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  1. How did you get your LTC job?

    itsmejuli replied to grateful2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Network :) I was a brand new LPN sitting in a statistics class beside 3 LPNs, 2 of whom happened to be supervisors in an LTC. They got to know me in class and suggested I apply for a job at the...

  2. Anyone taken an OB HESI?

    itsmejuli replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The best way I know how to prepare for exams, HESI or ATI is to practice test questions from Saunders NCLEX review cd. This worked well for me in LPN school and this is what I plan to do during RN...

  3. New LPN inTampa

    itsmejuli replied to Chillima's topic in Florida Nursing

    Most of the hospitals in Tampa Bay don't hire LPNs. Your only real hope is a nursing home, even they are being picky in who they are hiring. Most are requiring a year of experience. Its very difficult...

  4. Really depressed about new LTC job

    itsmejuli replied to Jess84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been at my LTC job almost 6 months. Its getting better, my time management is down and I know my residents. My confidence in what I am doing has greatly improved. Now I'm in the LPN-RN transition...

  5. Days you are glad you are a Nurse

    itsmejuli replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    No matter how stressful of a day I have at work, I never regret becoming a nurse. Every single day I work as a nurse is a great day :) I really, really hated my old telecommuting computer based job. I...

  6. Hardest class

    itsmejuli replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Students

    pharmacology because there's so much to memorize statistics because...well...need I say

  7. Health Assessment Paper

    itsmejuli replied to splinteredrose's topic in General Students

    What kind of assessment paper? Like cardiac assessment? Wellness assessment? What are the guidelines for the paper? Doesn't sound very difficult to

  8. Is it ok to call and ask?

    itsmejuli replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    It never hurts to ask, all they can do is say no. But, why bother with applying for a CNA position? Wait til you get your LPN then apply for LPN jobs in

  9. help..copd patient

    itsmejuli replied to berawo's topic in General Students

    If this is your homework assignment, please post what you've come up with so

  10. Two Associates degrees ?? Does it make sense ?

    itsmejuli replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Why not? I finished up an AA at the end of the spring semester and am now in the RN program which will give me an AS. I will go right into the BSN program at the same community college that I got the...

  11. to any/all fellow nurses--please help! :)

    itsmejuli replied to sunshinecanmakeadif's topic in General Nursing

    Why on earth are you still working there? I would have walked out the first

  12. So... have I burned my bridges with this hospital or can I recover?

    itsmejuli replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Eat some humble pie, go to the HR department and explain yourself. Everyone has bad days and if you go in person to apologize you will make a better impression than if you were to send a letter....

  13. At what point did your edu ruin it for you?

    itsmejuli replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Gimme a zombie movie any time :) Loved 28 Days

  14. Not a caregiver type, but considering nursing?

    itsmejuli replied to wide-eyed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a feeling that nursing is not for you OP. I second the advice above to look into teaching english overseas. Google

  15. Some tips for Students (new or exp!)

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

    is your printer template online? if so please provide a link

  16. I HATE My Job - Why did I ever go into Nursing?

    itsmejuli replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also, for some people, working overnight messes with their brains and bodies too much. Lack of sleep, poor nutrition and lack of exercise may be contributing to your stress. Perhaps you can get...

  17. New Grad LTC Seeking Advice

    itsmejuli replied to kasendamiles86's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh heck no! Other people quit, you should too. Its unsafe and your license is at

  18. Sketchers for clinicals?

    itsmejuli replied to VVCN2012's topic in General Students

    I just finished working 2 12s in my new Shape Ups. Wow, what a huge difference those shoes made on how I felt at the end of my shifts. My back isn't sore, my feet aren't sore and I'm not near as...

  19. ADN lower than BSN????

    itsmejuli replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN to RN

    A BSN is always an advantage. I"m an LPN in RN transition this year. I'll be continuing straight into the BSN program when I've completed the

  20. Psych, sex, and cigarettes

    itsmejuli replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Off topic: Here's one for ya. My son suffered a traumatic brain injury. Even when he was oriented x0 he wanted a cigarette and badgered the nurses and everyone else constantly for a

  21. Free Kaplan Nursing ebooks (Apple ipad/iphone/itouch only)

    itsmejuli replied to ky_grl82's topic in General Nursing

    With iPod Touch you have to upgrade the OS, then download iBooks, then you can go to the iBook store and download the

  22. what if trying your hardest isin't good enough?

    itsmejuli replied to nikisashabell's topic in General Students

    Exactly!! Get yourself a Saunder's NCLEX review book with cd. Get into the habit of doing 100 questions a week and be sure to read the

  23. Just wondering about you guys....(I have questions)

    itsmejuli replied to Frazzled_One's topic in General Students

    The only "cliques" I've noticed so far are us old farts hanging out together I don't find school stressful :) Its not at all stressful compared to being a new LPN in

  24. What do you eat at 5am for breakfast?

    itsmejuli replied to sandyfeet's topic in General Students

    Weight Watchers has egg mcmuffin type breakfast in the freezer section. Yum! On the way to work I eat a whole wheat muffin with peanut butter and banana. And I'm a coffee addict, I drink at least 2...

  25. Free Kaplan Nursing ebooks (Apple ipad/iphone/itouch only)

    itsmejuli replied to ky_grl82's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm...somethings going on, link isn't working correctly and after doing a search on iTunes I couldn't find the books and/or they aren't