NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. Do I have to give my job information about my court hearing?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'm just going to give them the summons letter. They will find out sooner or later because I will be having a name change. I guess I'm just a little emotional and possibly

  2. Why is LTC so hated

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I could never hate longterm care. It gave me my start in nursing and I learned alot from it. Before I started nursing school I knew what specialty I wanted. LTC wasn't it but I did it to gain basic...

  3. What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN to RN

  4. What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN to RN

    Wowsers !! I Wish this was in MD, that would mean I would get a 10 dollar/hr increase, instead of a ten cent increase when I complete my

  5. What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN to RN

    Haha ! Thats funny. There are many LPNs that make a whole lot more than RNs. It depends on experience and location. When I was a new grad LPN I made 50 cents less than friends that were new grad

  6. What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN to RN

    I may be able to help out a little. Lets see- I'm currently a LPN and a RN student. There are a few skills that RN do that LPNs are not allowed to do under the nurse practice act. For example LPNS...

  7. LTC vs SNF vs SUBACUTE??

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to superlivyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I currently work in subacute... way different from LTC. The patients are more sick and have acute issues. I have patients that just came from the hospital in an acute care setting. The patients also...

  8. Do you have any authority in your LTC facility?

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Last night a GNA called the unit supervisor to ask to leave early. She didn't even have enough courteously to ask me first. The unit supervisor said yes. After the GNA got permission to leave early...

  9. Nonresponder to HepB Vaccine

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your PCP. AN is not allowed to give medical advice. BTW- I'm also not immune to the HEP B vaccine so I understand your

  10. Protocol for HIV partner notification

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    At work a very interesting discussion came up. There are two patients at our facility who are homosexuals and have become partners. One of the patients is HIV +. They do engage in sexual activity....

  11. Protocol for HIV partner notification

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You are so Right Jolie ! I didn't touch it at all

  12. Will I like being a nurse?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to twinieten's topic in General Nursing

    I HATED, HATED, HATED, being a CNA in LTC. I love being a nurse period. LTC is not my desired specialty but I liked being a nurse more than a CNA. CNA in nursing home is back breaking work. When I...

  13. Protocol for HIV partner notification

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I have another question. Has nothing to do with my OP. A doctor wanted to order a HIV test without the patients' consent. Where can I find info. about this. I plan on doing a google

  14. Protocol for HIV partner notification

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah this was my exact thinking too. HIPAA would not allow this info. to be disclosed. I guess it was a silly

  15. ADN class of 2013

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    Hi everyone ! Wishing you all well. You can do this ! Just study, pray, and have fun ! Nursing school isn't hard, just

  16. what is the most beautiful thing in being a nurse?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    The most beautiful thing I see while practicing is seeing my patients smile and knowing I had something to do with

  17. Ever experience a patient's family member grieving in an odd way?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to shhhh's topic in General Nursing

    No flamming from me. I can respect your point of view as well. I think the wife's actions are normal and healthy. I just wished her and the patient was given the privacy they deserved and had a right...

  18. Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I recently started a position on a sub acute unit. The preceptor is very nasty. For example when she was told I had to shadow her without notice- all hell broke loose. I totally understand her being...

  19. I made it the 2011 RN program this time!!!!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Whoo Hoo ! Congrats

  20. Paying for Nursing School

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Kellz321's topic in General Students

    Most of my education was funded through scholarships. I did take out a total of 10, 000 for some of my classes and live off money. I really don't want to get any more loans. My goal is to complete my...

  21. Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

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

    I was just joking ! Actually we had a beautiful day at work yesterday. She admitted that she her "big mouth" often gets her in trouble. No worries.

  22. is it OK to submit your 2 week notice via email?

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

    LOL. a little overboard me

  23. Orienting woes!

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

    I agree with Katie. OP I would identify the learning style of this new grad. Maybe she needs more classroom time or time in the lab to practice. Obviously she has some potiential to make it through...

  24. New grad nurses- what did you do to get hired?

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

    What I did was simple, the three P's. 1. Prayed 2.Persevered 3. Proved to the hiring manager that I can do the job and do it well. I got a job exactly two weeks after taking my NCLEX

  25. Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

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

    update- When I arrived on the unit today she was much better. However, the supervisor pulled me from the unit and had me orient on a different unit with another nurse, until they talked to her about...