jschut

jschut BSN, RN

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  1. Verbal orders...what about them?

    jschut replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    A diet order? Probably so, depending on the doctor. But any others? No

  2. A1c

    jschut replied to jschut's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    The A1c is an *average*. Statistically, averages are interesting animals, because an extreme score can pull an average in one direction or another. For example, let's say Patient A had BG that was...

  3. What would you do?

    jschut posted a topic in General Nursing

    Background: We all signed up for hours that we were willing to work over the holidays. I signed up for 4 hours Christmas Day, and another gal signed up for the other 4 hours on the shift. Fast forward...

  4. What would you do?

    jschut replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    many hugs to you danissa~ and i pray that your holiday is a blessed one as

  5. What would you do?

    jschut replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to apologize for sounding a bit off last night. I received a message from a kind soul (you know who you are....) that clarified some things for me. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday and...

  6. What would you do?

    jschut replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    No. I was NOT off today. I worked 8 hours and I DO plan on working my scheduled hours. I said I was tempted, but would go in anyway because I DO have work ethics that I am proud of. I do work...

  7. Night shift nurses-a few questions

    jschut replied to AprilD~LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work 12 hour shifts too. When I get there at 6p, I usually get my report and any pertinent information for the past week (I only work Fri- Sun). Then I get together any vitals I need, any incident...

  8. Co-sign Insulin?

    jschut replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't

  9. Curious question

    jschut replied to davidndenise2001's topic in General Nursing

    I am really very fortunate in this area, because the two nurses I see (on the days I work) are wonderful about finishing up the things that need to be done. Now, on the unit I was on before.....well...

  10. Are there ever days you HATE being a nurse?

    jschut replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nah... I just tell them, "I don't know all the answers." Usually works for me. Now, I thought you were talking about if I hated being a nurse sometimes when it comes to work..... Yes, I do. Only cause...

  11. Metformin

    jschut replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I am diabetic and take Metformin. If I were that low, even if it is the ER, I wouldn't take it until my bs returned to "normal" (above

  12. pls help...

    jschut replied to mayumi09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not sure what you're asking here. What you've written is a statement, a description OF the patient that has come to the hospital. Is there more to the

  13. sick and tired of defending working in geriatrics..

    jschut replied to ulmaulma's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't defend myself. I know what I do, and I know that I'm good at it. When I see a smile or get a pat on the hand and an "I'm glad you're here tonight.", that's all the defending I need. God bless...

  14. Lowest blood sugar you have seen

    jschut replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    My Mom was diagnosed when she had a BS of 643. Daughter with OD a few years ago had a BS of 6. Those are my

  15. study- cram or everynight

    jschut replied to momx4's topic in General Students

    This time around, I will not be a crammer....I plan to be a nightly studier and reader. Found that while cramming gets me by, it doesn't do me justice. And as the above poster stated....cramming will...

  16. Failed IV attempt

    jschut replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    :yeahthat:

  17. Just got my Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope..

    jschut replied to Scrubz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    No way. If you can hear that well, I'm getting one

  18. personal statement proof-read/re-edit request

    jschut replied to hiep's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    heip, maybe you could explain a bit further what you are needing help with, and we could help then. I'm trying to understand, but am afraid I'm not quite there

  19. Dismissed from nursing school...appeal denied

    jschut replied to beeenieweeenie, RN's topic in General Students

    Here's my story.... I found out my Mom had cancer this past summer, she lived 3.5 hours away (one way), but I went every week, to every doctor appointment, and stayed with her throughout her surgery....

  20. sigh...applying

    jschut replied to jesa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Never too old! :) I failed from a BSN program with ONE semesterr to go. Mom got sick, and I felt it was my duty to care for her and I fell behind. I woul dhave graduated in May of this year. Imagine...

  21. Shoes with Wheels! Would you want to try them?

    jschut replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Wouldn't that be a

  22. IVY Tech LPN to RN question

    jschut replied to Innurse78's topic in Indiana Nursing

    If I'm not mistaken, it's 3 days a week for spring semester, and 5 for summer and

  23. Shoes with Wheels! Would you want to try them?

    jschut replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in General Nursing

    I think they are adorable, and would get a pair for myself (but probably be too chicken to wear them to work!) LOL! But then again, I rollerblade in the summer months

  24. Family Members

    jschut replied to vonxojn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am currently a LPN and have been asked if I'm allowed to give shots! LOL! Whatever. My own Mom had asked me when I was in college, "When I was going to be a nurse?" When I replied that I was a nurse...

  25. I got Fired today....

    jschut posted a topic in General Nursing

    or was it yesterday? Oh well.... I missed this weekend and last weekend due to issues with Mom and moving her in to my home and such. Facility knew that and all that was going on, but yet, when the...