JenNJFLCA

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. Good "Dancing/singing in your car before NCLEX" songs

    JenNJFLCA posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey everyone! I take my NCLEX on July 27th and am in the process of making a CD for my car that I can dance and sing my heart out to on my 30 or so minute drive to the testing center. This is one of...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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!

  16. 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...

  17. What's your holiday bonus?

    JenNJFLCA replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    We got $100 gift card to Sweetbay Supermarket for Thanksgiving. Maybe we'll get $25 to the hospital gift shop this year like we did last year. I'd rather they just give us $125 to

  18. two full time jobs for a new grad

    JenNJFLCA replied to shyinla2004's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated in May and passed boards July 29th. I've been off orientation for one month (just made it through my first schedule of being on my own! whew!) and I can't imagine working more than...

  19. No Holiday Pay?

    JenNJFLCA replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    We get time and a 1/2, which is not enough to be away from our families IMHO. I get paid and extra $25 for working every other weekend. :angryfire Not much incentive to come in if you ask me!

  20. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    JenNJFLCA replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    There is someone from my class who was working in a ER after grad, and told the nurse "I am not going to mkae that bed. That's the tech's job!" Needless to say she didn't last long there, esp after...

  21. Burnout-anyone familiar with this?

    JenNJFLCA replied to firefly49RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 2 months and I can tell you now I will not be working in a hospital for the next 30 years. There are so many things you can do as a nurse. Working in a hospital on the floor is...

  22. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    JenNJFLCA replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the CNA's on my floor are great. I know there are some nurses that treat them like dirt, so I try to be friendly and will do my own vitals, etc if we are short. I try to help out whenever I...

  23. HELP!! What's in the day of a UNIT SECRETARY????

    JenNJFLCA replied to ysara's topic in General Nursing

    We'd be lost w/o our US's. They put all the orders in, fax things, write up the MARs (soon we'll be computerized though), answer the phones. It can get pretty crazy when we get 5 new admits at the...

  24. Am I 2 picky? New nurse manager hasn't met the staff after 2 months on the job!

    JenNJFLCA replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm already pressuring my boss about the December holiday schedule! :chuckle I would worry about this manager....she doesn't seem like very open manager. More like a behind-the-scenes...

  25. Anyone left good paying job for nursing?

    JenNJFLCA replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a state lab, doing the same thing week after week. The pay was OK for the work that I did. Whenever I have a bad day as a nurse, I think back to that job and how lifeless I felt when I...