JulieL

JulieL

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  1. Is there something wrong with me?

    JulieL replied to nursedanny614's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is great! Good luck and learn

  2. Is there something wrong with me?

    JulieL replied to nursedanny614's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey nursedanny614! Congratulations on your job! Was it your mom who knew a connection that finally landed it for you? How did it

  3. Siblings sharing a room

    JulieL replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    But even elderly people have sex. Is there a law against having sex in

  4. blood transfusion

    JulieL replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Nursing

    that is a good point, iluvivt. what does it take to get policies and procedures updated anyways? Evidence-based practice is always coming up with proven best ways to do things. In real life, how...

  5. Gifting my orientators

    JulieL replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I recently went on an interview for a new graduate internship program and was invited back to job shadow on the floor. i brought a nice big fat bottle of GoldBond Ultimate hand lotion! It was so...

  6. 2 Months RN experience in SNF and applying for a new grad program.

    JulieL replied to hiphippo's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi! I'm also a new grad and I have been fortunate to go on 4 interviews so far since graduating. They included a new graduate internship program, a memory care center, a med-surg position and an...

  7. Tips on Adjusting to Night Shift?

    JulieL posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I am recently graduated RN about to start my first job on a Med-surg floor on the night shift. I have worked evenings before (waitress) and I feel that I am at my most productive in the...

  8. Which would be better for me in the long run? To work while in school or not...

    JulieL replied to sapadgett's topic in General Students

    Hi! I would advise you to find a part time job in the medical field. I just graduated from nursing school w/no recent healthcare experience and it is a handicap, for sure! A tech job or nurses' aide...

  9. Help wit resume and cover letter. critique please.

    JulieL replied to NewgradRNMT's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OP- You made it through nursing school and you are on your way towards a new career! You are brave to ask for help (it's so scary to open yourself up to criticism, especially about something so...

  10. Out of Scope of Practice?

    JulieL replied to ladytopaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the great discussion, you three! I learned a lot by your

  11. Patient Care And Customer Service Are Not The Same!

    JulieL replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally agree with you that nursing and healthcare should not trend towards being "customer service oriented." I have been a waitress for many years, and just graduated this spring from nursing...

  12. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    JulieL replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a waitress most of my adult life, like many of you. I expected it to be very similar to nursing, with multi-tasking and being quick on your feet, etc. I was surprised at how demanding a...

  13. What NOT to say during an interview

    JulieL replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I like TeacherSue's attitude. She was able to see the humor in the situation! I'll bet she would be a cool person to work with and

  14. Thanks ALLNURSES

    JulieL replied to Aviationurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Aviationurse, I am a student nurse, and my class just finished a section on "Crisis." Crisis is not an event, it is an emotional response, according to our textbook by Vacarolis. A crisis is supposed...

  15. Upfront payment for non emergent conditions

    JulieL replied to danggirl's topic in Emergency

    Esme & others, Really informative! Thank you for taking the time to be so thorough. I am going to check out the link you provided. We had 6 hours of lecture this week about emergency room care,...

  16. ECG interpretation

    JulieL replied to perfect80schild's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, I agree. I bought this book online and have read the first 50 pages (of 300 or so.) It's very concise & easy to read and has good illustrations. Looking forward to reading more this quarter...

  17. thinking of moving to vermont ? about bon

    JulieL replied to blondnursey's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Abbyann, you sound like me! I am a Vermonter too, and I have been living in Washington state waiting to get back home. Did you ever make

  18. to all vermont licensed nurses

    JulieL replied to tweety001's topic in General Nursing

    I LUVermont, too! I hope to move there when I graduate from nursing school this spring. I hope there will be some jobs there for new grads. I've been on the west coast for quite a few years and I...

  19. CNA>LPN>RN or straight to ADN?

    JulieL replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in General Students

    Hi Sali22, Alot of what GrnTea says makes sense, and I think an accelerated BSN might be what I would choose for myself if I had that opportunity.... but I had the opportunity to attend an ADN program...

  20. Getting hired with an associates degree?

    JulieL replied to futurenurse1248's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi FutureNurse! I am graduating from an ADN program this spring, and I am worried about the same thing. I have been a waitress/mom all my adult life, but I am thinking about applying for a nurses'...

  21. Oh boy. Let go from job... not sure if this is it. :(

    JulieL replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Canchaser, Thanks for the reply. It sounds like a great place to see alot, but a very busy place for a new grad to work. Organization must be a big skill. Also teamwork and good communication...

  22. How do you say no

    JulieL replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in Home Health

    Hi KateRN, I like "No, but thanks for thinking of me." It's always good to be

  23. Oh boy. Let go from job... not sure if this is it. :(

    JulieL replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Hi JulieSandlin, I sympathize, it would be impossible to be know what is going on w/ only 1 delivery a month! Crazy. But what is an

  24. Passed NCLEX-RN today PVT good pop up

    JulieL replied to Roli's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I'm taking my NCLEX-RN this spring. I just ordered La Charity on Amazon, thanks for the recommendation. What does "SATA" refer to? Thanks for the info, and congratulations on passing!!!

  25. why is med/surg a hard class to pass??

    JulieL replied to 2bmalenurse23's topic in General Students

    I agree, get an NCLEX book that has the rationales for ALL the answers, so you will know why the "right" answer is considered to be the best one, and also why the "other right" answers are not the...