NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. Rest of summer off from school... now what ?

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Students

    i just completed trends in nursing over the summer and hopefully grades will be posted today ! it feels good to have exactly 59 days off from school. i go into my last semester of adn this fall. so i...

  2. Rest of summer off from school... now what ?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Absolutely !!! I going to do some nclex questions and textbook reading, nothing major, just a few hours a week. Can't wait until the syllabus comes out for the fall. Although I did by the one for...

  3. What was that?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this happened. Interviews can be hard sometimes and there have been times when I put my foot in my mouth during an interview. It is a learning experience. Keep looking and hopefully you...

  4. $15 an hr for a school nurse in Miami??!!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to noreenl's topic in School

    Wow. I worked as a school health aide and made 16.07 an hr. I wasn't even a

  5. Rest of summer off from school... now what ?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I swear we think alike ! I can't wait for summer to be over with. Fall please come, please ! :) Thanks for recommending room, I'm going to check it out. Enjoy your summer too with your kiddo

  6. What was that?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, they probably did not like the fact that you accepted a gift card from a patient. If you did not then I would of clarified and stated " I was offered a gift card but I did not accept it...

  7. Taking prereqs along with nursing courses

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Which is why I changed my mind. I just cant risk failing due to taking another

  8. Taking prereqs along with nursing courses

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm going into my last semester of nursing school this fall at a CC. I have scholarship money for this fall and next spring. This upcoming semester consists of two classes ( psych and advanced...

  9. Associates vs Bachelors Degree

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to ysin's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Just go for bsn. Why not

  10. "I didn't want to go into nursing because I didn't want to be labled gay"

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I was talking to a family member today. He is a very nice guy and told me how much he used to want to be a psych nurse many years ago. He told me the reason why he changed his mind is because of the...

  11. giving report to a SNF

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Sorry you went through this, not all SNF nurses react like that. Now let me vent.... Please don't transfer my patient back to SNF knowing when he is unstable ! Now that he has a MASSIVE GI bleed,...

  12. Nclex today!!

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

    Best of luck ! Let us know how it goes. Wowzers

  13. I have twins and passed NCLEXPN

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to ren3741LPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats !!!! So inspiring. My mother also made it through LPN and RN school with

  14. really want to be an OB nurse...

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    To answer your question, yes all nursing students are required to do an OB rotation. Mine included Land D , antepartum, postpartum, NICU and well baby nursery. I too love ob ! You should consider...

  15. Is this really the norm?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have the perfect text book answer, but even with psych consults and providing a safe environment some residents still are verbally abusive. I have the patience of an Angel but it can wear on you...

  16. Taking prereqs along with nursing courses

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Thanks everyone ! I just may sign up for it. I think I may do it online . Since its paid for , why not

  17. How soon have you quit a job?

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working on my new job on a sub-acute unit since May 24th. I really love it ! Great patients and it requires much more skills. However, I was told once I get off orientation I will be the...

  18. Job Interview Tomorrow ... Advice?!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to AlaskanRunner's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just wanted to wish you luck ! Hopefully you will receive great advice. Also try doing a search, very great advice has been given

  19. your favourite??

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    This may be weird but I get a great satisfaction when I'm able to successfully put in a foley in an elderly,obese women. This is a tough job on patient and nurse and to do it with minimal pain to...

  20. your favourite??

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    I love this thread ! Me next !!! Okay, so I also love mornings and the hussle and bussle of the day shift ( even though I'm currently on evenings, bummer). I love doing little silly dance or using my...

  21. Seriously, resumés aren't that difficult...

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Nursing Career

    OP I agree with you ! I am guilty of how to word a resignation though. hehe. Silverbells you are so correct

  22. Transferring to another unit

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to madfowl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know the whole story but If I were you I would NOT transfer to another unit just because of gossip. Its simple. Go to work and keep your mouth shut and everything will be ok. Don't even listen...

  23. Opinions ? RN who reads at grade 5 level ?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to gilberra's topic in General Nursing

    Many professionals read at a 5th grade level. Sad. But true. If she got through nursing school and Boards then obviously she can read. Am I wrong

  24. why dont i care like i should?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in General Nursing

    After 18 years maybe you desensitized yourself from the burdens of others. Its not a complete horrible thing but once you see somethings so often, then its kind of not a really big deal. I pray for...

  25. how to quit my current job

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I may be in same situation as you soon ( depending how my interview goes tomorrow) I have been on orientation at my new job for a month now, and have an interview at another place tomorrow that I...