NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. Depression in final year.

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to rant's topic in General Students

    Hang in there! I too battle with depression and mild anxiety. It was exacerbated with nursing school. I was able to maintain my grades and graduate. It will get better and does get better. While in my...

  2. Dream job...no longer my dream job??

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to HopefulRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    Well I feel the opposite. My dream job has always been OB or NICU. I haven't had been hired into this specialty yet. Right now I'm in LTC and I have to say that sometimes I feel this is where I...

  3. Swedish Hospital Places Ad Seeking 'Hot' Nurses

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    Ridiculous.

  4. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    In this tough economic time I'm so grateful to have a full time job. However, there are just days like today I rather stay in bed. I often have to remind myself of the rewards of working and things I...

  5. Why do you like being a nurse?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Kendel.G's topic in General Nursing

    Through nursing school I constantly had bible versus and quotes in my binder. I had the student nurse prayer in my binder and read it daily. On every exam I wrote" Lord please bless me to pass and do...

  6. Why do you like being a nurse?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Kendel.G's topic in General Nursing

    I like being a nurse for several reasons. First and foremost I love helping people. I love the feeling when I have made someone comfortable or help them to forget they are sick. Secondly, I get paid a...

  7. No more fun scrubs

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    So do I. I rarely wear printed

  8. 4 med errors in one shift... Feeling terrible

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    today the nursing supervisor wrote me up for 4 med errors i made in one shift. i feel incompetent, stupid, and sad at the same time. i don't believe the errors were life threatening but still nervous...

  9. 4 med errors in one shift... Feeling terrible

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you, all of you. I will definitely look into the EAP to seek career counseling. I know why the errors were made. I was behind in my work and I was rushing. I also loose focus when I have docs,...

  10. 4 med errors in one shift... Feeling terrible

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Medications

    I feel really bad. The supervisor said the DON may speak to me about it. Will keep you all posted. Lord knows I really need my job. Everyone needs a

  11. 4 med errors in one shift... Feeling terrible

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Medications

  12. 4 med errors in one shift... Feeling terrible

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Medications

    Maybe it is just me. Its not that nursing is a "dream". At one point I was okay at it. I do suffer from anxiety and have been very unstable at work the past year or so. Perhaps I will see a career...

  13. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Hope to be like you when I grow

  14. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Awww. Hope he/she feels

  15. What you love/hate about your assistants

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to jwkwildland's topic in General Nursing

    First of all they are not MY aides. I don't own them. What I don't like about some of my co-workers who are aides is that sometimes they are very lazy. I will ask for vital signs and you would think I...

  16. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    me

  17. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes! Bills, bills, and more bills. We are work to pay

  18. LPN hired as MA but now LPN position is open, what to do

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to larien37's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Put it in writing that you now would like to work as a LPN. You are held to your highest license

  19. What does THIS mean?

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

    That job was not meant to be. Don't take it personal. Hang in

  20. Things I did to pass NCLEX (1st time)

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to iCare24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations

  21. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 19, 2012

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

    Congrats !!! God is

  22. Satisfaction from wiping POO? GASP!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to iluvhrts's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the exact same way. Love giving good care. Nothing like leaving my patients clean and dry. Love aloe vesta

  23. New-Grad with 2 offers and need help choosing: Tele or ER

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to RNDude2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all you are so blessed to have two job offers. Second, pick number

  24. Graduating in May & Getting married in September

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to butt0167's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in Dec. and getting married in August. I plan on putting in my requests very soon so that they will find coverage. I'll be gone for 1 and half weeks as well, most likely. Congrats to

  25. Pregnant Now, thinking of switching from night to day shift?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseVN's topic in General Nursing

    You have to do what is best for you and your family. I worked nights and it was not for me. I switched to evenings. I love night shift but it is hard on my body and I'm tired of sleeping all day when...