NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. What should I do about the patient from hell?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to mountain_biker_88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also... you can't control other people behaviors you can only control how you

  2. What should I do about the patient from hell?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to mountain_biker_88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The parts in bold really sit uneasy with me. I honestly think it may be time for you to either find another area of nursing or hang up your stethoscope. One thing that will NEVER change in nursing is...

  3. Did you already know that area of nursing you wanted to be in before graduation?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    While in LPN school I already knew I would end up in LTC. I thought I would hate it but I actually don't. I'm in love with my residents. They light up my world. On the other hand- My true passion is...

  4. What should I do about the patient from hell?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to mountain_biker_88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Also it may be a good idea to pre-medicate with a pain meds before the dressing change. This may or may not help. I'm sure you may already do this but its just another

  5. What should I do about the patient from hell?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to mountain_biker_88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have had situations like that before. Sometimes I politely excuse myself and take a short second to cool down. We are humans. I would love to just be able to always smile, grin and bear but...

  6. Compassion required???

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

    It is hard for some of us nurses that have compassion to go into the trenches everyday, I can't imagine how much harder it would be for you. For those patients that " bring it on themselves" due to...

  7. Compassion required???

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read any of the others replies yet. I would tell you to run and not walk out of nursing. The pay is good in nursing however it is not equivalent to the work that we do. Job security, yeah...

  8. Will I be held responsible ?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Update- Now it has been said that the attempted elopement happened at change of shift. I still was not aware of any of it. The ADON wanted me to document a late entry. I told her I don't mind if I...

  9. Tell me about sub-acute care nursing

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    i'm a lpn. i graduate with rn in dec. if its a good fit a may stay a while to build on experience. i look forward to this great opportunity to learn and build on my skills. i will keep you all...

  10. LPN vs RN

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in LPN to RN

    The difference was that RN students continued on with two more semesters. The LPN students had to take an additional 8 week course that was a overview of the two RN semester. Being in the RN program...

  11. I am a new grad and got a job as ALF director position!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to eve5483's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Me three

  12. How do you like being an LPN/LVN?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to AngelNicole's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a LPN and have no regrets about it. My goal was always to become a RN. I did the LPN first so that I can work and have nursing experience while gaining RN. I'm so glad I did ! I do like what I...

  13. LPN vs RN

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in LPN to RN

    I am glad I'm a LPN. I go to a CC where RN and LPN students are in the same class , learn the same concepts, and have the same clinical. So far as me not learning how to assess or only being about a...

  14. Unbelievable !!

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    A coworker was telling me of a MA student that was doing clinical in a doctors office. For some reason the MA student could not get the B/P of the patient using the arms, so she attempts to take the...

  15. Was this a HIPAA violation?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to abbaking's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Do you have a copy of the letter. At this point I would personally, let it go. This was 13 years later and they can argue why this wasn't addressed earlier. I suppose it was a HIPAA violation....

  16. Unbelievable !!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have too.

  17. BSN Now or ADN Later?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the time and money then go for BSN. I'm doing LPN-ADN then ADN to RN. I don't live at home with my parents nor am I a SAH anything... which means I have to work my way through school and...

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

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Apparently you have not been in nursing long. You would be surprised of the things you hear, and

  19. 2nd semester

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to hubbert40's topic in General Students

    Yay ! You will get through it ! I looooved me some OB . Whoo Hoo

  20. LPN or RN help!!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to eab12191's topic in General Students

    I agree if you can do the RN then go for it. It also depends on your living situation. LPN worked for me because it was an easy transfer. The first year of RN school is LPN school in addition to a 8...

  21. old grad with no experience, can volunteering help?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to nclex123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I also contest to genesis. They hire lots and lots and lots of new

  22. old grad with no experience, can volunteering help?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to nclex123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It certainly does not hurt to try. I'm sure others will say that it will not help whatsoever but you truly never know. If I were you I would do it. I don't care if you are a volunteer in a gift...

  23. LPN or RN help!!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to eab12191's topic in General Students

    I did my LPN first and don't regret it at all. I'm able to earn a decent income while attending RN school. I feel as though my LPN education and work experience make some concepts more easier to...

  24. Nurses Rock!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Yes We Do ! BTW- I love scrabble ! Although my family always accuse me of making up

  25. Job offers while still in school

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to jam752's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Because I'm a LPN I will have a job when I graduate. It may not be the specialty I want but atleast its a job until I get into a specialty. I hope sub-acute ( my new job ! ) will look good...