Jill - Pa

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1. I'd like insights from RNs who started as ADNs and later obtained a BSN.

   Jill - Pa replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Hi. I graduated with my ADN and instead of heading straight to the trenches, decided to attend school for my BSN. The RN to BSN program I attended was 30 credits; I went full time and completed it in a year. Was it worth it? Yes and no. Financial...

2. Fluid resistant scrubs?

   Jill - Pa replied to RN-RD's topic in General Nursing

   A girl I worked with had them. She "demonstrated" their fluid resistancy by pouring a glass of water on her thigh....the water just rolled off. I can say that the material didn't feel very comfortable when I touched it. Made me think of dark blue ...

3. Chronic UTIs

   Jill - Pa posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey. I was never one who developed UTIs until I became a nurse...long hours without enough bathroom breaks, maybe? I've had five UTIs in the past year and now my MD is recommending that I see a urologist. Has anyone out there gone this route? What ...

4. Do you have a favorite protein shake?

   Jill - Pa replied to careerdejour's topic in General Nursing

   My husband likes "Designer Whey Protein Supplement." It is made by next Proteins. Jill (Pa)

5. Working night shift ~ melatonin to help me sleep

   Jill - Pa replied to GLDLPN's topic in General Nursing

   I take melatonin to get me through my nightshifts and my switch back to normal life. I take 6mg (2 3mg tablets) a half hour before bedtime. My sleep is always natural-feeling and I wake up refreshed. Benadryl/Tylenol PM makes me have weird dreams,...

6. Question for other 7pm-7am nurses

   Jill - Pa replied to GLDLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Look into melatonin. You can purchase it over the counter. http://www.sleepfoundation.org/publications/melatoninthefact.cfm I swear by it to sleep when night shifts have thrown my body out of whack. Jill (Pa)

7. Yikes, my hands are a mess, help!l

   Jill - Pa replied to dlmrn's topic in General Nursing

   I also occasionally get itchy bumps that occur between my knuckles. I get three or four insanely itchy bumps every few months. My dermatologist diagnosed "Dyshidrotic Eczema" and says it is related to frequent washing of hands with harsh, hospital ...

8. 12 Hour Shifts v. 8 Hour Shifts - When did it all change?

   Jill - Pa replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

   Why I work 12-hour shifts: I like stretches of days on and then stretches of days off. If I schedule it right, I can have off for 6, 7, or 8 days in a row. With working days in a row, the continuity of care is at optimal levels. I feel like I'm th...

9. Any Pitt nurses out here?

   Jill - Pa replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hi. I graduated from Pitt's RN to BSN program in 2001. I'm now in grad school there. Do you work locallly? Jill

10. has anyone been to or heard of...

    Jill - Pa replied to sprtbikegrlsv65's topic in Pennsylvania

    Hi. I currently work at UPMC Shadyside. I know the school has a good reputation and the graduating students have done really well in my unit. I know there is no real "waiting list" and even a generous scholarship if you commit to working there for ...

11. If you could make your pt. Knowlegable

    Jill - Pa replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    I wish surgeons would be more truthful about outcomes for surgery (I work in a cardiac ICU). Instead of words like "high risk" and "10-15% mortality." I wish they'd say, "With you being 300+ pounds, a smoker, dialysis dependent, it is unlikely this...

12. Report sheets

    Jill - Pa replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    I sent the one I used when I worked on a cardiothoracic post-op floor to your private email. Let me know if you don't get it. Jill (Pa)

13. heard a rumor about UPMC

    Jill - Pa replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work at UPMC Shadyside. From what I understand, Shadyside no longer uses outside agency personnel (for at least a year now). The float pool solely covers staffing holes. Jill

14. anyone work at mercy hospital in pgh.pa

    Jill - Pa replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    I know people who work per diem at Mercy. I can forward your post to them. I'm currently at UPMC Shadyside. Jill

15. Cervical Discectomy

    Jill - Pa replied to NURSEKECK's topic in General Nursing

    Nursekeck, I had a posterior discectomy a year ago in April. I herniated two discs after a cough (yes, a cough...not even a violent one either). My right hand was numb, and I had severe, shooting-type, neck pain. I was only comfortable with my lef...