Jolie

Jolie BSN

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  1. ANA membership?

    Jolie replied to firstyearRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I joined the ANA/INA as a new grad and quickly became disgusted with the way the organizations were using my money to support causes that I strongly disagreed with. I have not belonged to these...

  2. Strange job interview...thoughts on this?

    Jolie replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is she a relatively new manager and perhaps inexperienced at interviewing? I had a similar experience once, only I was the manager. I was new in the job and had never interviewed anyone before. I...

  3. Does the school you go to reflect the pay

    Jolie replied to CanCan's topic in General Nursing

    Virtually every employer has a pay scale that they follow for new grads up to advanced-degree nurses with decades of experience. I've worked for 5 employers in 5 states and not encountered one yet...

  4. Social sorority and nursing school.

    Jolie replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    Other posters have raised a number of good points. I didn't last thru the pledge period because the social demands and time pressures of sorority life simply did not permit enough time to study. As...

  5. Will hospital cover you for back injuries?

    Jolie replied to rlorenzo24's topic in Men in Nursing

    No nurse should engage in unsafe lifting/transferring practices, regardless of gender. Use of proper body mechanics, adequate numbers of personnel to reposition heavy patients and appropriate lifing...

  6. Almost graduate looking for a little advice

    Jolie replied to csslpn's topic in General Nursing

    As a former NICU manager, I can assure you that med-surg experience is not necessary for a NICU applicant. Most large NICUs prefer to hire new grads, as it is much easier to learn the "mindset" of a...

  7. Are elementary students allowed to carry pedialyte in school

    Jolie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I would consider Pedialyte to be an OTC medication. If your district allows students to carry and self-administer OTC meds, then I guess this would be no different. If a parent's note is required for...

  8. I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    Jolie replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    The physician is bleeping with your excellent work record. Turnabout is fair play. Call the State Board of Medicine and let them know how he "educates" young, vulnerable women in need of prenatal and...

  9. Should she tell why she's leaving?

    Jolie replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, it is not necessary and rarely helpful to be honest with an employer why one is leaving. If the working conditions stink, the employer usually knows it and is unwilling to work on...

  10. Prayer @ staff meeting

    Jolie replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    pagan, I agree wholeheartedly. Opening a staff meeting at a non-religious facility with a prayer was a bone-headed thing to do. But we all do bone-headed things at times. I am just saddened by the...

  11. Gift To Student

    Jolie replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I understand your intentions were good, but I believe that the parents should be consulted prior to giving anything of value to a child that isn't essential for safety. (I wouldn't have a problem...

  12. Need assistance in how to find a particular journal article

    Jolie replied to BabyLady's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Check with your public library system as well. Ours offers extensive access to professional databases and on-line resources, perhaps even moreso than the college I recently attended. Best of all, it...

  13. Prayer @ staff meeting

    Jolie replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    May I ask why? If someone is bothered by something you have done, wouldn't you want that person to speak to you first? And if you are going to be disciplined for something, wouldn't you want to know...

  14. CAN I GET FIRED???

    Jolie replied to Poopsie Gigglebuns's topic in General Nursing

    Check with HR and ask for a copy or a link to your hospital's specific FMLA policy. The federal law that created FMLA states that employers don't have to offer FMLA to employees who don't meet certain...

  15. Vomiting coffee ground colored vomitus with PEG tube in place for 11 months

    Jolie replied to iediethrlevingston's topic in General Nursing

    Why was the PEG tube inserted in the first place? I don't know how the patient would benefit from having old, dried blood returned to her via a PEG tube, but I don't think that's the most pressing...

  16. Cutting off benefits!!!!

    Jolie replied to 68RN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks for clafrifying. I'm sorry for your health problems, but admire your positive outlook. You mention being on disability. Is that Social Security disability, or a private plan? If you are...

  17. Cutting off benefits!!!!

    Jolie replied to 68RN's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm not sure I understand your post. Are you off work due to a long-term disability? Have you used and exhausted your Family and Medical Leave time? If so, do you have an anticipated date to return...

  18. FMLA

    Jolie replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, they have the ability to set their own guidelines on the timing of paperwork, physician statements, employee intent to return to work, payment of the employee's portion of benefit premiums, etc....

  19. About patient confidentiality

    Jolie replied to hyalophora09's topic in Patient Education

    Her actions were inappropriate and constitute a HIPAA violation. I understand your loss of confidence in the office and don't blame you for wanting to change providers, but that in and of itself will...

  20. Working before licensed

    Jolie replied to whippoorwill's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You need to direct this question to your school advisor and/or the State BON, because the answer varies from state to state. Some states have a category known as a Graduate Nurse (GN), which enables a...

  21. Health Insurance While in School

    Jolie replied to luvnkileigh's topic in General Students

    I would suggest that you ask for the specific reason why no COBRA. If your office is insured independently, it is quite possible that it is too small to be held to COBRA standards. But if they...

  22. when do i have to tell them i'm prego??

    Jolie replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Legally, you don't ever have to tell anyone anything. As a practical matter, you will need to arrange time off, so keep in mind the amount of time your manager will need (in advance) to cover your...

  23. Health Insurance While in School

    Jolie replied to luvnkileigh's topic in General Students

    You may already know the answer to this question, and choose not to post the details here, but.....why no COBRA option? Generally speaking, it is not an option for an employer to withhold COBRA...

  24. Does this seem odd?

    Jolie replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It sounds like there may have been a few issues that were not well explained in the episode. As you know, a cerclage may prevent or delay the dilation of the cervix caused by mechanical forces such as...

  25. Date my Doctor/Employer?

    Jolie replied to newlilrn's topic in General Nursing

    Why not just be upfront and ask him? If you decide to date, ask him for a referral to a new