jennjen512

jennjen512

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  1. working at same hospital as my mom!!!!!

    jennjen512 replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    I work at the same hospital as my mom and it's no big deal. She is a CNAon med-surg and I am an RN in

  2. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    jennjen512 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am just stopping by to let everyone know that I passed the CMC today. Now it's time to start studying for the

  3. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    jennjen512 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have set a May 11 date for my CMC exam. That is the day before my birthday. I am praying that I do

  4. End of the class lazies

    jennjen512 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I totally understand. I am in an NP program and need to write 2 papers. I lounged around all day and didn't write the first

  5. This is really getting under my skin

    jennjen512 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My sister has a friend who told me "I am a nurse". I replied "Oh really, where did you go to nursing school then." Her reply, "Oh i didn't go to nursing school. My boss did on the job training, so now...

  6. This is really getting under my skin

    jennjen512 replied to jennjen512's topic in General Nursing

    Here is an update for everyone. The most important thing is that my sister is doing fine. She does have a small bllod clot in the ankle area, I'm guessing from the trauma and then she told me that she...

  7. This is really getting under my skin

    jennjen512 replied to jennjen512's topic in General Nursing

    Well guys, here is a little update. My sister works for a dentist and he told her that she IS GOING to go to the ER, no options. He even had his wife come in and drive her. She won't listen to me, but...

  8. Explain this "pay package" to me.

    jennjen512 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Travel

    pay rate and housing rate should be completely separate. they need to pay you a more reasonable hourly rate. if they refuse I would find another company. remember the agency is making money off of you...

  9. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    jennjen512 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've had my CCRN certification for about 3 months and I will start my ANP/GNP program next month. I am seriously consisdering taking the CMC exam after the first of the year because I love cardiology....

  10. I want to be a FNP or GNP. So where in the hospital should I work?

    jennjen512 replied to xiloscient's topic in General Students

    I am starting the Adult/Gerontologic NP program at University of Alabama at Birmingham in January. I have never worked anywhere except the ICU. In my area most of the NPs hang out at the hospital, so...

  11. List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

    jennjen512 replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate Students

    University of South Alabama and University of Alabama at Birmingham (if undergrad GPA is above

  12. christmas card exchange 2008

    jennjen512 replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    I love the idea. I just sent you an

  13. Need Advice About Hca Hospitals In Florida

    jennjen512 replied to limaya2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have worked for two different HCA facilities, one in Louisiana and one in Florida. I will never make that mistake again! On step down I had 6 pts with no aide and mgt turned a blind eye to the fact...

  14. Strangest thing taken from ER

    jennjen512 replied to cookienay's topic in Emergency

    I work in a catholic hospital and there is a crucifix in every room. There is at least one stolen every

  15. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    jennjen512 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Just checking in to let everyone know that I passed CCRN today! Now it's time to

  16. Smetimes I wonder why I try! (long)

    jennjen512 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The patient has not seen a doctor in over 20 years and has not left the house in 6 years. She was admitted last Thursday with Afib with RVR (rate 180). She was later found to be septic, in shock, have...

  17. Smetimes I wonder why I try! (long)

    jennjen512 replied to jennjen512's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The patient did make it throught the code with me, but she ended up coding twice more during the night and did not make it through the night. She was so sick that I am glad she is not sufering any...

  18. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    jennjen512 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for the encouragement everyone! I changed the way I am studying to see if it would help and it has. Instead of doing a full practice test each night I am rotating between certain section...

  19. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    jennjen512 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am getting so frustrated! My practice test scores are going DOWN! I still have about a month before I take the CCRN, but this is so discouraging.Did this happen to anyone else and what did you do?...

  20. IJ catheter for Dialysis

    jennjen512 replied to kstec's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You are not dumb at all; you have just never been exposed to that particular line. In my facitily we are not to use dialysis catheters for meds unless there is a doctors order stating that it is OK to...

  21. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    jennjen512 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am using the Vonfrolio DVDs and the Pass CCRN CD ROM as well as Woodruff's CDs. I have been studying a little the last few weeks, but I just now starting an intesive study program. I am not...

  22. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    jennjen512 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have registered to take CCRN on Aug 26. I am more than a little nervous, but I am praying that I can pass this thing. I have been an ICU nurse for almost 3 years and spent the lasst 6 months in...

  23. CCRN exam?? Experiences?

    jennjen512 replied to Natef26's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am also taking the test this fall or late summer. I have several review books with lots of questions as well as a dvd seminar. I have been an ICU nurse for 2 years, but I am still not sure I will...

  24. Sleeping on The Job?

    jennjen512 replied to pam78's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a travel nurse for a while. I did have to do a drug screen at an independent facitily prior to leaving for an assignment. All of the same rules apply to travel nurses as staff nurses as...

  25. Would you do it?

    jennjen512 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I had patient's ex daughter in law call wanting info on the patient. We only give condition over the phone because of HIPPA. She was not happy that I would not release info and called the...