jgrossberg

jgrossberg specializes in L & D.

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1. Weeding out of nursing students

   jgrossberg replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

   I can only say that, on the unit, when there is difficulty amongst staff members or difficulty involving physician conduct, or difficulty in specific patient care situations, there is always the "chain of command" option. If your nursing school is no...

2. Weeding out of nursing students

   jgrossberg replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

   Anyone ever dismissed from a nursing school after "failing" an assessment skills competency because of getting one blood pressure "wrong"? Just curious. I am a nurse, and it may be about to happen to my (very competent, already has one degree) daught...

3. Jehovah Witness RNs

   jgrossberg replied to aimeeinorbit's topic in General Nursing

   As one of Jehovah's Witnesses for many years, and an RN, I take certain exception to your use of the word "REQUIRE" in all caps. As Witnesses, we are guided by scriptural principles, and ultimately by our consciences. Our "religious leaders" provide ...

4. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

   jgrossberg replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

   I heartily second the thanks! Nurses are an amazing group of people.

5. Interviews in Colorado springs area....any advice?

   jgrossberg replied to alexan18's topic in Colorado

   Don't mean to badmouth Penrose, but when I did clinical rotations there, the nurses were pretty stressed on the units I worked. But then, they were med-surg, and I think med-surg is just that way. However, I do think the ratios are higher at Penrose....

6. Interviews in Colorado springs area....any advice?

   jgrossberg replied to alexan18's topic in Colorado

   Sorry took so long to reply. They will provide you with $100 for uniforms, but you can also buy your own. They are solid navy blue. You probably already know this by now. Again, Welcome to Memorial.:welcome:

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

   jgrossberg replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

   Always check your IV lines to be sure they are connected to the patient, especially if there are several lines running. Just had the embarrassing experience of administering IV Pitocin to the floor under my patient's bed for a couple of hours. No won...

8. Interviews in Colorado springs area....any advice?

   jgrossberg replied to alexan18's topic in Colorado

   Congratulations! With the opening of the North facility, perhaps you will be less busy than before on Ortho/Neuro. Are you working days or nights? Come down and visit L & D some night after shift change. Ask for Jan. I'd enjoy meeting you. Look f...

9. Interviews in Colorado springs area....any advice?

   jgrossberg replied to alexan18's topic in Colorado

   Overall, I think Memorial employees are satisfied with their jobs. The hospital seems to be making efforts to weed out those who may be "great doctors and nurses" but who treat fellow workers or patients poorly. The new North facility has some issues...

10. Interviews in Colorado springs area....any advice?

    jgrossberg replied to alexan18's topic in Colorado

    Working at Memorial as new grad Birth Center nurse. However, did do clinical rotation on ortho/neuro. Staff is very nice, pace is really fast. 32 beds, 50% discharge rate/day (15-16 discharged, virtually same number admitted daily). Patients stay 1-2...

11. Good Nursing Joke....

    jgrossberg replied to StudyingRN's topic in Humor

    Very cute. Lucky for me I'll be working the Birth Center - not too many testicles...

12. Caring for Jehovah's witnesses

    jgrossberg replied to cu-n-hvn's topic in Safety

    Congratulations on pursuing that BSN! I am a 53 y/o JW who just completed that process. I passed NCLEX (whew!) and start a new job on L & D floor at local hospital here in Colorado Springs. Your concerns were indeed answered very well by the othe...

13. Need advice...life threatened by pt's family today

    jgrossberg replied to SotaRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Not dealing with a full deck" appears to describe mental illness. "Slimeball" is a pejorative term that I am surprised a professional nurse would stoop to without being fully apprised of all details of the individual's behavior and possible reasons ...

14. We lost a mom to HELLP!!!

    jgrossberg replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know it's been awhile since this thread was started, but I came across it and wanted to respond. I am a senior nursing student and have finally decided that L & D is where I want to be, despite the "bad bad bad" that can happen. In my fifty plu...

15. Nclex Nightmare

    jgrossberg replied to MCG25's topic in NCLEX

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Many happy faces to celebrate your passage. Work hard, be safe, care for others, but don't forget to care for yourself. Rock on!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: