Farmer Jane

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1. Do nurses talk about their patients when the leave

   Farmer Jane replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

   Freaking out to the point of not being able to endure a simple exam, and needing to be talked down, is most definitely an overreaction. It's not "ignoring her need to vent." It's pointing out that...

2. Do nurses talk about their patients when the leave

   Farmer Jane replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

   We've seen stretch marks. We don't care. Is there a counselor whom you could talk to? Your reaction sounds way over the top and I think you would benefit from some

3. Entry Into Practice- A Lack of Willpower

   Farmer Jane replied to DanChicagoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Um, okay. Let's talk about how to do that. Let's talk about instituting affordable, accessible BSN programs. It's very easy to say what should be done, but the reality is we currently don't have...

4. The ANA really doesn't like non-BSN Nurses

   Farmer Jane replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I absolutely think it is possible to advocate for BSN entry without making people feel bad. We should advocate BSN entry because we want to elevate the profession, because we want to standardize, and...

5. Nursing caps required at your job?

   Farmer Jane replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

   I might wear one on Halloween, but that's it. I'm a professional, not a

6. Tips for adjusting to night shift?

   Farmer Jane replied to LonRN's topic in General Nursing

   What Ruby Vee said. And

7. The ANA really doesn't like non-BSN Nurses

   Farmer Jane replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Suanna, I agree with your premise but I think it's missing the point of this discussion. I, too, would like to see "nurse" mean one thing: an RN with a BSN. I would love to see current LPNs...

8. The ANA really doesn't like non-BSN Nurses

   Farmer Jane replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I am not a member of the ANA for just that reason. I'll finish my BSN in May and still won't join. I want an organization that stands up for nurses--all, not just a few. The ANA pretty much...

9. Ever been physically attacked by MD? What have or Would you Do?

   Farmer Jane replied to artistnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   This. Honestly I've never had a significant problem with a

10. This Current Recession!!!

    Farmer Jane replied to puppyrules's topic in General Nursing

    My unit closed and I was laid off, but we were all offered jobs within the organization. I saw the layoff coming and found a position ahead of time. It's all good. But no, nursing is not recession...

11. Nonlicensed personnel and arterial lines

    Farmer Jane replied to seasonednurse78's topic in General Nursing

    Having one more class to finish my BSN I can honestly say... *nothing.* It's not about the degree. It's about the license. If my patient had a problem after a very invasive line was removed I'd have...

12. When wasting narcotics...

    Farmer Jane replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. I'm also a bit paranoid because several years ago when I was off work for an injury my manager accused me of overusing Vicodin (it was prescribed, I was acutely injured, and she was dead...

13. Nonlicensed personnel and arterial lines

    Farmer Jane replied to seasonednurse78's topic in General Nursing

    It's not the skill itself, but being able to handle the problems that may

14. How often do you do vitals and I&Os?

    Farmer Jane replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    It depends so much on the patient. Yesterday I did them every 30

15. Nonlicensed personnel and arterial lines

    Farmer Jane replied to seasonednurse78's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, hospitals have created all sorts of positions and have managed to get away with it. As for *my* patients, I would do it myself. I would not allow anyone but RN or above to be...