JedsMom ASN, RN

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1. Northwestern - Shreveport, LA

   JedsMom replied to reese19's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   It's been 16 years since I graduated from NSU in Shreveport, but the education was excellent! Good luck in your

2. Food Loaf

   JedsMom replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

   We use it and call it "Nutraloaf". Kinda looks like hogshead cheese:D It is used as a management tool for inmates who refuse to eat regular meals appropriately. It can only be given for 48 hours and...

3. Inmates right to refuse

   JedsMom replied to RN92's topic in Correctional

   They have the right to refuse just like any other patient. We frequently send the inmate in just to have them refuse and then 12 hours later they change their mind and want another trip to the

4. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

   JedsMom replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

   AMEN to Mattsmom81 and Mryrose couldn't have said it better

5. Trying to pick a city:Houston, Dallas, or Austin?

   JedsMom replied to nimbus2004's topic in Texas Nursing

   I love your city too:D One of my brothers lives in Round Rock too. They other brother and my dad live in Bastrop. Truly a beautiful place to live. If I weren't tied down to where I live now the Austin...

6. My doctor's office staff sent me out....

   JedsMom replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

   Now I remember why I left the ER about 10 years ago:rolleyes: But ya know what, lately I've been REALLY thinking about going back. I still miss it. But I know you're going have

7. How long is your journey?

   JedsMom replied to suehp's topic in General Nursing

   Takes me about 25-30 minutes. I live out in the country too:) Wouldn't have it any other way. Oh and Mike, love your dobe. I can't wait to finish building my house so I can get another dobe. They...

8. PLEASE help me decide!!! Job change!

   JedsMom replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

   Been there done that too;). I LOVED the ER but the hours were killer. Was never there much for my son and husband, working weekends and holidays, etc. Took the job I have now had for 10 years with...

9. Prisioners as Patients

   JedsMom replied to June55Baby's topic in General Nursing

   When we send inmates to the hospital they are accompanied by a deputy and are in leg irons and handcuffs. If they are admitted, we hire a guard service to watch them. They remain cuffed to the bed...

10. Roaches are going to drive me out of home care!!!

    JedsMom replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    OMG!! I could NOT deal with roaches, spiders or any other kind of bug. You are a stronger person then me!! Now about the horse - I have in the past when I was a teenager, rode my horse into my moms...

11. I Got The Nicu Job!!!

    JedsMom replied to fergus51's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats and Good

12. TNCC-what to expect?

    JedsMom replied to FloridaCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Trauma Nursing Core

13. TNCC-what to expect?

    JedsMom replied to FloridaCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone can take the TNCC. It is usually provided at one of the local hospitals. You might check with their nursing ed. depts. to see if they have one scheduled. As for taking the TNCC. As was...

14. Is there anything I can do with an ASN degree besides floor nursing?

    JedsMom replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    I am an ADN nurse. I started out my first job as an RN working in a Level I Trauma Center in the ER. I left there and went to another ER and was made charge nurse within 8 months. I stayed there for 3...

15. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    JedsMom replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was a brand new grad working in the ER when this 80 something little lady was brought in. She had a BKA a few months ago and was being cared for by family members. They brought her in because she...