jalyc RN

jalyc RN

L&D, CCU, ICU, PCU, RICU, PCICU, & LTC.

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  1. That Dreaded 3-11 Shift

    jalyc RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a CCU that had 12 hour shifts, but they were from 3-3! When first suggested, everyone thought it was crazy, but after working it, we LOVED it. 3am-3pm had only two meals to cover rather than...

  2. MD refuses to sign a telephone order.

    jalyc RN replied to modernhippie_'s topic in Critical Care

    That is similar to my experience when I was a new nurse in 1973. I worked L&D at a BIG county hospital. LPN's were not supposed to give IV pushes, but we commonly did IV Pitocin in delivery rooms...

  3. My first code-feedback appreciated!

    jalyc RN replied to sunnybabe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I read your post and the comment about "he had PE", my first thought was Pulmonary Edema. Never once thought of Pulmonary Emboli, though both cause severe respiratory effects. Different nurses,...

  4. What NOT to say during an interview

    jalyc RN replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was just thinking she might have a personal reason for this being on her mind. Maybe she just lost a family member to obesity and/or

  5. Nurse hand me the...

    jalyc RN replied to mindy1982's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had to read it a couple of times too, and did not get it till the post about the surgical instruments (Henway). She handed him a staple remover for groups of papers stapled together. He was...

  6. A Pre-nursing Student who believes...

    jalyc RN replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    She is in PRE-nursing. She has a few years before worrying about a job. Her question was one of curiosity. I believe that IS one of the purposes of this forum.

  7. Possible ethical question about Clinical experience...

    jalyc RN replied to Studying24.7's topic in General Students

    I read some places are having "mystery patients" to review and report on the care they receive. One never

  8. Help! How do I sign my name??

    jalyc RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is all BS anyway. The type of person you are is your best credential as a nurse, not what letters are after RN or