jenrninmi MSN, RN

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    How common is this?

    jenrninmi replied to CountryGirl1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is not common practice on my floor. Are they in the process of hiring cna's or secretaries? If not, I'd be out of
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    Finding yourself as a nurse

    jenrninmi replied to ladydame's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I actually went in to nursing for L & D but after school couldn't get in. I started out in Neuro/Trauma. In a couple of weeks I will be moving on to home care. Days, no weekends, no holidays....
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    Possible Interview tomorrow for Home Health

    jenrninmi replied to suehp's topic in Home Health

    I got the job!! I'm very
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    Possible Interview tomorrow for Home Health

    jenrninmi replied to suehp's topic in Home Health

    I'll let you know - you let us know too! Good luck! My parents are right by Ron Jon's. Do you know
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    I cried for the first time while on my shift today.

    jenrninmi replied to sxyrn2b08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like my floor Melissa. We're very
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    how do you decide?

    jenrninmi replied to lyallch's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've never had them not tolerate a soft diet. There have been times they don't want to eat though. Especially with the ACF's or
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    how do you decide?

    jenrninmi replied to lyallch's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When you say spines, are you refering to ACF's and Lami's? If you are, we start with a soft diet and move up from
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    how do you decide?

    jenrninmi replied to lyallch's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is the way we do it too. By the way Sue, congratulations on passing
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    Possible Interview tomorrow for Home Health

    jenrninmi replied to suehp's topic in Home Health

    I felt like the interview went very well! The only thing I think holding me back (which is huge, don't get me wrong) is that I've only been a nurse for 8 months. A huge plus for me is that I'm...
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    Possible Interview tomorrow for Home Health

    jenrninmi replied to suehp's topic in Home Health

    Hey! I have one today too! I would love to hear suggestions as well, but I'm leaving here soon to go. lol! Good
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    Six months in and...

    jenrninmi replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work 3rd shift and I still love my job, lol! I might be switching to 1st shift, but I have some fears about doing so. But I'm sure I'll like 1st shift just as much as I love 3rds. And it's been...
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    RN Scrubs

    jenrninmi replied to babyphat's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is switching to all the nurses (RN & LPN) have to wear Navy Blue or white or a combination of the two as of
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    first week of night shift over...

    jenrninmi replied to stn2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I, for the most part like being on third shift. It's the days following my 3 12 hour shifts in a row that are difficult. I have to nap a lot those days. My unit has some openings coming up soon on...
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    Did I Make a Big Mistake?

    jenrninmi replied to RNLauren05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my part of the US it is next to impossible to get a day position. You have to "work your way up" to get a day shift. I've been working 3rd shift since June 05 and they are now asking if I'm...
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    Did it again, saved another life...

    jenrninmi replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LOL! That's the same thing I thought! It's part of being a
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    LPN Salary

    jenrninmi replied to Sirena922's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I myself would never live in Detroit. I would go north or west of Detroit. Bad school system, high crime area. Stay away from there
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    What nurse/patient ratios do you work with?

    jenrninmi replied to heather1999's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Neuro/Trauma/Tele floor. I work 7p-730a. 6-8 patients is my norm. Usually
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    Tell me about Grand Rapids...

    jenrninmi replied to Annabelle57's topic in Michigan Nursing

    i believe the spectrum health website tells our salary. it starts at $20.something and goes up from there (shift differential, experience etc.) i am not too fond of the city itself, but that's...
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    Shift Report

    jenrninmi replied to ladytopaz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm confused. Why are you upset about my post? I work well with others, (nurses, NAs, NTs, secretaries, etc) and I complete my work. Is there something wrong with
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    Tell me about Grand Rapids...

    jenrninmi replied to Annabelle57's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi there! Welcome! I live in the Grand Rapids area (1/2 hour southwest actually - but work in Grand Rapids). There are 3 major hospitals in the area: Spectrum Heath being the biggest, Metro...
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    Shift Report

    jenrninmi replied to ladytopaz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why do you do this? Is this something required of all the
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    Shift Report

    jenrninmi replied to ladytopaz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hmm, I am definately one that has a little pleasant conversation most of the time as we're walking to the patient's chart. I didn't realize some people were put off by it. It definately isn't the...
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    frustrated

    jenrninmi replied to newnurse.rs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please don't quit! You have the job I always wanted. I think you should voice your concerns at work. To your preceptor, your manager, and ask them how they feel you're doing. No one expects you to...
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    To study group of not to study group...

    jenrninmi replied to Student_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No, I didn't need a study group. I would definately try the student board though. Ask them and see what they say! The link is here:
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    I finally Cracked...

    jenrninmi replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Absolutely! A good nurse knows when to ask for help when things are looking like you're losing control of the situation. Think of it as a learning