jen9317

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1. The Slow Code: Justified?

   jen9317 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Safety

   I'm not sure where you are located, maybe that is common there. I have never heard of a deliberate "slow code" as to not put effort or putting on a show for others when doing cpr. When I have had code blue situations in my LTC, I've always done 100% ...

2. What's In A Name Badge?

   jen9317 replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Professionalism

   I have a Bachelors Degree, but not in nursing. I had a change in career later in life and entered a nursing program. I do notice sometimes that BSN nurses "act" as if they know more. But I am confident in my skills as a nurse, and I know I get the jo...

3. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

   jen9317 replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

   I also had a 4.0 in another bachelor's degree. I changed careers and went into an ADN program because I didn't want to be in school for another 2 to 4 years. I have worked with a lot of really dumb BSN nurses and really dumb ADN nurses. So it doesn't...

4. how to get a job as a new grad?

   jen9317 replied to STL nurse's topic in New Nurse

   i'm happy to hear that all of your are having the same experience as I not able to find a job. But I am sad to hear that although this career is in demand, some hospitals don't want to hire new grads. It makes me feel like they don't remember how i...