jbee

jbee has 3 years experience and specializes in Gen Surg, Ortho, Urology, Vascular.

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1. what to expect on the "big day"

   jbee replied to SnMrsSmiley's topic in General Students

   My first clinical was in a nursing home and for the first week we were paired with another student with a "complete care" patient. With the help of the clinical instructor, we did vitals, turns, feeds, etc. The clinical instructor helped us every bit...

2. 1 year down, still frustrating

   jbee replied to Akeos's topic in New Nurse

   Have you tried agency nursing? You could pick up shifts in the hospital PRN/when available while keeping your peds home health job... although you would only be able to pick up shifts here and there, it would help you to get some hospital experience ...

3. Job prospects in Canada

   jbee posted a topic in International

   I'm a Canadian RN who is currently working/travelling overseas. I'm hoping to move back to Canada in autumn 2011... however, I'm aware that the job prospects in Canada have not been the greatest for a while now. I was hoping to move to Halifax but ha...

4. Bullies

   jbee posted a topic in Relations

   I've recently taken a new job and for the first time ever I've run into the dreaded workplace bully. I was very lucky as a new grad: for two years I worked on a floor with very supportive and knowledgeable nurses. They were ALWAYS open to questions a...

5. Charting at bedside and team nursing question

   jbee replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

   I just started a new job in which there's team nursing and bedside charting. I've been working in this hospital for three weeks, and so far there's been quite the learning curve! Re: team nursing... The "team" is two RNs paired with one CNA for twel...

6. Math- 1:1000 calculations

   jbee replied to jbee's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your help (and for the extra practice question).

7. Math- 1:1000 calculations

   jbee posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello- I've recently accepted a new job in a new hospital. In order to give medications, I have to complete a medication quiz. I'm having trouble with a question similar to this: How many milligrams of Adrenaline are there in 2 mls of 1:1000 solution...

8. What's it like working an Ortho unit?

   jbee replied to jbee's topic in Orthopaedic

   WOW, thanks for the great answers, everyone! I've never done anything ortho-related, I've never even had a clinical on an ortho floor, so I really didn't know what ortho was all about (all I knew was what I've heard from fellow nurses: HEAVY HEAVY HE...

9. What's it like working an Ortho unit?

   jbee replied to jbee's topic in Orthopaedic

   Thanks for the reply. "Leave better than when they come in"- that would be a good change. What's the average hospitalization period for an ortho patient?

10. What's it like working an Ortho unit?

    jbee posted a topic in Orthopaedic

    I'm an RN with 1.5 years of experience who is planning to move within the next month. I have a job interview for an Ortho position next week- however, I know absolutely NOTHING about orthopedics. Can anyone tell me a bit about this population? What k...

11. If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    jbee replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    That I'm fed up with unsafe staffing ratios. I understand that it's sometimes impossible to find a replacement for a sick call... however, when you don't even try because it costs too much $$$ it's unfair to both the staff and the patients. Being und...

12. Time of the month in light colored scrubs

    jbee replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    I use the DivaCup- you can wear it for up to twelve hours, so it's perfect for shift work. I've been using it for six years and have never had an issue with leaks. Like others have suggested, I also keep an extra pair of scrubs in my locker... just ...

13. Prior CNA Experience Survey - Nurses Needed for Statistics Class Research

    jbee replied to jtboz's topic in General Students

    1. What is your age? 23 2. How long have you been a nurse? 11 months 3. Did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? yes 4. If yes to #3, how long did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? 3 years 5. If no to #3, do you wish that you had? 6. R...

14. Help me with my project on New Grads! Please!

    jbee replied to FtrFen's topic in New Nurse

    1. What type of education program did you complete? BSN, ASN, Second degree, etc. BScN- This was my first degree. 2. When did you graduate and how long have you been working? I graduated in late May 2009 and I have been working since June 1st 2009. ...

15. what is your overnight policy for family members in a double room?

    jbee replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a surgery floor, and we don't have a policy that states whether or not family members can stay overnight- management leaves it up to our discretion. We do have a few private rooms, but the majority of our rooms are wards. It isn't unusual f...