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  1. How does the dog handle your 12 hour shifts?

    itsmejuli replied to SnowStar4's topic in General Nursing

    I'm fortunate in that my neighbor comes over to let my dogs out a couple of times while I'm working 12s. But I still put a puppy pad down for my miniature dachshund; she just can't hold it for

  2. Help speeding up

    itsmejuli replied to Cranberrygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I thought 20 was enough for a new nurse, on a bad day I have 30 if one of our nurses doesn't show. But 40? Heck

  3. Study alot and cannot find away to get a better grade, help

    itsmejuli replied to jjhutman's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Use the cd that comes with the Saunders NCLEX book. You can select the content from the cd you want to test yourself on. Answer the questions and read the rationales. There are hundreds of questions...

  4. New Grads not considered----------(then I will do this)

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

    Congratulations!!!

  5. Lower stress areas to 'get your feet wet' in nursing?

    itsmejuli replied to amr1234's topic in General Nursing

    Don't start stressing out about where you're going to work yet. Concentrate on getting yourself through school, its enough stress to deal with. One step a

  6. Anyone else applying for fall 2010 SPC nursing program?

    itsmejuli replied to haimyem's topic in Florida Nursing

    Don't panic about nursing math. Here's a great site to help you http://www.dosagehelp.com/ Get yourself a Saunders NCLEX review book and use it to study for every exam and for upcoming ATI assessments...

  7. What would you spend more money on?

    itsmejuli replied to sch1109's topic in General Students

    Shoes and socks that wick away moisture and prevent blisters. I work 12 hr shifts and I swear by these socks, my feet don't get hot, sweaty or feel all swollen....

  8. prioritization

    itsmejuli replied to cardiaccancer29's topic in General Nursing

    There won't be anybody to help you with the NCLEX so you better get good at figuring things out by yourself now. Get yourself a Saunders NCLEX book, there are lots of prioritizing questions on the

  9. Random, Simple Request

    itsmejuli replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    And please don't change the default font, my poor eyes have a hard time

  10. How did you react when you were accepted into nursing school?

    itsmejuli replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in General Students

    I can't say that I'm all that excited about starting my LPN-RN program. I'm more concerned about finding a job after I get my RN

  11. Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda, FL Area

    itsmejuli replied to Biggles25's topic in Florida Nursing

    Things here in FL aren't getting any better and its not expected to get any better any time soon. You're better off staying where you are, especially considering that you have a

  12. Career Change/Galen for School Choice??

    itsmejuli replied to DSBL's topic in Florida Nursing

    There's no rush to get RN considering the lack of jobs for new RN

  13. Unemployed LPN :(

    itsmejuli replied to fulloflifelove's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got my weekend LPN job by networking with other LPNs in a college class I was taking. Network, network,

  14. depressed about new ltc job

    itsmejuli replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new LPN and started my first job working in an LTC in April. I work 7a to 7p every Sat and Sun. Its really hard in the beginning until you get to know your residents. Now that I know their...

  15. Ad says 1yr experience. Can a new grad apply anyway?

    itsmejuli replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Also, since you intend to go on to RN, I suggest you sign up for at least one in class pre-req in the fall semester. You'll meet other LPNs who may know of job openings. This is how I got my job....

  16. Interviewing for LTC- soon to be grad w/ ?'s (wound care)

    itsmejuli replied to jrw03282009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't put all your eggs in one

  17. all-students please share your clinical experiences

    itsmejuli replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    During LPN clinicals I was fortunate to be in a great hospital. I got to watch a bowel resection, open heart surgery, a colonoscopy, transesophogeal ultrasound of the heart, toured the pathology lab,...

  18. Do you see yourself retiring from nursing, or will you change professions?

    itsmejuli replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I never went to college when I was young and never had a "career", so nursing is the career I will retire from. I'll graduate the ADN just before my 50th birthday :) maybe write the NCLEX-RN on my...

  19. Refused only 1 med but they're already all crushed together?

    itsmejuli replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Out of the 20 residents I care for only one wants to know what meds he is receiving every time I pass his meds. The rest either already know what they're getting at a certain time or they don't care....

  20. Should I wait it out or go with the guarantee?

    itsmejuli replied to Lovelee82's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My family always came first when I was married with children at home. So if I was in your shoes I'd wait it out for a job offer close to

  21. Half of class excused from HESI and the other half not

    itsmejuli replied to farmgirl40's topic in General Students

    So are you saying that one group is doing HESI and the other ATI? If so then what does it matter? All of you will have to write the NCLEX. Get a Saunders NCLEX review book, do hundreds of questions...

  22. Do you ever wonder how in the world some people could ever be a nurse?

    itsmejuli replied to happy2learn's topic in General Students

    These people are everywhere, in every profession. In nursing school they'll be weeded out during the first semester. They're not worth paying attention

  23. Quick question/advice for Florida BSN programs

    itsmejuli replied to Freekobe15's topic in Florida Nursing

    Florida is a big state, you didn't say which area you are moving to nor which colleges you are applying

  24. Saunders, Prentice Hall, or both?

    itsmejuli replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the

  25. What did you do before you were a nurse?

    itsmejuli replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see, hmmm... military 5 yrs, store clerk, waitress, bartender, medical claims adjuster, customer service rep, computer help desk support, software quality assurance/tester, medical claims...