Jennerizer ASN, RN

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    100 q's with saunders.......

    Jennerizer replied to AmyD_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got around 70% on Saunders, passed the nclex the first time at 75 questions. Keep studying & good
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    PEOPLE WHO TOOK THEIR NCLEX.....Question?

    Jennerizer replied to Bspalacio's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed at 75
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    Florida Hospital scoop for new grad; also does yours pay for BSN?

    Jennerizer replied to mitchsmom's topic in Florida Nursing

    At the Fl Hospital I work at, the sign-on bonus is higher for BSN's as opposed to ADN's. I think it's $3,000 for ADN's and $4,500 for BSN's over a 2 yr period. I don't believe the hourly pay rate is...
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    Inventions we'd love to see....

    Jennerizer replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in General Nursing

    A doctor with decent handwriting and a signature that you can actually read his/her name. Usually it's just some type of scribbly mark & it's like a word guessing game around the unit trying to...
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    Nurses Week

    Jennerizer replied to jonear2's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital is calling it "Hospital Week" & celebrating every hospital profession rather than simply nurses. All I've seen really being offered is a breakfast or a
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    Have you ever refused to care for a particular patient?

    Jennerizer replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have refused to care for people that I know personally or are related to someone that I know as well as problem patients 2 or 3 nights in a row. The clinical leaders are pretty good about...
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    Is there a doctor or nurse on board this flight?

    Jennerizer replied to Gompers's topic in General Nursing

    I probably would have applied the oxygen & asked around to see if anyone had an aspirin. You did a great job
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    cleaning poop

    Jennerizer replied to tprashad's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school, we used to use Vic's Vapor Rub...just a small amount near our nose to eliminate the ability to smell the icky smells that a hospital often has. Since graduating though,...
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    What is most important to you as a nurse?

    Jennerizer replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    Most important to me is developing a good rapport with my patients...even if I only have them for 12 hours or less. I want them to feel that they are in good hands & that I am able to meet their...
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    This Site has Jaded My View of Nursing

    Jennerizer replied to kimmyz's topic in General Nursing

    There's negativity in just about every career/work place. What matters is your reaction to it & how to handle it so that it doesn't stress you. Attitude is everything....don't let the naysayers...
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    In Florida, can you sit for the NCLEX-PN ...

    Jennerizer replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in Florida Nursing

    When I was in the ADN program, we could sit fot the LPN after our 3rd semester was
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    Not sure if nursing is the right field for me...

    Jennerizer replied to jgriff650s's topic in General Nursing

    I would not go off the opinion's of others & experience it for myself. I've been a nurse for a year & a half & I think it's a great profession so far. I read plenty on here prior to...
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    What do CNA's do in the ER?

    Jennerizer replied to Faeriewand's topic in Emergency

    When I worked in the ER, they drew blood, put in foley's, did EKG's, transported patients & cleaned up the rooms/beds after the patient was either discharged or
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    Raises-how often do you get them?

    Jennerizer replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    We get raises once a year....usually 2-4%, but this year my raise was $1.20/hr....which ended up being somehwere closer to a 7% raise. We didn't get a bonus this year
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    how long is your commute?

    Jennerizer replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    About 15 minutes due to traffic. The hospital is approx 5 miles from my house.
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    If YOUR patient codes????

    Jennerizer replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    Our entire code team is usually there within 60 seconds, so the patient's nurse gives info to the ER doc, calls the patient's doctor(s) & calls the patient's family.
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    Staffing a telemetry unit

    Jennerizer replied to ShayRN's topic in Cardiac

    Y'all are making my hospital look good. I work on PCU - all beds are monitored. Our ratio is either 4:1 or 5:1......never do we get more than 5. I think 5 patients is too much...especially when the...
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    backpriming/backflushing (student)

    Jennerizer replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I use different tubing for different piggybacks. I usually backprime if I'm changing an existing PB (like your example of Vanco). If I am hanging a new PB, then usually I will prime new tubing in...
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    ER Treatment

    Jennerizer replied to Caligurl's topic in Emergency

    I agree about the dentist...if he won't see you in an emergency, then get another dentist. My dentist returned my call on a Sunday even though he was out on a boat. Not only did he return the call,...
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    I have never met anyone like her...

    Jennerizer replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient somewhat like that...not quite as bad, but definitely needy, demanding & seeking attention. She ended up coding on me later during the shift &
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    Does MD really stand for Mad Diva?

    Jennerizer replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly don't understand how some of these docs retain their license. I had one the other night that I called with a pt's BP 192/98 and HR 110-120's. He prescibed Lopressor 25 mg. Well, that...
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    Week 2 of orientation over...

    Jennerizer replied to NurCrystal22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The only thing I can think that LMP stands for is Last Menstrual Period. As far as doctors yelling, nurses being mean - stand up for yourself. You don't have to take it. I have found 99% of the...
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    Any help from CNAs/LNAs while on orientation??

    Jennerizer replied to MrsMinor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This isn't right - the CNA/PCT's are there to do their job & you are there to do yours. You have to work together to make sure each & every patient is taken care of properly. How are you...
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    Was there a full moon this week...

    Jennerizer replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow...sounds like you have had quite a week. I can't complain...my week was short & sweet. Wish they all could be like that.
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    New RN - introducing myself/advice

    Jennerizer replied to jamieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sometimes the anesthesia used in the OR can cause shivering also. You did fine!