johnst10

johnst10 has 25 years experience and specializes in Pain mgmt, PCU.

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1. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   johnst10 replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   Hummm. I just did a quick search of hsop in NYC and did not see much for new grads. Experienced nurses might have a chance at a few places. I know there is more to the State than NYC, but that's what i found there. I am commuting from IN to KS to ...

2. Are all LTC jobs like this?

   johnst10 replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in CNA/MA

   I am so sorry for you. LTC IS a tough place. I had a rough experience too. I hope some people can help you resolve your anguish. Hang in there

3. Staff acting like mean girls what do you do

   johnst10 replied to amiconfused's topic in General Nursing

   I was the manager of a unit with 2 cliques. I was warned about this when I took the position. I had been a manager before and thought I could handle it. I made a lot of mistakes. One of them was NOT taking the ring leaders in and having a talk. ...

4. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   johnst10 replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   If the postings are to be believed there are tons of jobs in the DC area. Are they actually hiring or are these all just posted wish lists?

5. Blood Pressure Cuff Question

   johnst10 replied to Michellebr's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Many times I find a cuff that will go around the arm on the top but by the time the cuff is on the bottom there is a ton of space. I call it the funnel arm. What do you suggest for those people?

6. Can you hold an RN license in 2 states?

   johnst10 replied to PAERRN20's topic in Travel

   I had a nursing license in 3 states at the same time once. I worked in 2 of them. Just remember to keep a copy of contact hours and be ready to copy them for multiple states when you renew. Renew if you think you will be back in the next 5-10 years...

7. I made a doctor mad at me.

   johnst10 replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

   Did I miss something? Was this at 2am? Was the doctor not on call? Did he want to talk to YOUR manager or the hospital manager for the day? Was his wife in labor? I think he he may have had sun stroke. Poor doc

8. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   johnst10 replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   I too have applied in a 60 plus mile radius. I have even looked at moving to areas 200 miles away, getting a studio apt and coming home to see dh on short visits. It's not working. I still say, where is the nsg shortage in the midwest except in LT...

9. Am I Nurse Material?

   johnst10 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana

   My HS guidance counselor told me I wasn't smart enough to be a nurse. Same reaction! Watch me. It wasn't easy but i did it. you can too!

10. ACLS question

    johnst10 replied to RNMeg's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to agree with those who say wait. Taking the course will show initiative, but it most likely will not help you as much as it will once you have started working. In fact, as a manager, I might wonder if you are just trying to KB, not re...

11. Patients falling

    johnst10 replied to zoopnever's topic in General Nursing

    In the last few places I have worked (PCUs) we used the fall risk assessment. Patients and family members were told the reason for someone to accompany the pt to the BR or the need for a bsc. Signs are posted on the wall in the room explaining the ...

12. Is is it normal to not like nursing?

    johnst10 replied to intothemoon's topic in New Nurse

    i love nursing. i like nursing. talk about flexibility. where else can i work as an icu nurse then all this: a pacu nurse and be home evenings with my kids. start a pain management clinic in a hospital and learn about where money goes and how we ...

13. An Honor

    johnst10 replied to nursebboop1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Just wow.

14. two residents kissing

    johnst10 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric

    I'm glad I was sitting down. I would NEVER know if my mom would "like to do that" :chair:

15. Swine Flu Closures for School Nurses

    johnst10 replied to Keepstanding's topic in COVID

    How will we know when to open the schools? I'm serious here, not just bashing the system? What if there is a kid at home who has not been dx yet and he comes to school...