jackierocks

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1. Georgetown FNP program Fall 2017

   jackierocks replied to PalmiraRN22's topic in NP Students

   I applied to the fall 2017 cohort at Georgetown and it has now been 4 weeks since my interview. I am very worried that this isn't a good sign. thoughts?

2. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

   jackierocks replied to siringe's topic in Headlines

   thanks people, I really needed some support. I cannot stop my emotions from flowing. a bump in the road in my 8 months of nursing, I know someday I will look back and chuckle but for now it seems like it will never go away and may ruin my career. In ...

3. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

   jackierocks replied to siringe's topic in Headlines

   I need advice. about a month ago I messaged a former employee of my work on fb stating..."how is your new job?! I'm itching to get the hell out," referencing an ongoing discussion that nurse and I had regarding CA nursing job market and my financial ...

4. USEFUL LINKS: Do Nut Crush Pills...

   jackierocks replied to firefox828's topic in General Nursing

   thank you!

5. Alcohol use with insulin injections and BG sticks

   jackierocks replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

   I work in LTC and always use alcohol to clean the skin before all injections whether it be to check glucose levels or inject insulin. I believe there is EBP to confirm infection control issues. I do also realize there is question as to whether any al...

6. Encouaging Teamwork in your LTC

   jackierocks replied to littlerose's topic in Geriatric

   omg the gossip!! My facility is filled with it. I try and stay out of it, but its hard. At the end of the day its about the patients. Were they taken care of properly? Don't compromise your character by trying to become 'friends' with everyone. It w...

7. Several topics-new to LTC

   jackierocks replied to mharrah's topic in Geriatric

   where do you work? I currently have 35 patients on my shift and am completely overwhelmed.

8. Should I have Not documented?

   jackierocks replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   I am a new grad and recently experienced something similar. Here are my thoughts: 1. document everything until I am experienced enough to omit something I am 100% is non-threatening to pt. well being 2. it's your (my) license and anything were to com...

9. New nurse quiting after 7 months of working.

   jackierocks replied to TxRNtoCaRN's topic in General Nursing

   if it's an option for you at all I might think about staying where you are for 5 more months to ensure a job in CA. I don't have kids so I don't know how hard it would be to split your family up. Just something to think about. It's brutal out here ri...

10. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

    jackierocks replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric

    wow, I have been feeling so alone but this thread has confirmed I am not. I recently wrote a journal about my feelings. Here it is. I am a new graduate BSN RN in California and am counting my blessings as I was recently hired at a long term/rehab fa...

11. Washington Hospital FREMONT

    jackierocks replied to RNLola035's topic in California

    just got a rejection!!!!!!

12. Thinking about Nursing as my second Bachelor degree... yay or nay?

    jackierocks replied to allyv305's topic in General Nursing

    p.s. you will want to find an accelerated bachelors of science in nursing ABSN. Some are as little as 12 months. start taking pre-reqs now (i.e. anatomy, physiology, chemistry,etc.)

13. Thinking about Nursing as my second Bachelor degree... yay or nay?

    jackierocks replied to allyv305's topic in General Nursing

    well lets start with where you are located. if you live in california (or other desirable states to live in ) and are under the assumption you will be able to get a job out of the gate you have been mislead. there are thousands of us (new graduate RN...

14. Washington Hospital FREMONT

    jackierocks replied to RNLola035's topic in California

    has anyone else heard anything from Washington Hospital recently? good or bad?

15. Washington Hospital FREMONT

    jackierocks replied to RNLola035's topic in California

    tclu, thanks for letting us know. I'm crossing my fingers I get a positive email or call from someone. I am sick and tired of rejections.