JacelRN

JacelRN BSN, RN

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  1. Is nsg school part of the problem with the profession?

    JacelRN replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    That is a very interesting idea. :wink2: I would agree that we as nursing students are taught to just jump through the hoops until graduation and bear through any difficulties with the upper...

  2. Retention/Recruitment Through Orientation

    JacelRN replied to CardioTrans's topic in General Nursing

    Cardio Trans, Here are a few things that have helped me decide to stay in the hospital chain I am currently working, and the reason I will never go back to the hospital I worked for during nursing...

  3. Rethinking my nursing motivation

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello again friends, Well, I have since begun orientation for Hospice. I really feel like it's exactly what I've been praying for. Don't get me wrong, I expect this to be a very challenging area of...

  4. Goin' crazy wanna come along??

    JacelRN replied to crispix's topic in General Nursing

    (((((HUG)))))) So sorry you're feeling this down. Perhaps take a good, LONG vaccation before making any permanent changes. Get yourself organized and then go away, anywhere, but don't stay home. Do...

  5. Not making the grade at my new job...

    JacelRN replied to jen42's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Jen, I can feel what you're going through is terrible for you. I cannot relate in my own experiences as a new nurse but I do have a close friend who's story sounds a lot like yours. I think the...

  6. Textbooks and teachers aside...how's it really going?

    JacelRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello everyone, I have posted in other areas of the bb but I am so glad to see we finally have our own section and that it is working for more than subjects surrounding the NCLEX. So here are my...

  7. Textbooks and teachers aside...how's it really going?

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Alright then, I guess no one wants to talk candidly about their new careers. I'll go somewhere else.

  8. Rethinking my nursing motivation

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you all so much, I just woke up after working last night and when I read all your posts, I cried. I guess I had so much emotion inside and no real outlet for it. I talk to my coworkers and...

  9. Precepting new nurses

    JacelRN replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with sharann but I feel you should be the one to decide when. Consistency might be what she needs most but I was the type of personality to pick the best from several preceptors. One taught...

  10. Help! How do I survive this!!!

    JacelRN replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    If I read your post correctly, you graduate in December. Look to the future, it will not always be such a trial. You will learn the necessary skills to know what you're doing and your first job will...

  11. Ok...This is getting old

    JacelRN replied to MLK RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really sorry to hear you didn't pass. Think about this first and foremost...you were sooooo close to passing. By having all the questions, the computer knew you were borderline passing. You are...

  12. Do you get "pain med seekers" in hospice?

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you again, everyone, You have given me a lot to think about and also have educated me on what to expect. I will be going into classroom orientation in 2 weeks. Also I will be taking a math...

  13. How many shifts are you "aideless"?

    JacelRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, Just a quick question about PCA/CNA's on your shifts. Frequently on my night shift, we are without an aide and it makes our job incredibly difficult. I didn't understand how much I helped...

  14. Do you get "pain med seekers" in hospice?

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you everyone, It's amazing what a few days perspective can bring to a clouded issue. I first wrote my post out of frustration, reaching out to other nurses who could relate and hoping that...

  15. Negotiating for more $$$

    JacelRN replied to dianacs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new grad you will have some ground to work from. Many places want to hire you and you can go to the place that offers you the best deal. My advice to you is this: 1) Money really isn't...

  16. Do you get "pain med seekers" in hospice?

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you Patrick and Traveler, You eased my mind. I also spoke to a veteran Med surge nurse tonight at work and she helped me to see what the other posters were meaning with their replies. I do...

  17. Do you get "pain med seekers" in hospice?

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    First let me clarify. I have not yet worked in hospice. All my experience is based in Med-Surg. I am moving to hospice so that when I do need to give round the clock meds I can have a clear...

  18. New grads - med surg a rite of passage?

    JacelRN replied to dollama's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have been working a busy Med-surg floor for 6 months now. I never intended to stay permanently here and at the moment I'm looking to transfer to Hospice, a unit I've always wanted to work in....

  19. Full time 8 Hours

    JacelRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello hospice nurses, I am considering joing your ranks. I have shadowed with a night nurse for 4 hours and I am thinking of working evenings/nights. Do any of you who work an in-patient unit work...

  20. Full time 8 Hours

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you Mister Chris! :) I just interviewed with the hospice manager today and it is working out nicely since I last posted. I am going for parttime nights, 3 nights a week, 8 hour shifts 11-7am....

  21. "Too nice" to be a nurse?

    JacelRN replied to Supercalifragilistic's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with Thirdshiftguy, Being assertive when you need to be is the key. I have been told as well that I am too nice when it comes to patient's and their families, but like you I try to see them...

  22. Considering moving to FT 8 hour shifts, please advise...

    JacelRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello all, Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me. :) I know that ultimately this is my decision but I an nervous in several areas of my transition. I am considering a job in a hospice...

  23. Considering moving to FT 8 hour shifts, please advise...

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you all for the words of advice and encouragement, Evenings will be best for my current situation since my hubby also works the 2nd shift. Our schedules would only be off for 2-3 hours at a...

  24. If you could change NURSING what would you change?

    JacelRN replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great question...it lets us stretch our imaginations a bit! :) I would encourage more computerized documentations, palm piolets the nurses were GIVEN by the hospital to write out their...

  25. What is it really like to be a new graduate nurse????

    JacelRN replied to profjanmc's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to further address the care plans. My best instructor in college changed the way we had to do care plans and I loved it. It is a new model used currently in many nursing schools. We...