Farmer Jane

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  1. How proud and grateful you are being a nurse?

    Farmer Jane replied to Podeng's topic in General Nursing

    With the current status of the U.S. economy I'm really grateful to have a reliable job with no fear of layoff. As for the rest, well that depends on the

  2. I am being written up!

    Farmer Jane replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! If you're never made a mistake you haven't been a nurse for very long. It's happened to all of us.

  3. I am being written up!

    Farmer Jane replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    When you say you are being "written up" do you mean you're being subject to disciplinary action or that you were notified that an error was made? It's pretty normal to notify you if you were involved...

  4. things friends/neighbors have asked you "because you are a nurse"

    Farmer Jane replied to aloevera's topic in General Nursing

    Gah, what haven't I been asked? Bowels, infections, pregnancy scares... In my family anytime I hear "better get Jane" I know there's something

  5. Nitro-Bid (nitroglycerin topical)

    Farmer Jane replied to vadee's topic in General Nursing

    Key teaching point: it will probably give you a headache, so don't be afraid to ask for Tylenol. Putting it on the leg can minimize this. Also a note to the nurse: don't get it on your hand! Oy, the...

  6. Working for myself as a private caregiver....I have a couple Q's about this

    Farmer Jane replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should consult someone who is an expert about nursing law in your state. You could be putting yourself in a very precarious position by working as a nurse without any oversight from an...

  7. Professional Nurse: BSN VS ADN... need help...

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

    I'm almost done with my BSN and not feeling any more professional. I think the BSN is a good thing to have and I'd love to see it accessible to all, but it is not what makes me a professional nurse....

  8. BSN vs. ADN

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

    Even if you have a future career in mind that requires a BSN, it can be had for far, far less than

  9. BSN vs. ADN

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

    You're not going to make $50K more with a BSN than an ADN, so don't spend an extra $50K getting there. If those are your only two options, go for the ADN, then do an online program at a reasonably...

  10. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    Farmer Jane replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    CountyRat, that was a FABULOUS post.

  11. Substance abusers disillusion me...

    Farmer Jane replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm judgmental and don't feel bad about it. I'm not an angel. I'm an educated professional and I will provide quality nursing care whether or not I like that particular patient. I am under no...

  12. Should I go to the ER Blood pressure's HIGH

    Farmer Jane replied to RadioMan's topic in General Nursing

    Yup.

  13. night shift advice...

    Farmer Jane replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the most valuable advice is not in the form of a soothing, happy-cheery voice telling you whatever you want to hear. Sometimes the most valuable advice is telling you the truth. So

  14. Favorite mouth care for really dry mouths?

    Farmer Jane replied to TopazLover's topic in General Nursing

    KY

  15. RN to BSN- homework question?

    Farmer Jane replied to rkrs6673's topic in General Nursing

    Considering that a graduate program requires a bachelor's degree and a nursing program requires a few classes, I would say that by definition grad programs are harder to enter. Medical school has...

  16. The Differences of LVN*LPN*RN* and any other

    Farmer Jane replied to SexyRN2Be's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    None of the jobs are sexy, I can tell you that

  17. RN to BSN- homework question?

    Farmer Jane replied to rkrs6673's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is certainly more complex than "just" a female dominated profession, but female domination is still an important aspect of nursing's past and present. For starters, nurses used to be rather...

  18. How to become a Registered Nurse other than the BSN

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

    You can certainly go back and complete your BSN later, but since your are 17 I would recommend you go straight through in the first

  19. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

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

    For me, neither ethics nor stats are required. Research was a challenging course and I learned a lot. Community Health was a complete joke, and was Leadership & Management. My experience is...

  20. RN - CNA working relationship

    Farmer Jane replied to ehooper80's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good for you. I've been an RN for 5 years and this is still my

  21. leave or consider staying?

    Farmer Jane replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me, I would take the new job. The old job still hasn't guaranteed anything, and it sounds like "too little, too

  22. night shift advice...

    Farmer Jane replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    In all fairness, when you decide to work in a place that operates 24/7 you need to be prepared to work varying hours. If you absolutely cannot work off hours you should probably be looking for a...

  23. Med error~Hard to explain on paper!

    Farmer Jane replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is an error, simply because the change is supposed to happen q 72 but it happened q 24. The vast majority of errors do not harm the patient. Every nurse makes mistakes--it's

  24. night shift advice...

    Farmer Jane replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    Goodness, I missed that. Leaving is NOT an option. It's not an option on days, so why would it be on nights? That's what coffee is for. You also cannot expect to not have a team of patients unless...

  25. night shift advice...

    Farmer Jane replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee. :) No, seriously. Also, bring your meal with you, including healthy snacks. Drink lots of water. Try to take an afternoon nap prior to your shift. Stay away from sugar--it will keep you...