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  1. Hiring manager offered position, HR said no and won't tell me why.

    jodispamodi replied to MiloRN's topic in General Nursing

    Something similar happened to me when applying for a 1st job, I had a great reference from a clinical instructor who worked at the hospital, a great interview, and then nothing... when I finally heard...

  2. Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    jodispamodi replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely need a pen, how else to write vs in an emergency? or take report? How do these students take notes in class? You still very much need a pen in the real world for all different

  3. CBD oil

    jodispamodi replied to Mariatvillanueva's topic in Private Duty

    I understand that it is absorbable through mucous membranes but for me, in my practice if someone has an order saying NPO as the OP's patient does; I am giving them NOTHING orally, unless I have a...

  4. CBD oil

    jodispamodi replied to Mariatvillanueva's topic in Private Duty

    I think the OP stated the patient was NPO, and if I read correctly they were concerned with giving an oral agent to someone who is NPO

  5. 3 nursing jobs in 2 years. Unhirable?

    jodispamodi replied to LPNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    wrong

  6. He Wanted to Practice Satanism for the Baby

    jodispamodi replied to Shookclays's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a patient very recently who believed his many health problems were caused by someone putting a curse on him, he requested help in finding a shaman (he had asked me if I knew any native...

  7. Did you contract anything from a patient?

    jodispamodi replied to RNrhythm's topic in General Nursing

    I got violently ill at work once and had to go to the ER in the middle of my shift. The ER doc was convinced I had caught something from a patient, I had no other sick contacts. I just know that was...

  8. Extremely Sore Feet!! HELP

    jodispamodi replied to TenerifeSea's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've seen ads for a sneaker called xerogravity, they look comfy and have the springs in the heels but are

  9. Mother of 6 Lost Nursing License X 2 and Job

    jodispamodi replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I wonder what "after several attempts at resuscitation" means... Did the patient code several times? Or were different methods

  10. Homelessness

    jodispamodi replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I spent last winter living in my car, not by choice but through no fault of my own. My employer was aware, did'nt care one way or the other. Just know this op, living in a car or van (unless you have...

  11. suspended licence for owing taxes

    jodispamodi replied to passports's topic in General Nursing

    Some places allow for hardship and reduce or eliminate what is owed. Talk to that states board of revenue and see what they say. If that doesn't work, I'd try consulting a lawyer, there are lawyers...

  12. Trouble for taking Doctors candy

    jodispamodi replied to zynnnie's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at still has a dining room for doctors, the union usually stages petition signings and such outside

  13. What is the funniest thing a doctor has said to you?

    jodispamodi posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm feeling a bit down today so thought I'd look for some humor. So what is the funniest thing a doctor has said to you? I had a patient with bradycardia and low BP, and I paged the team, intern...

  14. Should I quit?

    jodispamodi replied to iamalagirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As long as the CNA's at that hospital, accept this as "normal" seriously 15 patients or the whole floor? Not very nice, and not very safe. I personally would

  15. Lost my husband on Holiday Break

    jodispamodi replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I am so sorry for your loss, how horrible. The advice I can offer is (from losing my own loved ones in traumatic and non traumatic ways). First of all, work is a great distraction but allow yourself...

  16. Would you say anything?

    jodispamodi replied to Ambersmom's topic in General Nursing

    I had a family member who lived in another state who had a lump on his neck, being a guy of course he just brushed it off-didn't think it was anything, Gosh how I wish one person would have said...

  17. Is rumor true...NCLEX the easiest nursing test you ever took?

    jodispamodi replied to jayne12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Depends on your nursing school exams, my nclex was fairly straightforward but I went to a school where our exams were tough, so in comparison it was "easy", but remember there are many people who fail...

  18. Extremely Sore Feet!! HELP

    jodispamodi replied to TenerifeSea's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had Adidas that I was able to do anything in, I once walked 20 miles (literally) in them with no blisters and no feet soreness. I have some foot problems, and a bad leg (previous traumatic injury),...

  19. Relationship problems

    jodispamodi replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, with my ex, the animals are my passion and part of my identity. I figured that if he didn't realize that was WHO I was, he really had no interest in the real me, Heck I didnt even expect him...

  20. Mayo Clinic interview

    jodispamodi replied to sj94's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I interviewed at and was offered a position at Mayo when I first graduated, they flew me out and reimbursed expenses, where willing to pay quite alot for relocation expenses, and the starting pay was...

  21. Admissions Essay: How much should I include?

    jodispamodi replied to Thin-ic3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd say be honest with your story I wouldn't get heavy into details and focus more on what inspired you to be a nurse, the nurses who helped you. Good

  22. To Suction or Not To Suction, End of Life & Hospice Patients

    jodispamodi replied to NickICU-RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in hospice we strongly advocated against suctioning, in fact it could trigger the gag reflex and cause more distress. We advocated for/ and encouraged drying meds such as levsin and...

  23. Company removed all chairs

    jodispamodi replied to Hnurse101's topic in General Nursing

    Actually taking chairs away may very much be illegal, assuming they've also removed them from the breakroom. Some states REQUIRE employers to make reasonable accomodations for lunch hours and breaks,...

  24. Recording Lectures?

    jodispamodi replied to maggie0's topic in General Students

    We had many people in my classes that recorded lectures. Usually the prof. would ask if anyone in the class had an objection to being recorded, if no one did they were allowed to record, one one...

  25. Relationship problems

    jodispamodi replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I guess for me, if I was in a relationship with someone who made me cry all the time, I'd be ending that relationship. But that is just me and my own opinion. I had a boyfriend once who hated the fact...