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  1. How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    itsmejuli replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Pathetic isn't it? I work part time and go to school full time, I have no insurance and can't afford an individual

  2. Please tell me I'm not crazy...

    itsmejuli replied to mrf0609's topic in General Nursing

    If that were the only position I was offered I'd accept it until I found something that pays at least another $5 an hour. Its not easy living on less than $14 an

  3. instructor may be racist?

    itsmejuli replied to deetrain's topic in General Students

    I smell

  4. Thoughts on Christmas scrubs...Yea or no way?

    itsmejuli replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a Christmas person at all. But I will get one special Christmas print to wear on Christmas day because I'll be working. I'm looking forward to spending Christmas day with my extended family at...

  5. Breakfast before a 12 hour shift..

    itsmejuli replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I can't do anything in the morning without breakfast. Peanutbutter and banana on a whole wheat english muffin. Takes 2 minutes to make :) I also pack enough food so I can eat something every 2-3...

  6. Finacial decisions with school help!

    itsmejuli replied to foxycats's topic in Florida Nursing

    Keep your financial aid under control and finish school with as little debt as possible. Check out the public colleges, find out which credits you can transfer. Also check out which colleges have both...

  7. Soooo I came home from work and had my 1st panic attack....

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

    I've also had my fair share of anxiety and panic attacks. Here's some methods I use to control my anxiety. Learn to recognize when you're feeling anxious. Identify the feelings, sense the trigger, and...

  8. FL investigating private for-profit schools

    itsmejuli posted a topic in General Students

    State opens civil investigations of recruiting, financial aid at for-profit colleges The Florida Attorney General's Office has opened civil investigations into allegations of deceptive practices at...

  9. Can anyone explain the logic behind nursing exam questions?

    itsmejuli replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

    Read the question through once and look at the answers. Then read the question again and underline the key words and what the question is asking. Then eliminate the obviously wrong 2 answers. Read...

  10. ATI video gaff

    itsmejuli replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    We're also doing ATI. The books, videos and website suck. I can't believe we had to pay for

  11. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    itsmejuli replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    The exam is over, I'm not interested in dissecting every question that was on

  12. Careplan goal help?!!!

    itsmejuli replied to mg08's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Did you use "impaired

  13. My feet hurt!

    itsmejuli replied to mo54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like the Sketcher Shape Ups. My back and feet used to hurt after a 12 hr shift when I was wearing Nike walking shoes with inserts. Once I started wearing the Shape Ups my back and feet both quit...

  14. To all LTC and ALF staff: Thank you

    itsmejuli replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you :) I like being an LTC nurse, I care for my elderly residents as I'd care for my own parents. They are my extended family, parents and grandparents, brothers and sisters. I enjoy when their...

  15. How many of you would like to say this.........

    itsmejuli replied to milenko's topic in General Nursing

    For me the family members who are pleasant and treat us with respect more than make up for the not so pleasant family

  16. med errors?

    itsmejuli replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite med error is signing the MAR but not giving the med because it isn't in the med cart. Or having to pop a med out of another patient's card. This happens more often than you'd think...

  17. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    itsmejuli replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Shut the H E double L up while the instructor is talking. oh wait, I did hush the girls who wouldn't stop talking

  18. How long is your NS drive?

    itsmejuli replied to OBplease's topic in General Students

    My drive to school, clinicals and work are all around 20 minutes. A tank of gas lasts me almost 2 weeks :) A tank of gas costs me around $25. One of my classmates commutes over an hour each way to...

  19. "That's why I don't like working with women"

    itsmejuli replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    You've no idea how happy I am that 3 out of 8 of my co-workers on the weekends are male

  20. Case Study Questions

    itsmejuli replied to nickbobfitz's topic in General Nursing

    What is it specifically that you don't understand about this assignment? This assignment is all about nursing care for a post-op patient over a 3 day timeline. The assignment will take you several...

  21. Searching for a job in LTC; best strategy?? Advice please!

    itsmejuli replied to kari2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When you do interview stress that you can be counted on to show up for your shift. That's if of course you can be counted on to be there. My DON finally hired a new nurse for a vacant weekend spot,...

  22. working weekend option while going to nursing school?

    itsmejuli replied to srleslie's topic in General Students

    I work wknd 12s 7a to 7p and get an additional 8 hrs pay plus shift differential. I make great money for the hours I work. All I do Sat and Sunday is work, eat and sleep. I concentrate on school...

  23. First Semester Student - is this normal?

    itsmejuli replied to FunkyMama1733's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Did you take your concerns to your

  24. Passing a test but not the grade you expected.

    itsmejuli replied to mmgirlsmom's topic in General Students

    Start doing NCLEX style questions for practice before your exams. Get into the habit of doing a hundred a week. Once you understand how to do NCLEX style questions your grade just may go up. Here's a...

  25. My first year was spent looking for work

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

    Your statement applies to hospitals, not to LTC, skilled nursing, hospice, home health, community health and