Black Jade

Black Jade BSN, RN

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  1. Correct way to give IM injections?

    Black Jade posted a topic in Patient Medications

    What 's the correct way to give IM injections such as Flu vaccines? In my Medical Assistant and Nursing Program I was taught to give it one hand and give it quick after aspirating. However, I've seen...

  2. What I did to pass the 2nd time

    Black Jade posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i just want to say to those who failed the nclex to not give up. i failed my nclex the first time with 265 questions after completing 6 hours (had too many distractors). i had taken one month off...

  3. Catheterization Expiriences

    Black Jade replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    I had three experiences in where two of them were done in clinicals. I remember one experience when I used to work at a clinic, I had to cathetherize a male patient who was paraplegic. I was a...

  4. Christmas gifts for residents

    Black Jade replied to laderalis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What about a warm shawl so she can wear it around her shoulders? Great gift for this time of the

  5. Defining nursing with a single word...

    Black Jade replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

    It is a "one-of-a-kind" profession where you wear multiple

  6. Defining nursing with a single word...

    Black Jade replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

    Noble

  7. Sticky fingers-stealing other people's food/office supplies

    Black Jade posted a topic in General Nursing

    Lately this has been happening more frequently at our company and we all wonder what we can do about it. They're asking to put "reminders" not to steal other people's food and/or office supplies....

  8. Lost my first patient today.

    Black Jade replied to RNikkiF's topic in General Nursing

    While it is difficult to lose a patient, I commend you for handling it well especially early in your nursing career. In my opinion, I think it will be better that you send a card as group since...

  9. How difficult is the HESI exam?

    Black Jade replied to webproplus's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Difficult enough that only about seven students from our class passed the first time. We had three attempts to pass and those who didn't, wouldn't be able to graduate. But because it was a trial and...

  10. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    Black Jade replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think proof of that will be if you look around and check your co-workers; especially the young ones. How many of them would you consider to be good

  11. Do the right thing. Every time. No matter what.

    Black Jade replied to Mully's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if the hospital will get sued, if something happened to the neglected patients because some stupid lazy CNA or "nurse" didn't

  12. Could I get some help with my ER Nurse school project please? :)

    Black Jade replied to MosquitoXEL's topic in General Nursing

    Check out this website on Occupational Outlook on Registered Nurses. Hope this helps. BJ

  13. Possible to pass CNA exams with this book and youtube videos?

    Black Jade replied to clubwestpua's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still not sure about your plan. If I were the employer and see your resume, I'd still want to know where you did your CNA studies. Just my . As far as the youtube videos, I wouldn't rely on them...

  14. LPN Student Freakout!

    Black Jade replied to austriancrystal's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As a nurse, there are more things to worry about than just a back injury. We are at risk for Hepatitis, HIV, TB, MRSA, violence, etc...The fact that you are becoming a hypochondriac is not good....

  15. Just need to vent...

    Black Jade replied to chasingmydreams's topic in General Nursing

    My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Stick to your guns with the day off you requested; you are entitled to your bereavement time. If I were you, I would go straight to the higher ups and...

  16. Possible to pass CNA exams with this book and youtube videos?

    Black Jade replied to clubwestpua's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know, the only time that you can challenge a CNA exam is when you already finished your first semester in the RN program. After that, you can work as a Nursing Assistant in the hospital....

  17. How is a new nurse supposed to go about being firm without being offensive?

    Black Jade replied to Italia23's topic in General Nursing

    Are you able to talk to the manager about it? When I used to work at a clinic, my MAs wanted to do everything they pleased. I brought my concerns to the manager and together we worked out a plan...

  18. How to make ends meet during nursing school?

    Black Jade replied to dclamb3's topic in General Students

    dclamb, It is my assumption that managers look at a New Grad's resume and are impressed that the student worked during the program and did volunteer work. It tells them that the student is able to...

  19. Nursing and Volunteer

    Black Jade posted a topic in General Nursing

    I wonder how many nurses volunteer, because they enjoy helping people and not because they can't find a job and this is the only way to gain experience? I have to be honest that when I was in the...

  20. Nursing and Volunteer

    Black Jade replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, my paragraphs came out

  21. How to make ends meet during nursing school?

    Black Jade replied to dclamb3's topic in General Students

    I used to work as a Medical Assistant full-time and prior to nursing school I worked an extra job doing seasonal work. That way I had enough money saved and didn't had to work a lot during the...

  22. cant move a bed?

    Black Jade replied to meghan91's topic in General Students

    Why don't you ask her

  23. RN to BSN

    Black Jade replied to bosslady47's topic in Nursing Career

    You should try emailing the nursing advisor to get your answer. I had questions about going for my RN-BSN and the advisor was very thorough and informative. What best way to get your answers...

  24. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    Black Jade replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously??? Why do you even bother

  25. Graduate School Questions

    Black Jade replied to dgarcia22's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Why don't you ask them? I'm pretty sure they can help you clarify those