NurseLoveJoy88

NurseLoveJoy88 ASN, RN

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  1. kind of a personal question but....

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    Im a new grad lpn in md and make 22.50 an hr. Bi weekly I bring home an average of 1300 after

  2. When to call the Doctor regarding a fall?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to LStar's topic in General Nursing

    I usually fax the md for no visible injuries and notify

  3. I'm discouraged

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there sue ! I was also quite upset when my resident with a nasty stage 2 was treated with zinc

  4. How many of you are the only income for your household ?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sole here. Hubby makes 10 bucks an hour, but it does come in

  5. Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am addicted to food and don't exercise at all. When I get home from work all I do is sit on the couch , watch tv, and eat. I order out almost every day and constantly eat junk food. I can no longer...

  6. Is nursing ruining your love life?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how u feel op. There are days when I come home and don't do anything except eat, shower and sleep. When hubby is In the mood he usually finds me knocked out asleep amd not wanting to be...

  7. Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for the support and advice. I feel better knowing that others have overcome their weight issues. I've read some ideas that I think can really work for me. I feel like I can and will...

  8. Drug seekers: where's the compassion?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    One of my elderly residents has chronic pain. The md only prescribed tylenol RTC which is ineffective. I know with the elderly its best to start low and go slow, but the md wouldn't prescribe her...

  9. How to determine if a self toileting dementia resident is constipated?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to DPRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes they may c/o stomach pain. Then I may assess more for bowel sounds and distention. Most of my demented residents are incontinent but I have had the same question as the op for my higher...

  10. PRN Narcotics?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry for my mis-spellings its hard typing on a cell

  11. PRN Narcotics?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have the same question. A family member wanted me to give a prn but I made sure I gave it at the exact timr due although I wondered if I coukd have givin it an hour

  12. PRN nurses are making my job a living HELL !!

    NurseLoveJoy88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a full time nurse at an assisted living facility. There are 3 of us full time nurses and 10 prn nurses that work at the facility. My issue is that I'm constantly having to clean up after the prn...

  13. I know this may sound rediculous but....

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

    I loved my nursing school friends. We were like sisters and I saw them more than my family. We studied together, prayed through exams, and just became close. Maybe you will make some nursing school...

  14. Drug seekers: where's the compassion?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Pain is whatever the patient says it is. Who are we to judge ? I have had drug seekers and I give them the pain meds in the prescribed paremters. Now if mr.x has RR of 10 and still requesting morphine...

  15. PRN nurses are making my job a living HELL !!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I did come up with that idea of an orientation packet but ofcourse it haven't been implemented and my boss refuses to allow me to stay over to work on one. I guess I'm going to start documenting the...

  16. If it's such a horrible job, why not quit?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    No forgetin

  17. If it's such a horrible job, why not quit?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I stay because I care for the residents. I may not like my job but I love the care I can provide. Erase management, nasty docs, and rude nurses and I'll be a happy camper

  18. Shift B.S.

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way as you op. I work 7-3p and I am super busy ! I do the best I can and I try not to leave much for the next shift. Some nurses really get upset but I only have 7.5 hours for my shift...

  19. Looking for fellow black nurses!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to jtmonique's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an AA nurse. Today I had a new admit, 93 with dementia. The first thing she says is " I love your kind" " your kind is very nice and I don't have a problem with your race. All I can do was LOL....

  20. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    I'm showed up today in the storm but I don't know about tomorrow. We only have two wheel drive. I may be calling my boss to pick me

  21. Nurses who tell you what you need to do!! vent!

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to mskate's topic in General Nursing

    my pet peeve is when a cna rudly tell me what I need to do. I'm an adult and have a little education I think we should respect eachother

  22. nursing Is So...

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    all of thee

  23. Staying late to complete your work

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty good with leaving in time. Every once in a while I stay late. Management is really on our case, I even have to leave work an hour early on saturday to save the facility

  24. I was questioning whether I wanted to be a nurse from the threads on allnurses.com

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    Op I used to feel the same as you, but then I quickly realized that I was destined to be a nurse and that no negative post or comment was going to change my mind. As a new grad nurse I can truly say...

  25. Alzheimer's in my family

    NurseLoveJoy88 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    Some of my residents take medication like aricept that slows down the disease process. There are other medication that helps with behavioral issues and other symptoms of the