J-lynn

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1. Considering infusion nursing

   J-lynn replied to J-lynn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Thanks so much amoLucia! I interviewed but haven't had any word back yet. It will happen if it is meant to be I am

2. Considering infusion nursing

   J-lynn replied to J-lynn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Thanks so much for the input Scribblz! I had the interview on Friday. Not feeling overly great about my interview performance, but I am planning to shadow for a day if they want me and will likely...

3. Considering infusion nursing

   J-lynn replied to J-lynn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Thanks for the response IVRUS. I think a lot of my issues in Nursing are that I am largely a relationship-oriented person in a task oriented profession. I have been out of nursing for many, many...

4. Considering infusion nursing

   J-lynn posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Hi all, Just curious to know how all you infusion nurses feel about med-surg nursing. I am currently working med-surg and hating it. I am considering applying for a part time infusion position that...

5. Feeling overwhelmed

   J-lynn replied to J-lynn's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Thanks kbm2002. I am going to try and hang in there just to get the experience. Thanks so much for the response. Sure wish our hospitals offered 8 hour shifts on the floor. Twelve hours is just so...

6. Feeling overwhelmed

   J-lynn posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   Hi Everyone, I just returned to the hospital after many, many years away as registry. I am orienting on the Med-Surge floor and finding that the 12 hour shifts are just really too much for me....

7. Safety Plan ideas, anyone?

   J-lynn replied to J-lynn's topic in School

   Fascinating, hurricanekat!! So glad your daughter came through it without serious

8. Safety Plan ideas, anyone?

   J-lynn replied to J-lynn's topic in School

   Thanks everyone! I got more information at the safety meeting this morning. Apparently she has had a workup by a pediatric cardiologist who has completely cleared her cardiac-wise. Her BG was...

9. Safety Plan ideas, anyone?

   J-lynn replied to J-lynn's topic in School

   Nutmegge...I have not done that. Thanks for mentioning it. MHDNURSE, no one has mentioned the cardiac workup. My husband is an ER doc, formerly FP. He said the same. She needs a cardiac workup....

10. Safety Plan ideas, anyone?

    J-lynn posted a topic in School

    (EDIT) ADMIN NOTE: Per the TOS, to which you agreed when you joined, this is a public board and fully searchable. So the young lady that I called an ambulance for last Friday fainted again today....

11. Ambulance call

    J-lynn replied to J-lynn's topic in School

    Thanks, OldDude, I will take it under advisement! BTW, your advice had my husband in stitches! And thanks for the help, Estateboy! Good luck on your interview. They would be fortunate to get

12. Ambulance call

    J-lynn replied to J-lynn's topic in School

    I think sometimes we are going to be criticized no matter what. I totally agree that relying on our gut, training & experience is the best way to make decisions. This is not an exact science as...

13. Ambulance call

    J-lynn replied to J-lynn's topic in School

    Thanks nurses! You are all amazing & I learn so much just following threads on these boards. Unfortunately, I am leaving the ranks of school nursing...I just don't have the organizational skills...

14. Ambulance call

    J-lynn replied to J-lynn's topic in School

    Got it, Old Dude!! And thanks so much for the

15. Ambulance call

    J-lynn posted a topic in School

    Hi Nurses! So I had an ambulance call today & would like to see how you would have handled it. I got called about a student who has a history of fainting (doctors are still trying to figure out...