j621d

j621d

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  1. Help! Need advise! I just resigned!

    j621d replied to NrsKyssez's topic in General Nursing

    Don't burn your bridges, you never know when it will come back at you. Yes, it may be tough those last few days, but the bright side is that you are going ino a better situation. Maybe your...

  2. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

    j621d replied to OleMissRN's topic in General Nursing

    My brother-in-law took his mother into the doctors office to have some fluid taken off her knee. He told me they drew off 6 inches. (Hmmm, I'm thinking it was more like 60

  3. Was this a A Violation of Hipaa?

    j621d replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    This is worthy of a complaint, but I'm not sure to whom it should be addressed. The local AMA,

  4. HELP! need a nurse's opinion on career path! please

    j621d replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would advise going the second route. Get your BSN first - there are no spring breaks in the real world, and why rush to work if you can get your 4 year degree?? (again, no spring breaks in the...

  5. What do I NEED??? Help!

    j621d replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Drug handbook? I kept a small address book in my pocket and used it for calling different doctors and hospital departments. I used it to keep track of rounding nurses, too. I also had several pages...

  6. Hopefully helpful advice!

    j621d replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Another tip: take your lunch/dinner break earlier than the others. It will free up the last part of your shift, giving your more

  7. Missed my appointment

    j621d replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with kah5209,YOU are the customer/consumer and you pay him/her for their services. Once you realize this, then you are more empowered over your own

  8. Nursing has so many different options should I pursue this career

    j621d replied to Curious88's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! And yes, the beauty of nursing is the options you have. I agree that you should have some bedside experience, as it helps put everything in perspective and it does help to round out your...

  9. New here...need advice

    j621d replied to adge's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my 2 cents worth: If you are interested in being a nurse, go to a counslor (at a community college) to find out your options. Having a GED may affect how you go about getting into school....

  10. Who has done the military route?!

    j621d replied to TYoungRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I had a friend that joined the AF during nursing school. She furthered her education while in the military, has now retired and is now an

  11. Joint Commission choose me...question!

    j621d replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    Your resource should be your facilities P&P. I wouldn't sweat it at this point, however if you are asked a question by a JC surveyor you could just point to your references (P&P) that you...

  12. Will I Stand Out?

    j621d replied to marhelper's topic in General Nursing

    You most likely will be hired first over someone with less educational background. Where it will really pay off is down the line, once you get some real experience in nursing. You are in a better...

  13. Top Tips

    j621d replied to lpnwkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Be prepared. Be flexible. Know that everything will not go the way you thought it would. And have a good

  14. red and green pedals of hospital bed

    j621d replied to comnursesall's topic in General Nursing

    If only more men (or people in general) would follow your advice!

  15. Nurse Week Goodies, funniest ones you've seen

    j621d replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    One year we received "clipboards." They were made of a "high quality" plastic over heavy cardboard. If you were a Girl Scout and made a "sit-upon," that was the plastic over the heavy cardboard. It...

  16. Is nursing a good career?!

    j621d replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    In a nutshell, yes, nursing is worth it. I have never regretted a moment of my time in nursing. Many find this website a great way to vent. If you feel nursing is for you, do it. You won't regret...

  17. Advice needed!

    j621d replied to obnurse4u's topic in General Nursing

    I think the key in your thought process is "I feel like it's time for me to try something new." The beauty of nursing is the ability (and responsibility) to continue to challenge ourselves and...

  18. new grad getting married..i need advice!

    j621d replied to gobucky*'s topic in General Nursing

    I would not put off getting a job. If you get to the interview phase, you tell the person you are interviewing with that you are planning a wedding on (insert date) and will need X amount of time...

  19. What does a nurse manager/charge nurse do?

    j621d replied to almostdoneyah!'s topic in General Nursing

    Responsibilities may differ with the various facilities, but basically, a nurse manager "manages" the functions of the nursing floor. They are ultimately responsible for the hiring and firing of...

  20. wearing makeup to work?

    j621d replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I always wear make-up when I go to work. It is part of looking professional. When I was a young nurse, and working the night shift, I had a patient that complimented me on wearing make-up during the...

  21. LTC nurse wants a new job.

    j621d replied to gettout's topic in General Nursing

    Good one! I need to remember that

  22. needing some advice, what would you do?

    j621d replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    The $3 pay cut stopped me dead in my tracks. That's too much of a pay cut (IMHO). At this time you are a new nurse (if I am reading this correctly), and a solid med/surg background will be...

  23. To write up or not???

    j621d replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Both the CNA and the Med Tech should be disciplined. The CNA for leaving without proper permission, and the Med Tech for not notifying the RN about the CNA leaving. When the CNA left, it created a...

  24. I didn't know I was pregnant?

    j621d replied to cali_rusk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    They can't seem to connect the dots: if you have sex you might become pregnant. Talk about a

  25. Nursing Advertisements

    j621d replied to puppies1123's topic in General Nursing

    Sex sells. Ads with babies are very appealing. People who put these things together have done their homework so that what they put out will reap the rewards they are looking for. The ads are geared...