SammiJoRNBSN

SammiJoRNBSN

Med/Surg - Internal Medicine

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About SammiJoRNBSN

SammiJoRNBSN has 1 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg - Internal Medicine.


RN, BSN; BA - Psychology

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  1. Primary Nursing issues as a new nurse

    Sounds dreadful and unsafe.
  2. Getting med/surg exp after 2 years psych

    What I would do is to get into contact with Med/Surg unit managers at your facility, if you're in the hospital setting, and express your interest in Med/Surg. Ask about recommendations that would be helpful for a transition. Your psych background wi...
  3. Life After Med/Surg

    NurseHotFlash, I hope you find what you are looking for...however, I think that so many nurses are type A...which is why we are so hard-headed. I always tell myself after a difficult shift - did I maintain the safety of the patient? Yes. Did my staf...
  4. i would like to say...i love being a nurse and wouldn't trade it for the world! yes, there are days and perhaps a string of them that are insanely bad, i take time to reflect on my night and what i could do to make it better. reflection is a good wa...
  5. 2nd Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    "oh great one, i come to you to beg a favor...is there any way to get rid of full moons? it was like a zoo last night down there in the ed!! "
  6. 1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    I know it's a dog-eat-dog world in nursing but I didn't think that meant literally!
  7. Help, am I overreacting or is this normal???

    I believe that this is an overraction to the max! Although you are stating that you "appreciate" your NAs...it doesn't seem that you appreciate the underlyings of what it truly means to be a nurse. I hate the idea that a nurse only does "this and th...
  8. How has becoming a nurse changed your life?

    I would like to say that I have mainly positive things to say about nursing; however, I have only been in practice for a year so perhaps my views will change as I become more experienced. * I love my co-workers! I work straight nights (weekender &am...
  9. new cna in tele/med-surg, what to expect?

    Congrats! As a CNA, you're going to be the backbone of patient care, the patients are going to rely heavily on you for lots of things. It's hard work! I did it for 5 years prior to becoming a nurse. All I can say is, develop good relationships with y...
  10. So unhappy, then a huge life change--is this a sign?

    I'm sorry to hear of your loss, I couldn't imagine the pain and heartache you're experiencing. Perhaps this life-changing event will come in some other form. Just remember to take time to yourself so you can grieve; if there are employee assistance p...
  11. opinions needed!

    Welcome! First of all, I remember being in high school and worrying about the same thing. Then in college, I changed my majors numerous times. People change and mature with time...some faster than others. And with that, some people realize what they...
  12. This experience is unlike anything I've experienced before...however, since I have had such an interest in Hospice nursing since before I started nursing school and became an RN, I hope I will get to share more of these experiences as I volunteer for...
  13. New grad job woes - question (long)

    Kringe38, When I was preparing for interviews...I did some research at the local library. Check and see if your local library has a program (free to patrons) that helps with improving resumes and interview skills. I found this to be VERY helpful. I a...
  14. Am I freak for charting meds as I pull them?

    When I worked in an LTC facility, I used a paper MAR and would make a little dot c my pen as I pulled the med and verified it against the MAR. Once I actually administered the med, I would come back and sign it off. I totally understand how things ar...
  15. Need to share this...

    Thanks for sharing! I've had my share of Alz residents in the past who were "in labor" or "waiting for the bus because they can't skip school or mom will get after them". I miss them some of their outlandish explanations sometimes. LOL Keep 'em smi...