NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. Nursing school schedule-vent !

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Students

    My last semester for nursing school starts next month and and I'm a little upset. We don't find out our clinical sites until 2 days before class. How am I suppose to give my current job a heads up...

  2. Nursing school schedule-vent !

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry you didn't get what you wanted. This sucks. There are so many nursing students but so limited clinical sites and

  3. 1 week to go....

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to futurenurseya33's topic in General Students

    I start in 2 weeks and go into tachycardia with just the thought of NS. This is my last semester so I'm super nervous but ready to get it over with. Wowsers. Time is going by sooooo

  4. Calling all pen aficionados...please report here

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Students

    Bic retractable gel pens I like to write my notes in color so any pens with

  5. Nursing school, here I come!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to cherryblossomRN's topic in General Students

    I can't wait for the madness to begin either !!! Did more shopping today. Bought more pens, a tote for theory, a new digital recorder, and ID holder and Mary hogans prentice hall nclex review for...

  6. Does anyone like when their school picks their classes

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    I don't mind them picking my classes, what I have an issue with is not knowing my clinical schedule until the first day of class. I don't have a tree outside my backyard that grows money, so its hard...

  7. What does this status of my application mean

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

    You are right, it is better than the "no way" message. I would take it as they are reviewing your app and if they want to interview they will call you. I know that playing the waiting game is not...

  8. Graduation in December - no jobs?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to bringtherain's topic in LPN to RN

    Hello. I'm also a LPN that graduates in December. I have never had a problem finding a job. Ofcourse now that I'm back in school I have to cut down on work hours which totally sucks. Anyway, I know...

  9. I love NURSING SCHOOL

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Can't for NS to start again, still love it... at times.

  10. I love NURSING SCHOOL

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone :) I'm a first year nursing student.... I'm a little over a month into my first semester. Although nursing school takes alot of time and effort I must say that I love nursing school. I...

  11. early reading

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to mistyvenne's topic in General Students

    I don't disagree with you. Its not hell but it alot of work in my

  12. early reading

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to mistyvenne's topic in General Students

    I already starting reading too and making drug info sheets as I'm very weak in pharmacology. I hope it pays

  13. Divorce court on exam day...

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    So after sending the instructor another email she still said No, I have to take my first exam once the class ends. Tomorrow I plan to seek counsel from the director of nursing their who I trust. I...

  14. sometimes this job breaks my heart.

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC can be a very depressing place to work at times. I have seen the same experience with my previous residents. My only intervention that works is to be my bubbly self while at work. Hold their hand,...

  15. "We want a nurse who speaks CLEAR English"

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently a peds home health nurse and met with the parents of a client I might me working with. The parents have had bad experiences with foreign nurses mainly from African countries due to their...

  16. must haves for lecture and clinicals

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Students

    My must haves for lecture is: Digital recorder ( they are allowed at my schooll) Multi-colored pens on my desk to write notes Highlighters A caffeinated beverage ( wish I was allowed to bring...

  17. Bored to death at work

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    -sigh- I decided that I needed a break from LTC and SNF to be a pediatric home care nurse. However, I'm staring to miss the hussle and bussle of getting through a hectic and almost unbearable shift at...

  18. bouncing has bounced back

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to bouncing's topic in General Students

    I have not seen the thread either but good for you ! Determination always pays off. Defeat is never an

  19. Treating pain/anxiety in patients with drug history

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    From my experience patients with a hx of drug abuse are often undertreated for their pain. I have heard doctors and nurses say things like" I'm not giving or prescribing any more pain medication...

  20. dealing w/ halotosis

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to penlight's topic in General Nursing

    Well, we can't give you any medical advice. I'm sorry your co-workers are being bullies. Your employers should deal with that behavior ASAP. So far as products- listerine strips are really strong and...

  21. What are your future nursing plans??

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to FutureOBNurse2118's topic in General Students

    I'm also going into my last semester this fall. I hope to specialize in OB, Land D, Peds, or NICU. I know I may have to do a year of medsurg first as well. Eventually I want to obtain my BSN then...

  22. He// to the NO!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to FLmomof5's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you and other nurses who are standing up for

  23. Bored to death at work

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Playing with legos for 9 hours is boring after a

  24. No papers

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to bloodlikefire's topic in General Students

    yay ! december cannot get here fast enough !! i pray for all of us dec 2011 graduates. we can and will get through our final

  25. Bored to death at work

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I miss working on TCU and constantly being busy. It was not my choice to leave TCU it was my managers. She wanted me to switch to LTC and thats when I