JenNJFLCA

JenNJFLCA has 6 years experience.

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1. Is this true about most nurses..

   JenNJFLCA replied to BecomeNurse06's topic in General Nursing

   It's funny to think what I was first like as a brand new nurse. I have come a loooong way. You do need a thick skin, but that doesn't mean you have to be mean. Confidence was a big issue with me- and...

2. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

   JenNJFLCA replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

   Our techs, UC's, and tele techs control our floor. Nurses complaints fall on deaf ears. It's really discouraging, because in the end the patient really suffers. I am tired of busting my butt while...

3. Migraines and the night shift

   JenNJFLCA posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   Hi everyone! I am thinking about going to the ICU but they only have night shifts available. Any advice on how to cope with night shift and migraines? I know irregualr sleeping habits is one of my...

4. Seeking Narcotics or Chronic Pain?

   JenNJFLCA replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

   In my opinion, pain is what the pt says it is. Period. If I notice their respiratory rate is too low or if they are hard to wake up, I won't give the pain meds, but if they say they're in pain, I'll...

5. When does the anxiety go away?

   JenNJFLCA replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

   I woke up one day and realized how much better I have gotten. I graduated 1 year ago and passed my boards 10 months ago. I have been off orientation 6 months now and it has been a few months since I...

6. nurse's job during a code?

   JenNJFLCA replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

   We handle codes on our floor as posted above. I know that if I ever have a patient that codes, I'll have all the other nurses there with me immediately. They are

7. Obesity

   JenNJFLCA replied to MM2007's topic in General Nursing

   If only this were true. People overeat for many reasons Depression Boredom Anxiety Low self-esteem

8. Are nurses in other nations bilingual? Should US be?

   JenNJFLCA replied to **nurse**'s topic in General Nursing

   I think it's a great idea to teach kids another language as they go through the educational system. As for adults, I don't think it should be a requirement to learn another language. I personally...

9. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

   JenNJFLCA replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

   She is so young and shy I am afraid she will be eaten alive. AM I being to overprotective or should I be more supportive and encourage her even if I think it is a mistake? I used to be very shy. So...

10. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

    JenNJFLCA replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    I got my first degree in marine biology. I would encourage my children to become nurses before I recommend marine biology. Nursing offers stability, opportunities for advancement, is personally...

11. Abandonment???

    JenNJFLCA replied to Happeetxn's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like my floor! We give face-to-face reports, but sometimes I finish getting report and I suddenly come to find they have switched my patients or added another one. I put my foot down and...

12. New Grads - Rotten Shifts?

    JenNJFLCA replied to MililaniMom's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse and I got day shift right off the bat. I think it just depends on the

13. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    JenNJFLCA replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 4 months and I think there is a shortage because of the poor working conditions and the huge retiring nurse population. Med Surg is a temporary thing for me. I am sad to say...

14. Getting A Bsn With The Intention Of Becoming A Doctor

    JenNJFLCA replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    I got my first BS in Marine Biology w/ a minor in Chemistry. I can honestly tell you that nursing was a heck of a lot harder!

15. New Migrain Treatment?

    JenNJFLCA replied to Lady_in_red's topic in General Nursing

    Man, I thought my migraines were bad! I was 21 when I started getting them. I haven't heard about the cauterizing a nerve, but I would def do some research about that first. One of my classmates in...