jprn05

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1. An easy nursing field

   jprn05 replied to dejablue777's topic in Disabilities

   I would not recommend school nursing as an "easy nursing job". It's is not all booboos and bandaids. You need to spread yourself pretty thin. Between sick kids, not so sick kids, irate parents who yell at you because you called them at work, irate pa...

2. Staffing hours

   jprn05 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi All, I am curious to know what you all think of this situation: Can a facility force a part time nurse to stay past their time. This is not a hospital, it is a psychiatric residential treatment facility for children. Management refuses to hire ...

3. Adolescent psych and a NEW RN????

   jprn05 replied to tj_Medic_RN's topic in Psychiatric

   Hi! I have worked in pedi psych in a residential facility now for over 2 years. It was and still is a great learning experience for me. I still use all my med surg skills except for IV's. We are constantly assessing the kids for physical as well as m...

4. Is this prejudicial

   jprn05 replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

   Hi All, Sorry I didn't forget to answer. My co-workers and I have decided to present as a united front against mandatory call. We have no problem covering for each other, but to force us to take call during the night is too much. If they want a 24...

5. Is this prejudicial

   jprn05 replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

   for one thing, they hurt when you lay down on your side, which is how I sleep. One thing I didn't mention is I need to have behind the ear aids. So they can get tangled in hair and be pulled out, be rolled on, or fall on the floor. They are very s...

6. Is this prejudicial

   jprn05 replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

   Good point, thank you. I'd like to thank everyone for their input. I know that I am very sensitive. Again, thanks for your suggestions.

7. Is this prejudicial

   jprn05 replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

   I did get some good suggestions, that's true. But in all honesty, I really do not want to purchase any more special accomodations. I guess that is the bottom line. The stethoscope was extremely expensive, my aids which I purchased over 5 years ago...

8. Is this prejudicial

   jprn05 replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

   that was for one of the posts before yours. (lovemyjob).

9. Is this prejudicial

   jprn05 replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

   do you have any idea how expensive these items are? I didn't mean to imply that I am destitute. I am not rich, but I also do not think that my situation should make me go to an org that helps people who really do need these items, such as elderly p...

10. Is this prejudicial

    jprn05 replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

    I think I am just getting frustrated. My employer knew I was hearing impaired and that my hearing aids are my connection to the world. So not only did they say that was not a problem, they also assured me that it would not be an issue as I have an ...

11. Is this prejudicial

    jprn05 replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

    I am not married. I was trying to make a point.

12. Is this prejudicial

    jprn05 replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

    A phone is one thing, but having your bed shaken is another. Geesh!!!

13. Is this prejudicial

    jprn05 replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

    Why should my husband be disturbed? Get a bedshaker??? Sleep with a cellphone in my pocket, I don't have a pocket in my nightgowns!!!! This is crazy. If I didn't have this problem call wouldn't be an issue. I am not looking for a way to get out ...

14. Is this prejudicial

    jprn05 replied to jprn05's topic in General Nursing

    I chose this job because I was told there would be no call. I hear nothing without my aids, and night call is mandatory when I spoke to my manager. It is a guarantee that I will not hear the phone. My ENT wrote a letter stating that fact and that ...

15. Pediatric nursing for new grads

    jprn05 replied to nursetobein2010's topic in Pediatric

    Congrats on a great decision. I went right into pediatrics after graduation. But, I would suggest getting your BSN. Also, if you can work in a pediatric setting while you are going to school, that would probably help you get placed after you gradu...