JaneyW

JaneyW

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  1. Blue Cross Rejects Critical Surgery for Orange County ICU Nurse

    JaneyW replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am a nurse who has returned to work after a spinal fusion and know many others. My surgery was 5 years ago, though, and this may be the newer better treatment. I just know that the fusion solved...

  2. Traveler tax loophole!

    JaneyW replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of very seasoned travelers I have worked with will say that they prefer a contract that gives them the highest hourly possible and not fool around with all of the other "tax free" stuff only to...

  3. Magnesium sulfate

    JaneyW replied to bsn graduate's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you VERY much Woodenpug. I knew there was a lot of new literature out there about Mag but have seen little in the way of change in MD

  4. Do you think most nurses can afford to work part time?

    JaneyW replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    There are many ways to interpret this. Do you mean is it worth it for nurses to work part time? The answer is yes. Nurses make enough for it to be worth their time to work part time or per diem or...

  5. Epidural management in RN scope of practice?

    JaneyW replied to Selke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK, I am an AWHONN member. I went to the site and searched for epidural practice statement and was brought to the page to buy the statement. Can you tell me step by step how to read them on-line? I...

  6. What does your hospital do post-c-section?

    JaneyW replied to justme1972's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There was a Cochrane Review done last year regarding oral fluid and food intake after c-sections with both general and regional anesthesia. It was a limited review, but it found no reason to withhold...

  7. Epidural management in RN scope of practice?

    JaneyW replied to Selke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just spent some time on the CA BRN website and found nothing specific. I think that if they are doing this they need to have a system in place where nurses are trained and signed off on competency....

  8. Epidural management in RN scope of practice?

    JaneyW replied to Selke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Selke- Please post your findings if you are able to speak with the CA BRN. I work in so CA and have not encountered this yet--but I work registry and who knows??

  9. Why can't I train my husband?

    JaneyW replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I knew my husband was a keeper! He answers the phone at 5:30 (he is a morning person and is already up) and tells them that I am busy that day and can't come in. No guilt because I am not the one...

  10. Health food store giving medical advice

    JaneyW replied to mom4jesus's topic in General Nursing

    I am a big South Park fan. Yes, it can be very vulgar, but they are more often very right on with their targets for satire. The show takes place in Colorado where there are a lot of back to nature...

  11. Rules of Nursing "Office Politics"

    JaneyW replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I know, don't assume anything. Especially don't assume that when the charge nurse (who has no patient assignment) takes all the new orders from the rounding MD and enters the orders into the...

  12. SBAR tool-- new requirement for report and calling MDs, is my paranoia justified?

    JaneyW replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to veer off topic, but, yes, the bar code med thing is a PITA! I am a registry OB nurse and am just shocked at how different all the hospitals I go to are--even though they are all within a 20...

  13. Clinton Health Plan May Tap Pay

    JaneyW replied to Jolie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am also saying thank you for this thread which has remained civil and thoughtful. I live in California where our state mandates that insurers cover everything from accupuncture to chiropractic to...

  14. Stupid Decision???

    JaneyW replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Don't look down on the ADN--it is rigorous. A few years ago, I was in your shoes. I had a BA, small children and was a SAHM. I chose to do the ADN route. I have now been an RN almost 6 years and...

  15. Peer Evaluations

    JaneyW replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    They had just started it at the hospital I used to work for, but it was only used for personal improvement and not for

  16. More sick calls on Superbowl Sunday? (Why was I not surprised to get a call?)

    JaneyW replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work registry and my only day I can work this week is tomorrow. I am kind of counting on people calling in after wild Super Bowl parties! Mondays can be tough for registry on

  17. New at nursing and ready to give up....

    JaneyW replied to smaka's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why did you move to Oregon in the first place? Was it a good enough reason to keep you there at this point? You might want to consider relocating back to Florida or maybe to California? You had a...

  18. Families from Hell

    JaneyW replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    I was "fired" by a problem family member yesterday and had mixed feelings about it. It angered me that he was blaming me for all of his frustrations regarding his daughter's care (adult and...

  19. Will my feet/legs always feel this way?

    JaneyW replied to cherokeesummer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Orthotics did it for me. My legs and feet no longer hurt. Also be careful to stay hydrated throughout your shift--that can be contributing to the

  20. pros and cons to nursing research

    JaneyW replied to maximillia's topic in Research

    Definitely important to be detail oriented and very organized. It is vital that you be well informed about ethics, laws and the Institutional Review Board rules governing your facility. Nuts and...

  21. Prior Experience

    JaneyW posted a topic in School

    I just interviewed for a part time school nurse job and am very interested in it. The nurses are paid on the teachers' salary schedule. Part of this schedule is years of experience. Now, I have...

  22. Prior Experience

    JaneyW replied to JaneyW's topic in School

    Actually, for the amount of time teachers work (185-187 days/year), their pay is not bad here in southern California. Especially if they continue their education. My gripe (and the teachers as well)...

  23. Online MSN for people with BA in another field?

    JaneyW replied to akanini's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I don't think there is an MSN program (other than the entry-level ones) that will let you in without your RN license. I am getting my MSN from Cal State Dominguez Hills through their pathway program....

  24. How often are you touching your patients?

    JaneyW replied to lucinka's topic in General Nursing

    I work L&D which may be more touchy-feely anyway, but I touch my patients a lot. It is my style. I touch their shoulders, arms, legs (when they are pushing) and get a little more intimate as it...

  25. seeking online teaching job

    JaneyW replied to jwl300's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You need to go back and get your MSN to teach. You can teach clinical (in person) with a BSN and some experience, but not in the classroom. Go back now and before you know it, you will be...