BJZMom

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1. Need Ideas for teen teaching project

   BJZMom replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I teach Childbirth Education to teens in the community and the hospital. This is a tough, but fun group. The important thing to remember is to allow them to "shine" in areas where they are already knowledgable. I do a variety of activities from roll ...

2. Per diem: Pros and Cons

   BJZMom replied to jensfbay's topic in General Nursing

   I currently work as a Public Health nurse Monday through Thursday. I also work 4 or 8 hour per diem shifts in a mother/baby unit a few times a month. I love the variety.

3. Public Health/Office Nursing vs. Med-Surg?

   BJZMom replied to CarmsOU25's topic in Career Support

   I too chose a Nursing as a second career after having spent many years in various Public Health arenas. After spending my first year after graduation in an ICU and then hemodialysis, I recognized that my passion was still for public health. Having a ...

4. Anyone able to use a nursing degree and another degree?

   BJZMom replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

   I have a BS in Public Health and a BSN. I recently secured a Community Health RN position in my local health dept. After working in the ICU and hemodialysis, I realized I needed a position that would allow me to use both of my degrees. I've never b...

5. Anyone left good paying job for nursing?

   BJZMom replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

   I left an excellent managerial position to persue my passion. What I did not learn in nursing school was that nursing is a culture all of its own. The rules of respect, consideration and family first that apply in non-nursing industries is foreign ...

6. Second Career Nurses (30+ years old)

   BJZMom replied to duxallinarow's topic in General Nursing

   I have always desired to be a nurse. After careers in pharmaceutical sales and public health education I decided at age 35 to complete a second degree BSN program. I would remain in nursing... ... if my employer did not insist that my family come sec...

7. Infiltration

   BJZMom replied to BJZMom's topic in Urology

   Thank you for all of your replies. I appreciate your support. This ole girl realizes that she just has to brush off her shoulders and continue to tackle each patient with the upmost level of confidence. :pumpiron:

8. Infiltration

   BJZMom posted a topic in Urology

   I have been a dialysis RN for almost 5 months. When cannulating a patient last week I caused his AV graft to infiltrate. The swelling and bruising were pronounced. The needle was removed and ice was applied to the site. The patient obviously expre...

9. What field of Nursing will you work in??? & best/worst place to work?

   BJZMom replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

   How exciting to read your post! I have been an ICU RN for a year and just accepted a position as a Hemodialysis RN at a major hospital in Maryland. I am really looking forward to the change!

10. What field of Nursing will you work in??? & best/worst place to work?

    BJZMom replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    How exciting to read your post! I have been an ICU RN for a year and just accepted a job as a Hemodialysis RN at a major hospital in Maryland. I am really looking forward to the change!

11. Here's how I passed NCLEX...

    BJZMom replied to jhype's topic in NCLEX

    Yes, it is called the RN Comprehensive Predictor 3.0 It was given during my final semester of Nursing School. You can also access on your own.

12. Here's how I passed NCLEX...

    BJZMom replied to jhype's topic in NCLEX

    Congrats on your success! Thank you also, for your rational, clear thoughts. I just scheduled to take the NCLEX on Sept 8th...thus giving myself almost a month to continue studying. I too have been using some of the same books that you used, and I...