j621d

j621d

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  1. need help with project

    j621d replied to turnerwastaken's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Talk to the NM and find out what problems exist. How about an instruction sheet for proper medication administration for

  2. Is this going to be doable re: work,home,etc.

    j621d replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Sounds good to me! I work part-time (7-3, Monday through Friday) in an office at the hospital. This works around my 2 kids that are in high school. The majority of my school work is done on the...

  3. Pumping at Work???

    j621d replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I was able to continue to breast feed my two kids after returning to work. I built up a good supply of breast pops, and then was able to pump at work (I was in an office at the hospital). The NM of...

  4. Did you always know you wanted to be a nurse?

    j621d replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I have always wanted to be a nurse, but somewhere in Jr. High, I decided I wasn't smart enough, and you had to go to college. Fast forward, I obtained a bachelor's in business THEN decided nursing...

  5. Exploitation

    j621d replied to runningwoman's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that the manager is not a nurse nor has a degree in healthcare is irrelevant, unless their duties include those under a healthcare license, and that would be a different conversation. Their...

  6. Confused Mom

    j621d replied to onemore4gsus's topic in General Nursing

    There is no "right" or "wrong" in this debate of ADN vs BSN. I think the decision need to be based on various factors in our own lives. The decision made will be determined by such factors as funding...

  7. Confused Mom

    j621d replied to onemore4gsus's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest she do her own research (sorry, Mom). Just want to make sure this is what she wants to do. I would also suggest going the BSN route as she is young, most likely without obligations,...

  8. I was a bad girl.

    j621d replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in General Nursing

    I take it, you didn't pull one out, huh?

  9. What To Do With A Master' Degree In Nursing

    j621d replied to dazyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You may not know what you want to do in the future, but having a BSN or a MSN will open doors for you. In my opinion, having only an ASN is closing you off to better opportunities. I am actually...

  10. First big nursing mistake....need some support

    j621d replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe I had the same kindness from my charge nurse when I had a big mistake. I agree that I'd be more worried if this just fell off your back and you were not affected. We all make mistakes,...

  11. why be nice?

    j621d replied to Flipper911's topic in General Nursing

    Look at it from the family's side. This is their loved one, and the family most likely has no idea of what's going on. And if they do understand, they just want the best for the loved one, just as...

  12. How many of you hate your job?

    j621d replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for over 25 years, and have had good days and bad. Overall, the good has far outweighed the bad. I can't think of any other profession with as many options as nurses have. Most...

  13. Because thats really gonna help

    j621d replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I contend that the administration doesn't go any where near the patient floors. I would bet they don't know any of the staff nurses by name. they probably do know the managers, and maybe some of the...

  14. Code Brown

    j621d replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    And yet, I could NEVER be a

  15. Staff Development Plan

    j621d replied to eLLiesaLome's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would have given you two Kudos, HouTx, but the site only allows one. Very useful

  16. I need help

    j621d replied to rawkfist's topic in General Nursing

    First step is to talk to your school librarian. They are an invaluable resource. They can help you to use the search engine for the library to find the most appropriate journal articles. Make the...

  17. How can nurses avoid burnout?

    j621d replied to nolamor's topic in General Nursing

    Point well

  18. How can nurses avoid burnout?

    j621d replied to nolamor's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel you are getting "burnt out" with nursing, then you have been in your position too long. Personally I don't believe in it (don't throw the tomatoes just yet). There are too many avenues...

  19. What do you do when you come across a...

    j621d replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    What is the policy in your facility? Otherwise, you should utilize the chain of command. I agree with Malem, giving the co-worker the benefit of doubt. Leave the conclusions to the

  20. Education Needed?

    j621d replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Rather than getting an ADN, why not find a BSN nursing program where you just complete the last 2 years? I have a bachelors in business and was accepted into the ADN program. Then I was accepted...

  21. ICU vs. assist. nurse mgr......

    j621d replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    I would get the ICU experience first. If you are eventually going into management, I'm sure there will be a place for you in the

  22. did i just ruin my career at 21

    j621d replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ever think getting more education will ruin you, even if you had to quit your job to accomplish it. Congratulations! Don't let anything stand in the way of

  23. need PI project ideas for the operating room

    j621d replied to cs4980's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Talk to the NM or staff to find out what they perceive to be an issue. I've not worked in the OR, but I would think something like turnaround times, infections, pre-op meds, documentation issues,...

  24. Falsifying degree at work....

    j621d replied to Twinboys98's topic in General Nursing

    I think the bigger issue is if she should find herself in a lawsuit. You know the attorney would love to find something to get his/her teeth into, and this would be perfect. To me, it doesn't matter...

  25. Critical thinking

    j621d replied to xyjessi's topic in General Nursing

    Tell how you assessed the situation, your thoughts on how to deal with the problem, what you did, and did it work (sounds like th nursing process: assess, plan, implement,