LeahJet

LeahJet ASN, RN

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  1. Does anyone else feel like there is too much gossip going on?

    LeahJet replied to ashley7's topic in General Nursing

    hhmmm....well, i'll admit that there may be more females involved in gossiping... i think it's safe to say that many males participate also. it's an inaccurate assumption that "getting a bunch of...

  2. ED security

    LeahJet replied to KatieBell's topic in Emergency

    The maintenance dept?? What are they gonna do... Plunger someone's

  3. ED security

    LeahJet replied to KatieBell's topic in Emergency

    I've worked in several ER's in several areas of the country. One ER had NO security....you just called the police for major ordeals and otherwise YOU had to maintain peace as well as care for your...

  4. Pet Peeves

    LeahJet replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    That has always been a HUGE pet peeve of mine....but I seem to recall another thread on this BB where members from Great Britain and Canada said that the word orienTATE is indeed proper and used...

  5. report to the ICU

    LeahJet replied to gizelda196's topic in Emergency

    Hmmm...believe I said "as a general rule" and "a lot of floors".... just going on my 10 yrs here...."USUALLY" it's the floor nurses that take most of my time having to give lengthy reports. And I am...

  6. report to the ICU

    LeahJet replied to gizelda196's topic in Emergency

    Personally, I love giving report to ICU nurses. As a general rule, they are more autonomous and do not need to be spoon fed like a lot of floors. For instance, they do not need a head to toe...

  7. Working in the ER pregnant

    LeahJet replied to county162's topic in Emergency

    Hey Pam! Oh, I've just been settling in down here. It really is nice to be back home. I start a fun-filled orientation week Monday (waahoo) then I'll be working two 16's in the ER. How've YOU been??...

  8. Working in the ER pregnant

    LeahJet replied to county162's topic in Emergency

    Hey Andrea, I wasn't eligible for FMLA either and we saved money during my pregnancy for the "time off for baby fund". Well, when the time came to take leave (I had a scheduled c/s) the HR lady told...

  9. Working in the ER pregnant

    LeahJet replied to county162's topic in Emergency

    i am 37 and just had a baby girl (3 mos. old)... i worked night shift in the ER. the charge nurses had mercy on me and i was assigned to triage during the last couple of months. it was still stressful...

  10. In memory of Clif Blake BSN

    LeahJet replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    I still can't believe that Clif is gone. He was the type of person that when I saw him on the schedule with me, I thought..."yesss". We had so much fun at work. We would always quote Office Space....

  11. IT's A GIRL!!

    LeahJet posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not sure if anyone knows my story but I lost my baby girl one year ago on July 31st at 37 weeks gestation. We buried her a year ago tomorrow. Well, a week ago today, I gave birth to a beautiful...

  12. IT's A GIRL!!

    LeahJet replied to LeahJet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you, everyone, so much for your well wishes. It truly does mean a lot to me. I stare at her when she is sleeping and I am almost breathless with sheer joy. I know that forever my heart will go...

  13. What do patients say that irks you?

    LeahJet replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey everyone! They are "taking my baby tomorrow"..... :chuckle Sorry, I couldn't resist. Anyway, my c/s is tomorrow at 7:30 am. I am excited, scared, joyful, and sooo tired. It's been a long...

  14. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    LeahJet replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    have any of you seen an increase in the number of meth pts that are starting to use the ER as a place to "come down"? they come in, rocking back and forth... saying they haven't slept or eaten in 3...

  15. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    LeahJet replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    1. I called "ask a nurse" and they said to come RIGHT in!! (as if they say ANYTHING else......) 2. Oh, if my temperature 'reads' 98.9, then I am burning up with fever....I usually run low...... 3....

  16. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    LeahJet replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    ~~sigh~~ I know this sounds terribly sad...but I am going to miss work and all of you crazy people. As far as "this hour" goes....you know...it's the night shift thang..... :chuckle As I type this, I...

  17. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    LeahJet replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Darwinism at its

  18. What do you wear to work when pregnant?

    LeahJet replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Try Cherokee Maternity scrubs. They have an "all around" panel and I just love them.... the pants and the top are sooo roomy. I do the t-shirt and vest thing too and that works well. But as far as the...

  19. How do I know if ER is right for me?

    LeahJet replied to LearningRN's topic in Emergency

    I agree with Suzanne and most of the other posters.... don't choose the ER for the hours. I'm afraid that being a new nurse, if you have a bad experience there, it may effect your confidence/nursing...

  20. I am loving the ER, but I can't get used to other nurses doing things to my patients

    LeahJet replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    I think it's a matter of the whole "ER type personality". I believe either you have it or you don't. Not saying that someone can't adapt but it really has to do with our basic personalities. I, and...

  21. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    LeahJet replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Excuse me, but I was not "putting you down"....merely stating an observation about the condescending nature of your posts. I mentioned nothing of your level of education. It seems that it is...

  22. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    LeahJet replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    You know, reading a few of your posts.... I find your replies extremely condescending and a little more than rude. I am sure that you are lovely in person and you NEVER convey that type of attitude...

  23. Sprained finger

    LeahJet replied to poohbear10032005's topic in General Nursing

    Try "buddy taping" it to the finger next to it.....in your case, the middle finger would probably be best. This helps keep the injured finger immobile and reduces

  24. Nasty medical students

    LeahJet replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in an ICU at a teaching facility a few years ago and OMG.... if med students acted that way there, they were cut down to size in NO time. There was this one nurse that I loved to death...she...

  25. Our baby was stillborn... Please help me understand

    LeahJet replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had an emergency C-section. I was transferred from a smaller hospital to one with a NICU and her heart stopped en route. The OR team was scrubbed up and ready when I got there. The bedside u/s...