NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

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

    That is it. I HAVE been in her shoes. Do a search and you will find when I was a new grad of two weeks training another new grad. I often had no notice and had to make the best of it. I know what it...

  2. I love my residents!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I loved my residents too. They truly light up my world ! It is never a dull moment working in LTC.

  3. Hovering (a tiny vent)

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    Go ahead and vent

  4. If you could do it all over again, would you choose nursing as your career?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I would choose nursing all over again ! There is nothing more I'd rather be. I think the key is balance. Many nurses don't have a balance and can get easily fustrated with nursing. On my worst...

  5. What to say to sponsers of nursing benefit

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Students

    WE have a nursing benefit coming up. I am a nursing ambassador at the event and have to speak with sponsers that donate money to nursing scholarships. I have no idea what to say. I know they will...

  6. Ready to toss in the towel

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to chcgoblue's topic in General Nursing

    Vacation

  7. Yet another financial set back

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    No He does want you to finish school. God may not come when we want Him too but he is always on time. Keep your faith and stay

  8. Job Suspension

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to charmayn05's topic in General Nursing

    That is so true. One time a nurse found a resident with out a pulse and no B/P. Resident was a full code, no CPR was done. Family did not sue. I think they were a bit relieved

  9. Sexist Comment by Unit Director

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to whill08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wouldn't worry about that too

  10. Yet another financial set back

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    I know what you mean. I have to pay for my last semester of nursing school. Probably about 2 grand , including books and uniforms. sigh- This too shall

  11. LVN to RN Programs

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to TattooGirl27's topic in LPN to RN

    Just wanted to wish you much success ! I'm in MD so I have noooo idea.

  12. Almost had to quit my LPN job today due to RN school

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I recently got hired at a new facility. I told the orientating nurse that I can't work a certain day of the week and asked if she would be willing to work with my schedule. She flipped out...

  13. What does an RN supervisor do?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    our ADON worked last night and she caught up on alot of

  14. LVN "teamate" not doing meds properly-advice wanted

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

    Meant to write *lose* Haha

  15. does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

    How about you tell the OP what you really think. LOL. Just kidding. OP I believe what you did was wrong. If you can find research that justifies what you did, please let us know. WE can all learn...

  16. LVN "teamate" not doing meds properly-advice wanted

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

    I agree with the above posters. I don't know that you can lose your license due to something she did, but she can definitely loose hers due to her own actions. She works under her license not yours....

  17. Financial Aid while a FT LPN-RN

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to drmorton2b's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm in the same boat. No financial aid for the fall. I refuse to get another loan for now so I guess I'll be paying out of

  18. I've been ACCEPTED!!!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to demylenated's topic in LPN to RN

    So happy for you demy ! What a beautiful story. Good luck in NS. I'm right here with you. I graduate in Dec. this year *

  19. Almost had to quit my LPN job today due to RN school

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes , almost there. I have to admit that I didn't discuss school during the interview process. I did plan to make them aware as soon as I started orientation. This class is only one day a week... I...

  20. Offensive Nursing Behavior

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is ABUSE ! Report her

  21. Telling The Truth: A Nurse Who Stutters

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to RN0310's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a stammer too ! I can't say words like atelectasis or encephalopathy. I write the words down and practice alot.

  22. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

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

    Never

  23. Can you take the LPN Exam while you are a RN program

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to m2736185's topic in General Students

    At my CC which is in md, you can sit for LPN boards after first year of RN school in addition to another 8 week class that covers more med surg, emergency nursing, peds and

  24. Just hired at a Skilled Nursing/LTC Facility

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to arabstarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :ancong!:

  25. New grads: ever feel like EVERYONE around you is finding jobs?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to nurseypoo87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand you are venting. However, why don't you get a pen and pad and take notes on what others are doing to land a job. Maybe you can learn something from your