jayde_RN

jayde_RN specializes in New LTC nurse.

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1. Being Questioned by Paramedics? Why?

   jayde_RN replied to jayde_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am happy that others agree with me on this. But it sucks that this has happened to others. Everyone involved in healthcare should be working together to help patients, but I guess that would be a perfect world. But just to update, I haven't found o...

2. Being Questioned by Paramedics? Why?

   jayde_RN replied to jayde_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm with CrufflerJJ on this one. Is this a 'transport only' service, rather than a '911 service'? A lot of the medics who end up doing 'transport only' are frustrated and not happy with their jobs. Sometimes, the 911 service would have them. Like JJ ...

3. Being Questioned by Paramedics? Why?

   jayde_RN replied to jayde_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! Thanks, I may be new but I know I am not stupid! It's amazing how as a nurse you get that gut feeling and just know, even if you can't quite put your finger on it. I should of asked tham if they could measure CO2, and if not then get that man to...

4. Being Questioned by Paramedics? Why?

   jayde_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   So the other night I was at work. The power went out earlier that day so we were running off of a half way working generator. Well I go to change my elderly pt's tube feed and noticed he was breathing pretty fast and retracting. Took some vitals BP 1...

5. HESI exam--a gooad preditor of future NCLEX performance?

   jayde_RN replied to JulieRoseRN2b's topic in New Nurse

   I believe that's how it probably is. My school has I think a 98-99% NCLEX pass rate(one of the highest in southwest TN), and I think it has something to do with the fact that you have to pass HESI with at least a 950 to be able to take NLCEX. I passe...

6. Pregnant: Chance of being Fired in the First 90days

   jayde_RN replied to jayde_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, unfortunately, jobs in my area are limited if you are experienced and practically non-existent if you have none. Now consider this in an area that has 7 nursing schools withina 100 mile radius....COMPETITIVE!!! I've been applying since Decemb...

7. Pregnant: Chance of being Fired in the First 90days

   jayde_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   HI everyone! So after searching for my first RN job since December, I was finally blessed with a job in LTC last week. During orientation, it was made clear that we work in an 'at will state' which means the employer can terminate employment at anyti...

8. Average Pay for a new nurse

   jayde_RN replied to jayde_RN's topic in Geriatric

   Yes I'm in Tennessee. They are running my background check and want my to start orientation on Tuesday. I could've sworn I heard her say 17. Do you think I should call the guy in HR and verify, or would it be better to wait for him to call me after m...

9. Does working during nursing school help new grads get jobs?

   jayde_RN replied to moofy's topic in New Nurse

   From my experience, it will help you to get a job on that unit or maybe within that particular facility. However, as a december grad who just had their first interview yesterday, I will tell you that it may or may not help you get a job anywhere else...

10. Average Pay for a new nurse

    jayde_RN posted a topic in Geriatric

    Hi all! I am a new nurse that has been applying to jobs since december. I had my first interview at a nursing home a few days ago and was conditionally offered the job. Its 7-3 and Monday-Friday, which is a plus for me. The only problem is that I cou...

11. How much time do you have left in Nursing School?

    jayde_RN replied to neeniebean's topic in General Students

    Go back August 23. . . Will be done the first of December.... Im going to say 4 months!!!!

12. College vs. Community College vs. Vocational School

    jayde_RN replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    Hi, I go to a community college which has a 2 year, 4 semester program, not including the prereqs. Some schools are just not good schools, whether it be vocational, community, or a university. Personally, my sister got her LPN through a vocational an...

13. 4th Semester Students!!! Dec O8

    jayde_RN replied to theniseRN2B's topic in General Students

    school for!!! I am sooo excited, and more than ready to start my fourth and final semester.

14. 4th Semester Students!!! Dec O8

    jayde_RN replied to theniseRN2B's topic in General Students

    Dont forget about me. Its officially time to start the countdown!!! Im so excited that I'll soon have the opportunity to do what I went to

15. DECEMBER '08 Grads!!!!!!!!

    jayde_RN replied to narcissus's topic in General Students

    Whew!!! For a minute there I was worried that I was getting excited prematurely (sp)! I was grinning all day on January 1 knowing that this will be the year. This time next year we will be graduate nurses! I too plan on REALLY celebrating the holida...