j621d

j621d

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  1. Staying put

    j621d replied to blessedmomma247's topic in General Nursing

    I always push for more education, but only when you are ready. It should be something you do for yourself. I returned to school after 25 years and am happy as a clam, but it came at the right time...

  2. More education after 50

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

    I just turned 54 and will be receiving my MSN in

  3. How does one write up LVN ?

    j621d replied to newsupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Big thumbs up on listening and learning from others! A little respect to each member of the team - including housekeepers - will pay off handsomely, especially those that are lowest on the chain....

  4. Gave My Notice, Now Told it Wasn't Enough

    j621d replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    What is in the Policy & Procedure manual? That should guide

  5. charting help - ugh!

    j621d replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    You are not an idiot. You are still in learning

  6. How does one write up LVN ?

    j621d replied to newsupernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Folks! Newsupernurse is still fairly new; cut her some slack! I agree with Algebra regarding learning from the LVN (LPN). Many are seasoned and know their way around patient care, just as a seasoned...

  7. charting help - ugh!

    j621d replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    You are not writing the Great American Novel. You are documenting your findings, or that there has not been a change. You want to write something so that 5 years from now when you read it, you can...

  8. CNA just got accepted to RN Program

    j621d replied to sanraha's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! Strap on your seat belt, put your head down, and stay positive! Don't look too far ahead (you might freak yourself out). Concentrate on one semester at a time, and then narrow it...

  9. Band 6 Interview Help!!!

    j621d replied to melcooper19's topic in International Nursing

    Not knowing what a "band" is, I will still venture to answer your question. You indicate you need to "push" some roles. My take on it is to present it in such a way as to show how it will benefit...

  10. Who plays the "I'm a Nurse Card"?

    j621d replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    I don't say anything, but my husband will announce it (ugh). I will say something if I think it will help with communications, such as if I am calling from out of town and am speaking to the nurse...

  11. Dead end job

    j621d replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have never felt nursing to be a dead-end job. There are so many opportunities, you just have to find them. I find I change about every 6 - 8 years: hours, position in the hospital, and currently...

  12. Waste of Time Complaint against me

    j621d replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is more to this than what was

  13. Progressive PUP education

    j621d replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are on to something. I'm sure many patients don't think it could happen to them, and that it only occurs when you are "out of it." As for the scratch-n-sniff (yuck), it certainly brings...

  14. sumitting resignation letter via email?

    j621d replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would do it in person, or at least drop off the letter in person. Email is too informal, IMO. Keep the letter professional, you don't want to burn any bridges! Of course, if you are leaving on...

  15. humerous, yet a little scary story

    j621d replied to fhockeychick504's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure he was a resident? Did anyone question who he was? This could be a possible breech in confidentiality. You never

  16. One of THOSE nurses.

    j621d replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    I would keep a journal of incidents, omitting any patients information (names, numbers). It will help you to vent, and it is a method of tracking what's going

  17. can't listen to his stories how to I get out fast?

    j621d replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Based on the limited amount of information on this patient, I have a feeling he is lonely and wants company, even if it makes others dislike him. Negative attention is better than no attention. I...

  18. we will be having our return demonstartion regarding Physical Examination....

    j621d replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Students

    Grab a friend to practice on, and as others have said, be systematic - head to toe. the first few times you practice you may need some reminders, but then you will learn and it should go without a...

  19. People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    j621d replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you are having a hard time saying "no," especially when you hear the sob stories. I have a sister that has tried to get money out of me (she already had drained my elderly mother). at...

  20. What degree do i choose to get my RN? PLEASE HELP

    j621d replied to NeedsInfo's topic in General Nursing

    I had a bachelors in business administration before I decided I really should be in nursing school. Back then (25 years ago) there were no accelerated programs. You should look at a minimum of a BSN...

  21. CCNE Accreditation is important???( Urgent )

    j621d replied to Ava82's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you think you will NEVER EVER go to grad school, go to an accredited school for your nursing degree. I swore I would not return to school, but fast-forward 25 years and I'm going for my...

  22. Mandated scrub colors

    j621d replied to FLOBRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had the mandated scrubs, and it didn't bother me until housekeeping was allowed to wear them. Since that time (over 5 years ago) things have changed and housekeeping has their own uniforms, but...

  23. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

    j621d replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully the instructor or the school have policies in place, including issues on integrity. I agree the student should be out, but you can't do it unless students know up front the disciplinary...

  24. I want excitement from my job

    j621d replied to kimme721's topic in General Nursing

    Join the

  25. Resident called me a "cheap date"...

    j621d replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you made his