JedsMom ASN, RN

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1. Northwestern - Shreveport, LA

   JedsMom replied to reese19's topic in Louisiana

   It's been 16 years since I graduated from NSU in Shreveport, but the education was excellent! Good luck in your studies!

2. Food Loaf

   JedsMom replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

   We use it and call it "Nutraloaf". Kinda looks like hogshead cheese:D It is used as a management tool for inmates who refuse to eat regular meals appropriately. It can only be given for 48 hours and can not be given to inmates that are IDDM. Great d...

3. Inmates right to refuse

   JedsMom replied to RN92's topic in Correctional

   They have the right to refuse just like any other patient. We frequently send the inmate in just to have them refuse and then 12 hours later they change their mind and want another trip to the ER.

4. Professional Organizations/communication

   JedsMom replied to Calcasieu's topic in Correctional

   The National Commission on Correctional Health Care NCCHC has a wealth of information available. They also have a certification program available for healthcare professionals. Good luck in your new position. I have been the Health Services Director (...

5. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

   JedsMom replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

   AMEN to Mattsmom81 and Mryrose couldn't have said it better myself.

6. Trying to pick a city:Houston, Dallas, or Austin?

   JedsMom replied to nimbus2004's topic in Texas

   I love your city too:D One of my brothers lives in Round Rock too. They other brother and my dad live in Bastrop. Truly a beautiful place to live. If I weren't tied down to where I live now the Austin area is definately where I would be. Oh and roa...

7. My doctor's office staff sent me out....

   JedsMom replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

   Now I remember why I left the ER about 10 years ago:rolleyes: But ya know what, lately I've been REALLY thinking about going back. I still miss it. But I know you're going have days;)

8. How long is your journey?

   JedsMom replied to suehp's topic in General Nursing

   Takes me about 25-30 minutes. I live out in the country too:) Wouldn't have it any other way. Oh and Mike, love your dobe. I can't wait to finish building my house so I can get another dobe. They sure are wonderful dogs.:)

9. PLEASE help me decide!!! Job change!

   JedsMom replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

   Been there done that too;). I LOVED the ER but the hours were killer. Was never there much for my son and husband, working weekends and holidays, etc. Took the job I have now had for 10 years with Mon-Fri 9 to 5 weekends and holidays off. Took an alm...

10. Just When You Thought it was Okay - Death Rates Linked to Nurses' Education

    JedsMom replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    Got an AMEN from me.

11. Introductions

    JedsMom replied to Brian's topic in Illinois

    Yup:D Ain't it a great little place;) Small town America when I was little but it has grown up too:)

12. Prisioners as Patients

    JedsMom replied to June55Baby's topic in General Nursing

    When we send inmates to the hospital they are accompanied by a deputy and are in leg irons and handcuffs. If they are admitted, we hire a guard service to watch them. They remain cuffed to the bed with a leg iron and have no phone or visitors. If the...

13. Favorite Chicago Hangouts

    JedsMom replied to acuteobrn's topic in Illinois

    Museum of Science and Industry, Natural History Museum, the Mag Mile and I like the Brookfield Zoo too:D

14. Certification

    JedsMom replied to Mama Val's topic in Correctional

    Yes ma'am. Did it over 2 years ago.

15. Introductions

    JedsMom replied to Brian's topic in Illinois

    OMG!!!! I was born at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights!