jayde_RN

jayde_RN specializes in New LTC nurse.

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1. Being Questioned by Paramedics? Why?

   jayde_RN replied to jayde_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am happy that others agree with me on this. But it sucks that this has happened to others. Everyone involved in healthcare should be working together to help patients, but I guess that would be a...

2. Being Questioned by Paramedics? Why?

   jayde_RN replied to jayde_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm with CrufflerJJ on this one. Is this a 'transport only' service, rather than a '911 service'? A lot of the medics who end up doing 'transport only' are frustrated and not happy with their jobs....

3. Being Questioned by Paramedics? Why?

   jayde_RN replied to jayde_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Wow! Thanks, I may be new but I know I am not stupid! It's amazing how as a nurse you get that gut feeling and just know, even if you can't quite put your finger on it. I should of asked tham if they...

4. Being Questioned by Paramedics? Why?

   jayde_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   So the other night I was at work. The power went out earlier that day so we were running off of a half way working generator. Well I go to change my elderly pt's tube feed and noticed he was breathing...

5. HESI exam--a gooad preditor of future NCLEX performance?

   jayde_RN replied to JulieRoseRN2b's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I believe that's how it probably is. My school has I think a 98-99% NCLEX pass rate(one of the highest in southwest TN), and I think it has something to do with the fact that you have to pass HESI...

6. Pregnant: Chance of being Fired in the First 90days

   jayde_RN replied to jayde_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, unfortunately, jobs in my area are limited if you are experienced and practically non-existent if you have none. Now consider this in an area that has 7 nursing schools withina 100 mile...

7. Pregnant: Chance of being Fired in the First 90days

   jayde_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   HI everyone! So after searching for my first RN job since December, I was finally blessed with a job in LTC last week. During orientation, it was made clear that we work in an 'at will state' which...

8. Average Pay for a new nurse

   jayde_RN replied to jayde_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yes I'm in Tennessee. They are running my background check and want my to start orientation on Tuesday. I could've sworn I heard her say 17. Do you think I should call the guy in HR and verify, or...

9. Does working during nursing school help new grads get jobs?

   jayde_RN replied to moofy's topic in First Year After Licensure

   From my experience, it will help you to get a job on that unit or maybe within that particular facility. However, as a december grad who just had their first interview yesterday, I will tell you that...

10. Average Pay for a new nurse

    jayde_RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all! I am a new nurse that has been applying to jobs since december. I had my first interview at a nursing home a few days ago and was conditionally offered the job. Its 7-3 and Monday-Friday,...

11. Age you will/were graduated?

    jayde_RN replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    when i graduate (dec 2008) ill be 22, almost