AimeeJo RN

AimeeJo RN

ltc and med surg

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About AimeeJo RN

AimeeJo RN specializes in ltc and med surg.


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  1. I'm the world's biggest idiot...

    Don't be so tough on yourself. I feel your pain, that really sucks. I still have nightmares about waking up late and missing the NCLEX or failing. And I passed it almost 2 years ago. It is just...
  2. Need honest opinion. Best area for new grad to start

    I have to say congratulations for thinking things through before making such an important decision. I would say that LTC is a good way to start to get familiar with Geriatrics which is a large part...
  3. Morphine Diversion--Need replies ASAP

    I have seen this happen before. It is very hard to believe, though it happens. Before you know it she will be back to working with medications. Has anyone mentioned the fact that the patients may...
  4. Don't get me wrong, I take the same great care of all of my patients regardless of their diagnosis and social habits, and I know this thread was meant to be humorous. That being said I have to say...
  5. Male travel nurse?

    I agree with the previous posts that recommend years of experience first. It is great to work with travelers because of their experience. We have had several travelers at my hospital and many of...
  6. prosthetic eyes, removing or inserting them gives me the willys. and
  7. Feeling guilty, lazy, and incompetent...

    Don't feel so bad. It is not your fault if you are busy with other tasks. You cannot be there every time a resident is cleaned up or toileted, what are you supposed to do apply the creams in the...
  8. Changing Out a Supra Pubic Catheter

    Thanks for the info. I have a suggestion as well. At my last job we had a patient who ended up with peritonitis and sepsis, when his suprapubic catheter was changed 4 times in less than 2 days, the...
  9. Olympic College PreReq - Which Instructors do you like?

    Baldwin for chemistry, he is awesome. Ferguson for A&P. Elauria for
  10. Best places in Washington for new nurses?

    I have heard some nurses especially new ones have a difficult time getting hired. It seems like Franciscan hospitals hire quite a few new nurses. Residencies are a great way to get started if you...
  11. pregnancy and the agency

    I almost took a job with an agency. They wanted extensive personal health information. Even with pediatric patients who will not be a challenge to transfer or lift, they want to make absolutely sure...
  12. RN Salary survey

    Washington state. LTC, New grad, 22.87 hr plus 1.50 eve/night differential, and 3/hr weekend shift diff. Looking into hospital residency starts 25.50/hr with 3/hr shift diff. No guarantees about...
  13. Funny things that pts say

    I had a patient a couple days ago tell me all about how alfalfa tea would keep you from getting grey hair. She says I am 65 and have no grey hair. Nevermind the fact that I am looking at a...
  14. I work in long term care. This evening I found one of my residents almost unresponsive. He was blue, O2 sat of 59, pulse of about 130. Needless to say he had a pulse, turned out to be new onset...
  15. My Dad is in CVICU...need help!!

    I don't have advice, just hugs and prayers. I am sorry to hear about your