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  1. Don't scare me...i start n Fall....how much do u make?

    jewelspassion posted a topic in California Nursing

    A touchy subject-hmm maybe not. I start school in Fall and out of curiosity i was wondering what do nurses in California make?? CALLING ALL CALIFORNIA NURSES!!!!!! How much do you make and where...

  2. Is nursing school supposed to be harder?

    jewelspassion replied to Lucidity's topic in General Students

    our school is pretty tough too...students struggle. We have a really good NCLEX passing rate. There is always drama with each rotation, truth is a lot of students hang on. I always say the "A" student...

  3. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    jewelspassion posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hey everyone, i am a second year nursing student (RN) and i notice a lot of controversy about LVNs saying they do exactly what a RN does. Can someone clarify the two??? i have an idea, but would like...

  4. Only Charting "The Good Vitals"?

    jewelspassion replied to whitecat5000's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    well CNAs work their butts off! In some places like assisted living facilities they are overworked. To top it off they get paid very little to bathe, VS, and whatever else their told to do. I totally...

  5. Is she trying to intimidate me?

    jewelspassion replied to butterflykisses23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    well first of all, i wouldn't take no advice from anyone that says the program is not hard! lol is that a joke.....stick with what you know and forget all that she

  6. Disgusted - wipes for bathing

    jewelspassion replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    i guess when it comes down to it, we have to weigh the risks of basin/washcloths vs wipes. I would think the patient would prefer to feel a little more stinky than to get MRSA or other HAIs. If i had...

  7. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    our LVNs come in second semester on the sixth week...there is 16 weeks in a semester. We are a very reputable program with high pass

  8. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    love love love it! Thanks! i love your attitude and i bet it has gotten you very far with a lot of

  9. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    :) I'll take that! lol thank

  10. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    okay still no straight forward answer on why we have to go to school longer! for critical thinking

  11. LVNs say they are equal to RNs...how true is this? much more schooling...

    jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    LOL i'm so sorry i can't help but laugh at your pic! hahahahaha Well i think it's bullcrap that LVNs are underpaid then and that why the heck do we(RNs) have to go to school for 2 semesters and 10...

  12. Shocked by new grads at job fair

    jewelspassion replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You hit all of it right on! sad to say this is how it is. It's crazy in school! i am a second year nursing studetn(RN) and can't believe how much the profession has become so unprofessional. Crazy!I...

  13. night shift and hypoglycemia??

    jewelspassion replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Nursing

    it does sound like bad habits catching up with you, plus the night shift, most definately a change in your body. You really need to ask yourself, am i sleeping enough, and yes not eating or drinking...

  14. Mt. Sac pre-nursing students! Get any nursing books & study yet???

    jewelspassion posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello everyone, i'm hoping to contact some of you who were getting ready to start in Spring 2011 or Fall 2011 @ Mt. Sac. I spoke to a few of you while i was going through orientation to start this...

  15. MTSAC's lottery number (2010)

    jewelspassion replied to blueteam's topic in California Nursing

    Hi! exciting to hear about everyone starting in Fall. I will also be starting in Fall, i began to read my nursing fundamentals book, so far so good. I'm still lacking motivation though, but i'm...

  16. Ready to give up my nursing dream............hard times

    jewelspassion posted a topic in General Students

    Hey everyone!! i need to vent here but also need some advice or suggestions from you allnurse's members!! I have been done with my prerequisites forever, 2005 to be exact. I have reapplied due to my...

  17. Ready to give up my nursing dream............hard times

    jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in General Students

    Thank You! I use to consider myself so strong, i've lost myself somewhere along the way. I guess i have to be the one to give myself pep talks. you are right about the scenery, i have to change things...

  18. Life as a Nurse

    jewelspassion replied to mushymash's topic in General Nursing

    Crap i do 50% of those things already!! Sacrifice, Sacrifice, Sacrifice, sounds a like a woman in a household of all men/boys!!! ME! so i guess since i got 50% well let's say 75% because of the...

  19. BuSpar, Xanax, or other Alternatives For Anxiety?

    jewelspassion replied to RN-PA's topic in General Nursing

    RN-PA really eager to hear from you!! did you get on the wellbutrin xl???? i've considered going on meds a few times, especially when my anxiety bugs me, but i have done it naturally, i take kava...

  20. Using PRN benzodiazepines on the job

    jewelspassion replied to McGwillis's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    i use kava and it does not have any side effects, works really well, you should give it a try, the only things is that you can't take both. i agree with the short term memory loss and the anxiety,...

  21. Mt. Sac pre-nursing students! Get any nursing books & study yet???

    jewelspassion replied to jewelspassion's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi!! Sorry it took so long to get back to you! This reply for some crazy reason was in my spam . I am so happy to hear from you, i also will be starting in Fall/2011. I got on here and posted hoping...

  22. Nursing programs...what to do?

    jewelspassion replied to 37yroldstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hi, i also thought and went to those kind of schools also, it's nuts how much they charge and a lot of them want someone who has done absolutely nothing so most of them you have to start from scratch....

  23. Going back to nursing school with anxiety d/o & depression.

    jewelspassion replied to BSNStudent21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We have to take better care of ourselves, mentally, physically, emotionally, all three have to be in sync, or else something suffers. We are overachievers and perfectionists and because of this we...

  24. Going back to nursing school with anxiety d/o & depression.

    jewelspassion replied to BSNStudent21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are very inspiring!! especially for those who have dealt with this, no one can truly understand what we go through. Thank you for taking the time to share your story, your words make ppl like us...

  25. Going back to nursing school with anxiety d/o & depression.

    jewelspassion replied to BSNStudent21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, first of all i want to tell you that you should be very proud of what you have accomplished. I congratulate you for getting so far. I too have been down the road for three years, i have been...