jenn1970

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1. Orienting As Charge Nurse Tomorrow Morning... I'm Freaking Out!

   jenn1970 replied to CaliCatLVN's topic in LPN/LVN

   It's very understandable for a new grad not to know all the meds...just make sure you have a quick way to look them up. Don't ever pass a med without knowing what it is. I've seen this done before and the patient or family member will ask the nurse w...

2. There IS hope for nurses with back injuries

   jenn1970 posted a topic in Disabilities

   I just wanted to share my story to offer hope to nurses with back injuries. I have been an RN diploma grad for 20 years. I have worked in med-surg,hospice, and long term care. This past September, I sustained an on the job injury,herniated disc to L4...

3. Nurse with disabilities trying to find a job that fits

   jenn1970 replied to afjgnp's topic in Disabilities

   I am an RN with 20 years experience,diploma grad. I sustained an on the job injury to L4-L5, herniated disc. My doc advised me to leave bedside nursing for good. I've been looking for a job for 3 months and no one wanted to hire me-at least 50 or 60 ...

4. XP: Other careers to consider

   jenn1970 replied to RNinC's topic in Job Hunt

   What about teaching at vocational schools such as medical assistants or nurse's aides?

5. How to become a case manager

   jenn1970 replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Case Management

   I was hired as a hospital based case manager at a large teaching hospital in the midwest. I am a diploma grad with 20 years of nursing experience at the bedside. I am not certified but need to be within 2 years. So sometimes experience can override t...