jessi1106 BSN, RN

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    can an RN be charged with theft based on descrepancy in machine?

    jessi1106 replied to tiajuana2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Just like others have said....find a waster. Every
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    Charge Rn's. How many beds on your units?

    jessi1106 replied to oldiebutgoodieRN's topic in General Nursing

    32 beds in med/surge. 12 staff on days and eves..10 on nights. NO extra charge
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    "Just a Nurse"

    jessi1106 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am sure that this Suzzane Gorden poem has been posted here before...sorry for the repeat. Been chaotic days in my hospital, and want us all to honor our profession and keep in mind the real...
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    GIB

    jessi1106 posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Not much traffic here..guess us GI nurses are few and far betweeen? I'm sure we have all seen a ton of GIB's. Whats the worst you've seen?? Mine: s/p scope where they "fixed" the bleed. Pt...
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    Whats the percentage of new RNs who "make it" after orientation?

    jessi1106 replied to lilybug12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've seen at least 30 new grads make it just fine through orientation. I have never seen one not make it. You'll be
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    Anxiety in giving meds

    jessi1106 replied to DSkelton711's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yikes 500+ meds to pass? I'd be nervous too. I have never worked in LTC. Deep breath and 5 rights of medication
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    charge pay

    jessi1106 replied to suhlir's topic in General Nursing

    1. how much extra do charge nurses make at your facility? nothing extra 1. if they also have an assignment. no pts days/eves. 3 pts at night. 2. what type of floor it is....
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    Visitor policies

    jessi1106 replied to FoolsErrand's topic in General Nursing

    I work eves too, and visting hrs (til 8pm) are generally ignored. My hospital is also moving toward "family centered care" --so that every pt will be able to have any advocate they choose with them...
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    Question about nurses on orientation.

    jessi1106 replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes. Yep that's crazy. Sounds like it was only for one night? (I hope that this will not go on for 6
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    Unappreciated by the patient's family

    jessi1106 replied to orangepink's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good for you for doing a great job--caring for your patient, feeding him. No matter what the family said or did --you know in your heart that you had good intentions. That is admirable, be proud....
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    how to land on a first job

    jessi1106 replied to nurseboat's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, getting your foot in as a CNA is a very good idea. Talk to nurse recruitment at the major hospitals. Talk to the nurses in your clinicals. Do you like any of the units? If so, stop in and meet...
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    Are nursing diagnoses only from actual assessments or can it come from labs too?

    jessi1106 replied to lovecorinth's topic in General Nursing

    Aside from looking at abnormal labs: Risk for Infection, and Knowledge Deficit almost always
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    Which do you prefer?

    jessi1106 replied to Purple93's topic in General Nursing

    Love my three eight hour shifts per
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    Please Help Me Remove Some Roadblocks

    jessi1106 replied to cyberia81's topic in General Students

    It's so unfortunate that there is not an accelerated BSN program near you. I work at a major level one hospital, and currently (at least my unit) does not even interview ADN's. However, there are lots...
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    75 question? God makes the impossible possible

    jessi1106 replied to adanne97's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to
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    Coworkers who pick up too many shifts...

    jessi1106 replied to Nurse_Wretched's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Where I work you are 100% accountable for staffing the picked up shift. If someone wants to "give back" a picked up shift, they have to find a willing nurse to cover AND go through our unit...
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    Are you an introvert or extrovert?

    jessi1106 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a new nurse, immersed in a new (nursing) culture. Most of my coworkers seem outspoken and very extroverted, however we have a few 'quiet leaders' on the unit. All of the personality testing I...
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    How do you do it?

    jessi1106 replied to peppapig123's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is really a full time job. I chose not to work while in school. For me full time school, full time parenting, and full time running a household was very challening! I'm married, so my...
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    Co-worker passed away. Bad day at work

    jessi1106 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, sounds like this was unexpected and quick. I'm glad that it sounds like you have great coworkers. Continue to support eachother, and my prayers are with
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    I REALLY need some direction from Mi RN's!

    jessi1106 replied to MuddaMia's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Northville is a very safe place and great community. Yes, Michigan's economy in general has taken a downturn (along with the rest of the country). But there are certainly jobs and it is a truly...
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    Infant rectal exam

    jessi1106 replied to grace202004's topic in Pediatric

    Sorry that your little one is having problems and that you are going through this. I don't have any experience in peds. However, I remember the heartwrenching choice of letting the MD cath my baby...
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    Refused my first assignment today.

    jessi1106 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for being brave! We DO need more nurses like
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    What HAVE you said to patients???

    jessi1106 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Oh there are so many things I have *wanted* to say.... Tonight I said to a twentysomething:"You are an adult, if you want to be treated like one, then you need to act like one". She actually changed...
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    No job after refresher

    jessi1106 replied to caringkay RN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you taken your resume *in person* to the places you want to work? Sometimes going through nurse recruitment can take months... Have you practiced and refined your interview skills? I work at a...
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    new grad, new job, and I'm exhausted

    jessi1106 replied to jpeters84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A few thoughts... What kind of shoes do you wear? I have been a nurse for 4 years...I have had body aches after a 5 day stretch..but never foot pain. I wear dansko, but there are lots of other good...