LJ85 ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN

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Caring for others isn’t just a job- it’s a calling

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    PRECEPTORSHIP!

    LJ85 replied to ABailey2326's topic in General Students

    Im starting my final semester jan 22. I am hoping to get icu preceptorship as well. Good luck
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    First case study and nursing dx

    LJ85 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok, so I finally made it in to the bridge program and our first assignment is write a nsg dx. Not so familiar with this yet. Here's what I got: a 64 year old obese woman who maintains an active...
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    First case study and nursing dx

    LJ85 replied to LJ85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the input. What I listed about my patient is the only data I received from my instructor to formulate my care plan and nursing dx. Step one is just to complete the assessment as nanda dx...
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    Admitted into Rutgers Nursing 2012 transfer student

    LJ85 replied to whattodo4's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am taking BSN classes at BCC, I am an LPN and plan to take as many BSN classes as I an before going to RN school at BCC. When is a good time to apply to Rutgers? I thought I had to graduate with my...
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    Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    LJ85 replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Holy cow that is scary. I work mainly w t/v PTs and I have been slimed inadvertently many a time. It's part of the job.. But purposely? Couldn't imagine... I've had some tough PTs in TBI units that...
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    Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    LJ85 replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Why a lack of
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    Thinking of applying to Peds... questions

    LJ85 replied to haunani's topic in Pediatric

    You must think outside the box lol. Kids don't just sit nice and calm when you have to do a procedure or give meds, it's a struggle but if you try to distract them it
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    Finishing Pre-reqs Fall 2012!

    LJ85 replied to smoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Me
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    Finishing Pre-reqs Fall 2012!

    LJ85 replied to smoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking stats and Spanish! I didn't see anyone else taking span. But I thought it was a good idea. I think I'm gonna take span 2 next semester
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    Finishing Pre-reqs Fall 2012!

    LJ85 replied to smoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am trying to get 3 12's a week as well. I have been picking up nights so I can get hw done. I am taking 2 classes in the fall and will try to get 3 in for spring. I am just taking classes for BSN...
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    Why don't people take LPNs seriously?

    LJ85 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So I give flu shots seasonally and I was in a retirement community once and a woman was quite rude when she stated she wanted an RN to give the shot...cuz we learned to do that differently right..you...
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    Why don't people take LPNs seriously?

    LJ85 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sure there are many people with different ties that don't live up to it.. Not just
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    Night Shift For Newbies

    LJ85 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Ut oh
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    Night Shift For Newbies

    LJ85 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Lol if you volunteer you might decide against it. Just jump in if you wanna do it. It's a very demanding job but also rewarding. You may not always get the appreciation you deserve but you are the...
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    Night Shift For Newbies

    LJ85 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I would say postmortem care, notifying the nurse, and if you have good coworkers they will help you. It's never an easy job. I was a CNA before nursing and I know how hard the job is, props to you...
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    Medication Mistake

    LJ85 replied to buttercup_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anyway, like others have previously stated, it was a learning experience and I hate to say it but that is how we all learned. Experience=
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    Medication Mistake

    LJ85 replied to buttercup_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It was the "um" that was a little
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    Medication Mistake

    LJ85 replied to buttercup_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    #1 why is does it matter to differentiate the two and #2 I've never heard of that distinction in my life. I work in home care and private duty and home health are used
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    Medication Mistake

    LJ85 replied to buttercup_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is something that was learned and it does seem like it should have been common sense, but aren't you being a little harsh? When I first graduated I was so focused on the patient and not killing...
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    The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    LJ85 replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    Ya know I've noticed that some nursing managers are like this, some agents but why does it seem like most people in a higher position get there by being
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    Thank you to the ICU nurses

    LJ85 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Critical Care

    God bless you and your family. My prayers go out to you. I know losing someone is beyond
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    Books r/t CRNA?

    LJ85 replied to LJ85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks
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    Books r/t CRNA?

    LJ85 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello All, I would like to educate myself more on the job of a CRNA, any suggestions? I will be starting RN school in May 2013 (current LPN) and I plan on trying to get my foot in the door ASAP in...
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    Is anyone here in the Brookdale Community College nursing program?

    LJ85 replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Students

    I am taking the hesi entrance exam very soon and hoping to clep
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    Brookdale Community College

    LJ85 replied to noelfrosty's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am an LPN and they made me take A&P2 and PSYC