jkk463

jkk463 specializes in Medical/Surgical.

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1. Clocking in

   jkk463 replied to Mimi2RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm finding this thread very interesting. I can see all sides of this issue. I haven't ever been reprimanded for punching in early or late, but I know that on occasion I punch in early, but I go directly to the unit and begin working, answering phone...

2. Types of Nursing Career Specialties

   jkk463 replied to Mona Mona's topic in Career Support

   This information is wonderful. I try to explain to my daughter and other young people that nursing is an awesome profession. However, they know that I work a medical/surgical unit and they respond that they don't think they could handle the "Blood &a...

3. Change!

   jkk463 replied to EmilyCCRN's topic in General Nursing

   The biggest, most noticible change I've seen, since I began many years ago as a nurse's assisant, is wearing gloves and other personal protective equipment. Antother change is that the dress code was primarily white pants & white shoes, nowadays ...

4. Med errors

   jkk463 replied to paphgrl's topic in General Nursing

   I've only made one that I know of... and I knew it was wrong the minute the patient had swallowed the last pill. :smackingf It's an experience I will never forget. Thankfully, nothing tragic resulted from this error. I have absolutely no difficulties...

5. What is it about Med-Surg?

   jkk463 replied to Mint Julip's topic in Med-Surg

   In my clinical group, I am the only one that would even consider working a med/surg unit. Others in my clinical group want to work in same day surgery, their statements are that it's the right amount of patient contact. In M/S, your elbow deep in 4...