JB2007

JB2007 ASN, RN

LTC, Med-SURG,STICU

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  1. Peer interview!

    JB2007 replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    My last peer interview was the same, but I have had some that were a nightmare. We chatted like we had worked together for years. I got offers at all of the places that were like that. However, I did...

  2. Finally an interview.

    JB2007 replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is more important to show a confident and friendly personality. Show them that you are a team player and willing to help out your fellow co-workers. The meds and procedures can be taught but a good...

  3. Nurses in their 60's or 70's

    JB2007 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I work with 2 nurses in their 60's and 1 nurse in her 70's in LTC. They seem to handle the work well. Some of the residents they have known for years outside of the nursing home. I know that the nurse...

  4. Filter needles...are they necessary?

    JB2007 replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    Always use a filter needle when drawing up meds from an ampules. Then change to a regular needle before giving the med. Do not ever take a shortcut that could compromise your pts safety. Let the other...

  5. New nurse, new possible job

    JB2007 replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would ask them if you can have a few more days working on the floor with another nurse. It is a lot to learn and it helps to have a few more days. I have orientated a few new nurses in LTC and it...

  6. Your work environment

    JB2007 replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    One of my jobs is a "toxic" environment. There are days that it is pure hell going into that place. I really do not know how they get anything done all day. Gossip and backstabbing is all that I see...

  7. how many nurses....

    JB2007 replied to mRpeNa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes I do and sometimes I do not get my med pass done on time. It mostly depends on whether or not other things are happening and how much the supervisor wants to help when stuff happens. Usually...

  8. Confused on Charting in LTC

    JB2007 replied to lyric65's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would look up the policy and procedure for these questions. That is the only thing that will cover you butt when they get mad at something you did or did not do. When asked why you did something you...

  9. Finding Happiness??? Can it be done?

    JB2007 replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    If they call you every day during the week anyway, why don't you see if they will change your schedule? To maybe 8 hour shifts on everyother weekend and a few days through the week. It seems to me...

  10. Fired because they "can't afford me"...now what?

    JB2007 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    You have gotten some good advice so far. I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear this and I have been blindsided myself and I know the shock that you are feeling right now. Just know that you will...

  11. Frustrated with having to work

    JB2007 replied to SalishRN's topic in General Nursing

    No there has been times (months at a time) that I had to drag myself into work. I just forced myself to suck it up and go in. The only thing that changed that for me was getting a new job. Things were...

  12. Personal attack in progress note from physician

    JB2007 replied to finchfamily4's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I have seen it happen to one of the nurses that I work with. Needless to say she took the progess note to the administrator who then call the doctor and ripped him a new one. That is a legal...

  13. Am I being too sensitive?

    JB2007 replied to SweetNothings's topic in General Nursing

    I have used that line or something very similar in the past. It works like a charm. Everyone mispronounces or misspells words from time to time, so do not let it get to you. If the more experienced...

  14. My patient said WHAT ?!

    JB2007 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    LOL I would have told the pt that I would indeed need an Ativan if I found him standing one more time without assist. I have residents tell me all the time to just take their pills because they do not...

  15. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    JB2007 replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This ticks me off at times too. I would sit my friend down and have a nice heart to heart talk with him/her. I would tell your friend how it makes you feel when someone has not paid his or her dues...

  16. before nclex

    JB2007 replied to abey philip's topic in General Nursing

    Working as a nursing assist. will not help you with the NCLEX. The NCLEX is based on the ideal situation and there is rarely an ideal situation while actually working in the real work. However, it...

  17. swollen lips...should I reschedule interview?

    JB2007 replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think that I would reschedule the interview. I would explain to the interviewer that I got hit in the mouth by a whatever you got hit by. We have all been there so I do not think it should...

  18. "size of the paycheck"

    JB2007 replied to agnesj23's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably respond with something along the lines of alrighty then, now that you made that is clear can we get down to some orientation. I work with a lot of LPNs and some have issues with RNs...

  19. Business Casual or Professional for Interview?

    JB2007 replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    I have always just worn a nice sweater or button down blouse with a pair of dress slacks. I have even gone into interviews in my scrubs if I did not have time to go home to change. I always told the...

  20. Forced to come into work on day off

    JB2007 replied to deletethisaccount's topic in General Nursing

    I just would not answer my phone unless they told me ahead of time that I would be on call. I am a team player and I will pick up extra hours if I know in advance. I will even come in if called and...

  21. Meds Check-Off---Advice????

    JB2007 replied to HappyCat0325's topic in General Students

    This is the most important thing that I can suggest take a deep breath and RELAX. Getting all worked up over this will cause you to make mistakes that you would not normally. Follow your instructors...

  22. Frustrated at being new!

    JB2007 replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

    The only advice I can offer is to just keep on going into work. Each day will get a little bit better than the last. As far as forgetting something like a PRN med that you have to wait to give write...

  23. home remedies you would NEVER try

    JB2007 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    My grandmother was telling me about this man who would spit on your wart and rub it into the wart. Within a week the wart was gone. She said that her mother took her to this man when she was a little...

  24. home remedies you would NEVER try

    JB2007 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a earache have someone blow ciggarette smoke in the ear and then put a cotten ball in it to hold the smoke in to get rid of the earache. If you have a toothache rub whiskey on it....

  25. home remedies you would NEVER try

    JB2007 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    The cabbage leaves do help with the sore nipples and breast. Especially if you keep them in the