Jonesskky RN

Jonesskky RN has 3 years experience and specializes in EMERGENCY!!!.

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1. Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

   Jonesskky RN replied to DesertRN2's topic in COVID

   I work in Michigan and the "flu-shot" policies are just ridiculous! They don't mandate it for the paramedics, doctors will NEVER get fired, and if you have allergies or the flu shot is contraindicated than these "FBI" looking people will still try to...

2. Too old to begin career in ED?

   Jonesskky RN replied to rnhope's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats on passing your boards! Working in the ER, nurses know how to expected the unexpected and enjoy the adventure. That includes having new nurses around because you truly never know what to expect from new grad and that's okay! My only advice t...

3. Olden Times and Ancient Rhymes

   Jonesskky RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Very true...it's like the older I get, the more Christmas is not just about "you" but what you can do for others. Good Story.

4. Management of Unanticipated Difficult Intubation

   Jonesskky RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in CRNA

   Great information.

5. Teacher and hospital nurse???

   Jonesskky RN replied to jh56031's topic in Educators

   There is nothing wrong with teaching and being a staff nurse at the same time. Several of my co-workers have taught clinicals or have worked at universities but the biggest concern they mention is being able to maintain and handle both stresses. The ...

6. What do new nurses look for in a Preceptor?

   Jonesskky RN posted a topic in New Nurse

   What qualities or traits do a new nurse want to see in a preceptor and why? I will be starting my preceptor training soon and really want to know some good ideals.

7. 9 rights of medications

   Jonesskky RN replied to Jonesskky RN's topic in Medications

   I had a nurse who didn't want to give someone a Catapress patch because the blood pressure was like 100/50 but the doctors were concerned about rebound hypertension and sometimes Catapress is given for withdrawal symptoms so critical thinking skills ...

8. Help with studying

   Jonesskky RN replied to k1p1ssk's topic in Student Assist

   There are several more general tips for studying: 1. talk/meet with your professor about your concerns and see what advice they can offer. 2. If you don't like groups than try just one person and asked if they can be your study partner. Even though y...

9. Passed the CEN

   Jonesskky RN replied to TraciRN's topic in Emergency

   Congratulations!!! any words of advice?

10. Accepted position but now other offers

    Jonesskky RN replied to JessicaLee123's topic in Career Support

    Hi Jessica, you honestly get MORE experience with MORE hours. Imagine being a nurse there and having the same (little to no) nursing experience and you've been there for a couple of months...it's unacceptable and the DON should trust you enough to gi...

11. 9 rights of medications

    Jonesskky RN posted a topic in Medications

    some nurses are not aware of the 9 Rights of Medications but it's helpful if you want to decease the errors associated with dispensing medications and improve your nursing care. I'm sharing this information because it's great for new nurses and nursi...

12. Stroke pt with increased weakness and slurring

    Jonesskky RN replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    In my ER department, the latest updates in treating stroke patients includes: doing the blood work, especially a pt/ptt level BEFORE the patient goes to ct scan because the delay of tPa treatment was related to the these important labs not getting do...

13. I Passed NCLEX. I'm an RN.

    Jonesskky RN replied to chuckz's topic in NCLEX

    Congratulations and continue making the nursing field proud!

14. advice

    Jonesskky RN replied to 3babygirls's topic in Emergency

    Hello, I've been working in the ER for about 3years, generally speaking I like to work with people who are proactive. My advice for anybody new to the ER is letting people know it's okay to feel overwhelm and frustrated. Make people aware when you ...

15. building a resource for nurses...

    Jonesskky RN posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

    I wanted to create a resource for nurses and I like to make websites. Right now I'm working in the ER and have little time available to work on it but I feel like its worth it b/c I've never seen a website like mine-anyway I'm kind of torn between n...