LeahJet

LeahJet ASN, RN

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  1. nausea...I have new understanding.

    LeahJet replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    Oh, I hear ya......... I used to mentally roll my eyes with "first timer" parents. I now have a one year old and while we haven't made a late night ER trip yet, it have to remind myself to calm down...

  2. Lawsuit Threats from Family Members

    LeahJet replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I once heard that there were more law students than lawyers walking the face of the earth. Now this may be an urban legend, but I do know that the competition is hot out there. Just look at daytime TV...

  3. I don't understand this profession..

    LeahJet replied to smg's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds a lot like the title of the post that was closed not long

  4. The War with the Floors

    LeahJet replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

    I do understand how frustrated the Floor gets with the shift change admissions. I can only speak for myself and what I have observed with my co-workers.....but I promise..... and I usually don't...

  5. Have you ever taken care of a famous pt?

    LeahJet replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, the mods did remove a post that was probably a violation, and that was the post being referred to. You just didn't see that one. It's not a matter of "lightening up"....it's a matter of the...

  6. Have you ever taken care of a famous pt?

    LeahJet replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I was thinking the same thing when I read that post. We REALLY need to be

  7. Have you ever taken care of a famous pt?

    LeahJet replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    This DOES sound like a fun thread....but as Ruby said.... I'm afraid it can't go very far. The closest I came to fame in the ER was taking care of the Dad of an 80's all girl group member. He was nice...

  8. Boosting Morale in the ER

    LeahJet replied to 1sttimetraveler's topic in Emergency

    Set an example. Don't ask anyone to do anything that you won't. I don't know if the charge nurse at your facility takes room assignments, but if not....HELP your

  9. Never understood nursing

    LeahJet replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    You know, maybe it's a regional thing. Add that with the 'protection' of the union.......and maybe that is why it is hard for some of the rest of us to understand. I am not trying to insult you or...

  10. How much vacation time do you get?

    LeahJet replied to NY Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    That is so true. I don't think anyone will be on their deathbed thinking..."gee, wish I would've worked

  11. Has anyone here ever put a doctor in their place?

    LeahJet replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

    ~wondering if there is a physician's site asking if they have ever put a nurse in their place~ I would have to say....umm...not

  12. Never understood nursing

    LeahJet replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

  13. Dealing with a patient who verbally threatens you

    LeahJet replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the situation. If I really felt physically threatened, then I would refuse, as the OP did. Now, if it's just some mouthy jerk that's out to hurt only my feelings....ppffttt...whatEVER. I...

  14. Never understood nursing

    LeahJet replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    And just what have nurses replied on this thread that reinforce any hateful, neglectful, or spiteful ideas he may have about our profession? He asked a question. We gave our ideas/answers. They may...

  15. Never understood nursing

    LeahJet replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    He was asking a question. We are

  16. Never understood nursing

    LeahJet replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    I know that nursing can be hard to deal with sometimes. Every dept. has a few mean ole cows. But the brush he is painting with has us believe that the majority of nurses in 10 facilities are not only...

  17. Never understood nursing

    LeahJet replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure no one will take this as an attack. Just trying to be helpful here, but maybe your attitude about nurses (in general) contributed to the way you were treated. Maybe your first work experience...

  18. Never understood nursing

    LeahJet replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    Your previous places of employment do not sound normal. That is to say that the behaviour that you described is not the norm for nurses. I have worked in over 10 ERs all over this country. The only...

  19. Myers-Briggs Type

    LeahJet replied to piscesguy's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I also changed from an ENFP when I was younger, to an INFP now. Maybe life makes some of us more

  20. Rules for the ER (long)

    LeahJet replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you! I was thinking this very same thought a few days ago. I hope the general public reads this. Heaven knows, we can't educate the public at work....we may hurt someone's feelings and get a bad...

  21. Best way to deal with rudeness?

    LeahJet replied to Gods child's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  22. Something all OB nurses should know.

    LeahJet replied to NHmommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I lost my sweet baby girl at 37 weeks. I presented to the OB floor with c/o no movement....FHT's were strong and in the 140's. TEN HOURS LATER....the OB shows up and immediately transfers us....my...

  23. Rules for the ER (long)

    LeahJet replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    ~sigh~ I hold people's hand all the time...yes, it's usually to keep them from clawing at the NG tube that is passing through their esophagus. I wipe tears and blood off of faces all the time. Hugs?...

  24. Unsafe assignments in the ED

    LeahJet replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like you made a good

  25. Needing a day off (kinda long)

    LeahJet replied to PhillyKidRN's topic in General Nursing

    GO to the wedding! I know you want to start off on the right foot....but any place that will have you work and miss your brother's wedding..... they will bleed you dry. Trust me on this. ~~reminds me...