Lola Lou

Lola Lou BSN

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  1. NCLEX next thursday march 6th

    Lola Lou replied to nclex75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Think positive thoughts and envision yourself kicking that test's butt. If you find yourself starting to feel panicked or overwhelmed while taking the test close your eyes, take a few deep breaths,...

  2. Overwhelmed First Level Nursing Student!!

    Lola Lou replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    You also mentioned in your original post that you have class or clinicals Monday through Thursday. That leaves Friday through Sunday to focus on the things that you may not have had time to focus on...

  3. Overwhelmed First Level Nursing Student!!

    Lola Lou replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    You said that you’re very overwhelmed and one way to beat that feeling is to be as organized as possible. Buy a monthly or weekly planner, take all of your class syllabi and record when each...

  4. Failed Second Fundamentals Test

    Lola Lou replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    Ask for help from other students who did well on the tests. They can explain the ways that they prepared successfully for the exam. Maybe you could even join a study group. The trick to receiving...

  5. Calling all nurses: Enough with the high-velocity urination contest!

    Lola Lou replied to CheesePotato's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So the real question here is...which pie did you

  6. UMFK ABSN acceptance!!

    Lola Lou replied to cryoung's topic in General Nursing

    Are you still thinking of going to UMFK? It is a small town but surrounded by beautiful scenery, a lot of outdoor activities, and very nice people. I would estimate that a 2 bedroom apartment costs...

  7. what makes you stand out ? why should we pick you?

    Lola Lou replied to arose26's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Did you do well and get above average grades while in nursing school? State that your dedication to your studies reflects how you will dedicate your time and energy to your job. Explain to them that...

  8. Thank You Cards

    Lola Lou replied to MyiaKelli's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    After my interview I sent a formal thank you letter to the NM and CNO that I met with. I thanked them for their time, mentioned a few points from the interview and how I felt I could be a good...

  9. Newly Licensed LPN in Georgia saying DON'T GIVE UP!

    Lola Lou replied to gainschool4lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Great post and even better

  10. How to avoid giving my personal info to patients?

    Lola Lou posted a topic in Nursing Career

    How do I avoid giving my personal information to patients when they ask without insulting them? I have found myself answering the following questions from patients many times because I don't know how...

  11. How to avoid giving my personal info to patients?

    Lola Lou replied to Lola Lou's topic in Nursing Career

    Ruby Vee, I'm quite familiar with small town curiosity. I'm not from the actual town that the hospital is located in but just 30 minutes north of it. I am always friendly when communicating with my...

  12. How to avoid giving my personal info to patients?

    Lola Lou replied to Lola Lou's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for your suggestion

  13. How to avoid giving my personal info to patients?

    Lola Lou replied to Lola Lou's topic in Nursing Career

    No, I don't have a specific reason for want to keep my personal information "hidden" other than the fact that I'm a private person. If I feel comfortable with the nice little old lady that you...

  14. Is 6 months too soon to pick up 2nd job?

    Lola Lou posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have been an RN for just 4 months now working FT Days on a small med-surg floor (25 beds). I am successfully managing 4 patients during my shift. My manager has stated that if census increases that...

  15. Terrified to graduate in May...

    Lola Lou replied to ALDsn14's topic in General Students

    The most important thing here is that you should not feel guilty for spending time with your sick father. You can never get back the time lost that could have been spent with loved ones but you have...

  16. Is 6 months too soon to start 2nd job?

    Lola Lou posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

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  17. Is 6 months too soon to pick up 2nd job?

    Lola Lou posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

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  18. Is 6 months too soon to pick up 2nd job?

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  19. scared and i haven't even started ! Eeek

    Lola Lou replied to nicky73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 27 when I went back to school to start me pre-reqs and then continued on to nursing school. Algebra was the first class on my list that my advisor said would either make or break my chances of...

  20. Do you ever feel like a social worker?

    Lola Lou replied to BlueLightRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    If my pt brings multiple issues up that I feel I cannot address I make a note and bring it up in the daily MDT (multi disciplinary team) meeting. The Doc, Nutritionist, PT, Respiratory Therapist, and...

  21. Bedside shift report w/ emergency department

    Lola Lou replied to bsnursing's topic in Medical-Surgical

    At my facility the ED nurse brings the pt to the floor and gives report to the receiving

  22. Organizing and prioritizing tip for a new grad

    Lola Lou replied to apostolic4eva's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I come into work about 20-30 minutes early so I can look up my assigned pt's, their most recent lab values, scheduled meds, wound care orders, etc. Having this done ahead of time allows me to ask the...

  23. Saving notebooks

    Lola Lou replied to PA_RN87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would suggest that you get rid of your notes and powerpoints. All the information in them can be accessed in your books or online. I would also suggest going through your books and selling some. I...

  24. remembering lab values r.o

    Lola Lou replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This may be stretching it but it helped me... Hemoglobin normal value is 12-18 (that's the low end for female and high end for male). So I focus on the MO in heMOglobin and think that kids 12-18 tend...

  25. Family Complaint... Why am I so bothered by this?

    Lola Lou replied to Alex87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank goodness for this website! I am a brand new nurse and just starting working 2 days ago. I can picture myself doing the same exact thing as you Alex87 if I were presented with this situation. I...