JKL33

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    Am I too old for bedside nursing?

    JKL33 replied to Jenniferocious's topic in General Nursing

    When I go to respond to posts like this I argue with myself about dashing others' hopes and dreams (interests). ? But I do realize that we're all in our own unique place in life. Your age...
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    Inexperienced ER help

    JKL33 replied to HospitalNurseIsOnThePhone's topic in Emergency

    Things have gotten very bad in acute care in about that same time-frame, perhaps a couple of years longer. I would say markedly/noticeably worse. Expectations have risen significantly without the...
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    ISO ER Nurse

    JKL33 replied to TraciRN's topic in Emergency

    Is this typical that a place would not have their FT openings posted on their own site?
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    Inexperienced ER help

    JKL33 replied to HospitalNurseIsOnThePhone's topic in Emergency

    What is the reason for this situation? Meaning, is this a new
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    Need advice- new grad program/floor position or case management?

    JKL33 replied to Hopefull's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As important as communication is, this particular example isn't worth holding it against anyone/being too concerned. As a minor snafu it doesn't fall into the red flag category. Good luck with...
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    Surefire Tips to Starting the Toughest IVs

    JKL33 replied to Serenity Mirabito MSN RN OCN's topic in General Nursing

    I think they're just added in for visual interest. Other authors have made similar
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    Surefire Tips to Starting the Toughest IVs

    JKL33 replied to Serenity Mirabito MSN RN OCN's topic in General Nursing

    Good tips. Especially #2. So many people don't set themselves up for success at all. Funny...I was a little leery upon seeing the first pic in the article, as that particular position is...
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    PRN no raise?

    JKL33 replied to jammin222's topic in General Nursing

    This. Make your schedule by picking up holes that are posted in advance. Let them worry about their dire day-to-day
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    When Will the Nursing Shortage Be Over?

    JKL33 replied to Nursing CE Central's topic in General Nursing

    I said this as soon as it seemed to be gaining traction. Wrote about it here before. Synopsis: Being "burned out" on something typically refers to a thing that is inherently enjoyable or at least good...
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    PRN no raise?

    JKL33 replied to jammin222's topic in General Nursing

    Never made less as PRN (that I know of, that is), but I'm pretty sure the PRN differential gap has been closing in my area, at least in some organizations. Seems like you should look for a...
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    Have you read your company's procedures and policies?

    JKL33 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    No, I probably haven't ever laid eyes upon the bulk of them but rather seek them out PRN according to situations I've encountered. Interesting (okay maybe not).....policies led to one of my...
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    Mandated to work Saturday?

    JKL33 replied to Bella1988's topic in General Nursing

    This is neither here nor there--just curious. Did the 3 of you think that your office wasn't going to hold school physical clinic if you didn't sign up to work? Right or wrong, that isn't...
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    Unsatisfied Patient

    JKL33 replied to summertx's topic in General Nursing

    My thought process: Either the patient has this pattern previously or doesn't. If s/he does, then I would consider whatever plan of care had been in place and follow it if it can help handle the...
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    Future Nurse with a Purpose

    JKL33 replied to Nursing_Student's topic in General Nursing

    Hello and welcome. I will share a few things that will sound harsh if only given superficial consideration. If you spend some time mulling it over, it may make sense. And it isn't bad. ?? So...
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    Share Policies That Have Not Saved One Life

    JKL33 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with everything you said about the potential utility of good care plans. A huge problem is that it is our employers who want the right to value our profession as they see fit and they have...
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    Is someone justified in harassing someone to tell them if they got vaccinated or not?

    JKL33 replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    So...in very general terms, not covid-specific, I think that sums up the problem in our country. The majorities--unable and unwilling. Now we have reached a point where apparently its cool to see...
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    Radonda Vaught Fatal Error Case Timeline

    JKL33 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    @Wuzzie, Curses be upon you! ? That was so all-consuming at the time. ...very thought provoking
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    Is someone justified in harassing someone to tell them if they got vaccinated or not?

    JKL33 replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You got it. I would only specify that it isn't a technicality (as in, where words are being disingenuously twisted) but rather a distinction that is imperative to the proper understanding what...
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    Unvaccinated nursing instructor in Missouri is hospitalized with Covid-19 and urging everyone to get the vaccine

    JKL33 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It doesn't really need to prove anything; it's simply a fine example of the impaired or mistaken line of thinking in the face of significant evidence contrary to the stated belief. She was not...
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    Thinking of quitting CNA Job

    JKL33 replied to FutureMaleNurse9722's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh. Why did I have to look up OnShift "human capital" management software. ? Anyway. Sounds to me like your shift was covered until they realized that they could pretend it wasn't and have...
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    Fired (Wrongfully?) And It Hurts

    JKL33 replied to joansmith1's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry this happened to you. Your disappointment and other emotions are understandable. You can't let others' poor actions shake your confidence, though. Logically-speaking there's no reason...
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    Is someone justified in harassing someone to tell them if they got vaccinated or not?

    JKL33 replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The 'E' is important and that's the distinction that was being made. Event, as opposed to reaction. To use the term reaction is to declare a direct link between the event and the vaccination....
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    Is someone justified in harassing someone to tell them if they got vaccinated or not?

    JKL33 replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Agreed! You make it so easy for me to find common ground when you post things like this that I never remotely implied in the first place. Come
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    Is someone justified in harassing someone to tell them if they got vaccinated or not?

    JKL33 replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Me neither. I gave the example that was relevant to that comment. I know there are people who are going to knock themselves out following the most nonsensical rabbit trails to come to actual...
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    Caution: No boundaries

    JKL33 replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. It's what employers who treat people poorly have to do to get help in the door, along with their sign-on bonuses and their "residencies" and their contracts which make new grads pay back their...