joe a.

joe a.

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  1. Waiting to get into nursing school- advice please!

    joe a. replied to Taylor1432's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel your frustration. I have been there. My answer might surprise you, but it may help you. From the first time I applied to nursing school to actual graduation, ten years went by. Lottery sucks,...

  2. Aspiring Nurse

    joe a. replied to jkoulakani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A BSN is always good for your career. It will not make you a "better" nurse. More education is a plus. I did some teaching after returing. One of my pet peeves was to shed light on the "I like helping...

  3. I'm scared

    joe a. replied to fyrephish's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did the same thing the summer before starting nursing school. On top of that, I was one month post-op, major shoulder surgery. It can be done, be prepared to settle for a passing grade. If you are...

  4. Aspiring Nurse

    joe a. replied to jkoulakani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Strange? In what way. Nursing is a helping profession, but not because we help patients. We help promote well being. Volunteers are helpers. Nurses want compensation. And we should be paid, and paid...

  5. Aspiring Nurse

    joe a. replied to jkoulakani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    On the contrary, she is being quite real. In ny view, another unemployed nurse hurts the profession. I want to encourage exploration. Age is a factor as well, not years, mental

  6. Aspiring Nurse

    joe a. replied to jkoulakani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My message got lost. Why would you like to be nurse? Give me real nswer. Not becuse you like elpinmg people. Nurses do not help people. I think you should wit a few years before entering nursing....

  7. I need some encouragement?

    joe a. replied to jchristine89's topic in General Nursing

    No, this is not a "normal" case of new frad jitters. Tes it is perfectly normal and healthy to be anxious. The words used to describe the anxiousness go beyond normal. Words like freak out, scared of...

  8. I need some encouragement?

    joe a. replied to jchristine89's topic in General Nursing

    Christine, did you know your fears have been stored in your mind fir years? Long before yiu decided on in nursing, YOUR fears were formed. Hypnosis is a natural and normal process that allows you to...

  9. Test question has me confused...

    joe a. replied to mdiada's topic in General Nursing

    First, it's not wrong. Knowing the blood sugar is a very important assessment tool. In an emergency situation, TIME is of the essence. In the scenario you provide, you are in an emergency situation....

  10. What have you learned in nursing school that was utter nonsense?

    joe a. replied to TheMiss's topic in General Nursing

    I must strongly disagree. The goal of reality orientation is not to convince a patient with dementia of what the reality is. That would be cruel. The goal of a reality orientation group is to have...

  11. Should I leave this racist town?

    joe a. replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Chutney, I am Native American and Mexican, I have experienced some racism. It sounds as if your job.is in the south. Rebel flags makes me think this. I was a nurse for 27 years. A male nurse to boot....

  12. Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

    joe a. replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

    MBarth, while I am in agreement with you regarding the "blame free culture", I must remark on the Jesus analogy. It is better stated that "Jesus doesn't have a sister or brother". Translation: nurses...

  13. Retired nursing opportunities in end of life care - Stanford

    joe a. replied to davidStanfordMD's topic in Nursing Career

    What a phenomenal idea. After a forced early retirement due to illness I became a certified hypnotist in California. I have worked several end of life cases and have felt quite welcomed by hospice and...

  14. Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

    joe a. replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

    Well Ms. Mason Dixie, I want to welcome you to the world of nursing. Just so you know, all nurses have made med errors mm inclyding yours truly. Goung in front of the Board of Nursing isn't fun, its...