jschut

jschut BSN, RN

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  1. Question about a medical condition

    jschut posted a topic in General Nursing

    A 23 y/o girl who drinks alot and possibly does drugs, has a miscarriage. She doesn't think she can even get pregnant because after her son was born, she too the Depo-provera shot,and it "supposedly"...

  2. what color are you as a nurse

    jschut replied to maelee's topic in General Nursing

    I chose yellow, cause that's how I am at work. Happy and cheerful. No reason to be sour and bitter toward patients....

  3. Did you work full time while going to school?

    jschut replied to Faye714's topic in General Nursing

    I work full time and go to school full time. Needless to say, I have NO spare

  4. nurse to patient ratio

    jschut replied to StacyKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work 6p-6:30a in LTC. I usually have 52-54 patients. 4 g-tubes, a various number of IV's....... Most folks sleep all night

  5. Need help again. UUUUUUUUUUUUH!

    jschut replied to Ted1's topic in General Nursing

    Measure and have are my opinions. Am I right?

  6. Assisted Living Sterling House

    jschut replied to renerian's topic in General Nursing

    We have one here in our town. Haven't heard anything crosswise about it, but really? No nurse at night? And as far as it goes with only certain mentaly capable patients being there.... ummmm.....one...

  7. Frontline Fury

    jschut replied to mspringer's topic in General Nursing

    HA! The other day, I JUST walked in the door and had gotten report, when I was jumped by 2 separate family members! #1~ After confirming a strange order for insulin with my nursing supervisor, I gave...

  8. A career change -- I need help!!!

    jschut replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, nursing school is hard. But if you want it bad enough, you can do it. When I went, there were single mom's (One who had 2 small children at home, no husband~ and as the only one who earned a 4.0...

  9. What does your post name reflect about you?

    jschut replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is pretty dull....(No imagination here!) name....Julie occupation...LPN Maybe someday I can be

  10. GETTING WRITTEN UP: What is the most ridiculous thing you have been written up for?

    jschut replied to greeneggsnham's topic in General Nursing

    I got written up one time when a patient pulled her G-tube apart and it soaked her bed. The 2 CNA's that found her had been there since 4a. My shift was over at 7a, and the pt was fine then. The 2...

  11. LPN Duties

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

    LPN's do alot more than just give enemas! I pass meds, chart, do treatments, soothe jangled nerves, try to help family members :angryfire (That's a WHOLE other post!) give insulins, call Dr's.........

  12. Wireless routers open door for crooks

    jschut replied to WyomingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I just bought a laptop and am having wireless internet installed this coming Tuesday....thanks for the heads up! I'll be sure and ask how to

  13. A change in plans

    jschut replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to wish you lots of luck! You're gonna be great! Best of everything to you~ Julie

  14. Did you work full time while in school?

    jschut replied to Faye714's topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing 6p-6a on Friday and Saturday nights, and 2-4 hour shifts on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Gives me 32 hours a week, and a WHOLE lotta time for studies! Which I like AND need! Good Luck to you!...

  15. Nurses with children.....

    jschut replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! I would ask a family member or friend to help out, but would also work separate hours than my husband, so he could watch them while I was working. (That's what my hubby and I do! :)) Best of luck...

  16. I Start Orientation Tomorrow....

    jschut posted a topic in General Nursing

    At my new facility! I'm kind of nervous considering the only place I've ever worked since graduation was the "other" nursing home. This new place looks more professional, and I hope it is...I even get...

  17. Drs. handwriting - Can you read it well?

    jschut replied to RN2007's topic in General Nursing

    At hte old facility I used to work at, there were handwritten orders...a few of which NO-ONE could decipher! Usually had to wait till day shift came on to call that particular dr so it could be...

  18. Ahhhhhh....a good night...makes it all worth it...

    jschut replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    I am wonderfully happy for the both of you! :):) Let's hope it keeps up for

  19. how do YOU deal with unruly patients?

    jschut replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    The other night, I was called every name in the book by a patient. ALL night long.... She would stand up, look over the desk where I was trying to get my work done, adn yell at me to do this or to do...

  20. I hate it when people say this...

    jschut replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle :roll :chuckle LOL!!!:chuckle :roll

  21. Anyone else terrified for your parents/loved ones?

    jschut replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I totally agree that CNA's are horribly underpaid, but even if one makes minimum wage, that still gives no right to mistreat patients or misrepresent your job...... We recently had CNA classes at the...

  22. Pain Medicine for a dying patient ...

    jschut replied to Tweety's topic in Pain Management

    Bless your heart, you are truly a gift among

  23. Co-Workers teasing your spouse!!

    jschut replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Your humble opinion is always allowed here, PJ. And I know exactly where you're coming from too....my hubby was the same way throughout LPN school. People were teasing him about me leaving and we had...

  24. Anyone else terrified for your parents/loved ones?

    jschut replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Know what's really sad? I have worked in the same LTC for 2 years. This one certian CNA has climbed into bed with a resident to "Hold her down" by putting her knee on the res wrist, has cursed at...

  25. Co-Workers teasing your spouse!!

    jschut replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    My husband was teased as well. Usually on a daily basis! But he knew better, so it really didn't effect him much. But he did go through a little spell where he was kind of clingy, and I think it...