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  1. What is your Kryptonite?

    itsmejuli replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    L&D, ED and

  2. Soon to be RN from Canada, looking at the US

    itsmejuli replied to Mike32110's topic in International Nursing

    :) I'm Canadian living in Florida, been here for many years. I've been an LPN for a year and am in school for RN. The economy here in FL is so bad that both of my sons have gone to Edmonton. Imagine...

  3. Soon to be RN from Canada, looking at the US

    itsmejuli replied to Mike32110's topic in International Nursing

    What is your eligibility to work in the

  4. blood blister formation on heel

    itsmejuli posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'm a new nurse working in LTC. Can someone explain to me how a blood blister would form on a patient's heel? This resident is obese, sits in a wheel chair all day with her heels resting on the floor....

  5. Is it just me or............?

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

    I remind myself that I'm the one who's not sick and in the hospital or LTC and I'm the one that gets to go home at the end of my shift. I became a pro at ignoring whining when I was married and...

  6. Is it just me or............?

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

    Are you really a

  7. Nursing school and depression

    itsmejuli replied to carlarenee02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've had to deal with bouts of depression and anxiety this semester due to menopause. I don't like the side effects of anti-depressants, I chose to go for acpuncture and chinese herbs to treat my...

  8. nclex in cali no ssn says reapply

    itsmejuli replied to lovelystamaria's topic in International Nursing

    They're giving you permission to reapply once you get your

  9. Information on importance of nursing approach.

    itsmejuli replied to missingunc's topic in General Nursing

    google therapeutic communication

  10. Danger to self? help!

    itsmejuli replied to Trubie's topic in General Nursing

    I have an end stage dementia resident who refuses to eat or drink. Is refusing O2 really any different than refusing to eat or

  11. Positive experiences in LTC?

    itsmejuli replied to joanna73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love my LTC job :) I work with a mix of residents from age 28 to 102, with diagnoses including dementia, stoke, CHF, COPD, and various mental illnesses. I use many of my nursing skills every shift....

  12. missing narcs

    itsmejuli replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't work in a place that didn't count narcs. My license is at stake. Today I counted every single pill on 74 sheets of narcs in my med cart. That's right 74 sheets of them.

  13. Who wants to be a nurse in Canada?

    itsmejuli replied to JohanneJF's topic in International Nursing

    In order to immigrate to Canada and qualify as a real Canadian, you need to know the location of at least 6 Tim

  14. 20 + years left until retirement......

    itsmejuli replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    The longest I've ever stayed with any employer is 4.5 yrs. I've actually lived in the same house now for 6 years. My feet are itching :) I'm working in LTC part time as an LPN while going to school...

  15. One math prob that could help please regarding infusion rate

    itsmejuli replied to TJG21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    what don't you

  16. What's the name for this symptom?

    itsmejuli replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Vasomotor symptoms, I know them

  17. Job offers after months of nothing/zip/zilch/nada/zero

    itsmejuli replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hospital B is not a sure bet. Take hospital A :) At least then you'll know when you start working and getting a

  18. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    itsmejuli replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm putting my house up for sale in Jan and applying for my Canadian LPN license. Things here in FL are not improving and I just don't see the job situation here getting any better any time

  19. LPN moving to Florida-where to go??

    itsmejuli replied to BeachCathyRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in Clearwater, on the gulf coast. The coldest I've seen it get here was last winter when it went down to 28 for a few nights. Last winter was unseasonably cold, I lost a lot of my garden to the...

  20. Confused about which job offer to accept. Advice please

    itsmejuli replied to green nurse lpn's topic in General Nursing

    Reality....working 8 days a month isn't going to pay your

  21. Plucking a mental daisy

    itsmejuli replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    I've spent the majority of my adult life living far from home and relocating every few years. I've actually been in the same location now for 6 years. My family is 3400 miles away, including my...

  22. TGH internships

    itsmejuli replied to inProgress's topic in Florida Nursing

    There's a big hiring freeze on at all the hospitals in the Tampa Bay area. Internship programs just aren't being offered at any of the facilities. Its difficult to find jobs as new grad RNs. The...

  23. No Raise In Years in LTC Facility

    itsmejuli replied to adampricecna's topic in General Nursing

    Wage freezes are happening everywhere. I have a friend who works for the state, he hasn't had a raise in 3

  24. HESI - BLOCK 1 - How to prepare

    itsmejuli replied to Emily630's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    While doing LPN, I found the Saunders NCLEX review book and cd to be very helpful in preparing for school exams, HESI, and the board exam. I'm using the Saunders RN NCLEX review book for ATI prep...

  25. Care plan ideas to implement <4 h

    itsmejuli replied to janets1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    resident will consume 8 oz of water by 3pm resident will consume 75% of lunch by 1 pm resident will remain free of injury during my shift resident will participate in one activity