jessi1106 BSN, RN

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    Shift differential question

    jessi1106 replied to deenurse10's topic in General Nursing

    we get eve and night shift differential..no
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    What's the longest you would commute for a job??

    jessi1106 replied to max66's topic in General Nursing

    As with most questions about nursing "it depends". That question leads to so many more... Is it the "perfect job"? benefits? pay? hours? kids/daycare? I live & work in the same city....feel...
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    New Nurse...How to get Along?

    jessi1106 replied to RNAchot83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like you are doing everything "right". You are taking care of pts, using good communication skills with this other nurse and the docs. Sorry that you are in this situation, but from what you...
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    Favorite bumper stickers

    jessi1106 replied to beachmom's topic in Nursing Humor

    "You can't scare me, I'm a nurse" "Managed care may be hazzardous to your health" "You don't have to believe everything you
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    Becomming a new nurse make you literally sick?

    jessi1106 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I have been an RN for 10 months now. Shortly after I started orientation I got eczema on both legs.I thought about work all the time and when I left, I was a disaster - afraid that I had forgotten...
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    "Just a Nurse"

    jessi1106 replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks for the discussion. Here is what Suzzane Gorden has to say about her poem: In 2001, out of a sense of frustration and even outrage the persistent devaluation of nursing, I sat down to...
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    Nursing student giving me the creeps.

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

    Hee...hee!!! My bald and tatooed husband is now considering becoming an RN!! Truly kind hearted, compassionate man...but wondering what others will think? But yep, certainly some nursing students have...
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    You Know You Really Have To Pee When......

    jessi1106 replied to Nursing Assistant's topic in Nursing Humor

    After 10 hours and finally on your way to the bathroom...you figure what the heck? I can wait a few more seconds. You weigh yourself on the standing scale...then... ...walk quickly to the bathroom,...
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    cohorting flu

    jessi1106 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Are you cohorting those positive for infuenza? This is my hospitals plan...we have not done it yet on our unit. I see many potential problems with this idea...but we have so much flu, and not enough...
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    How's the flu around you?

    jessi1106 replied to juliedhl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    yep,multiple cases in our school...a friend (not a nurse) has it, and so does her 3 year old son...nurses at work have had it...just the start of the season. As of tonight, my husband has a low grade...
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    How long

    jessi1106 replied to bjaeram's topic in Disaster Preparation

    here is what we were told at work from infection control: "the h1n1 flu virus can live outside the body on hard surfaces, such as stainless steel and plastic, for 24-48 hours and on soft surfaces,...
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    Am i doing the right thing?

    jessi1106 replied to Emily09's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you already have a good idea as to what nursing might entail. I suggest shadowing several nurses (in different areas). Although it is not easy, I do not regret changing my career. Nurses...
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    New RN on job hunt

    jessi1106 replied to RNindmaking's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there. Keep applying. Jobs WILL open up. Are you willing to relocate? There are nursing jobs all over the country. My sister just got her second degree in nursing and is just applying...
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    Any of you nurses have a firefighter spouse? How do you work your schedules?

    jessi1106 replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    Well my husband is not a firefighter...thought I'd respond anyhow. Nursing is very flexible. You do not necessarily have to do 12's. I do three 8's per week. Does your husband do all weekends? Some...
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    new grad

    jessi1106 replied to rawrn's topic in General Nursing

    apply where you think you want to work. there are many RN's who start in ED or ICU. good luck to
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    "She's a drug-seeker!"

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

    umm ya... 8 pts is a lot. I only get 4. sounds like you did all you could and should have. many, many people are dependent on narcs. good for you for assessing, involving MD, and having a non...
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    Where Can a New Grad Get experience!?

    jessi1106 replied to dfowler19's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are jobs in MI. How close to the border are
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    Do you use Kardexes on your unit?

    jessi1106 replied to Nacki's topic in General Nursing

    nope...it's all computerized. we add pt info under nursing on
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    Most Useful Non-Nursing Course(s)

    jessi1106 replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in General Nursing

    Something that you will enjoy and that (hopefully) will bring you relaxation/fun while in the chaos of nursing
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    How long to find your "niche"?

    jessi1106 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    well, I guess that is one of the benefits of nursing...you can keep looking until you actually find your niche. anything you are passionate about in your current postition? I have only been a RN 2...
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    New graduate needs a job!

    jessi1106 replied to New Graduate Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am also in MI. but I am in SE part. do you have to stay in Grand Rapids? Id o not know much about the hospitals and needs in that area. feel free to email me. there are jobs where I am. I'd also...
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    resume help with student clinical experience only.

    jessi1106 replied to mixedfruit's topic in General Nursing

    I have a great link for you. Johns Hokins School of Nursing Resume Guide.
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    nights are killing me!

    jessi1106 replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    I SO respect night shift. I work eves and do not think I could handle the complete switch in schedule....especially with young children! Night shift nurses will be more helpful in giving input...but...
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    annual nursing goals suggestions?

    jessi1106 replied to Animaniacs's topic in General Nursing

    goals are so individual. it does not seen 'right' for anyone to suggest your goals. i have to name 3 each year too. it comes easy to me for some reason. i don't think that they need to be huge...
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    flu relapse? mystery issue...

    jessi1106 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well I am a bit worried about privacy, so this has to be vague. Young pt. Had confirmed H1N1 2 weeks ago. Came to our ED combative and confused. vitals okay. many security officers and leathers. Iv...