JennieJenRN

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1. Walking off in the middle of report?

   JennieJenRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

   We give report at the bedside. If a nurse interrupts me I tell them to wait and listen, If they ask a question that I have already addressed I tell them I went over this already. If they ask me...

2. Univ of Mich ECMO training

   JennieJenRN replied to elizabells's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   Ok so I am confused are you working at U of M?? Because it does not sound like it. At the University of Michigan RN's or Rt's run ECMO at the bedside not perfusionists. If you are in house the cost...

3. Anyone having a rough time landing their first job

   JennieJenRN replied to kpyers32!'s topic in General Nursing

   WOW Here in michigan you are offered a job before you graduate! My suggestion is go to all the job fairs that you can. How can they expect you to know how to admit a patient every place is...

4. A&p @ Hfcc

   JennieJenRN replied to Grayten's topic in Michigan Nursing

   You should have no problem passing. I will pass on a tip have you ever heard of cliff notes?? well they have them for A&P and patho. buy it!! it is a life

5. HIPAA and patients name

   JennieJenRN replied to JennieJenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Widi96, Yes, this is hospital email and you can access it from any computer around the world! That was my concern what if I was at the library and opened my

6. HIPAA and patients name

   JennieJenRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Ok So I have a question about HIPAA and email! I was always told to use initials and not the patients name when sending email. Do you guys believe this to be true? I think I pissed off a co-worker...

7. Walkie Talkies on Your Unit?

   JennieJenRN replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

   We have cell phones nextel the are light and when I am in charge and I have to go potty I give it to someone who is qualified to be in charge! or I tell the clerk not to transfer. i like the phones...

8. New & not sure what to do!

   JennieJenRN replied to someday2b's topic in General Nursing

   It can be done!! I worked full time on the weekend and went to school during the week. I was also a single mom. Many have done and I know if you are serious about nursing you can to. GOOD

9. IS this norma for Med/Surg night shift...or is it just my hospital?

   JennieJenRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

   Well I do not work at a Magnet hospital and I work night shift we have a clerk! I do not check what the previous shift did they are responsible. We have computer charting so meds are checked when they...

10. Routine for the day in ICU + time to chart

    JennieJenRN replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    Biggest tip that I was told get everything done as soon as you can. It is an ICU and things will happen! If you have all of your work done the problems that arise will not stress you out! I never...

11. EDUCATION: BURN UNIT RN in Michigan

    JennieJenRN replied to drosck's topic in Burn

    Hi, I live in Michigan and have worked in a burn unit. Most of the time you start on the burn step down and after a year you move to the ICU. Don't worry they will teach you and always ask

12. Med Math and Calculators

    JennieJenRN replied to morahan's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We were able to use calculators in school. Also I work in pediatrics and I have one in my pocket one at my bedside table and two in my bag. If they can use it when they are out of school why not in...

13. The Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Examination

    JennieJenRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Ok I am in a MSN program with a specialty in nursing education would you suggest also being certified? It just sounds redundant? I could be wrong but, after completing a Masters program in nursing...

14. Relocating to Southeastern Michigan - Help

    JennieJenRN replied to ArubaLover's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know washtenaw discontinued their LPN program years ago and I don not think thet reinstated it. Wahtenaw does however have a RN program. In Michigan most LPN's are not hired in at hospitals so think...

15. Garden City Hospital, What's your opinion?

    JennieJenRN replied to missgigius's topic in Michigan Nursing

    What did I mean! I am an ICU nurse and when working there per-diem I gave report to a floor nurse!! That in all aspects is WRONG. The floor nurse is a different aspect of care and so is ICU how can...