jajski

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1. Unbelievable Family Members

   jajski replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

   actually, it doesn't matter what the daughter THINKS anyway .... IF the pt says she has pain ... that's takes priority over what the family THINKS or feels ... it's our job to take care of the patient first.

2. Common skills needed for med-surg

   jajski replied to bld24's topic in Med-Surg

   I tell new grads: if you need help, never be afraid to ask me. There is no thing as a stupid question, and I will always stop what I am doing to help you (short of a rapid response or code blue on MY pt) ... I think it really helps them to know WHO...

3. Do you belong to a nursing association?

   jajski replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

   I belong to the Academy of Med/Surg Nurses - AMSN. Med/Surg is a specialty in itself, and I am proud to belong to AMSN. I also received my Med/Surg certification through AMSN so I am now "CMSRN" - Certified Medical Surgical RN. ANA to me, way too...

4. shift ends at 7, but you leave at 9? Why?

   jajski replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

   I want to know where all of you work that you are a)getting out every night on time b) are standing at the time clock waiting to leave..... I've been a med surg nurse for the last 22 years .... I love it, it's my passion, I cannot imagine doing any...

5. Board Certification for Med/Surg

   jajski replied to nightingale's topic in Med-Surg

   I recently sat for the med/surg certification exam given by the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses. I bought the Springhouse review book and studied with that even though that book was prepared for the ANA exam. AMSN provides exam study material as...