MissJessica,RN

MissJessica,RN specializes in Neuro.

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1. Suggestions--malpractice insurance

   MissJessica,RN replied to ajt575s's topic in General Nursing

   Decemberblues- I'm not sure the answer to your questions, but I will tell you how much my insurance through NSO costs. It is around $100/year--not sure of the exact amount.

2. Can LPNs do IVP if certified?

   MissJessica,RN replied to nursiefl's topic in LPN/LVN

   Depends on the state. Not in SC. I'd call the BON and ask for a direct answer.

3. Can a new RN still work as a CNA

   MissJessica,RN replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

   You should check with the facility and BON in your state. In my state (prob yours too), you are held to the standards of a RN, even if working as a CNA. Therefore, at my facility, the answer is no....once you pass boards, you have to work as a nurse!

4. IM Morphine

   MissJessica,RN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   We have a MD that only orders IM morphine at the hospital I work at. Not sure of the logic when we have IV's--I have heard that IM injections of morphine last longer than IV (however, I'm not sure if that's true)....and we hardly even see it in pill ...

5. Does anyone like their job?

   MissJessica,RN replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

   I love my job! I work on neuro med/surg and I thoroughly enjoy working there. Like the others have said, we all have our bad days. A little advice though--don't work on your floor if all the nurses seem burned out. In my opinion, part of loving your ...

6. new RN - income questions

   MissJessica,RN replied to sheryl1304's topic in New Nurse

   I live in SC, where the cost of living is pretty low. I currently make $20.09/hour at a nursing home. I just got a job offer at a hospital, however. They paid $22/hour base pay, $3/hr shift diff for 2nd/3rd shift, $9/hr for weekends...I'll be working...

7. How long is the wait after an interview?

   MissJessica,RN replied to kerussll's topic in New Nurse

   I have a similar experience. I had an interview for a neuro med/surg position. At that time, I met with the nurse recruiter and nurse manager in the same day. I was told by the nurse manager that she would have me back for a second peer interview. I...

8. Meeting the staff on second interview

   MissJessica,RN replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in General Nursing

   So I thought I'd give an update.....The second interview went really well. It was really laid back and I stressed all the points from the advice I received on here. They called me today to offer me the job! Now I'm just waiting to hear from HR to set...

9. Meeting the staff on second interview

   MissJessica,RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Well, I posted last week because I was worried about not getting a call back for the second interview. I finally got the call back and am going to the second interview tomorrow evening. The nurse manager said that the only purpose of this interview i...

10. Going insane waiting on a call back

    MissJessica,RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had an interview on Tuesday of last week that I thought went really well. The nurse manager seemed really impressed with me even though I have only been a nurse for 5 months. She introduced me to everyone working on the floor and told everyone of ...

11. Dreams

    MissJessica,RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do any of you ever have disturbing dreams about work? I've had two since I've been a RN, which is only about 3 months! The first one was one of my residents (I work long term care) was walking down the hallway. This resident does not walk and has a ...

12. At least I hope this feeling is normal...

    MissJessica,RN replied to MissCharlieRN's topic in Geriatric

    This feeling is completely normal. You are very lucky to have three weeks of orientation. I started as a brand new RN in LTC with 33 residents to care for with three days of orientation, yes, three days! It was very, very hard for the first month alo...

13. International version of books

    MissJessica,RN posted a topic in General Students

    Has anyone bought the international version of a textbook? I'm looking at a textbook that says it is the international version, but has the same information as the US version. Is this true? It's a good price, but I'm still nervous about it.

14. depressed about new ltc job

    MissJessica,RN posted a topic in Geriatric

    I'm a new grad as of May 2010. Of course, there are few jobs in my area, so I'm trilled when offered a position in LTC. I recently finished my first week alone and hated it. All I do is pass meds all 8 hours. I have no time for patients interaction. ...

15. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    MissJessica,RN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who posted things about this thread being so spooky, I've got a funny story for you. I was reading some of these posts last night before bed and was getting pretty spooked myself. Well, I went to help my five year step-son with his b...