Situation

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    You have to do what is best for you and your family. Maybe you can finish up and prereqs for the BSN and do that. Best wishers. Keep in mind that most RN-BSN programs are 1 year so maybe it will also...

  11. Minot ND information

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in contact with them as well. I was seriously thinking about it but what freaked me out was the housing market down there and not having a place to stay. Well since then I am currently...

  12. Yay!! I passed Nclex-PN

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to korea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats and happy new year

  13. Does LPN experience count?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to nursechristi's topic in General Nursing

    I would not recommend a new grad RN traveling without experience. However, LPN experience in LTC or any setting is great experience and appeals to some recruiters. I'm a LPN to RN grad and I have had...

  14. Interviewer cried during interview

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I went on an interview and the lady that interviewed starting crying while talking about her clients. I was very moved by her emotions and glad that she truly cares about these clients. I was...

  15. Number of Nclex-PN Questions.

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to korea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I find this hard to believe as NCLEX is a National examination, therefore it should be the same type of exam across the states and nation. For PNs the min. of questions is

  16. should a RN be a med tec for a LPN

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to nowim clean's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Us nurses really can't say rather the LPN is out of line or not because we are not there and don't know both sides to the story. In general, there are time when nurses will be assigned to pass meds or...

  17. What would you do?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Do Option 1 but ask for more orientation.... Nights is hard and you really need to consider the needs of your husband and

  18. what are you doing during the break?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    Got some new things to do while on break.... I got engaged so I will be planning my Wedding!!!! I'm super

  19. Interviewer cried during interview

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    So true

  20. Missed you all, took NCLEX, good pop-up!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to CBsMommy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats CBSmommy! I'm so happy for you. I'm still waiting on my ATT so I'm hoping I can test in January. 2012 is definitely your

  21. Interviewer cried during interview

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I supposed. I was wondering where the nicknames came from.

  22. Fired!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to LVNBSN2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What ever you do be honest. I was fired recently and when it came up I just told the reason and while and the nurse recruiter accepted my explanation and honesty. Good

  23. Interviewer cried during interview

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    She apologized for crying. I told her it was fine. I get emotional when talking about some of my previous patients too. I just know how to modulate my emotions while

  24. Discouraged

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Students

    3 days away from taking HESI and I feel like I don't know anything. I'm currently in HESI/NCLEX review day 1/3 so hopefully it will help. I took a practice HESI exam with 288 questions and scored...

  25. A Nurses Christmas Poem

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting this Brian. I enjoyed