jschut

jschut BSN, RN

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  1. Confidence with assessments

    You will learn...don't hesitate to ask someone else if you need verification on something.... Shoot, I've been a LPN now for 4 yrs and still have to occasionally ask a co worker to listen to something...
  2. Nursing and Piercings

    I have 3 in each ear and a belly button ring.. Usually only wear one set of earrings and like Marie said....unless I'm going topless at work , no one should see my belly
  3. So embarrassed, just want to vent.

    God bless you Sweetie, and be glad you don't work around such asinine jerks... I'm sorry this happened to you....
  4. I agree with the
  5. How about the girl in class that knows everything about anything, and has had every disease known to man or knows someone else who has? And ALWAYS has to tell about it in every single blasted...
  6. How long for a med-pass?

    I do LTC on a dementia unit from 6a-6p weekends. My morning med pass is a killer, but I usually get done with it about 9a. Can't do a thing about it.... I've tried different ways, and it's the same...
  7. I haven't been here in a long time d/t being in nursing school, so I have some of my own! 1) The girl who asks me every time what my grade was on the test or on the homework... 2) The same girl who...
  8. How do you spell R-E-S-P-E-C-T at work?

    I do feel there is a certain amount of rspect there. I have CNA's who work with me who are jewels and I couldn't do without, then there are two who have recently moved to another facility (YEA!!!!!)...
  9. What weekends do you work?

    I'm a weekend shifter...I work 6a-6p every Saturday and
  10. I Need Major Guidance!!!

    Cyndi~ Have you heard anything else? I'm glad you approached your brother..I would rather have my brother be angry at me than to have him dead.... I think you did fine. Good Luck to you! Hugs~
  11. How to stay calm if your child is ill?

    LOL! :chuckle My worst moment was when my (now 19 y/o) daughter cut her hand trying to slice a bagel. She came to me and showed it to me, I had her hold her hand under cold, running water, while I...
  12. Cancer in a 5 y/o

    Ok all~ I need help with a difficult situation here. I just found out that my best friends 5 y/o daughter has cancer. The Dr did a MRI of her upper leg and it was found today. My friend was too...
  13. Nurses using pot

    And I agree wholeheartedly with that
  14. No She/he Did Not!!!

    No she did not.... put medication in a deceased residents mouth and walk away.... Happened to a QMA that is still passing meds to this day (and very well shouldn't be!!) The resident was "found" by...
  15. Cancer in a 5 y/o

    My friend got this much out when she was trying to read me the report from the Dr. The mass is from her L sacrum to L paraspinal musculature (something to that effect) and is in her spinal canal from...
  16. Cancer in a 5 y/o

    Riley Hospital in
  17. Cancer in a 5 y/o

    Ok. She called me... It is either #1~ Sacral Coccygealteratoma or #2~ Rhabdomyoma Dr's will determine which at the Children's Hospital. Hopefully, we'll hear some news tomorrow. PS: Thanks...
  18. Anyone entered into BSN program w/o stats

    It is integrated into our BSN program. As a matter of fact, I need to take it this summer. Wish me
  19. bachelorette degree RN vs. Associate degree RN

    :deadhorse Please..not
  20. Need your advice Please (LPN school)

    I agree with Rayrae~ If being a nurse is something you really want, and you are financially able right now to take the plunge, then do it! Nursing is the most rewarding thing I have ever done, and...
  21. Use Bsn After Your Name

    When I graduate....I will be.... Julie, RN BSN
  22. Do you wear makeup?

    :chuckle Haha! I'm 42 and feel the same way... When I was younger, I never bothered with it, now, it's a have
  23. Standing up for "Management"

    In the new facility I work for, I haven't had any trouble with the management except when a nurse called in at 6:15p (I was supposed to be relieved at 6p after a 12 hour shift)and no-one would come in...
  24. Does your LTC provide you with work supplies?

    We usually have what we need, but I only work weekends and we are supplied by the ADON who keeps an eye for our stuff. But as far as post-its, and pens and markers...we're on our own.... The facility...