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  1. Don't be afraid to ask why...

    jodi_cmsrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse starting out, I remember learning multiple new things every day. Our facility has a couple physician's that are legendary for their temperments. I have always been the type of person...

  2. Question regarding drug administration to an infant

    jodi_cmsrn replied to pinkfluffybunny's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital policy actually allows for parents to administer medications that were prepared by the nurse, in the presence of the

  3. Good Aspects Of Med-Surg Nursing?

    jodi_cmsrn replied to techraider77's topic in Medical-Surgical

    As a person that gets bored easily, med-surg has been a great fit for me because you just never know from day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute what will happen next. I love the variety of...

  4. Nurses, do you thank your CNA/PCA/Nursing Assistant daily?

    jodi_cmsrn replied to gonzo1224's topic in General Nursing

    I always try to thank whoever I am working with for their help. Just the other day, I thanked an LPN that I was working with, she literally kept an eye on 8 of our patients while I spent a great deal...

  5. Many RN's administer IV meds wrong.

    jodi_cmsrn replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient Medications

    [i can tell you from personal experience that one should never underestimate the pain (like you're on fire) that undiluted phenergan can cause] I totally agree. I came in one morning and went to...

  6. New grads on the Floor.

    jodi_cmsrn replied to LVN2010M's topic in General Nursing

    I have been out of nursing school for 6 years, and have been a preceptor to new grads for the last 5 years. I love helping the new nurses adjust to the culture shock of floor nursing from being a...

  7. christmas card exchange 2008

    jodi_cmsrn replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    I just signed up. Thanks for

  8. CE Education

    jodi_cmsrn replied to marachne's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for posting the above link, however when I clicked on it, all it showed was a Microsoft Outlook Express sign in page. As a nurse in PA I would really take advantage of this. Between the new...

  9. Remembering September 11th!

    jodi_cmsrn replied to brissygal's topic in General Nursing

    Thoughts and prayers to all as we remember this day in history. Thank you for sharing the link above, it was

  10. Do you get paid more being med-surg certified?

    jodi_cmsrn replied to neatnurse30's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have my med-surg certification from the Academy of Med-Surg Nurses (CMSRN), and although it doesn't directly mean more money at my facility, they did pay for the certification, and it counts...

  11. Switching from Team Nursing to Modified Primary Care

    jodi_cmsrn posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our med-surg unit (22 bed) is considering switching from team nursing (1 RN and 1 LPN for 10 - 12 patients - sometimes one CNA for all) to some form of primary care system where hopefully each nurse...

  12. Switching from Team Nursing to Modified Primary Care

    jodi_cmsrn replied to jodi_cmsrn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for the reply. We are trying to prevent the RN's being run ragged, and unfortunately are REALLY short on CNA's, so someone has to pick up that piece too. We are just looking for ideas at this...

  13. Just some encouragement needed....

    jodi_cmsrn replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I was also a non-traditional new nurse (mid-30's), and was scared to death when I started. It does get easier and you will become more confident in your assessment skills. As for knowing when...

  14. What do you wish someone would have told you on your first nursing job?

    jodi_cmsrn replied to KourtneiNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that even though you read the books in school about what the patient should do or look like because of their diagnosis, the patient has probably not read the books. Trust your instincts or...

  15. Nursing Burnout...

    jodi_cmsrn replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes changing shifts can help too. I was pretty stressed last fall, and was asked to help cover some shortages on night shift for a month . . . nine months later and I am going to go back and...

  16. Being a patient where you work

    jodi_cmsrn replied to cupcake25's topic in General Nursing

    Have had several surgical procedures at the hospital where I work, and one unrelated inpatient admission. Everyone treated me wonderfully, and I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere

  17. I have a question to ask.......

    jodi_cmsrn replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a med-surg nurse for about 5 years and I have no intention of going anywhere anytime soon. Med-surg nursing can be hectic, frustrating, and overwhelming, but it can also be rewarding,...

  18. Anyone with Academy of Medical-Surgical Nursing?

    jodi_cmsrn replied to psalm's topic in General Nursing

    I also have tested and passed the CMSRN through the Academy of Med-Surg Nurses, but that does not automatically make you a member. Membership dues are an additional fee. I have often thought of...

  19. Really bad at Starting IVs

    jodi_cmsrn replied to Lady_Bing's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our facility offers new nurses the opportunity to spend a day in our ambulatory surgery unit to have exposure to starting a large number of IV's in a short period of time. Perhaps you could ask if...

  20. Dogs 4 Diabetics

    jodi_cmsrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing this. This sounds like a wonderful project that could help promote a wonderful sense of normalcy for a lot of diabetics, particularly the teenagers that don't want to have an adult...

  21. Catheter beyond comfort measure?

    jodi_cmsrn replied to cowboy_carl's topic in General Nursing

    We have used foley catheter's as a type of "comfort measure" for our end stage patient's who due to pain or shortness of breath can not tolerate being turned or assisted to the commode. The catheter...

  22. What exactly is so bad about Med Surg?

    jodi_cmsrn replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    These are the reasons I LOVE med-surg. Boredom doesn't happen, and I really like being challenged with the diverse issues of my patients. I have been a med-surg nurse for almost 5 years now, and...

  23. Tired of painful legs..compression socks??

    jodi_cmsrn replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The graded compression stockings have made all the difference in the world. I would also suggest trying different brands to find the ones you like best. I recently went from Jobst to Juzo and can't...

  24. PICC lines in the U.S.A. and the World

    jodi_cmsrn replied to AZMSNnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am from Pennsylvania What I am looking for specifically is: Are you using PICC lines? yes, we use them regularly Has your use increased in the last two years? Definitely Who is inserting your...

  25. Paying for school

    jodi_cmsrn replied to reesern63's topic in General Nursing

    Student loans were the only answer for me. Will be paying of 20k+ in loans for a while, but I made it and it was the only