NSJodi

NSJodi

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About NSJodi

NSJodi has 15 years experience and specializes in ICU Rapid Response.


An "old dog" hoping to learn some new tricks in the future.

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  1. Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    I take a student intern every year and I don't even get a thank-you from the academic institution or my hospital. I do not get any break in my assignment load. I take students because when I was a nursing student and new grad, someone (who was not ...
  2. Where are the new grads in ICU?

    I work on an SICU at a University hospital and we hire new grads. However, my manager only hires a few at a time so the skill level is balanced and they do get an extended orientation. You may also have better luck at a teaching hospital, might get...
  3. Titrating Multiple Pressors

    Thanks everyone who responded and thanks for the tables! I should have given more information, but I was more interested in how to titrate for the future. No, this patient didn't have a swan line so I was lacking in information. Thanks again for th...
  4. Titrating Multiple Pressors

    Tonight I had a patient on Norpinephrine, Epinephrine, Phenylephrine, Dopamine and Vasopressin with orders to titrate all of them to MAP> 60. My question is, does anyone have any advice when titrating this many pressors? I'm good with titrating t...
  5. on line BSN program at Mankato

    Hi. I am currently in the second semester at Mankato for the online RN to BSN program. I too applied to Metro state but they had too many prerequisites before I could start the nursing classes. Plus I have friends in that program and they seem to exp...
  6. ANG versus AFR?

    First off this website has been a wealth of info for me as I have been deciding on trying for a commission. Thanks to all the contributors!! I am about a year away from completing my BSN. I am very interested in AFR or ANG as a flight nurse. Our loca...
  7. What boundaries do you set?

    I've been asked out many times by my patients. It always amazes me to because I'm not thin or pretty. I figure it's because they think I'd take good care of them or something. Anyways I always deflect that one lightheartedly like "well the management...
  8. I'm currently trying to figure out the Mankato RN to BSN program. I'm admitted but it says all of the online courses are full. However I disctinctly remember ( and I also found it online) that the online courses had no enrollment cap. So what gives? ...
  9. I usually wear mine around my neck but the occasional patient will grab it. Makes it hard to get away when they basically have a rope around your neck (so I never wear it that way when I am taking care of any prison patients). I use a cleaned communi...
  10. Hey thanks everyone for the responses. There's a large ANG unit very close to me and they always have postings for flight nurses. I'm planning to talk to them later on this fall. I just hope I have enough experience for them. Thanks again!!
  11. Metropolitan State vs. Mankato State (RN to BSN)

    Thanks for the info. I think that I like the flexibility of the Mankato program better.
  12. I've been pondering Reserve or National Guard nursing for a while. I'm still a bit out from sending in a packet. I'm especially interested in air evac or flight nursing eventually, but I'm guessing it takes a while to get those positions. Of course, ...
  13. so i cried at work

    I've seen a lot people cry at work. They just get so frustrated and lose it for a minuite. These are experienced nurses too, it happens to everyone. You can't know everything about each patient and you have to get over the "super nurse" mentality dri...
  14. Metropolitan State vs. Mankato State (RN to BSN)

    Thanks for the info!! I'm leaning towards Mankato at this point. I have all the generals done but have one prereq for the metro program which will push back my start day until spring semester now. Mankato lets you start right away. I did hear that t...
  15. I'm accepted to both Mankato and Metro State's Rn to BSN program. Any insight into these? I am a career bedside nurse with absolutely no interest in management, teaching or public health. Just doing this program to finally get my BSN done with. Which...