itsmejuli

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  1. Areas of Nursing

    itsmejuli replied to rajm's topic in Canada

    I just had to add I went into nursing at the tender age of 45. I'd never been around seniors and had no clue about dementia. During my first semester we did our clinicals in a long term care facility....

  2. Things pts say that make you scratch your head.

    itsmejuli replied to Mommy&RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not a patient but a friend: Friend "I want to live a long time, I'm seeing an alternative medicine doctor and eating organic food. I also got chemical free shampoo, soap, tooth paste and I got a...

  3. Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

    itsmejuli replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Critical thinking....knowing the difference between when to assume and when to ask. I supervise a few of these

  4. I think I'm done with nursing.

    itsmejuli replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    The door may be closed today, but it may open tomorrow, or next month, next year, or in five years. Keep doing what you're doing and never give

  5. Lets be careful how we use Med Aides

    itsmejuli replied to achot chavi's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I supervise homecare aides in a large seniors lodge, we utilize med aids. Our med aids can only assist with meds, the meds must be in labeled blisterpacks and a careplan from the homecare RN must be...

  6. Got two jobs offered at the same time.Can't decide which one to choose.

    itsmejuli replied to newgraduategal's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Do you really want to work every weekend? I did that for awhile and it gets old fast. On the other hand I can't imagine working 2pm to 7am...is that a real

  7. Confessions of a Job hopper

    itsmejuli replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 51 and the longest I've worked for any one company is 5 years. I've been a nurse for 3.5 years and I've had 3 very different jobs. Even now I'm looking for something new, my current job is great...

  8. this is a true story ..vent .. wowzers .. crazy

    itsmejuli replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm still waiting for the OP to come back and provide more

  9. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    itsmejuli replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    I got a movie pass for 2 with drink and popcorn.

  10. Nurses can you please check this?

    itsmejuli replied to NursingBro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your web design experience is applicable to any job you apply for. To be successful you had to use time management skills, attention to detail, interpersonal communication skills, problem resolution,...

  11. Just finished first year... asked to redo orientation

    itsmejuli replied to morningland's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Its been my experience that depression and stress can induce "brain fog". You didn't mention which shift you work, night shift is intolerable by many people. Have you seen your doctor? There are lots...

  12. Single Mother Need Advice

    itsmejuli replied to kailynnsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to think about childcare as well. Who's going to care for your child if you're working shift work including weekends? I was a single mom for most of my adult life....priority number one is...

  13. Fairly New Nurse terrified of losing my License

    itsmejuli replied to Lauryen828's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If I put in my notice and was treated like dirt I wouldn't complete that 2

  14. What are you good at?

    itsmejuli replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Theraputic communication....seriously, I can talk to anybody about anything calmly. I can diffuse pretty well any situation that arises whether its with patients or between co-worker. Problem with a...

  15. What constitutes "professional appearance" these days?

    itsmejuli replied to moma8gma1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nice to see you back Ruby....I can't remember the last time I saw you

  16. Overwhelmed but scared to disappoint...

    itsmejuli replied to CGauvinRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You and your family are priority number one always. If I was in your shoes I'd be finding another

  17. Foods you have discovered as a Nurse

    itsmejuli replied to FlorenceNtheMachine's topic in General Nursing

    I supervise health care aids from India, Philipines, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Nepal, and Nigeria to name a few. We had a Christmas potluck a few days ago....the food was amazing. Yum Yum Yummy!...

  18. Can a RPN work in the USA ??

    itsmejuli replied to scrlet's topic in Nurse Registration

    Doubtful you'll get a position in a VA hospital without being a US

  19. Help with my reseach proposal

    itsmejuli replied to wabelley's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Start by telling us what is confusing

  20. Need advice, just failed first semester of nursing school

    itsmejuli replied to mnurs's topic in General Students

    Perhaps the issue is your lack of study skills. If you're weak in reading comprehension then all classes will be be difficult. How did you do in non-nursing classes such as english, math and

  21. Where can LPNs work and any info or stories your would to share is great.!!!

    itsmejuli replied to ajones2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That depends on where you

  22. Student Loans to finance my CC tuition, basic living expenses all the way through BSN

    itsmejuli replied to ccstudentpsychnurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you should start by rethinking that "nurses are always in demand". Take a look at the number of unemployed nurses in your state. There are several threads discussing this. Then do some reading...

  23. which is harder.. to be a pedi nurse or geriatric?

    itsmejuli replied to BabyRN23's topic in General Nursing

    The only way you're going to know is to work with each

  24. My Plan - Is it the wisest choice?

    itsmejuli replied to cyberia81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Spend as little money as possible on your education, you don't want a pile of student debt hanging over your

  25. International Nurses, Tell us about your sucessful journey!

    itsmejuli replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    I'd be really interested in reading immigration success stories too. My move from Florida to Alberta was easy since I'm a Canadian citizen and I met the education requirements for Alberta