JazzyRN

JazzyRN

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  1. Finding a preceptor

    JazzyRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I just wanted to inquire about finding a preceptor. My school has encouraged us to find our own PNP preceptors for summer session if we would like to have clinical closer to home. I would really...

  2. Have you ever...

    JazzyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever had a patient .... So full of energy and life that you looked forward to caring for them whenever they were there? That was so brave in the face of illness, they never let it get them...

  3. The Worst Nursing Job You Ever Had

    JazzyRN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    CNMC. worked in the pediatric ICU. it was grossly understaffed with high pt acuity. nurses would take 3 patients regularly and it was very unsafe. you rarely got lunch. coworkers were all so busy, it...

  4. Med errors: Day vs Night

    JazzyRN replied to ALG0618's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be extremely difficult to get an accurate answer to your question. Med errors occur both day and night and are grossly underreported. I think more important than trying to figure out...

  5. Finding a preceptor

    JazzyRN replied to JazzyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yes I found a preceptor, actually 2 great preceptors, one PNP and one pediatrician. Thank you guys for your help and concern. I'll finally be done this

  6. can I get fired ?

    JazzyRN replied to coffee4metech's topic in Private Duty

    I think it really depends on the situation and the reason why you do not want to work with a patient. But since you can't be more specific, there isnt much else to

  7. Seizure Pts: what to do when it happens?

    JazzyRN replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    seizures are pretty simple. just ensure that there is oxygen and suction in the room. although they are rarely needed. just time and observe the seizure, ensuring the patient is safe, with enough...

  8. Not letting my kid go to school

    JazzyRN replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in Disaster Preparation

    i think you should let her go to

  9. In need of a PNP preceptor

    JazzyRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a PNP student in my 2nd semester of my program. I am looking for a great PNP preceptor in primary peds practice 2 days/wk for the short 10 week summer session. I am looking in the Washington DC...

  10. Assignment Despite Objection Form

    JazzyRN replied to rabbitgirrl's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    We used a similar form in my old job in NYC. It was called the protest of assignment form. People would still take the assignment, but where it becomes useful is if a bad outcome or event occurs, it...

  11. First Medication Error.....feeling horrible!!

    JazzyRN replied to rach2103's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We all make mistakes, don't beat yourself up about it. However I must say, if you are busy and don't verify a med with the MAR, that med should never be an insulin. Insulin is prone to making errors...

  12. Vibrating veins

    JazzyRN replied to pielęgniarka's topic in General Nursing

    turbulent blood flow causes that vibration, perhaps your patient has some peripheral vascular insufficiency/disease. if this patient has some atherosclerotic changes in the vessels of this hand, then...

  13. A Frustrated Nurse Writes About Poor Conditions in Evacuee Shelters

    JazzyRN replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    This letter is crap. So we are to believe that every evacuee is an alcoholic, drug abusing, ungrateful, disrespectful neglectful parent. There was no one that was a normal citizen down on their luck...

  14. Please help me make a decision!

    JazzyRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    if you think its not right for you, chances are that you are right. Listen to your intuition on this one. I was told as well, that I must do my one year of med surg to be marketable and its not really...

  15. Is there a TF Formula Without Milk or Soy?

    JazzyRN replied to SweetOldWorld's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there is we gave babies a formula called Alimentum, when they can't tolerate soy or milk

  16. Report interruption

    JazzyRN replied to vernRN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally think it is ridiculous to get upset if someone is asking questions during report. If I have a question, its because something is not clear to me and I will ask it right then and there, if...

  17. Clinical research nurse at NIH?

    JazzyRN replied to neatnurse30's topic in Research

    I work as a CRN at NIH, and we take care of the inpatients, if you are looking for a postion without bedside pt care, you would need to apply for a position as a research nurse for one of the...

  18. You Know the patient is going bad when...

    JazzyRN replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    When you trying to get a IV in a baby thats a hard stick, have poked them a couple times and haven't gotten a cry or a movement in response from

  19. DKAs on the floor?

    JazzyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a NYC children's hospital per diem. In this hospital when a child comes in as a DKA on insulin drip with fluids and Q1 hr fingersticks, they are placed on the floor. A nurse will admit and...

  20. Rapid Assessment Teams

    JazzyRN replied to mark2climb's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    yes i have seen it, called something different though in a few of the childrens hospitals ive worked in. joint commission has now identified it as a national pt safety goal, so im sure it will show...

  21. DKAs on the floor?

    JazzyRN replied to JazzyRN's topic in General Nursing

    nope at this facility aides dont do fingersticks. yeah its scary because i have a feeling something bad is going to happen there. but management is unconcerned since they have been lucky this far to...

  22. Aides and Nurses - Different Outlook, Lack of Understanding

    JazzyRN replied to Weeping Willow's topic in General Nursing

    There are bad apples in every bunch. There are techs that dont do their work and/or have attitudes when asked to do something. There are also nurses that sit back and instead of taking care of...

  23. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

    JazzyRN replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    It saddens me that there are so many people living in such ignorance. You want to know what the treatment of African Americans in the past has to do with today. You call it "dwelling on things". As an...

  24. Oscillator Vent

    JazzyRN posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hey I was wondering if one of you fabulous experienced PICU nurses could give me some information on the Oscillator vent. I've seen pt's on it and I know its the most powerful vent there is, usually...

  25. Clear TPN?

    JazzyRN replied to EricJRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    yeah ive given clear tpn to a pt on a heparin gtt for some rare clotting disorder. they didnt want the MVI because of the vit K interference with the clotting