jschut

jschut BSN, RN

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  1. The Cold Hard Facts?

    jschut replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep! Me too! Just moved Mom in, and I am her caretaker....brother doesn't help at all, and I am working nights now, full time school, full time family, and full time exhaustion. Pretty soon, I'll be...

  2. What is working with Alzheimers pts like?

    jschut replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it is one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever done, and I miss it

  3. What? I can't put my mom in a nursing home!

    jschut replied to chuchie's topic in General Nursing

    Churchie, I feel for you. As the others have said, start with phone calls. Make them to the Ombudsman in your area. Check with the Social Service people at the local hospital, maybe that will help....

  4. I got Fired today....

    jschut replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds wrong to me. But keep your chin up...you'll find something again soon!

  5. Question

    jschut replied to tony g's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tweety, will I EVER be as smart as you?

  6. I got Fired today....

    jschut replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I can too Tweety, but I think it'll be better than doing 2-12 hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays, then trying to work during the week when I can, and fit homework in. This way, it's only an...

  7. I need an ice scraper along with some good advice

    jschut replied to FrostedWindow's topic in General Nursing

    I graduate this coming May and will be 44. Lots of stress, but I wouldn't change a thing! ('Cept maybe those blasted

  8. Teacher or Nurse? HELP!

    jschut replied to Hnebun's topic in General Nursing

    How about being a school nurse? Believe me, they do alot of nursing AND teaching...... Good

  9. Nursing students and new nurses.....about injection sites

    jschut replied to TazziRN's topic in Patient Medications

    We too had to learn the sites and give each other injections with NS. IV starts had to be done on each other and ID's were practiced on hot dogs, then on each other. AS far as the sites go, we had to...

  10. Nursing and The Social Class

    jschut replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Huh. We're in the middle. Strange, but hubby is a Minister, and is rated as "low". I guess cause he doesn't get paid a regular

  11. Not worth hurting someone or losing my license

    jschut replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    Having a "system" really does help, and I commend you on your efforts to give personal nursing care. I too, like to spend time with my residents, however, the politics in my facility has turned me...

  12. Do you like day or night shift better and why?

    jschut replied to CrystalClear75's topic in General Nursing

    After being on days 6a-6p for a couple of years, but it was only weekends. I am changing jobs, and will be on 10p-6a Monday thru Friday. It will be easier for my school schedule, and now, with Mom to...

  13. Pt's Last Wish

    jschut replied to royr's topic in General Nursing

    What a blessing. And what a wonderful story! Thank you for

  14. Alzheimer's-Brother won't help!!!

    jschut replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My brother doesn't help either. But it doesn't stop him from driving to see his gf in Virginia (he's in Ga) on the weekends. I am the one that has taken her to every Dr appt, stayed with her for a...

  15. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

    jschut replied to msnursekim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also give my pain meds. Especially in the AM. When I get there at 5:30a, and I see my patients walking bent over, obviously in pain, or another, who tends to get more agitated when her leg...

  16. An Enemy As A Patient

    jschut replied to Kiren's topic in General Nursing

    I was once given a patient that had previously worked under me as a CNA. We had friction between us in the workplace. I explained the situation to my instructor and she was fine with changing my...

  17. Can a Ward Clerk check in controlled Medications in a LTCF?

    jschut replied to 4rmgirlRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Only licensed personnel are to be checking in narcs or any other type of

  18. LPN phasing out to be QMA's only

    jschut replied to BabyGirl00's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Qualified Medical Assistant. They are folks that take a 6 week (?) pharmacology class and then are qualified to pass oral medications. They cannot give injections or do tube feedings or

  19. what books should I hold on to?

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

    All of 'em....I

  20. Why are OR nurses so mean????

    jschut replied to brainnurse's topic in Operating Room

    :yeahthat:

  21. anybody pass beyond 75???

    jschut replied to babynurse06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you probably did ok. Calm down and wait for your results. Best of luck to

  22. ok, here goes...(kinda long)...

    jschut replied to chelli73's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good heavens! I agree....what harm could a phone call do? Give it a shot. Explain your situation and how long it's been. Best of luck to

  23. Bodybuilding nurse! 86 year old inspiration! Pics!

    jschut replied to sunnyjohn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Makes me feel a bit guilty.... She's a lovely

  24. LPN needing advice on work

    jschut replied to sunbeach73's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't really have advice per se: but when I became a nurse, I went straight to work in a LTCF. Little did I know that I would learn and earn a great deal of eperience there. After being a LPN for a...

  25. Thinking about joining AF...Questions

    jschut replied to mommy3k's topic in Government, Military

    Whatever you decide for you and your family, I sure you'll make a wise decision. Best of luck to