NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. make up?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I wear make-up and don't leave home without

  2. 2nd shifter possibly moving to 3rd shift

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Jocee82's topic in Ob/Gyn

    only 5 years? Good luck. Like others say, you have to do what is best for you and your

  3. Disappointed in pay

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Michizzle's topic in General Nursing

    OP where do you live? I live in MD and was offered 22.50/hr as my first job in

  4. It's all in the resume!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Very creative ! Great

  5. New Grad working 7p to 7a

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to JM RN's topic in General Nursing

    Some other tips is to close the blinds in your room and wear eye cover over your eyes to block out any sunlight. Turn off your phone if you can. It is hard, I have done it a few times but never could...

  6. (LPN)Nursing school-why i want to be a nurse

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to adoglover's topic in General Students

    I think it is a great essay. It really paints a nice picture of why you want to be a nurse. I'm not a grammer person so hopefully someone will be able to spot any grammer errors if there are some....

  7. Mother-Baby to where?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Teaieal's topic in General Nursing

    It does not hurt to atleast try. I also want to be an OB nurse right from nursing school, maybe I should reconsider as you have shed some

  8. School nursing for inexperienced RN?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in School

    Post this in the school nursing forum. I worked as a school health aide. I would say that your assessment skills need to be sharp. Sometimes it is really hard to tell what is wrong with kids. I would...

  9. The same old battle - work vs school! Ughh..

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to A&OxNone's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. Tomorrow I have to break the news to my job. I'm not sure how they are going to take it. I don't know my clinical schedule yet so I'm really going out on the limb here.

  10. Failed LPN Program

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

    I'm sorry you did not complete your program. Talk to your advisor and see what other options you

  11. Need reassurance

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    Thanks I got reassurance from for the nursing supervisor. She said the nurses should be using the

  12. mcg/kg/min to ml/hr

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Students

    Its simple. Use dimesional analysis First thing you need to do is convert lbs to kg. There are 2.2 lbs to 1kg, so 155lbs/2.2lbs equals 70.4kg Next plug in you kg into the equation which is:...

  13. 30 more days til fall semester begins... wowsers !

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Students

    30 more days til my last semester of nursing school begins . I'm too excited and can't wait to get my degree completed. I pray that God will get me through this last and difficult semester. I know I...

  14. 30 more days til fall semester begins... wowsers !

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Well the new job is not my old job. I'm currently doing peds home health. I like it so

  15. 30 more days til fall semester begins... wowsers !

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Its sister. I study in 20 min increments through the day so I'd say 1-3:)

  16. Expect to fail at least one nursing course, is this true

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Bridgettea83's topic in General Students

    Don't expect to fail but know that it can happen, That is the reality of nursing school and life and

  17. Need reassurance

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    Thanks ! I will inquire to use the lift for now on. I just can't seem to get a good grip on him without straining my

  18. Help! What are you doing for income while in school?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to gina197880's topic in General Students

    It not that we don't know this ahead of time but everyone one on this board is MARRIED, have supportive family, have a savings account, or still live at home with mom and dad. Yes school is a...

  19. Nursing school schedule-vent !

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I know that. This was just a vent. School does take

  20. Do you feel like a glorified babysitter?

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in Home Health

    Both my clients are pretty stable. Sometimes the parents leave which is fine but for the most part I just see myself as a glorified babysitter. The four year old is very high functioning so he loves...

  21. Do you feel like a glorified babysitter?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Home Health

    I agree. I was offered full time nights. I declined. There is NO way I could stay over night in the dark and not be tempted to sleep. Heck, its hard not to dose off in the day time to the subtle...

  22. Nurses and the LORD

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Seiya174's topic in General Students

    I also believe in the power prayer. I believe if we do our best God will do the rest. Which mean we do have to study and work hard but prayer will move mountains. There is no way I made it through...

  23. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I posted this one in the methadone section, but I had a pt. ask if methadone came in multiple flavors beside cherry, I said no this is not a 7-11 or snow ball stand ! Geesh. I can't imagine if they...

  24. Crazy MD orders that caused stress or concern...

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I concur with the above, that is kind of the goal in the actively

  25. Things you've had to do to get care done...

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of a story my professor told us. She is a Pediactric NP and was interviewing a teen girl. She asked the teen girl when was the last time she had sex. The teen girl said" Its been a...