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  1. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    itsmejuli replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There's no key in the entire building for the supply room that got accidentally locked. If the room never gets locked, why is there a lock on it and nobody has the

  2. Why aren't nursing homes doing 12 hour shifts???

    itsmejuli replied to GRAB1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work 12s 7a to 7p every weekend. I work 24 hrs, get paid for 32 and also get shift differential. I am quite happy with this work arrangement. It suits me fine while I am going to school fulltime for...

  3. "Why don't you have a job yet?" and other infuriating questions/comments.

    itsmejuli replied to Work in Progress's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I realize that it gets really old explaining your situation to everyone that asks. But the one person that you don't explain it to may be the person who knows of an RN job for

  4. What is your splurge?

    itsmejuli replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Lady's night....no cover and $2.00

  5. 75 questions and failed. HELP PLEASE!

    itsmejuli replied to yahy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If your reading comprehension is not at a high level then the NCLEX exam is very difficult. Some people that fail have all the knowledge they need in their heads, but when it comes to a written exam...

  6. Torn between my kids and my career

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

    Do what your heart tells you and live without regrets. If you can afford to stay home and be a full-time mom with the support of your husband then do it :) There's always time to go back to school...

  7. new RN grad with extensive management experience...advice please

    itsmejuli replied to surfingnurse12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Take a look into LTC and SNF. I work in an LTC, our DON is a BSN...she makes great money. Of course you'll have to start as a floor

  8. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    itsmejuli replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There she was, sitting in her wheelchair right beside me, staring hard at me and we were down the opposite end of the hallway from her room. I told her her meds were on the other med cart and that I'd...

  9. ebooks vs text books

    itsmejuli posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a choice between using Evolve eBooks or text books for my classes. I've never used eBooks. What do you all think of eBooks? Advantages vs

  10. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    itsmejuli replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was tickled pink when, as a new LPN, I landed a part-time job working 7a to 7p every weekend in an LTC. I'm on Baylor plan plus get shift differentials. I don't get benefits but I bring home enough...

  11. ebooks vs text books

    itsmejuli replied to itsmejuli's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The eBooks that are being offered are on DVD with no expiry and with additional access to online resources. These ebooks have software to highlight, search, create notes and create flashcards and to...

  12. Should I buy a Saunders review book, when I already have ATI materials?

    itsmejuli replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    Get the Saunders book day 1 of nursing school. Use it to review for all of your exams, use it throughout school to review for ATI/Hesi and by the time you graduate you'll be ready for the

  13. Where to go from here.

    itsmejuli replied to patricianyc's topic in General Students

    Take the fall semester off and enjoy some time with your family while you're looking for a

  14. Is this the career of an RN?!

    itsmejuli replied to DGDreamGirl's topic in General Students

    If you think cleaning up poop is bad, wait til you have to clean it out of 2 large stage IV infected ischial wounds. I'd rather my patient poop and make a big mess all by his/herself than stick my...

  15. Really depressed about new LTC job

    itsmejuli replied to Jess84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm also a new LPN in LTC. I started working wknds 7a to 7p in April. I only got 3 days of orientation where I actually followed another nurse. There are usually 3 of us working with 20 patients each....

  16. Harsh realities

    itsmejuli replied to rosiekay's topic in General Students

    I got my LPN license last year at 47. I'll be almost 50 when I finish my ADN and around 52 when I get my BSN. Finding a job was difficult, not because of my age but because all of the employers are...

  17. Can't find a job in hospitals

    itsmejuli replied to hey_ho's topic in Florida Nursing

    This situation is not unique to you, many locally educated new grads are having difficulty finding jobs. The job market for new grad RNs and LPNs is not

  18. What is statistics like?

    itsmejuli replied to luv2garden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hope you used ratemyprofessor.com to find a good teacher for statistics. Its def not an easy

  19. Happier With Your Second Career?

    itsmejuli replied to morphed's topic in General Nursing

    this is a question for all of you who have started nursing as a second career. 1. what was career #1? medical claims adjuster 2. are you happier with nursing as a career than you were with career...

  20. New Nursing School In Tampa FL

    itsmejuli replied to Sincere24's topic in Florida Nursing

    Think carefully about going into nursing now, especially if you are making a career change and will have to quit your job. Its very difficult to find a new grad position whether you're an LPN or RN,...

  21. scared i'm going to lose my license..

    itsmejuli replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    Oh heck no!! This job is not worth the money, stress or your license. Get out of there now. Screw the 2 weeks

  22. Nursing licensure and jobs in FL

    itsmejuli replied to Ebank831's topic in Florida Nursing

    Florida's economy is in the toilet and won't be getting better any time soon. Secure a job, if you can find one, here in FL before even considering making a move

  23. Possible Solutions to Nursing School Wait lists?

    itsmejuli replied to jm0203's topic in General Nursing

    If only nursing students who were guaranteed to pass the NCLEX on the first try were admitted to nursing school there would be no wait

  24. books and resource books you couldn't live without 1st term

    itsmejuli replied to sann's topic in General Students

    I start the LPN-RN program in August, I already purchased Saunder's NCLEX review book. I'll use it to study from for every exam. Taber's cyclopedic medical dictionary is also a must

  25. Did everyone flunk their college writing courses?

    itsmejuli replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    This topic has been covered ad