Black Jade

Black Jade BSN, RN

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  1. High school student thinking of being a nurse

    Black Jade replied to NateH's topic in General Nursing

    Nate, you are very mature for your age and very intelligent! I wish you could teach some of the "Adult" nurses out there that patient care is priority. Sometimes you have to remind them why they...

  2. Toradol IM Injection.

    Black Jade replied to nursesearl's topic in Emergency

    I always gave it in the gluteal muscle and never had any problems, except for two occasions; when I aspirated blood, the needle wouldn't go in, and I needed to start all over again. A tough-looking...

  3. American Red Cross Assignments

    Black Jade replied to raymell80's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you located? You can go to their website and be part of the Disaster Action Team, etc... If you are willing to make a long term commitment (about two years), you can also volunteer with the...

  4. How does a nurse assess a C section incision?

    Black Jade replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    OP, this is where you should be using your critical thinking. Review your notes and texts. Your clinical instructor may ask you these types of questions to help you think critically and you will not...

  5. Please Help Me . . . Advice Needed . . . How to Title a Post

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

    I agree with Ruby. Also, try first to do a "search" on the topic you are asking about and if you can't find it, post your question. There are plenty of questions that are related and if you take the...

  6. What to do first if a choking child becomes unconscious

    Black Jade replied to nurseglitter's topic in General Nursing

    Airway.

  7. RN feeling discouraged, can't find niche

    Black Jade replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    babblinbrook, I got tested for ADD after flunking my last semester in Nursing School. Just FYI, I was told that it is difficult to prove ADD in Adults. Also, from my previous experience working with...

  8. RN feeling discouraged, can't find niche

    Black Jade replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Funny that you mentioned about possibly having ADD; it's as if I was the one writing this post. I, like you, am trying to find my niche after getting discouraged at my last job. I was at my ideal...

  9. Will volunteer work help you get a job?

    Black Jade posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have considered working in Hospice, but they require that you have at least one year of experience working in that area or in an acute setting. I have two years working at a clinic where it seemed...

  10. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

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

    I'm working Per Diem with an Independent Contractor and also through a staffing agency doing Wellness Programs. I am an RN with two years of nursing experience and quit my job due to burnout and...

  11. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    Black Jade replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    #7 & #8 - She made that decision as a nurse. She is a nurse (supposedly a professional with critical thinking skills) who is old enough to know what's right and what's wrong. You are not...

  12. What do you think about my interview experience?

    Black Jade replied to Nadz02RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a potential job at a hospital after I passed my NCLEX, but they ended up giving me the run around for almost four months. I was bounced from one manager to another telling me that the recruiter...

  13. physical for cna program?

    Black Jade replied to thinkbe4youink's topic in General Nursing

    As mentioned by Ardneth, you need to have those immunizations prior to entering any nursing program. You can get titers to see if you are immune to Hep B, MMR and varicella. You will need three...

  14. For those with a BA in another field, but have an ADN...

    Black Jade posted a topic in General Nursing

    did you pursue a higher degree? If so, did you go to an RN to BSN program or Masters? Even though I hate the idea of going back to school, I'm thinking of furthering my education as I see that most...

  15. I want to get out of nursing

    Black Jade replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Nurseygrrl, I understand what you mean. I'm taking a break from nursing because of the politics, toxic environment at work, manipulative patients requesting pain medications and calling you...

  16. Are there any legit paid nursing surveys?

    Black Jade replied to Lily84RN's topic in General Nursing

    Warning! Just FYI: I just checked the Better Business Bureau site and they graded 'Brand Institute' an

  17. Good Nursing Books? (NON-Textbook)

    Black Jade replied to princsheather's topic in General Nursing

    Books by Echo Heron: (Non-Fiction) Tending Lives: Nurses on The Medical Front Intensive Care: The Story of a Nurse Condition

  18. For those with a BA in another field, but have an ADN...

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

    Even though I have the option of going straight to MSN, my concern is that employers will view me as "overqualified" if I want to continue working as an RN. Does that mean that I will have to go back...

  19. For those with a BA in another field, but have an ADN...

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

    I'm in the process of checking into another university. How much do you have to

  20. For those with a BA in another field, but have an ADN...

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

    It is University of Oklahoma online program. I haven't heard much information about them except that it would cost me $15, 000 to finish in 9 months. I don't know how much other online programs cost...

  21. Is it wrong...

    Black Jade replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I remember speaking to a former co-worker about wanting to become an RN. She said that there were three reasons she wanted to become one: 1) The prestigious "title" 2) Money 3) The more money she...

  22. For those with a BA in another field, but have an ADN...

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

    Thanks for your advice jahra. I will continue doing my research and consider that option as

  23. For those with a BA in another field, but have an ADN...

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

    Anisettes, you made a good point about being in debt. That's one of the reasons that I am hesitant about going back to school especially since I have bills to pay. Of course, I can always apply for...

  24. Just want to share the news; I got a JOB

    Black Jade replied to cna to crna2b's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations to the both of you! Persistence does pay

  25. Seeking Employment

    Black Jade replied to maryam.youhanna's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to take a refresher course and brush up on your knowledge and skills while you are looking for a job. Regarding whether you need to go back to working in a hospital or change careers...