jennahousern RN

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1. stupid documentation!

   jennahousern replied to NC29mom's topic in General Nursing

   I understand your pain, however, pt charts are legal documents. When notes are not done correctly to include proper spelling or grammar there are adverse effects. The bottom line is that it could harm the pt, an error in doc. can kill a pt cause malp...

2. What are SOAP notes?

   jennahousern replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Students

   @giada23 I can see why you are doing what you do when it comes to documenting. I use to be a Medical Assistant Instructor and we did teach that we have to document what the patient states and to do it in their own words. However there is a limit to t...

3. Help with Charting

   jennahousern replied to jennahousern's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks for your time...:redbeathe

4. Help with Charting

   jennahousern posted a topic in Student Assist

   I am writing a thesis and need a lot of help...Currently writing about the importance of proper documenting. I have a mini survey, I am hoping you can help with. 1. What type of documenting system do you use? (Narrative, Soap, etc.) 2. What are the m...

5. helppp, i think i hate nursing

   jennahousern replied to NursesRus's topic in General Nursing

   dear lcamp85, i am sorry to hear that you are not loving your new career. but i think that this is completely fixable. if you really hated it, you would have not finished the program. you do like nursing, you just dont like your job. you just have to...

6. NCLEX in 2 Days...Oh Boy!

   jennahousern replied to Gaga4googoos's topic in NCLEX

   I think that you will do great! I am sure that you have done everything you could to prepare. Good luck and of course, keep us posted!

7. Ineffective Role Performance

   jennahousern replied to Hershey's Mom's topic in Student Assist

   For a Psychosocial Care Plan, how about "Impaired Parenting"? If depressed, "Hopeless"? "Impaired Social Skills"? I am just throwing out ideas to get the juices in your brain flowing...

8. NCLEX in 2 Days...Oh Boy!

   jennahousern replied to Gaga4googoos's topic in NCLEX

   At this point I would say for you to try and do something to relax. You have done everything you can to prepare and you either know it or you don't. I would rest, go for a walk, get a pedicare, be hydrated and get a good night's sleep. Don't worry, y...

9. Ineffective Role Performance

   jennahousern replied to Hershey's Mom's topic in Student Assist

   I agree with ashleyisawesome and I would change the phrasing to: Pt is an unemployed 41 year consequently living at home and unable to provide for his child. Then adding diagnosis, or reason for hospital visit and your nursing interventions.