jmking

jmking specializes in psych nursing.

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1. Pregnancy: best during nursing school or as a new hire?

   jmking replied to science in flowers's topic in General Nursing

   I'm 29 weeks pregnant now, I would wait until nursing school is done and possibly 6-12 months after you've established yourself as a

2. Is it easier to get a job as a New-grad RN with BSN?

   jmking replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Washington Nursing

   I would say getting your BSN helps but I've know people with BSN's have had to wait a year before getting into

3. Only at a job for a few weeks?

   jmking replied to luvmydogs84's topic in General Nursing

   How many patients do you have? You can still apply to other jobs while working at this one. Typically most rehab/sniff have high patient

4. Did you ever see a patient taking two laxative at the same time

   jmking replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, especially with psych meds..most of them cause

5. Ever Refuse a MD order?

   jmking replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

   I would hate to say but yes I have declined an order. We had a visiting MD come to our small psych facility who would write the most ridiculous orders.This gentleman once ordered an 800 calorie diet...

6. How's the job market for experienced nurses in Seattle?

   jmking replied to BonnieSc's topic in Washington Nursing

   You might be able to fine something. It frustrating when experience say 3-5 year

7. Biggest Misconception about nurses you've heard

   jmking replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

   My favorite since I work in a psych facility, "Wow, you must be really scared." Yes, I work with all the crazy ax murderers (note the

8. any advice on Job search please.....

   jmking replied to gymmom125's topic in General Nursing

   Be flexible and realistic. Try other places other then hospitals, LTC, psych facilities, or corrections. I know some are less then desirable or you can always

9. New Grad offered a critical care job? Am I ready?

   jmking replied to my.toys's topic in First Year After Licensure

   9-10 week orientation does not seem very long. My friend went to a Critical Care area and had a 16 week orientation. Be careful and make sure they have a supportive environment and don't be afraid to...

10. How old were you. when you become RN?

    jmking replied to Prado's topic in General Nursing

    I was 30 when I recieved my RN-ADN, probably will be 34 or 35 when I get my

11. signing bonus

    jmking replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Sign on bonuses? Not here. The bonus is having a

12. How much of a yearly increase in pay do you see?

    jmking replied to missie988's topic in General Nursing

    Standard 3% the last 3 year with a few addition 1.25 here and

13. Advice for Returning to BSN Program After a Break

    jmking replied to Guest413699's topic in General Nursing

    Review stuff from previous

14. Is Nursing a really difficult course to take?

    jmking replied to ice2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on class and the

15. Cats in the the facility

    jmking replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I think you'll be fine. Most cats don't want to be around people who don't like them. Sorry, that you have had such a bad experiences with cats. They are pretty harmless. I've had over eight cats over...