Julesmama28

Julesmama28

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  1. Can a single parent really do this???

    Julesmama28 replied to Pandapple's topic in General Students

    Family should come first, but sometimes you have to make sacrifices for the goal you have in sight. I finished nursing school with 8 kids, I am blessed with a supportive husband though. I missed out...

  2. moving to day shift - question for parents out there

    Julesmama28 replied to RNbubu's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on night shift and have the same concerns! I'm on the wait list for days, who knows when that will actually happen. I've only been doing nights for about four months but it's really getting to me....

  3. Annoying the nurse manager?

    Julesmama28 replied to guyman123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Maybe go down and try to meet with her face to face? Just so she knows who she is emailing with. I would wait a bit before emailing again. Sometimes it takes a little longer to set up the interview...

  4. Calling out during family emergencies (advice?)

    Julesmama28 replied to saraelizanne87's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am so sorry for everything you're going through. To me, it sounds like you're trying to carry the weight of all of that on yourself. Don't. Your brother is not your responsibility. Your parents need...

  5. Every Nurse has that one patient they'll remember forever

    Julesmama28 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been a nurse long, but in the ICU I've had the privilege of experiencing some heart wrenching things. One was a young guy in his 30's, had taken off his seatbelt to grab something on the...

  6. Part time nights or full time days with infant

    Julesmama28 replied to NICU~RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nights! They aren't that bad, even without a baby. You will be on a wonky schedule anyway and be up a lot at night with your little one. Good luck! RN

  7. *Night Shift Nurses... Please Help!* Starting RN Night Shift - telemetry

    Julesmama28 replied to LadyKai's topic in General Nursing

    I like to transition to days on my time off as well. The trick is to get up early on your first night in, then take an afternoon nap. Then on your last night, go home and sleep for 3-4 hours. Get up...

  8. Day shift or night shift

    Julesmama28 replied to TNT_RN09's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working nights now. It works well with the kids schedules, I can go home, take them to school. Then sleep and be up for dinner before I go back to work. Also, it pays much better. I like nights,...

  9. How do I get enrolled into a 4yrs BSN.

    Julesmama28 replied to cobby's topic in International Nursing

    Most colleges and universities admit students generally, then you take pre requisite courses at the university that will prepare you for a nursing program. Generally it's 2 years before you can start...

  10. Holy cow! My book total is how much?!

    Julesmama28 replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    I used older editions during school. Saved a ton of money and never regretted it! Most of them are nearly the same. RN

  11. Funny Things Patients Say

    Julesmama28 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a patient who was not taking her dilaudid well...she was totally hallucinating and saying the funniest things. She was convinced at one point that I was going to kill her adult son who was...

  12. But all the Nurse is doing is sitting down. Why cant the help?

    Julesmama28 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    Rr RN

  13. What would you like to see in your scrubs?

    Julesmama28 replied to xo_mish's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Slightly stretchy, lots of well placed pockets, a little shape to them so I don't look like I cut a neck hole into a pillow case and am wearing it like a shirt... RN BSN

  14. New grad - icu/critical care

    Julesmama28 replied to MarkPendleton's topic in General Students

    I'm a new grad who just got hired in the ICU. ☺️ I am in general orientation right now and can't wait to start on the floor. I am scared but obviously the managers saw potential in me. I did...

  15. The Story of Jahi Continues

    Julesmama28 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    What nurse would "tell the family to suction the blood"??? That is insane. RN BSN

  16. How did you pay for nursing school? Help...I'm in a pickle!

    Julesmama28 replied to dc1994's topic in General Students

    I'd say you're in a pretty great position if you can get your BSN with only 6k in debt. You can pay that off in a few months after getting an RN job! I just finished a BSN program and few people in...

  17. New ICU nurse!

    Julesmama28 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I just officially graduated with my BSN in December, passed NCLEX in Jan and landed an ICU job in Feb! It's been a whirlwind but I am so ready to get going! A little background on me, I have worked as...

  18. if you graduated in the last 5 years

    Julesmama28 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated this past December 2014 with my BSN. I was already working at the VA as a paid VALOR student. I was comfortable doing that so I didn't apply for anything else until after I took NCLEX. I...

  19. Multiple Job Offers as a New RN. How do you choose?

    Julesmama28 replied to RNLakhlani's topic in General Nursing

    Being a mom with small kids I would stay closer to home. You never know when you'll need to be there close to your kids! Life happens. Congrats!! RN BSN

  20. New ICU nurse!

    Julesmama28 replied to Julesmama28's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thenightnurse456, thank you for your reply! Our ICU is a general ICU, we get everything that won't go to CVICU. There is also a step down unit that has moved to another floor since ICU is getting so...

  21. VA meds

    Julesmama28 replied to OUxPhys's topic in Government, Military

    I'm at a va now but leaving soon. The emr is not hard to learn, its ok. They do prescribe narcotics...too many imo. It's a lot like any other hospital. RN BSN

  22. Serious problem. I need help!

    Julesmama28 replied to Soiledbrains's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like a very unsafe place for you to work! Those poor residents! I would get out asap. RN BSN

  23. VA Nursing homes??

    Julesmama28 replied to CharlesPogi's topic in General Nursing

    I was a valor student at the va here and was offered a position full time in the clc- (community living center). I worked there a week now and it's not terrible, not my thing though. They have (when...

  24. Not sure what to think of my interview.

    Julesmama28 replied to TeeZee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow. I definitely would not have talked about family or work. It's frankly none of the schools business what you are personally dealing with and they will judge you based on that information! I hope...

  25. Hired in VA OR

    Julesmama28 replied to LAM2010's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck with your decision! I'm considering a va job as well. The time off there is unmatched! The population can be difficult to work with, but overall they are very sweet and cooperative. RN BSN...