Jess_Missouri_RN

Jess_Missouri_RN has 3 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg/Bariatrics.

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1. What did I get myself into??!! I'm scared!!!

   Jess_Missouri_RN replied to RN_Mommy_2_3's topic in Home Health

   I worked 2.5 years on a med-surg floor, while I loved med-surg I did not like floor nursing. I have been doing HH for 5 months now and I like it. I like that I can go to work at 7am, 9am or...

2. LPN/RN ...Is it all the same? Please Advise!

   Jess_Missouri_RN replied to j464335's topic in General Nursing

   I went straight to med/surg with 8 weeks orientation as a new grad. I find only new grads get a good orientation. If you've been a nurse for awhile, they throw you out there. Fortunatly I have been...

3. Considering leaving hospital after new grad internship

   Jess_Missouri_RN replied to GypseyGirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I spent 2 years on a busy med-surg floor as a new grad. Like others have stated even the one year isn't enough anymore. I landed my dream job and I believe my 2 years at the hospital landed me the...

4. Anyone in the MSN program?

   Jess_Missouri_RN replied to Jess_Missouri_RN's topic in Chamberlain College

   Yeah, I have read everything I can about the program but had yet to speak to anyone in it. The BSN program is two classes at a time and I find that is doable as I work full time as well. Thanks for...

5. Anyone in the MSN program?

   Jess_Missouri_RN replied to Jess_Missouri_RN's topic in Chamberlain College

   Congrats Karen!! I'm considering it but not much info out there on the MSN program yet. I just started the BSN online in July and I like it too. I was looking into the education or healthcare...

6. hardest part about nursing is finding a job

   Jess_Missouri_RN replied to 6footerRN's topic in General Nursing

   Also, check craigslist. Doctors office/clinics post for nurses there and that may be an option for you. If you're not pickey the city of St. Louis jail is hiring and the pay isn't bad. Starts at...

7. hardest part about nursing is finding a job

   Jess_Missouri_RN replied to 6footerRN's topic in General Nursing

   Are you looking for something specific? It's hard right now in St. Louis. Have you tried St. Anthonys, Des Peres, Jefferson Regional Medical Center (which is opening an urgent care this fall) or St....

8. Nurses who never worked in the hospital?

   Jess_Missouri_RN replied to cannonball59's topic in Nursing Career

   I don't think hospital experience is a needed experience now as it was in the past. I did go directly to a med-surg floor and spent 2 years and still work PRN (more than I like) and I do believe for...

9. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

   Jess_Missouri_RN replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   It's hard for new grads. I've been out of school and at my hospital for two years. They are testing you, to see how you work, your abilities, and your attitude. I had this happen to me as well and...

10. Did I help or hurt him???? :(

    Jess_Missouri_RN replied to Misslady113's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good for you! That boy was lucky to have you there. Although I agree with the others that your safety comes first!!! My husband was in a car accident 7 years ago. He was working out of town and...

11. RN-BSN July 2012..

    Jess_Missouri_RN replied to Jess_Missouri_RN's topic in Chamberlain College

    I am currently in Transitions and Cultural Diversity and my professors in both have been great. I just signed up for English Comp and Health Assessment for September. I usually start my postings on...

12. Paramedics rank higher than LPNs?

    Jess_Missouri_RN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Paramedics work in the ED at my hospital and I hold the greatest respect for them. There are two that work the night shift and I find them to be great at patient care and if I ever need an EJ I know...

13. Anyone in the MSN program?

    Jess_Missouri_RN posted a topic in Chamberlain College

    I am currently attending the RN to BSN online and would like feedback from others who are currently in the MSN program. How do you like it? Did you bridge from Chamberlain? How are the instructors?...

14. Discouraged new RN

    Jess_Missouri_RN replied to NuevaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Been on a med/surg floor for 2 years. First year was hard, I thought, and not so much physically hard but mentally hard. IT GETS BETTER!! I searched and searched for a new job, every day. Went on...

15. Patients hitting on nurses

    Jess_Missouri_RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I had an older confused gentlemen grab a hold of my arm, call me his wifes name and tried pulling me into his bed. I kept telling him I was his nurse and to let go but he insisted I was his wife and...