jschut

jschut BSN, RN

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  1. G tube bolus feeding and other ques.

    jschut posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question (or 2 or more!) Mom had a G tube placed last month after her cancer surgery. She receives Perative 5x day. #1) How much water should she be getting? Mom has always been a big water...

  2. G tube bolus feeding and other ques.

    jschut replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Tweets! I'll try that today and see if they are able to tell

  3. help decoding a prescription...

    jschut replied to whosyourbadkitty's topic in Pain Management

    CALL THE DOC to clarify! Never "assume" what you don't know....he may get angry, but I'd rather deal with an angry doc than to know I potentially harmed a patient! (You'll get more used to his...

  4. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    jschut replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Indiana University (Guess

  5. A Question regarding urine output

    jschut replied to twolzy2p_42's topic in General Students

    I'm going to say the beer because it has a diuretic

  6. Nails question

    jschut replied to Yannie021's topic in General Nursing

    I can agree with not having the artificial nails, but does anyone have a suggestion on how to keep your own nails from breaking and splitting from the moisture that we constantly subject our hands to?...

  7. q for the pros: what's my story?

    jschut replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I think my desire to be a nurse was just naturally "born" into me. I love it and wouldn't trade it for

  8. LPN orienting an RN?

    jschut replied to texascowgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I want the one who knows and appreciates his/her job to train me in

  9. almost complete

    jschut replied to cutie16's topic in LPN to RN

    Congrats! I can't wait till I finish in May

  10. NO autonomy!

    jschut replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with calling the doc. I work on a dementia unit, weekend shift. Call whenever something is wrong with one of my

  11. The Midlife Quest for Health: It's Not About Looks Anymore

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

    Marla~ You, my dear, are awesome. I am going to print out your post and hang it on my desk and carry a copy in my journal, to keep myself on track. Thank

  12. What are clinicals all about????

    jschut replied to BucklandRN's topic in General Students

    Hang in there Michelle! You're gonnabe

  13. A Cheat Sheet ??

    jschut replied to kwagner_51's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is what I do too. I have my own sheets that I use, as opposed to the little square boxes that are the facility sheets. Oh! I almost forgot...since I only work weekends, I also remind the nurse I...

  14. Favorite Mnemonics / Memory Tricks

    jschut replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Students

    *bump*

  15. Going to start looking for another job!

    jschut replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are also "supposed" to have that policy, however, we are lucky to have people call in the 2 hours previous! Much less than finding their own replacement! I'm pretty fed up with my LTCF too...plain...

  16. Lets play with titles!

    jschut replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I've always heard: LPN= Let's Pretend Nurse RN= Real Nurse (please don't get angry! Not meant to start an

  17. failing two days b/f eligible for nclex

    jschut replied to lobeth's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to

  18. Paitent Coded; All Went Poorly

    jschut replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my... I was the only nurse on the floor when a lady coded. She turned an ashy grey color,and was gasping. No one knew what to do. I had to pull her (in her wc), hold her feet up, and scream for...

  19. Would I be crazy if I took this courseload?

    jschut replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it depends on how you feel and if you think you can. Good

  20. Took NCLEX today..stopped at 85 questions does this mean I failed?

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

    Yea!

  21. What do you do when you see this??

    jschut replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I usually ofer to stand by with them so they can wash. If not, I also offer a washcloth with soap and warm water. Just common

  22. we are the "kickers" of healthcare!

    jschut replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    YEA! I also celebrate good CNA's! Without them, my job could not get done. So I agree... :thankya: :redbeathe CHEERS TO THE EXCELLENT CNA's!!!:redbeathe

  23. Never post replies or start new threads at your hospital's computer

    jschut replied to Captain America's topic in General Nursing

    Teehee!

  24. Took NCLEX today..stopped at 85 questions does this mean I failed?

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

    I had 85 ques. and passed. You will

  25. How much did you study for the NCLEX-PN?

    jschut replied to tlackey's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I also used Saunders to study quite awhile ago when I took my LPN NCLEX. I just used the book and also the CD that came with it. Passed with 85 questions on the first try. You can