JLynMiles

JLynMiles has 3 years experience and specializes in Medical/Surgical.

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1. would it be appropiate for me to attend the funeral?

   JLynMiles replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   We had caregivers that took care of my grandfather. They provided excellent care and it was obvious that they truly cared about him. When he passed away, we listed his caregiver's names in the "survived by" section of his obituary. They truly made hi...

2. Struggling new grad - tell me it gets better

   JLynMiles replied to NJRNtobe's topic in General Nursing

   Have you tried just telling her how you feel about the situation (without sounding like you are accusing her of treating you badly or being a bad preceptor of course)? You could try saying something like "I really appreciate that you are taking the t...

3. Drug Screen

   JLynMiles replied to bettysue62's topic in General Nursing

   I have had drug screens at two different facilities. I disclosed all medications both times. The first one came back positive for Restoril and I have NEVER EVER taken Restoril before. I had recently taken a one time dose of Valium due to a terrible m...

4. Struggling new grad - tell me it gets better

   JLynMiles replied to NJRNtobe's topic in General Nursing

   It will get better. Can you go to your supervisor, explain the situation, and request a new preceptor? I lasted all of half a day with my first preceptor before we were both asking that I be reassigned to someone else. I was reassigned and it was a m...

5. Low starting pay for new RN?

   JLynMiles replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

   There are only a couple more hospitals in the area and I drive a good ways to get to my current job. The starting pay was the same at another hospital I got an offer from. The other hospital pays a little bit more but I don't particularly care for th...

6. Low starting pay for new RN?

   JLynMiles replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

   I live in south GA and my starting pay was $17.65/hr. Going into my 2nd year, I am only making $19.65/hr. I do get $5/hr shift diff for night shift and an additional $2/hr for weekends. They have also reduced our paid time off benefits as well as the...

7. How many got 5 or more all that apply

   JLynMiles replied to sistersweet's topic in NCLEX

   i passed!!!!!!!:balloons::balloons:

8. How many got 5 or more all that apply

   JLynMiles replied to sistersweet's topic in NCLEX

   i took it this morning and mine shut off at 75. i felt so sick. i can honestly say that it was the first time in my life that i wanted more test questions. i made a mark on the eraser board for all of the questions that i didn't have a clue about. w...

9. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

   JLynMiles replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

   I am a new grad also but would like to mention something important about meds from my own experiences. ALWAYS CHECK ALLERGIES!!!! I have an anaphylactic reaction to Hydrocodone and every time I have been to the hospital, they have tried to give it t...