NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. What's in your pockets?

    cordless phone pens pulse ox abt ointment keys paper to jot things
  2. Take your boss to work day..........

    I would looooove to see the day when management works the floor. My Don told me he will never pass meds or toilet a resident again, what a shame
  3. How would you have handled this?

    Good
  4. Do you wear your engagement rings at work?

    i wear my wedding rings at work. i have flat stone diamonds and my center stones are small. I used to have a marquise cut diamond but changed to the set i have now because its more
  5. "Nursing Staff"

    Aides and
  6. Thinking about switching career paths.

    Seems like you answered your own question. Do whats best for You then your family. If You are not happy then your family ultimately
  7. What happened to make him die?

    Maybe he had a PE
  8. I know it depends on the state but how long do RNs have to take boards. My friend is in MD , she graduated 2006 with her BSN and now wants to take her bsn after not passing in 2006. Will she have to...
  9. what do I do? failed hesi have to settle for lpn!!

    I agree this is crazy! The hesi does not always determine nclex success. I did terrible with the hesi but passed boards first time. I'm a lpn in md and the pay isn't bad. I'm a new grad working in...
  10. How long do we have to take boards generally??

    Thanks! I meant to say nclex exam instead of "bsn", but you guys got the picture! Thanks
  11. Love it, hate it...

    Its like this where I work
  12. nurses and spelling

    Your rite OP nursis r terriable spelers
  13. this hit too close to home...

    Prayers for you and your family. I had to advocate for one of my pts. One time. The doc and hospice almost murdered her by writing morphine for atc and this lady was no where near death or in any...
  14. Need another MD order?

    i have a question. what if the pt. have a comfort pack but no orders??? do we need an order now or just before any of the meds is
  15. Totally Had One of Those Days :(

    how about 4 falls in one
  16. Split-Shift relationships

    my husband and i have been married 7months and we both have different shifs so i feel your pain. we just plan ahead our date nights and make the most of the time we spend
  17. Lost Jehovah's Witness to H/H

    Im not a Jw but Im grateful that Im the kind of nurse that will be able to offer support even in situations like this. Im sure the pt. died with dignity and honor of not going against her religion....
  18. CNA diary - Do you believe your patients or your associates?

    We do a thorough investigation. Its not about believing one or another.Its about gathering all the facts first then making a decision based on facts. We are in a customer service buisness where the...
  19. Just started Nursing School and could be homeless!!

    You should have your son get evaluated. He could have a medical issue that is causing this behavior. My single mother went through hell and back raising my twin brother and me. She called the cops on...
  20. A really good student nurse

    Really
  21. Tait -You are not alone. I know Exactly how you feel. I work in an alzheimer assisted living and deal with combative behavior on a regular basis. I too am full of compassion and patience. Family...
  22. Hello Everyone! I start nursing school today at howardcc.... I'm so nervous. I've worked really hard with taking pre-reqs for 2 years and now I'm ready to begin the next stage of my life and career....
  23. Resident called me a "cheap date"...

    I spent Only 20 minutes listening to my 91 yr. Old resident reminsence on his life. So when I politely excused myself from our conversation he say" well, aren't you a cheap date" he proceeded to say...
  24. Resident called me a "cheap date"...

    I should of said my elderly demented
  25. Starting Nursing School today.... So nervous :(

    great considering that im now a nurse. I cant believe this post. i was right with God All things are