NrsJena

NrsJena

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  1. How many Nurse jobs have you had?

    NrsJena replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    Cna- 10 years (1 nursing home) LPN- 4 years (1 nursing home-two specific jobs; agency & home health currently) Rn to

  2. How hard will it be?

    NrsJena replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Agency Nurses

    Just to throw my two-cents in here, I think the question of easy or not depends on the shift you take. I worked in a nursing home right out of school. Day shift is rough- 8 AM meds for 30+ resident's,...

  3. If you could do it all over again.....

    NrsJena replied to Visuals's topic in General Nursing

    I definatley would! Nursing is the only thing I've ever done that feels so worth it all. I have my good days and my bad-just like everyone else. But through it all, I can't think of anything else I'd...

  4. Need help. Starting to doubt myself. Almost HATE nursing now....

    NrsJena replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Emma- you are amazing. And it is no wonder you feel the way you do! You are human, and you have had a devistating storm to walk thru. But-you have almost made it. Cry if you need to cry. Curl up in...

  5. As a patient, do you disclose your qualifications?

    NrsJena replied to lisalau's topic in General Nursing

    I have never volenteered the information- but sometimes it is obvious in the form of the right questions, or professional words that slip out. Like,"Copious drainage" We know what we know, and I can't...

  6. Has anyone ever assisted in a roadside emergency?

    NrsJena replied to c5150b's topic in General Nursing

    Watched a Motorcylce roll onto the hood of a car and get pinned on the windshield in front of me once- happened to be THREE nurses at the intersection at the time. Guy rolled over and was fine except...

  7. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    NrsJena replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As an LPN- I can truely say I have either never encountered this whole RN vs. LPN thing, or my attention has been draw elsewhere! I have worked in LTC, hospitals and homecare. The bottom line is: a...

  8. Resident slit her own throat in a fall!

    NrsJena replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Had a little lady in ED one day during clinicals who had fallen getting into her shower at home. She caught her forearm on the metal track for the shower doors and had a slit from elbow to wrist. Very...

  9. Stuck by HIV infected blood

    NrsJena replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you! A lawsuit will at the very least make SOMEONE look at how the heck HIV infected blood got there in the first place! My thoughts and prayers are you and your

  10. OHIO Nurses what part of Ohio are you from and what kind of nurse are you/will you be

    NrsJena replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks! I'm excited-and nervous. School is not so easy with kids, a husband and a job! Anyway- I'm doing skilled homecare now. (travel all over Canton and Massillon) Love it. Make my own schedule and...

  11. OHIO Nurses what part of Ohio are you from and what kind of nurse are you/will you be

    NrsJena replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Sassy7Cassy- I'm in Louisville. Nice to meet a neighbor. :) I'm an LPN, currently doing Skilled Homecare.Hav epreviously done woundcare, LTC/SNF and Admissions (YUCK!!) Heading back to school this...

  12. HEMSPN Grads?

    NrsJena replied to NrsJena's topic in Ohio Nursing

    :) Hannah E. Mullins Sch of PN in Salem,

  13. Which agencies are the best?

    NrsJena replied to Malt123's topic in Agency Nurses

    As an LPN- I have worked for Maxim in Canton, OH and signed with MSN out of Akron. Loved Maxim- never took a single call from MSN.They would call for shifts I had already taken with Maxim or call for...

  14. TB test lawsuit?

    NrsJena replied to LearningRN's topic in Home Health

    I agree, if you did the test properly- where is your liability? The reaction she had is a positive test.Even with an allergy- that is quite a reaction. Remember: a positive reaction only shows that...

  15. CPNE ... What is so Horrific/Difficult about it ... ?

    NrsJena replied to jasmine7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    OP asked if anyone felt previous experience as an LPN helped with PCS. Can anyone offer an

  16. Your Safety

    NrsJena replied to runner11's topic in Home Health

    I have to agree. You have to kinda go by instinct: if you feel unsafe-don't go in. I have been in some interesting homes- takes all kinds I guess. I have never felt like my safety was in question...

  17. Hours worked? Just curious....

    NrsJena replied to HomeofLove4Him's topic in Home Health

    I don't do the extended hourly that many do. I see upwards of four-six clients a day, usually scheduled between 8:30 AM and home by 1:30-3:00, depending. I schedule my own times so that I can take my...