Stella_Blue

Stella_Blue

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  1. When to resign?

    Stella_Blue replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Just like you said wait to say anything until you hand in that two weeks notice. If it is a small facility like you say when you do say something to even one person, Im sure word will get around...

  2. About to throw in the towel!!!

    Stella_Blue posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok so I work at a VERY small assisted living facility. We have about 32 residents. We have a small nursing staff of five (2 LPN's and 3 CNA's) including myself. I am one of the LPN's and so is my DON...

  3. About to throw in the towel!!!

    Stella_Blue replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    Yea Im still up in the air over the house situaition. Its a bankrupted house so it is SUPER SUPER cheap. Otherwise I would have walked away a long time ago. I have been waiting over 9 months for the...

  4. About to throw in the towel!!!

    Stella_Blue replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    Its sad but Im finding that to be true

  5. About to throw in the towel!!!

    Stella_Blue replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    My attitude and work ethic are just fine as I stated in my original post. In five years I have called off once, and never have been written up for anything. I have never clocked in late...ever. I am a...

  6. guns, knives and students...Any thoughts, comments or safety suggestions?

    Stella_Blue replied to lkulmann's topic in School

    Ok but stabbing 8 defenseless children in a school in Japan is ok. http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=80964 You see just because there is no guns does not mean there is no violence. Creeps will just...

  7. Need Advice. New Grad for Dermatologic Nursing Bay Area

    Stella_Blue replied to TurtleLittle's topic in California Nursing

    Even though it may not be ideal for a new grad job, neither was mine so I cant say much there. I didn't gain very much experience at my first job and Im still here two years later, but it pays the...

  8. guns, knives and students...Any thoughts, comments or safety suggestions?

    Stella_Blue replied to lkulmann's topic in School

    Bravo twinmommy+2. I wish more people thought like this. They think if they just take away our right to bear arms all problems will be solved. Well I think we just found out the hard way today in...

  9. About to throw in the towel!!!

    Stella_Blue replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    Ive tried talking to him and it only seems to make the problem worse really. It just seems like he doesnt care. The four of us who have worked here the longest have busted our butts the past 6 months...

  10. ATI ???

    Stella_Blue replied to blackflower19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I havent used it yet. I just started my bridge program and I mentioned kaplan to my teacher. She said at the end of the program we would be using ATI instead. My teacher had very positive things to...

  11. going to fail

    Stella_Blue replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    I remember I used to panic really bad before I would start to study and I knew for sure I was going to fail! I would call my mom and cry. This seriously almost became a routine for me. After I cried...

  12. Part time work and Nursing program?

    Stella_Blue replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    I worked while going to nursing school for my LPN and Im getting ready to start my bridge in a month. I worked third shift Thursday-Saturday. The nice thing about my job is that Im by myself at night...

  13. How many points did you need to get into nursing school?

    Stella_Blue replied to brookedavis20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had all A's in my prereqs and a pretty descent score on my TEAS I think a 79 and I still didn't get in the first time. It just depends on who you apply with

  14. April 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Stella_Blue replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "He just found out our hospital doesn't accept his type of health

  15. can you give injections

    Stella_Blue replied to angeleyes2361's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I gave insulin injections as a CNA because I work for a private facility so state doesn't mandate what we can and can not

  16. Not so excited to start my bridge

    Stella_Blue posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Ok so here is my rant/concerns. Input please! I am a LPN getting ready to start a bridge program in May. I mean I truly want to be a RN, I am just dreading going through nursing school all over...

  17. Not so excited to start my bridge

    Stella_Blue replied to Stella_Blue's topic in LPN to RN

    I had my orientation today. I can say I am nervous! It does seem overwhelming again but hopefully I can get through. It does suck that I will have to cut down on my work hours but I am smart enough...

  18. Not so excited to start my bridge

    Stella_Blue replied to Stella_Blue's topic in LPN to RN

    Its suppose to say NOT so excited to start my bridge program btw! I proof read everything but my title

  19. I can't sleep!!!

    Stella_Blue replied to smartypantsnurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I keep a bottle of ZzZquil next to my bed for "those" kind of nights. I swear they made that stuff just for me lol. I swing back and forth between 2nds and 3rds constantly so my body never knows when...

  20. Books I should read before school starts?

    Stella_Blue replied to healthy12's topic in General Students

    Just enjoy your time off before you start school. You will have PLENTY to keep you busy once you do start. No sense on starting the burnout process

  21. Which is harder A&P 1 or 2

    Stella_Blue replied to StayHumble11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say A&P II was easier but that was because I had a great teacher. Advanced anatomy and physiology was by far the

  22. Endocrine

    Stella_Blue replied to Stoogesfan's topic in General Students

    I uses to always come up with my own little corky ways of remembering everything in nursing school not just endocrine. I wish I could remember a few to help you out. Just try to think of something...

  23. Maternal and Child Nursing, Deadly?

    Stella_Blue replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    Thats the only class in my school that no one failed that semester! Now med surg 2 on the other hand we lost like 5 or 6 out of

  24. Can a RN work as a CNA?

    Stella_Blue replied to Mnstn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I kept my CNA job until I found a LPN job which took me like 4

  25. Can a RN work as a CNA?

    Stella_Blue replied to Mnstn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I plan on working under my LPN until I can get hired as a RN. You can always call the BON and double check and make sure its ok, but CNA doesn't fall under the BON but they should be able to tell you...