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. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  6. 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

  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...

  16. Anyone work at University of Michigan

    JennieJenRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    :lol2:well i have worked at the u for 11 years and love it! i have also worked in other area hospital per-diem and thank god everyday i come back to the u. once you get the hang of parking it's not...

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

    JennieJenRN replied to missgigius's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have one thing to say about Garden City Hospital

  18. I need some good resources

    JennieJenRN replied to jessnurse05's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was a teen mom 14 years ago. From personal experience you do not need to beat it into their heads. They are listening speak to them as they were adults because after they have that child they are...

  19. ECMO

    JennieJenRN replied to 3230's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello fellow U of Mer you should have not said anything:lol2: we had 3 up stairs a couple of days ago! and several in

  20. Switch from adult to pediatric ICU?

    JennieJenRN replied to CamilleL's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    i did it!! and have loved every minute of it. i worked adults for years and my friend finally got through to me and i switched. i had an adult patient the other day and can not believe i did not make...

  21. How much DIPRIVAN?

    JennieJenRN replied to adean's topic in Patient Medications

    I have given a lot more than that. Was she on anything else fentanyl, versed. We usually used it in combination with other drugs. You have to look at your policy at your hospital to find out if there...

  22. Charge nurses?

    JennieJenRN replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ICU and we do not take assignments on any shift. Non of our ICU's do. The floors tend to take a pt load but it is half. The charge nurse role in the ICU is to make sure everything runs...

  23. Nights: Normal schedule on days off??

    JennieJenRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked nights for many years and would have it no other way. I work 3 on 4 off 12 hour shifts. My first day on I sleep in till 11 am and then go to work at 7 pm. on my first day off I come home...

  24. Any Suggestions for Comfy Shoes?

    JennieJenRN replied to sg6307's topic in General Nursing

    I think this a personal decision. Some people love the Z coils and some swear by Dansko's. Z coils bring a lot of attention (they remind me of tigger) I know nurses that would wear nothing else....

  25. anyone can help me compare St Joseph, VA and Uof M hospitals

    JennieJenRN replied to exairex's topic in Michigan Nursing

    6B is a dump floor and 7b/c is a good place to start if you like cardiac. I did not think that I would like peds either but, I surprised myself. I also have a child at home. The diffrence is that I am...