NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. Does suctioning trach's ever get easier?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to MadpeysRN's topic in General Nursing

    It does not get better for me. I hate trachs and gag everytime I have to do

  2. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats !!! you did it

  3. for those in LTC..what songs do your residents like?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to AshleyinSTL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good for you for taking time to brighten your residents' day. They are blessed to have you. You are off to a great start. Wishing you well in your new

  4. for those in LTC..what songs do your residents like?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to AshleyinSTL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They like songs from back in their day. I would do a google search. If they are alert try to ask them. My residents always like when I sang that my little sunshine song to them.

  5. NCLEX - In and Out!!

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

    Congrats!!!!!

  6. If you hate being a CNA will you hate being an RN too?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    If these things bother you now you really need to do some soul searching because when you become a nurse it gets 10 times worse. When I was a CNA I could call the nurse to deal with things when it...

  7. do you think I should be written up?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to daisymae65035's topic in General Nursing

    I work in long term care so I can see how this may happen. Yes it is partially your fault. However, don't think it is the end of the world. I highly doubt you will be sued. I have med techs too so...

  8. The one nurse that everyone loves...and hates

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    Just as ruby said it takes time. I occasionally float to other units on my job and boy I feel like a fish outta water. Sometimes it constantly feels like I'm always trying to catch up and ask other...

  9. I love my job, but...

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to sbostonRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow. In my area LTC nurses get paid way better than hospital nurses. I have 2 years LPN experience and I'm a new grad RN. I get paid over 30/hr. I make more then some BSN experienced nurses that work...

  10. Giving PRN meds- need some clarification

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to nikkicb2004's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did the right thing!! I occasionally give it 30 min early or so. Depending on the

  11. This wait may kill me.

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

    Congrats!!!!

  12. The Mockery of Nursing

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello everyone. I recently graduated from RN school but I wanted to know if I can take LPN boards. LPN NCLEX is a piece of cake and I probably won't even have to study for it. What do you all think I...

  13. Difference between NCLEX-RN & NCLEX-PN

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Sanie07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have taken both exams. LPN-NCLEX was way harder for me. I had audio, diagrams, charts and math. For the RN I had straight multiple choice and a ton of SATA. RN was easier for me IMO. I would advise...

  14. The Mockery of Nursing

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ruby Vee and Grntea are just the meanest people ever !!! I think they are both bitter. hehehe, JK. ( I'm honestly joking here. I like everyone on here. I feel as though I have a love/hate relationship...

  15. The Mockery of Nursing

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    -I'm a C nursing student, will I make a good nurse? Only because I hear that A nurses are the best and are super smart. C=degrees... yeah right. Oh by the way, I would never want a C nurse to be my...

  16. The Mockery of Nursing

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVEEEE IT!!!! I could have written this myself. My turn. -Nowadays they just give anyone a nursing license. Back in my day, we had to walk 20 feet in the snow, test in a room with 300...

  17. Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts

  18. I just need to vent to people who understand

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to thisismyname's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh yes. Welcome to LTC. It is not an easy job. I've been doing it off and on for about 3 years. It will get better with time. Hang in

  19. would you prefer monday-friday 3-11pm or the weekend shift??

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to ChrissybRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do the

  20. The Mockery of Nursing

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Exactly.

  21. NCLEX on Monday Feb 13th

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

    Yes!!!! Its the good pop up that I got twice for LPN and RN. It worked for me!!!!!

  22. NCLEX on Monday Feb 13th

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

    There is no way to tell by looking at the number of questions. I'm praying that you passed. Good idea of not doing the PVT, if it creates more anxiety for you. Nothing like paying the 8 bucks for...

  23. Can stupid people pass nursing school?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you lack humor. i was being sarcastic here. i think we can all agree to disagree. but that is another

  24. Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Could not agree more. This post makes

  25. Can stupid people pass nursing school?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    According to the folks here on AN, you're only an idiot if you have to take your NCLEX more than