NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. ZZZZ's - Time to be honest!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the ones who have slept on a job would never post it here, so I will be honest. Four years ago I was working a sitter case 7p-7a, room dark, patient asleep, I closed my eyes( eyes were dry...

  2. Has anyone worked in pediatric home health?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in Pediatric

    Yeah its starting to get pretty boring. I'm a nurse but often feel like a baby sitter. Its fine for right now while I'm in RN school, but I know I couldn't do it forever. I would probably like doing...

  3. Pass/fail at your school

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Students

    Really? Wow. At my school 75 is a passing, 74.999999 is

  4. Nursing School and working

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Mars88's topic in General Students

    I think 16 hours a week is doable. I try not to work no more than 24 hours a

  5. Tips for a young LPN student....please

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Chambree's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes there are many LPNs that delay there return to RN school, however that is not the case for everyone. Im becoming a RN only 2 years post LPN graduation and I'm far from 30, on 22. LPNs are nurses...

  6. Trying to Hang In There

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

    I

  7. Why the disdain for LTC?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I guess some NG think that LTC won't give them the experience they need to get into the hospital. If the only offer you get as a NG is LTC, I would accept it and embrace it. Some experience is better...

  8. Did you hate your life in nursing school??

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

    For the first year I did, but at the same time I did like nursing school and clinical. For my second year I chosen to have more of a social life and not be so consumed with school. I study it bits and...

  9. Timesheets/fraud

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    This is true. She tries to play innocent but in fact she is very sneaky. I almost don't want to go back there again but I need the money. When she found out her child could loose his benefits then...

  10. Considering my situation, which case would you choose?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    My thoughts exactly. If I'm able maybe I will do the other one every other weekend. I need to free up my week as much as possible. My ideal schedule would be 3 12's.... or 2 16's.

  11. Trying to Hang In There

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

    I respectfully disagree. Yes LTC is not acute care experience but it is experience. Hanging in there for a year will atleast show the employer that she can keep a job and be stable. Employers...

  12. School nursing for inexperienced RN?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in School

    There are limited resources in school health, however if you have a "go to " person then you should be fine. I understand what the other posters are saying as well however how will you ever get...

  13. Is it easier for a New grad LPN or new grad RN to get a job?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to bobs201's topic in LPN to RN

    I think it depends on the area as well. I had no problem finding a job as a new grad LPN. My current job has RN positions too so I should be find until I find something

  14. Trying to Hang In There

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

    When they ask, tell them and also tell them that x,y,z was going on and I had to prioritize. The first thing I tell the oncoming shift is what I have already done for the admission, that way they...

  15. Trying to Hang In There

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

    Please hang in there. Nursing is 24/7. When an admission would arrive late on my shift or if all hell broke loose ( falls, emergencies, and etc.) I had to prioritize. Which means get your assessment...

  16. Timesheets/fraud

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    I am still having the same problem with this case. I arrive to my shift yesterday and she asked me to stay late and come in late next shift to make up the diff. but still document my scheduled hours....

  17. Tips for a young LPN student....please

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Chambree's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Becoming a LPN is NOT a dead end. I have been a LPN for 2 years and my certification have allowed me to make a decent income and gain a wealth of experience. Becoming a LPN first will allow you to...

  18. Can't get hired

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to beachyfe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry you are having a hard time. I was talking to a co-worker of mine, she and I were both nurses at his AWFUL facility. I was telling her that she can work anywhere and get a job quicker than me...

  19. Mike Tyson trading places w/ a nurse on TV show tonight!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! He will probably scare the patients

  20. Are new grads...

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I believe some new grads don't have jobs because they are picky. Then there are some new grads who are work anywhere and do anything for a job as a nurse. If someone wants to be a nurse then I think...

  21. Thick skin

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Chixie's topic in General Nursing

    Being the only nurse on the unit for 13 subacute patients. This unit is supposed to be staffed with two nurses at all times due to the acuity of these patients. Alot of these patients have trachs, are...

  22. Has anyone worked in pediatric home health?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in Pediatric

    I'm also feeling like a highly paid babysitter with my cases right now. Actually I'm dreading going into work today.... I may have a new client with more complications so maybe that would be better...

  23. Done with nursing school!!!!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to pitaya's topic in General Students

    Great job ! good luck on the

  24. Asked 100X how to Quit immediately

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Airidis's topic in General Nursing

    I was in your situation a few weeks ago and I'm ashamed to admit that I did it unprofessionally. I called out 2 times and then went in to drop off my letter of resignation effective immediately. I...

  25. Thick skin

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Chixie's topic in General Nursing

    I also struggle with not having thick skin and I have been a nurse for only 2 years. Some days are better than others but most of the time I feel as though I have no back bone. I think it will be...