NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. Taking NCLEX-PN in 2 days. Any advice?

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

    You will do just fine. Try to relax and think

  2. Have you ever cheated?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to JustYouWait's topic in General Students

    I've cheated once. It was in micro, I plagarized an essay. However, I felt so guilty for cheating that I told my instructor the very next day. She was so proud of me for admitting to cheating. she...

  3. What's your relationship with the other nurses on your floor?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    They brag?? Docs are not celebrities, come

  4. RANT ON: I am so sick of the BS in LTC!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to nursinger's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Op I see where you are cioming from.... its even more fustrating working in

  5. What's your relationship with the other nurses on your floor?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a place where there is hostility among the nurses. There is one nurse on my job whom I confide in. I have been bullied by other nurses and back stabbed. I don't why, I try my best to be...

  6. Coworker talking on cell phone while counting narcs!

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Long story short... I go to count narcs with another nurse amd she starts talking on her cell... while I'm trying to count. I asked her to either hang it up or call me when she's done on the phone...

  7. I'm so not a teacher!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Steffers's topic in General Nursing

    Op I wished I were in your shoes!!! Picture this- new grad training other new grads and nurses with only 2 weeks of experience. Yes, that was me. It totally sucked but I did my best. I was a new grad,...

  8. I cried somewhat over a minor incident with a patient...

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    Its okay to cry sometimes. We are human. My fpt. Coded in clincials and he died in my arms. I was there for his last breath and heart beat. I was emotional but I learned to

  9. Sex offenders

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The op is correct. If a resident poses a risk to others then they won't get

  10. Coming in before your shift in blizzards...

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to nd deb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had to stay the night at work due to a blizzard. They provided meals and rooms at the facility. No one could leave unless management said so. I had to pick up extra shifts but no

  11. Coworker talking on cell phone while counting narcs!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about the typo's. I promise you I got A's in college english, just never shows when I'm

  12. New LPN Grad, Charge nurse and 60 pts.??? Help!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to BluEyedLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was in ur shoes 6 months ago, however I stood up to management. I was charge nurse for 60 res. New grad and all. I REFUSED to pass meds for 60 res. Its unsafe. If you don't feel comfortable with an...

  13. Howard CC Evening/Weekend Fall 2010

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to dcgrrl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I attended last year and graduated with my lpn. I passed nclex the first time. I LOVED the program. The staff is wonderful. I can't wait to start the rn program next spring. HCC is the

  14. is there something wrong with using the word combative?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks whispera. I get it now, reading your post just made a light bulb go off in my head. Thanks to

  15. is there something wrong with using the word combative?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all. What should I use with families when the res. Are

  16. Interventions for a Terrified, Disoriented Resident

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sue I deal with your type resident every day x60. I'm a nurse at an alzheimers alf. I have learned to live in their world. I never try to orient them because it will only fustrate you and the...

  17. Are you kidding?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to what2donow's topic in General Nursing

    Yup that was a typo, keep looking don't give

  18. staying the night at work due to weather

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply it gave me insight. I offered to come in on my days off to help out but no one was able to provide transportation. I hope the storm isn't as bad as the last one. They are calling...

  19. Whats the difference between leadership and management?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to rachellepowell's topic in General Nursing

    Management is an appointed role. Leadership is when you are followed by others. Not all managers are leaders and vice versa. Hope this

  20. New LPN's

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to J4865's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm a new grad lpn and found work right away, sorry you couldn't find a job op but it doesn't mean there aren't any... I'm truly

  21. EXHAUSTED

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    Op I used to feel the same as you until I learned to say No. I cut back on my hours, I made it very clear to my boss that I was exhausted especially with the extra tasks being a charge nurse. I no...

  22. telephone orders

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to calliesue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nnope I wouldn't do it. If it wasn't documented it wasn't

  23. Is nursing REALLY for you?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Its for me... its a hard job at times but I know its for

  24. Question about holding meds

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Sparrow23's topic in General Nursing

    You thought the right thing op. The meds should have given. If some htn meds are held it can cause htn

  25. Those Special Moments with Residents

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I came home last night with red lipstick all over my cheek... it was from the many kisses I got from my resident. Then another one of my residents and I danced the night away last night. I love those...