NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. Take-home pay

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to BSNbyFaith's topic in General Nursing

    Im a new grad lpn. when working fulltime i brought home 1200-1400 bi weekly after taxes. i make 22.50 an hr, and 33.75 an hr when working in

  2. Providing AM Care

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    This is a job for two. Here are some key things that may help: 1. Raise the bed at a comfortable height for you and your coworker 2. Bend at the knees and dont strain your back 3. Use a draw sheet or...

  3. CNA diary - I thought we are at the same team, and nursing is a team work ???

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to littlegoat's topic in General Nursing

    Samantha76 you did the right thing. I even had to remind my Don not to eat in residents

  4. No ejaculation after Foley?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to floridaygirl's topic in General Nursing

    We are not allowed to give medical advice on this forum. I suggest you think of a list of questions and concerns and communicate them to his doctor. Good luck

  5. The world can seem very dark at 3 a.m.

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an alzheimers facility. We have respite care avail. residents may stay for a few weeks while their families go on vacation or take care of other things. Is this an

  6. CNA diary - I thought we are at the same team, and nursing is a team work ???

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to littlegoat's topic in General Nursing

    The Op is just venting. Im sure the Op have enough common sense to know that all nurses dont behave like described in the post. Agree with the Op, if those nurses arent following the same rules then...

  7. Co-Worker not smelling so good

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Could be cultural.Some cultures dont believe in wearing deordorant or

  8. HEY CNA'S THIS IS FOR YOU ONLY...Sorry everybody else

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Mr. Evans's topic in General Nursing

    I made 16.08 an hr at my last cna

  9. are we human .. really ??

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Time heals all wounds.Physical ones and emotional ones. Give yourself time to heal and move

  10. Why does Sonography pay more than nursing?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they earn more in my

  11. Should I have worn gloves?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    When i give back rubs i personally dont think its necessary to wear gloves. ofcourse gloves are needed if the skin is not intact or if they have a contagious skin condition or on contact

  12. I graduated from my CNA class!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to KB24's topic in General Nursing

    i forgot to mention icu and medsurg. i also worked for agencies that sent me

  13. I graduated from my CNA class!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to KB24's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!! I dont about nicu but i can tell you where i worked as a cna : Peds, healthroom, post partum, er, geriactrics, psych, geriatrics. Good luck

  14. One word...one more word about jobs in healthcare..

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Reading posts like these make me grateful for having a job, especially as a new grad. Im not 100 percent happy where i am but im ever so grateful for my job. Btw i find a job within weeks of passing...

  15. Med pass..rant

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my facilty " the charge nurse" runs the desk, do treatments, deal with family, and

  16. Med pass..rant

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Its like this at my facility also. 60 residents for the med pass, one charge nurse and one med nurse. Its hard to pass meds for all those residents in the alloted frame. What we did was change the...

  17. is rape reportable?

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

    I also learned that if a rape victim threatens her attackers life or makes plan to do violent harm to an attacker we by law have to report it to the police. Now both cases dont seem right to me but...

  18. Is full-time as an LPN usually 36 or 40 hours a week?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to helikias's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Its per facility. At my job 32 hrs is

  19. is rape reportable?

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

    Sexual abuse must be reported if the victim is a minor or a senior. As her nurse you should keep it confidential but should encourage her to report it to the police. Also check with your state

  20. Nurses please i need help with figuring out wats wrong with my sister

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Kambili's topic in General Nursing

    Best advice is to get her to go to her

  21. Tough setting... or bad nurse?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it just wasnt the right setting for her. Im learning more and more that us nurses thrive in enviroments that are the right fit. This simply wasnt the right fit for her.One day she will find...

  22. LTC and SNF nurses and CNAs: Have you ever been attacked by a resident/patient?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to MissFlashRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh ive also had residents tell me they are going to kill me, i have had hot soup and silver wear thrown on me, had bite attempts, been cursed out. I forgive them they dont any better. Management never...

  23. LTC and SNF nurses and CNAs: Have you ever been attacked by a resident/patient?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to MissFlashRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also work with alzheimers residents. I have been scratched, hit, verbally attacked, patted on the behind. The worst was when i was kicked in the face while trying to help a resident put on his...

  24. To the new grads.......

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for

  25. What do you do to prevent falls?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    this is a great question. i work with alzheimers pts. and we have 2-3 falls a week. im dying to know what else can be done to prevent them. paperwork i dont care about, i just want my little residents...