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  1. A Valuable Lesson

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    By the way, I GOT THE JOB!!!

  2. A Valuable Lesson

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Julia, I'm sorry to hear that most of your encounters with facilities that cater to this population have been negative. Please know that there are some good places out there with wonderful staff. And...

  3. A Valuable Lesson

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    NurseLyndz, I'm so glad you posted! Your job sound very interesting and like a lot of fun. I also love that I get to advocate for people who sometimes cannot speak for themselves. And I also know...

  4. A Valuable Lesson

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Yeah, that's a really hard situation, especially with his diagnoses and the falling business. Trust me, I've had many a days where I've come home and cried to my boyfriend about something I've had...

  5. A Valuable Lesson

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I loved your post. I also think an important thing for this population is to have some stability with staff, especially in the group homes because when you work so close with them they really get...

  6. A Valuable Lesson

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Wow, that is horrible. Was the sister aware of the bruising when she brought him in? Or did they show up later? That is pretty terrible though. If he's claiming someone did something to him and the...

  7. A Valuable Lesson

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I've actually never been in that position. I have had them come off with some very off the wall things that after lots of questions and a long talk were eventually grounded in reality. Was this...

  8. red and raw bottom

    jojo489 replied to bellcollector's topic in Pediatric

    Z-guard worked very well too in my

  9. Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    jojo489 replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    You most certainly are. My place originally had these nifty little badges with *wait for it* magnets that held them in place. Yep, badge against the shirt, magnet inside the shirt holding the badge....

  10. A Valuable Lesson

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thank you. :) I'll keep you posted. I've noticed in group homes, there are more good staff than bad, and you always have the stellar one in each home. Plus, you can surprise visit any time you want....

  11. Minimum Wage + LVN Wage

    jojo489 replied to g2255lw's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Am I the only one who thinks a 7 dollar pay difference is a big deal? I'd do it for that alone. Not to mention, I know several people who had to work 2-3 part time jobs for months and months before...

  12. Need a little encouragement...

    jojo489 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hello all! I've been an LPN now for three years and I'm working on some general studies courses to get through an ASN program. I've worked nights for the last year and I'm finally starting to get in a...

  13. Need a little encouragement...

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you. :) I'm thinking that's the best. My boyfriend and I were discussing it and he's a little bummed. His parents live like 2 hours away and with clinicals one weekend and working the other,...

  14. Need Advice in Deciding between LPN or RN

    jojo489 replied to annabellarose77's topic in General Students

    Yes, they do. They're actually the last few classes I need to finish up before I can get into the RN program. I knew way back when I should have taken a&p 1&2 instead of the 1 semester...

  15. Need Advice in Deciding between LPN or RN

    jojo489 replied to annabellarose77's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure how your school is, but with mine if you repeat a class you've failed, they drop the zero and go with the new grade. Even without that, I think if you do really well in those classes, you...

  16. Vaping as opposed to cigarettes?

    jojo489 replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    I've never had a patient ask me about vaping, but if I did I would probably tell them to discuss the risk/benefit with the doctor. I've been vaping over a year now and it's the only thing I've ever...

  17. Need a little encouragement...

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you very much for the input, but I am actually planning on going to my local community college. They have a nights/weekends ADN program which is going to fit my schedule the best as I work third...

  18. LPNs are nurses too.

    jojo489 replied to vbarger28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    More often than not, people assume I'm an RN and are pleasantly surprised when they see my name tag reads licensed practical nurse. I'm not sure if it's the way I carry myself or my knowledge, or...

  19. Need a little encouragement...

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in LPN to RN

    Lol thank you both for your words of encouragement. :) I'm not sure what I'll be able to do for my schedule but we have a nurse now in the RN program and they're really working with her. So who...

  20. Need a little encouragement...

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in LPN to RN

    Luckily I don't have any kids and don't plan on them for at least a little while. I do want at least an ASN before the kids happen. I know I just need to get it done but the stress is what trips me...

  21. Find your Specialty Quiz

    jojo489 replied to Sisyphus_01's topic in General Students

    I've actually seen an add for a job with an HIV/AIDS clinic and activity center. The description sounded pretty cool. Check indeed for postings with that in the title. Or check the forums here under...

  22. Find your Specialty Quiz

    jojo489 replied to Sisyphus_01's topic in General Students

    My results were: 1. Transplant Nurse (which sounds like something I would enjoy) 2. Rehabilitation Nurse (which is definitely my speed and planned direction) 3. HIV/AIDS Care Nurse (which is...

  23. Would this help me?

    jojo489 replied to jojo489's topic in Psychiatric

    I've had my eye on a local company whose group homes are managed by RNs and have some LPNs working for them as well. I'd love love love getting back into developmental disabilities, haha. That's...

  24. Would this help me?

    jojo489 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'm one of those people who always tends to plan ahead. I've always been super interested in psychology, and the other night I was considering (in the future, after I get my BSN) going for a bachelors...

  25. Nursing Your First Job in the Healthcare Field?

    jojo489 replied to xhsx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked as a direct care staff for people with disabilities in a group home for 5 years before becoming a nurse. That was what solidified nursing as my career path.