Jen2002

Jen2002 specializes in ortho/neuro/medsurg/peds.

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1. Continuing Education credits

   Jen2002 replied to slr921's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I thought we needed 20 hours in 4 years? We renew every 4 years. You stated 20 hours in 2 years? Does this mean we need 40 hours to

2. What will I see on an ortho/neuro floor?

   Jen2002 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

   Different shifts will have a different busy. Dayshift sends them to surgery, afternoons gets them back and discharges them, and midnights gets them from the ER. Most patients that come from surgery...

3. pls help prioritize nursing diagnosis

   Jen2002 replied to rosearias1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Always prioritize nursing diagnosis as you would triage. What will kill the person always comes

4. is it possible to pass med surg or should I just quit

   Jen2002 replied to drgodfather's topic in General Students

   Welcome to the world of nursing school. I graduated in 2002, but remeber very clearly. All I did was study, attend class and clinicals, and on occasion sleep. I had to quit my job and send my young...

5. Nursing Case Study Question

   Jen2002 replied to 6jmackin's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I am taking an organizational change class right now so I can offer some ideas. There are a few change process theories. Kurt Lewin's has 3 phases, unfreeze, change, and refreeze. Kotter has 8 steps:...

6. one year of med surg recommendation-- your opinion?

   Jen2002 replied to MyBrainIsFull's topic in General Students

   If you know what you want to specialize in then go that road. I took the med/surg route I was advised then I couldn't get a job in the specialty I wanted cause I didn't have the

7. Continuing Education credits

   Jen2002 replied to slr921's topic in Illinois Nursing

   It is true that for our next remewal we need to provide our CEU's. I just can't find how many we need. Is 20 correct? What if we are in school for BSN/MSN? Do we get credits for that? Thanks in...

8. Continuing Education credits

   Jen2002 replied to slr921's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I believe thats true, although I would check with your facility. I have a question on how many hours we

9. Looking for an RN to interview for school!!!

   Jen2002 replied to Kimberly86's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Hope this helps you out. My name is Jennifer and I have been an RN since 2002: 1. What brought you into the field of nursing? I was about 14 years old and watched a documentary on drug addicted...

10. Finding teaching jobs?

    Jen2002 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I will graduate in March with my BSN and will continue on to get my MSN in education. My question is, where do I find teaching jobs that are not affiliated with a college, but more of CNA instructor...

11. A really good example of children in the USA still dying from childhood diseases.

    Jen2002 replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    We just discussed this issue in my current class. I dont think the chicken pox vaccines should be mandatory, especially sine we dont know when the wear off. Our kids need so many other more important...

12. HIPAA question...

    Jen2002 replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Students

    In our clinical groups we shared pt names when we gave our report to our group, and also very detailed health information. This is not in my opinion a HIPPA violation. All students are there to learn,...

13. $1000 Gift ---> How to spend it.

    Jen2002 replied to Slobgob's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of 2 years ago, a neurosurgen gave every staff member a $100 for christmas! We were all so

14. It's YOUR fault allnurses.com!

    Jen2002 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Thankyou so much for your hard work. Thats what makes us nurses a family. We love what we do, we are always helping each other out, and won't stop until our patients have the best possible

15. Help, I'm getting worried to be oriented at ortho floor

    Jen2002 replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    I started out on an ortho/neuro/med surg unit as a new grad. It was the best experience! I learned sooo much that will help me through the rest of my career. I dont know how I did it. I worked...