TamJonesRN

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1. Best way to break into cardiac nursing

   TamJonesRN replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Cardiac

   SugarMagnolia, It is very hard to get on to a specialty unit as a new grad. However, there may be some internship opportunities avaiable close to the time you complete the program. If that is not the case, it is good to work on a med-surg floor and...

2. The Disrespect Of Nurses

   TamJonesRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Relations

   I am so glad that you touched on this issue TheCommuter. If I have one pet peeve about my profession, that is it! As nurses we are verbally abused by families and physicians. It angers me that disrespectful behavior is ok and not reprimanded. I h...

3. Win CASH! 11th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

   TamJonesRN replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   Oh, that's Lydia. She's the infection control nurse!

4. New nurse is stressed!! HELP!!!

   TamJonesRN replied to Kathrynlyn0's topic in CCU

   I recently started on the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in April of this year. I was so nervous when I was on my own and I had been nursing on a step down unit for 17 years. It was a different animal for me. The nurses on the unit told me tha...

5. Win CASH! 11th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

   TamJonesRN replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   The CDC is reporting an outbreak of Care-itis! We have to take your stethescope in for further testing...