jcbhappy

jcbhappy

diabetic wound care/podiatry

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  1. Tolerance and acceptace of gay nurses and patients

    jcbhappy replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Non issue. Period............. Live and let

  2. If you only had tomorrow.......

    jcbhappy posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you only had tomorrow, maybe the next day, maybe the next, what would you say? Would you say I AM SORRY? Would you say THANK YOU!!! ?? WOULD YOU SAY **** YOU and the horse you rode in on? Just...

  3. Epic Training - Pros and Cons

    jcbhappy replied to RN_Fan_Club's topic in General Nursing

    My current facility is attempting to go paperless using a program that is not EPIC. I would prefer to learn EPIC as it is larger and more compatible with government billing requirements. Our DR's...

  4. The most valuable thing(s) you've been told

    jcbhappy replied to paramedic-RN's topic in General Nursing

    thou shall not put your face or body in front of any human

  5. Starting to find some aspects degrading

    jcbhappy replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS!! Unfortunately, lately, the family dissatisfaction has been the reason I have been pulled into the office. Again I say, my patient is safe, cared for, loved by me and still breathing. I will...

  6. What did your manager do for you?

    jcbhappy replied to KerriMcDaniel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't focus on the negative, add a positive to every negative. Thank randomly for a job well done. Buy a coffee/tea/pop randomly. If possible answer a call light and complete the task, don't find...

  7. I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    jcbhappy replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    THIS! Truth! Thank you. Ready to grow and learn. I know my worth and no one can keep you down from pursuing your dream. Takes work though in this economy and over saturation of

  8. who does the blood draws in your hospital?

    jcbhappy replied to annieboo444's topic in General Nursing

    Six?!?!? I would consider that an easy day lol... Between post-ops and discharges I can have up to 15 in a day. I do enjoy the challenge and the amount of learning. I am only a 2 year old baby...

  9. who does the blood draws in your hospital?

    jcbhappy replied to annieboo444's topic in General Nursing

    Currently we have lab doing all draws routine and STAT except central lines. Later in the year when we go paperless (rolling eyes god help us all), our techs/PCA are/have been cross trained to both...

  10. RN's what was your occupation while in nursing school?

    jcbhappy replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a bartender/waitress at a couple of different small town veterans/private clubs in my area. It was nice because the pay was higher than an average restaurant/bar job and I was able to...

  11. Nurses desensitized to death?

    jcbhappy replied to Meeny's topic in General Nursing

    This week I have had the honor of taking care of a woman who has had a "hard" end of life. Unfortunately sometimes family is tired, caring for the elderly can be "exhausting". The hard part...

  12. i'll probably get flamed to the moon and back for this but..

    jcbhappy replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Nursing

    THIS!!!! I am part of the "non compassionate" group. I will take a "crusty old bat" that knows their stuff over the nurse that spends 25-30 mins appeasing the consumer, ouch, I mean patient, and...

  13. Smokers need not apply?

    jcbhappy replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Smoker. Rn. Hard worker. Stressed. Work 12's and enjoy the fact that my facility is smoke free. Smells irritate certain illness and I am proud that when I decide to divulge the fact I smoke to a...

  14. 9/11, Eleven Years later, please share your stories..and THANK YOU!!!

    jcbhappy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Would love to hear some of the stories of nurses who participated. Painful as it may be, would love a chance to say thanks and kudos...You dedication will always be

  15. Do you give back-rubs and foot baths to your patients?

    jcbhappy replied to silt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, touch is a very therapeutic measure of comfort and pain control. I am a brand new RN and make sure I use touch as measure of assessment (sp) and comfort. I had a COPD pt the other night that...

  16. I will be a brand new RN in May, and I already HAVE a job.....

    jcbhappy posted a topic in General Nursing

    To all of the about to be new grads, newly graduated, and currently seeking jobs as RN's, there is hope. In a nutshell, I have beat the odds. I have a criminal background, graduating with ONLY an...

  17. Dont wanna be a floor nurse..

    jcbhappy replied to Meese.C's topic in General Nursing

    I have been fortunate enough to be hired as a Student Nurse while finishing my last year of school, my biggest educators have been the LPN's who know their meds and pt's inside and out, not afraid to...

  18. How do I interact with terminally ill patients?

    jcbhappy replied to clubwestpua's topic in General Nursing

    Treat them the way you would like to be treated... Speak in terminology that fits their background. Today I was working with a gentleman that was stage 4 or 5 AD, but I still spoke to him as if he...

  19. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

    jcbhappy replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sell your car, get an affordable one, go to school. Only you can decide. If you are truly so close to RN, why even start

  20. Landed a Student Nurse position at hospital......

    jcbhappy posted a topic in General Students

    Now what! I am thrilled, grateful, and excited to start this position. Where I live, the hospital hires student nurses to work as PCA's while also training in Foley, IV, meds, etc. I will be...

  21. what's it like working at a LTC facility ?

    jcbhappy replied to lvloverRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I graduate in May 2011 (forces above willing) and my passion is geriatrics and wound care. My goal is to become wound certified. I like the idea of LTC acute, sub-acute, etc. because you actually...

  22. I miss bedside nursing.

    jcbhappy replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point. In my previous life, I managed females in a medical office, then moved to managing a larger group of men. I would prefer, as a female, to manage men over women any day. Yes, our...

  23. Is this professional?

    jcbhappy replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    REALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, but there are larger fish to fry............. Just ask her to remove the glasses for her own safety r/t risk of infection..... aeb.............. if you have been...

  24. 1st year down and 1 more to go!!!!

    jcbhappy posted a topic in General Students

    WOOOOP WOOP First year of ASN program is finished and I survived!!!! I just want to encourage everyone to keep on keepin' on. If I can do it, anyone can. The first year is the hardest. I am...

  25. Nurses, how do you feel about raw food diet?

    jcbhappy replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    For what it is worth, some foods such as tomatoes are better for you once they are cooked. A simple google search regarding vegetables raw vs cooked will yield valid arguments for the veggies that...