HappyJaxRN

HappyJaxRN has 9 years experience and specializes in Transplant, homecare, hospice.

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1. ITT RN Program

   HappyJaxRN replied to ChasingMyDream08's topic in Indiana Nursing

   It's an uphill battle for any school to get their accredidation when they are new. ITT in Jacksonville is accredited. I wish I was seeing better reviews about this

2. Suicide and nurse's reaction

   HappyJaxRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Hi. I just wanted to post my thoughts here and be done with the way that I feel. I just rescently recovered from a drug overdose in the attempts to commit suicide. It was brought on by a nervous...

3. mood stabilizers and school

   HappyJaxRN replied to MollNick's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   Yes. I have BP and ADHD. Through my 2 year degree, I was on adderall. Helped but made me manic. During my BSN, adderall was taken off my med list and my BP meds were adjusted. During my MSN, I...

4. Nurses with Bipolar Disorder

   HappyJaxRN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   Hello- I was reading some old posts from some people that were about 2 years old and wanted a fresh thread on this. Any nurses out there with Bipolar (BP) Disorder? How have you managed it? What kinds...

5. Problems at work

   HappyJaxRN replied to jackh's topic in General Nursing

   If it's a personal problem as others have stated, EAP is great. If it's related to co-workers or patients, there should be a toll free anonymous reporting hotline you can report to. Best wishes....

6. ITT Tech now offering nursing program

   HappyJaxRN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   As an MSN-Nursing Educator Student, I'd have to say it's good and bad. We just talked about this in our politics class. We really need more nurses. Based on the research that I've been doing, the US...

7. Hospitalists?

   HappyJaxRN replied to YankeeHater's topic in General Nursing

   We have hospitalists. They were pretty good, most of them. I used to call them a lot when I worked nightshift. I have been on days lately and haven't had much contact. They came in very handy if a...

8. Peds CNS...did I make a bad decision!?!?

   HappyJaxRN replied to crpRN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   I would have to agree. I am working on a similar degree and have already had many thoughts of either switching or adding another major (crazy, I know). Do what you were doing....especially being so...

9. Bored

   HappyJaxRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Okay. Here's the problem. I'm bored. I have been on my floor since 2002. 5 years as an RN. I am in an MSN program and see myself doing so much more in the future. I go to work and I feel....bored. I'm...

10. Kaplan University MSN Program

    HappyJaxRN posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Hi there. I am about to complete my BSN program which has been all online at JU (Jacksonville University). I didn't like online programs at first, but this has actually been better for me since I work...

11. 2nd degree BSN? low gpa.

    HappyJaxRN replied to rattlerprincess's topic in Florida Nursing

    The nursing schools that I have attended took the GPA of only the classes that they were transferring into the program. I was accepted into an ADN program in NE Florida with a 2.5 GPA and accepted...

12. JU Bachelors Program

    HappyJaxRN replied to look-4-miracles's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi. I graduated from FCCJ and 5 years later (now) am 1/2 way through the RN-BSN online program at JU. I pay $1230/3 credit class. I take 2 classes every 8 weeks. It is considered full time. I'm...

13. UNF/JU/FCCJ

    HappyJaxRN replied to hjhd's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi. I went to FCCJ and worked full time. It was hard, but graduated and became an RN. I am currenly 1/2 through the JU online RN-BSN program. It too is accellerated. I will not lie to you. It is VERY...

14. FCCJ admission..

    HappyJaxRN replied to marcj's topic in Florida Nursing

    Having been there and done that....I know a lot of things have changed since 5 years ago when I graduated from FCCJ, but the minimum admitted was a score over 190. I know several people who have...

15. How much experience should I get before getting into Hospice?

    HappyJaxRN replied to AddieRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think it depends on where you go. I know in my town, the organization I work for, you have to have at least 2 years hospital nursing (pref. med/surg). Also, they don't hire LPN/LVN's anymore where I...