cariboujenny

cariboujenny has 2 years experience and specializes in LTC.

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1. ER Nurses -- Any Advice for RN Student?

   cariboujenny posted a topic in General Nursing

   This week my clinical assignment is in the ER. Any experienced nurses have any advice for a student RN?

2. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   cariboujenny replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   I've been in several professions also. Nursing is a difficult profession in part due to the non-compassionate nature of some long term nurses. Ironic considering nursing is a "caring profession." I refuse to a part of their misery or let it destro...

3. Adult Children of Alcoholic...does your childhood effect your career?

   cariboujenny replied to JVRB4's topic in General Nursing

   You certainly rose about your "raising." Give yourself credit for your hard work and determination to reach your life's goals. Use your own internal compass as your guide to determine that you are "good enough"--not your father's standard. Blessin...

4. Nurses in my Family, but None Are Helping Me

   cariboujenny replied to MedNurse2k's topic in General Nursing

   Three of my sisters are advance practice nurses (APN), they advised me to work toward another degree. They were very forthcoming about the difficulties in the profession and suggested that I pursue another career. I learned first hand about nursin...

5. What do I say to rude patients?

   cariboujenny replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

   This may be off the topic a bit, but what is about our society that implies that it is okay to mistreat or be mean to someone else? I would like to understand this pervasive attitude in American society. Any ideas? I know I'm up there is in years...

6. seasoned nurses..less stress in ltc or med/surg

   cariboujenny replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

   Residents come back faster and sicker than ever to my facility. You would be surprised how several post surgery rt and the rest of your group can keep you busy.

7. What do I say to rude patients?

   cariboujenny replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

   I would like to understand why some pt/rt are rude. Personally, I listen until the person is done and then ask, "What can I do to make it better?" In my experience that stops them dead in their tracks. The pt were all about venting/complaining and...

8. long term care facilities..computerized charting yet?

   cariboujenny replied to thekid's topic in Geriatric

   Time stands still where I work--no computerized charting yet. It is still a great place to work for me! :nuke:

9. I do not care anymore

   cariboujenny replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like you have really cared about doing a good job and the chronic stress has exhausted your inner resources. I really do think of this profession from a different point of view. Coming from another background, I think of patients/resident...

10. I need help: a nurse not prepared for the job

    cariboujenny replied to amateur's topic in General Nursing

    There are so many specialty areas that you can investigate besides hospital staff nursing. Of course, the experience is very helpful to solidify your skills. You could work in an office, OR, or L&D--that would minimize the distress you feel whe...

11. ADN VS BSN(Sorry for being a pester)

    cariboujenny replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about an online program? I believe that Indiana State University has one.

12. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    cariboujenny replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

    Amen. I agree that the doubters will be convinced that you are the "ideal" student when they are wise enough to see it!

13. does age REALLY matter?

    cariboujenny replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think I'll work in staff nursing "bedside" nursing. I have three sisters who are advanced practice RNs and they are very honest regarding how physicaly difficult this can be for anyone. I believe the field is so broad that I find my niche ...

14. Dying Pts who are still full codes.

    cariboujenny replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Would this be a topic for social work to address? In one hospital where I did my clinicals, the social worker regularly addressed this very issue with elder patients.

15. does age REALLY matter?

    cariboujenny replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I do agree with you that age does matter when regarding "staff" bedside nursing. I can only speak for myself. I am pushing 50 years old and I agree that traditional hospital "staff" nursing would be very difficult for me. In fact, I believe it is...