Black Jade

Black Jade BSN, RN

Ambulatory Care, Case Manager

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  1. job hopping vs not wanting to be a nurse

    Black Jade replied to snh2009's topic in General Nursing

    If it's something that you like, go for it. You never know if you never try. One thing you don't want to do, is live your life with

  2. Suture/Staple removal in NYC

    Black Jade replied to RNpaula's topic in General Nursing

    I've removed sutures and staples when I used to worked at a clinic as long as there was an order. We weren't taught to do this at nursing school, but then again, most of your training are on the

  3. 2nd interview with the CMO. What to expect?

    Black Jade posted a topic in Case Management

    Ok, I will try this one more time. I keep trying to post this thread, but the computer logs me out. =O( I have a second interview with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief of Operations for a UR Case...

  4. 2nd interview with the CMO. What to expect?

    Black Jade replied to Black Jade's topic in Case Management

    Thank you kona2! So far, I'm told that I'm the #1 candidate for the position and that I made a good impression on the CMO. It was nervewracking to have first a panel of three interviewers and then...

  5. Work at Home Job Opportunities?

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

    Thank you damrcngrl95 for your help. I'll make sure to check out this website, before anything

  6. Work at Home Job Opportunities?

    Black Jade posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you think about these types of businesses even for supplemental income? I keep seeing this type of job posting on craigslist. I also see postings for a mobile phlebotomist working as...

  7. Becoming a CDE?

    Black Jade replied to soxfan80's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    As far as I know, you have to have logged in 1, 000 working hours dealing with patients with Diabetes and take an exam to be certified. I was offered a job as CDE, but I had already gotten hired as...

  8. 2nd interview with the CMO. What to expect?

    Black Jade replied to Black Jade's topic in Case Management

    Interview went better than I

  9. New to Ambulatory Clinic

    Black Jade replied to NurseDianne's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    You will need to get education materials such as Diabetes, TB and Coumadin. try googling those types of information on line. You will be instructing on how to use a glucometer, insulin teaching,...

  10. Other avenues besides nursing

    Black Jade replied to marcopolo's topic in General Nursing

    You may not enjoy what you will be doing in your nursing clinicals; so might as well just go straigth to PT or PA. Do something that you won't regret or feel like you wasted your time and money in...

  11. Am I'm too serious to be a RN?

    Black Jade replied to winter_green's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm also serious and I wondered if nursing was the right profession for me. I joked that I am going to inject botox on my forehead so I wouldn't look like I was frowning all the time. How do your...

  12. Bad Decision -- Huge Amount of Debt, Need Advice

    Black Jade replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    Try to work in whatever you can to save up some money until you graduate. Also, there are some facilities that have a nursing loan repayment program. This may not work for the loan that you accrued...

  13. Work at Home Job Opportunities?

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

    Thank you everybody for your feedback. I was just curious about this type of job opportunity and was tempted to give it a try. According to this one company, they are looking healthcare...

  14. Advice on Cushion Seating

    Black Jade replied to my4helpers's topic in Rehabilitation

    I don't know where you live, but you can check into any pharmacies such as CVS. They carry things like canes, walkers,

  15. 0.9 points kept me from graduating with my ADN. What to do?

    Black Jade replied to Jess1980's topic in General Students

    Jess, I used to be in your situation. I was in my last semester of nursing and by 1/2 point didn't graduate with the rest of my class. Like you, I felt sorry for myself and was depressed. The good...

  16. Should I stay or go?

    Black Jade replied to Elleveein's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I always got stressed out when audit came, because I had to make sure that everybody's paperwork were on file. Regarding the MAs calling themselves nurses, I agree with you. I'd say run the other...

  17. Should I stay or go?

    Black Jade replied to Elleveein's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Are you the only real nurse there? Is the office being run by MAs? Who's in charge of the medication inventory? Are the CPR license, vaccinations and annual PEs up to date? Do you have policies...

  18. What's your favorite nursing/nurses' prayer?

    Black Jade replied to learning&yearning's topic in General Nursing

    To paraphrase a quote from Mother Teresa: Please Lord, I know You will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that You didn't trust me so much.

  19. Starting a poll about best online programs?

    Black Jade posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Because there are so many people inquiring about which is the best online nursing program, is there a way we can have a poll started for those who've already attended the program and give us a...

  20. What's your favorite nursing/nurses' prayer?

    Black Jade replied to learning&yearning's topic in General Nursing

    This is a quote/prayer that I remind myself as it pertains to nursing and in life: "Do not ask to have your life's load lightened, But for courage to endure. Do not ask for fulfillment in all your...

  21. Working as a nursing school clinical instructor

    Black Jade replied to adpiRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I used to have an instructor who always made comments that she gets paid better working in the hospital than teaching. I applaud you for having the patience and the desire to teach. I also like...

  22. Help! I need advice!

    Black Jade replied to DSkelton711's topic in General Nursing

    I had rotated to clinics in areas that were not safe. I wasn't afraid, but a little nervous. I just made sure not to let my guard down. Your safety is priority above everything

  23. Help!!! I need some info please!!!

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

    I think the best person to talk to would be with a career counselor or nursing advisor. Each program is different in terms of admissions. For example, if you are bilingual or do volunteer work you...

  24. In need of encouragement.

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

    Sunny, it happens to everybody. Don't quit as we all learn from our mistakes. We all grow from our experiences, and it is experiences like this that we grow stronger as a nurse. Good luck and Hugs,...

  25. off duty nursing?

    Black Jade replied to JSlovex2's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's like an off duty police officer where his job is 24/7. In my case, I would've offered assistance if I knew I was capable of helping. I think even just knowing the basics such as First...