NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. Who's graduating this semester?

    I love Mary Hogan NCLEX reviews. Someone on AN recommended and I really think these books are
  2. Graduating soon, need advice for getting a job!

    Hi ! I am the same boat as you. First, we are almost done so I'm super excited !!!! Okay, so I agree with Jules... just really stand out and make your intentions known. Good
  3. Random Vent- Cover Letters

    Love it !!! I don't look forward to writing my cover letter at all. Especially when sending them out to different facilities. I have another month or so before I start sending out my Cover letter....
  4. Get the book "Test success for beginning nursing students " This is a great read for all new nursing students. If will prepare you very well for answering test questions that you will see in school...
  5. Who's graduating this semester?

    I graduate in December, Lord willing !!!! I pray we both pass the NCLEX and have jobs.
  6. New RN job... NO orientation!!!

    This is crazy. No orientation? Red flag if you ask
  7. NCLEX-PN computer shut off at 85 !!!!!help!!!!!

    I too stopped at 85 questions. DID PVT and paid for quick results and passed!!! You passed OP. Congrats.
  8. Providing Personal Care

    I'm going to be honest. I would be a little squeamish too cleaning up semen or lady partsl fluids after a client has had intercourse. Sorry but I'm human and I know I would just feel squeamish....
  9. Starting LPN program on Aug 29, 2011

    Congrats for starting LPN school. Yes time will fly by and you will learn so much !!! As for drug calc... Do as many practice problems as you can. Meet with a tutor or your instructor for extra...
  10. Mental overload with cardiac class!

    Some key things to remember, that I remember being tested on.... For Asystole - Give EPI and Atropine For sinus Tach- correct the underlying cause For V-fib- Defibrillate Know when to give CPR. If...
  11. Reasons

    my main reason for going into nursing is because i really enjoy taking care of others. i love the critical thinking and skills that it takes to be a nurse. nursing for me is also a ministry, i always...
  12. Bad news, no money

    Take an easy course. Please do not give up your scholarship/grants for work. This is a great opportunity and you should go for it ! Don't give up. Staying a LPN is not bad however it is bad if you...
  13. Miserable...

    Thanks for commenting. I honestly can't wait to get my RN so I can have more options. I have very limited options right now, so home health it is. I would love to do visits in the
  14. Question for a nurse

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  15. To specialize or not to specialize...

    Great question. I'm sure you will get mixed responses because everyone has their own opinion and made decisions they thought were best for them. I hear the same things as you. As for me I pray If I...
  16. Do you really need a rolling backpack?

    My rolling back pack and I have a love hate relationship. I'm finally going to leave Big Bertha in my car for this semester. I do not need to bring Bertha to class, I would only bring her along for...
  17. Will nursing school or a nursing career break up my marriage? ( honey, if nursing school broke up your marriage then your marriage was already
  18. Giving up your seat...

    I'm sorry about your moms' job. Continue to apply for loans and scholarships. Try your best to keep your seat. Good
  19. To Stop or Not

    I agree. Its' a shame that we even have to think about
  20. i was driving in my car when i witnessed a 3 car accident. a truck ran a light and two other cars were hit. the truck flipped over to its side. my immediate reaction was:eek::eek:. i pulled over, got...
  21. To Stop or Not

    I personally think it would be very hard to sue a nurse or any one that stopped if that person acted as a prudent person
  22. I was the first responder to a car accident today

    I always pray that I don't have to be a nurse outside of work. Once again I was very careful and very well aware of everything that can go wrong in those situations. Every nurse does not know...
  23. I was the first responder to a car accident today

    I understand where you are coming from. In this instance 911 arrived 20 minutes post the accident. If there was someone not breathing that needed CPR at least, someone was there with a CPR mask and...
  24. Opportunity knocks...but should I get it while it's hot???

    I say go for it !!! It may be a great career move for you in the long wrong. You and your partner will have plenty of time together in the long run, I'm sure. Its great
  25. Whose medication error is it?

    The person who did the admission should take the primary blame along with the MD. The hospital was the last link in the chain between those medications and the patient. They should of verified that it...