Jolie

Jolie BSN

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  1. Need Advice Before Midnight Tonight On What Is The Better Hospital To Learn At

    Jolie replied to SNLou84's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Having been a patient at St. Joe's in Joliet, I would say, "Run like the

  2. have been offered L&D but not sure if its ..

    Jolie replied to erin01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It seems as though you will start with 2 strikes against you. You "know it's a bad unit" and you don't really want to work L&D. I suspect that the 3rd strike will be a lousy orientation becaue of...

  3. have been offered L&D but not sure if its ..

    Jolie replied to erin01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is the opposite of what we usually read: no med-surg vacancies, but openings in L&D. Frankly, it raises a few red flags for me. First off, I am a strong proponent of encouraging new grads to...

  4. feeding problems

    Jolie replied to carla.hca's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I assume that any possible medical explanation (cardiac, gi, neuro, metabolic disorders) for their lack of interest/stamina has been ruled out. Has speech therapy or occupational therapy been...

  5. An embarassing problem, but I need help!

    Jolie replied to midnight*sky's topic in General Students

    I understand completely, and have been in the same situation. Since it is vital that you eat before clinicals, choose a meal that is unlikely to upset your stomach, such as toast (with peanut butter...

  6. Somebody answer: Hep B Series

    Jolie replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    Right. Your titers will demonstrate the diseases to which you have immunity, either by immunization or actual infection. You will not need additional shots for those diseases. Any titers that show a...

  7. Somebody answer: Hep B Series

    Jolie replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    A positive titer will establish that you have immunity to Hep B. If you show that you have immunity, you don't need the shots, regardless of whether you can prove having had them as a child (by...

  8. Somebody answer: Hep B Series

    Jolie replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    Please ask your doctor to the health department to draw titers. If you are immune, there is absolutely no reason to expose yourself to the risk or expense of another set of vaccinations. It is...

  9. This nurse is an unlucky patient!

    Jolie replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Please consider contacting the ER manager and/or hospital administrator and reporting your drug screen experience. I'm glad that the situation worked out OK for you, but had the doc not repeated your...

  10. Offered "ADON2" if I'll stay...what do I do?

    Jolie replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Jo, Does the nursing home have adequate staffing to take you off the floor 2 days/week and allow you the "office" time that you expect to complete you ADON duties, or is there a possibility that you...

  11. Need your help - trying to change school policy

    Jolie replied to CrystalShip's topic in General Students

    Instead of petitioning to lower the passing standards, how about requesting student assistance programs such as test prep and tutoring? I doubt that a reputable school would lower its passing score....

  12. Skin cancer risks question,..I am confused

    Jolie replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I agree! I wonder if the OP questioned this to the

  13. What Should I Expect? (aka My one HUGE fear!)

    Jolie replied to darthbreezy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You are beginning a long journey! Once you complete your BSN, you will need to work as a staff nurse in a NICU for at least a few years in order to be considered for acceptance to a Master's level...

  14. Offered "ADON2" if I'll stay...what do I do?

    Jolie replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Just one word of caution from someone who has been there, done that, and didn't last long: Please insist on a formal job description of the ADON position as well as a formal interview with your...

  15. Do nurses make the worse family members or patients ?

    Jolie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    When I had my babies, I deliberately tried to keep my profession from the staff. I didn't want someone assuming that I didn't need help or teaching. The nursing staff at the hospital learned my...

  16. Parents never cease to surprise me

    Jolie replied to NFB2008's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, you are correct. WeeBabyRN should have said "Medicaid," since I doubt that the mother is 65 or older. If I may be so bold as to speak for another poster, I believe she is making the point that...

  17. Do nurses make the worse family members or patients ?

    Jolie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Do you believe it is appropriate to report a complaint to a supervisor without speaking to the involved party first? You mention that you are a student. If a staff nurse questions your actions would...

  18. Every Nurse Should Give Birth

    Jolie replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Vito, I'm sorry for your cousin's condition and his care. I won't pretend to offer clinical advice, since I don't know nuttin 'bout grown-ups, but I have dealt with unacceptable medical practice, and...

  19. Do nurses make the worse family members or patients ?

    Jolie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Wearing appropriate protective gear to prevent the unncessary spread of a life-threatening infectious disease is hardly treaing a patient badly. Would this nurse also accuse a fellow professional of...

  20. Drying up breast milk

    Jolie replied to swirlygirl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Very good

  21. Drying up breast milk

    Jolie replied to swirlygirl's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Years back, we used to give delestrogen injections and/or Parlodel (orally) to mothers who didn't plan to breastfeed. These meds have serious side effects, including hypertension, and have fallen from...

  22. Interim Permit on Resume

    Jolie replied to LUVNURSING2008's topic in General Students

    Difficult, but not impossible. No need to make it easier by unwittingly handing over a license number via the trash can. Also, with access to one's resume and license number, it is possible to play...

  23. Clinical Doc Abbreviations

    Jolie replied to howsoon's topic in General Students

    You've got to be careful with this, because every health care agency/institution must, per JCAHO standards, create their own list of approved abbreviations. JCAHO has identified some abbreviations...

  24. Skin cancer risks question,..I am confused

    Jolie replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you may mean actinic keratosis, not seborrheic. Actinic keratosis is caused by sun damage and is considered a pre-cancerous skin change. Seborheic keratisis, while ugly, is benign, and not...

  25. Interim Permit on Resume

    Jolie replied to LUVNURSING2008's topic in General Students

    I have a slightly different take on the issue. I think it is fine to list something to the effect of: "Interim permit effective 1-1-09." But I would not give the specific permit number (or license...