jemtown

jemtown specializes in Med/Surg; School Nurse.

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1. So tired.....

   jemtown replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

   Only 11 more days for me! I used to work a year round job and frankly I don't know how I did it! This is my first full year of school nursing and lately I've been thinking I might have made a mistake-everyone is all stressed out and I'm grouchy-my ne...

2. (tomorrow) School Nurse's Day !

   jemtown replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   Like almost everyone else on this thread I started my day a little blue-no one said anything to me-where as yesterday ALL the teachers got lunch and flowers and t-shirts, etc. I took myself out to lunch (something I never do) and had my own little pa...

3. Scheduled Closings and Lunchbreaks?

   jemtown replied to luvtobote's topic in School

   I'm not a seasoned school nurse--this is my second year. I take my lunch at 1030 as it's the only time I have free in between meds and procedures. I have to shut my door and I usually eat at my desk, otherwise they find me. As for paperwork and phone...

4. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

   jemtown replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

   I so agree with your previous message! I am a new nurse. I started on a med/surg floor but quickly got burned out trying to take a full load and provide quality care with no CNA, no tech and no support. It became increasingly difficult to feel good a...

5. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

   jemtown replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

   I am so sorry for the experience you have had. After 15 years I am sure that you have explored other areas of nursing. I think taking a break from nursing is a good idea. We are only here for a short time. It's important to be happy and be able to lo...

6. I can't wait to "lose my loser" preceptor

   jemtown replied to anfe's topic in New Nurse

   Wow, we could have had the same preceptor! I was in trouble almost every day that I worked with my preceptor. I reported her to my manager with the hope that she would be more mature and demonstrate some level of professionalism with the next oriente...

7. New Mexico Licensure Question

   jemtown replied to rn4ever?'s topic in New Mexico

   So caringnursenj.......I applied for my ATT in late April and received it about 3 weeks later. It is valid for 3 months. Hope this helps.

8. what do you all think about 12 hour shifts?

   jemtown replied to emmycRN's topic in General Nursing

   As a recent grad, I just started working 12 hour shiifts-I like that I work three days a week. Sure I'm tired and the first day off I spend relaxing, not doing much but it's great not to feel rushed to get things done when you only have a couple of d...

9. Kaplan Review-prestest...

   jemtown replied to RNmaria's topic in NCLEX

   I too have been studying Kaplan and am taking a review course through NCSBN. I have heard though that the review course is not very helpful... so far I have not tested well with it and that worries me. Anyone else having the same experience?

10. The Today Show

    jemtown replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility just went to a dress code for all RNs. The majority of the uniform is either black or white. It makes the students stand out as we are in all blue. No matter what you're wearing though there's always the potential for errors. TV shows li...

11. Case Management Qualifications

    jemtown replied to tsmith1's topic in Case Management

    Thanks for your input. I have since quit my job so I can focus on school only. Right now I don't think I will go back to insurance until I have a couple of years on the floors.

12. Case Management Qualifications

    jemtown replied to tsmith1's topic in Case Management

    I have been working for an insurance company now for 7 years all in the Medical Management dept. I am currently in nursing school for my RN and my boss is desperately trying to talk me into coming back after I graduate to run the department. I am und...

13. How much did your nursing books cost.

    jemtown replied to Kiren's topic in General Students

    $800 is about right. I too have books that we never used. Seems crazy for students to have to put out that much cash just to have them sitting around collecting dust!