jennycRN

jennycRN

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  1. Free RN labor to implement medical device research?

    Fair enough. But whose employment am I in when I am doing this work? Am I working for them for free? Is my hospital asking me to perform work for another corporation in addition to my regular responsibilities?
  2. Nurses on my unit are being asked (told?) to participate in a study of a medical device manufactured by a for- profit corporation. Non invasive medical device will be applied to our patients. The company reps are being compensated to be on hand to "i...
  3. As was mentioned already, being a team player is really important in this type of environment. The frequent travels to CT and MRI necessitate a lot of teamwork and you should be comfortable asking for help and being willing to help out. Likewise, att...
  4. Clinical Educator vs. Intructor

    Often professional development seems to be driven by a concern for regulatory and compliance issues where in the academic setting we focus on teaching the fundamentals- assessment skills, pathophysiology, etc. An MSN focused on nursing education will...
  5. Nursing Classroom Education: The big bang of powerpoint slavery

    As a student, I hate 'death by PowerPoint' as much as the next person. I also desire to be challenged and engaged in the classroom. But now on the flip side as an adjunct instructor I also understand more of how the nursing education world works. Rea...
  6. Compensation fair or not?

    Adjunct positions vary quite a bit in terms of pay and expectations for the instructor. It would be good to get a ballpark idea of how much time you would need to spend per week in terms of grading and student interaction to determine if it is worth...
  7. Student issue

    I have tried to develop a thick skin. If the student won't address me directly with their comments, then I don't have cause to respond. Be prepared for some negative reviews at the end of the semester! Some people will grumble and undermine wherever ...
  8. Writing doctors orders without an actual doctors order

    I have worked night shift most of my career and do not "just have an understanding" with any provider. Who will have your back if you take an action outside your scope of practice and there is an adverse outcome?
  9. ICU Float Nurse

    This is just an example from a neuro ICU, but we don't hesitate to give a float nurse a "stable" patient with a "brain drain," knowing that there is more experienced staff to answer questions if needed. But we wouldn't give the float nurse a patient ...
  10. CCRN as a requirement?

    What incentives or support are offered apart from "encouragement"? Attaining the CCRN credential represents an investment of time and money to study for the exam, purchase study materials and register for the test itself.
  11. Part time Educator

    Also working at the bedside with an MSN like a number of my coworkers and teaching on the side. There is no hiring "prejudice" against nurses with higher degrees because we don't get paid more for having the MSN.
  12. Nurse volunteer in third world countries

    Agree with PP. Doctors Without Borders is not a good 'volunteer experience' for a new nurse. But if you have the skills and experience it is a good organization to work for. They paid all my travel and living expenses (except for those of the initial...
  13. How to answer why I left first job so early :(

    First of all, I think it is a sign of maturity to be able to self-reflect and identify the factors which caused you to be let go from the ICU. And you are right that this process is necessary to help explain your termination to future employers. It s...
  14. Dealing with families and dying patients

    You did the right thing--- you had no answer and did not pretend to. I took a class in palliative care which helped me a lot with communication with families. So I definitely do (gently) let families know that their loved one could pass while they ar...
  15. 4 months orientation and STILL struggling, help!

    It is normal to feel all of those things--- self-doubt, anxiety, being overwhelmed-- especially at the point of coming off orientation. It takes time, much more than four months, to grow in confidence, build relationships with your team, and learn th...