HappyWife77 BSN, RN

Gerontology RN-BC and FNP MSN student

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    Has a resident/patient ever complained about you?

    HappyWife77 replied to futuresctRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Welcome to the real world....lol. I had a resident cry when I became her nurse (I took a ft 3-11 job).....after a year...she was crying when I was quiting to move out of state. She cried a lot for...
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    HappyWife77 replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Seriously. ....the best advice is to keep applying online and locally , the days you aren't hired, use your day for applying to positions UNTIL you GET a job. Yes 8 hours of looking and applying! I...
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    HappyWife77 replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    HappyWife77 replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How about some humility lilibele? Ever heard of that? Sprinkled with some gratitude that you are even capable of being a nurse. Get on your game and get an attitude adjustment. Best
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    Ethical question:

    HappyWife77 replied to Bessdis1's topic in Patient Medications

    Give her the medicine...before you have more than one person with c-diff. Her son wants her to have it he is the POA you have to respect his wishes on decisions. Her dementia has robbed her of making...
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    What is fair pay rate for my situation?

    HappyWife77 replied to favoritemumsy's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with elkpark. Congrats on your
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    thinking about quitting night shift in LTC

    HappyWife77 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    (((Hugs))) and Prayers It sounds awful. I would get my nights off and try to sleep with my hubby or SO. Then I would start applying anywhere and everywhere. Day shift only. Also try to see your...
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    Had my first code last night

    HappyWife77 replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Great Idea!! Good
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    Nurses Rock in 2014 and Beyond

    HappyWife77 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Rock

    Happy New Year Allnurses!! I love this site! I have been here to visit a few times over the years....but ever since I installed an app, then joined and started participating I never knew how much I...
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    Getting into nursing education

    HappyWife77 replied to ryan26's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Ok. Well I was going to tell you that the state of Indiana allows LPNs and RNs, (which is recently new it was exclusively for BSN and up to teach) to get a two day class that certifies you to teach...
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    Getting into nursing education

    HappyWife77 replied to ryan26's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    What state are you
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    Wild Day

    HappyWife77 replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    Yes, yesterday was a crazy end to a three day run!!! We were extremely busy as well and got out
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    "Get out of here... go do some 'doctor' stuff..."

    HappyWife77 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    A servants heart is such a beautiful blessing!! Refreshing and hopeful!! Thank you for
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    Do you recommend Geriatric Nursing for RN

    HappyWife77 replied to peaceful2100's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I say give it go...just try to apply at one that you have heard good things about. If you can find a private pay facilty, even better! Its a whole different ballgame compared to your...
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    Cranky Old Man - What Do You See Nurses?

    HappyWife77 replied to Brian's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Awww:inlove:
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    Tips for Nursing Students also working full time jobs (40hrs/week)

    HappyWife77 replied to IanTeig1982's topic in General Students

    Do all your studies on school days while on campus. I couldn't even touch homework on workdays, because I work twelve hour shifts with hour commute. Get into that groove and stick to it. Also make...
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    Give regular insulin 30 units every am?

    HappyWife77 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    It is possible it was transcribed wrong. Call the
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    Give regular insulin 30 units every am?

    HappyWife77 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    That has to be a long acting insulin. Reread it. No way would you even give coverage for a sugar of 70 with
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    Hanging It Up

    HappyWife77 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Retired Nurses

    God Bless and Merry Christmas!!! (((Hugs))) Viva you are a blessing where ever you
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    Not the residents, not the work - It's THE STAFF!

    HappyWife77 replied to sunshyne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello Sunshyne17, You stated you get done with your med pass and charting with a few minutes to spare sometimes... that is awesome! If the only problem is the miserable person on night shift...
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    PRAY 4 ME NURSES

    HappyWife77 replied to STRAWBERRI's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Praying!!!! Best Wishes! You can do it! God bless you with wisdom, understanding and supernatural discernment. May Holy Spirit bring all things to your rememberance....just breath and relax. In Jesus...
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    Failed first semester by very small amount...

    HappyWife77 replied to hopefulRN23's topic in General Students

    You have not been denied, only delayed. A wake up call to give it your ALL....if its truely your passion I would in turn apply a more rigorous application of my time and effort. Best
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    How do you know when it's time to move on?

    HappyWife77 replied to NYNursingStudent's topic in Nursing Career

    I get your point. I would say definately look for something else. Maybe even something that is not bedside care. For the PPs that are bashing the OP: "What Sally says about Timmy says more about...
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    Just need to put this out there. (venting)

    HappyWife77 replied to AtomicxKitten's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh boy. Students that get so invovled in what other students are doing....need to be redirected to focus on PATIENT CARE and learning their RCPs (resident care procedures). If another student is...
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    Is having an ADN really a terrible choice?

    HappyWife77 replied to Guest757854's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Purdue-Calumet offers RN to BSN in fifteen months. You take ONE class at time for five weeks, with a week off between clesses. All online. I think the credits are around $375.00. A total of around...