janee214

janee214 specializes in Med Surg.

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1. Good sources for learning how to interpret CTAs

   janee214 replied to AutumnLeaves's topic in NP

   There is literally an entire profession dedicated to reading imaging. Unless you are specifically trained to read radiographic imaging, I would say this is outside of your scope of practice. Also, is this requirement in your job description? I am hav...

2. Just had my phone interview

   janee214 posted a topic in Travel

   Hi all, I just had a clinical interview with a Kaiser liason and wanted to share the experience. I am work on a surgical tele unit so the interview was based on that. She asked clinical questions like the name of some drips and what they were used fo...

3. First Assignment! Any thoughts?

   janee214 replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

   Just wondering...why couldn't your travel agency set up housing? I haven't found an agency that wasnt willing to do this...also, look in the Glen Burnie area. Its a small town about 15 min from Bmore (I currently live here). There are a lot of apt co...

4. Travel Nursing for New(ish) nurse

   janee214 replied to sully75's topic in Travel

   Definitely need at least 1.5 years experience and thats cutting it close. Plus, the higher experience level you have (like ICU) the more marketable you are. I'd see be very persistant with your applications back in city hospitals (call, visit HR, ask...

5. In regards to pre-req's, should I take two Psychology classes in the summer?

   janee214 replied to AspiringRNofLove's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I think its a good idea. Most of the information in all three of the classes tend to over lap. Just be prepared for tons of homework and tests that could likely be all in the same week (or day if your really unlucky). If you think you can handle all ...

6. 1st traveling offer! I think it SUCKS! your thoughts?

   janee214 replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

   As a new grad I started at that hospital on a med surg for getting 25/hr. That offer they are giving you is ridiculous and pretty insulting if you ask me.

7. New Grads who have signed a contract for new grad program

   janee214 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   I am in a two year contract that repaid my school loans. I can work anywhere in the hosptial but if I broke the contract I would have to pay back whatever is left.

8. Lower back pain from standing all day

   janee214 replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

   BIKRAM YOGA!!!!! I used to have the worst back pain ever but since I started doing Bikram I no longer feel the pain. Not to mention all the other benefits this kind of yoga gives you such as the immunity boost, calorie loss, stress relief, and an awe...

9. Can an RN be be an nursing assistant?

   janee214 replied to lilnurseling's topic in General Nursing

   I tried this when I graduated last year and couldnt find a job. No one would allow it. Keep hope alive though, I didnt find my job until October!

10. How to teach in West Africa

    janee214 replied to AliRae's topic in Education

    Please tell me how you got involved with this. This is EXACTLY what I want to do with my life and have been searching for an opportunity with no luck. ANY information you give would help!!!!!!!!!

11. Am I documenting this right? Or is my supervisor right?

    janee214 replied to deenasao's topic in New Nurse

    Have you ever heard of SBAR? It is a good tool for documenting. You should look it up.

12. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    janee214 replied to madwife2002's topic in New Nurse

    New grad. NINE MONTHS into it on a gen med surg floor. and still feel like im clueless sometimes..does it ever end??? I have episodes of depression before I have to come to work and feel a TREMENDOUS amount of relief when I get to leave! I dont feel ...

13. Hurting my chances of being hired? Help

    janee214 replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in General Nursing

    I began my job search process last May after graduating with my BSN and 80% of the jobs I applied for stated "Bachelor's preferred" on the application. I was also told by 2 of the nurse managers I interviewed with that they are only hiring people wit...

14. Can't do anything right

    janee214 replied to prinsessa's topic in Geriatric

    I am having the same problem!! I started working on my med - surg unit last November after about 6 weeks of training. I thought I was doing well until I made my first mistake (which was in no way life - threatning) and was inappropriately disciplined...

15. HRSA scholarship recipients - come talk about your experience after school!

    janee214 replied to esokitty's topic in General Nursing

    Must have been in the fine print and seeing as how I was the traditional college student (straight out of high school) I knew didly squat about taxes. I could tell you everything you need to know about them now though!