rn-jane

rn-jane has 12 years experience and specializes in ccu cardiovascular.

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1. what time does your shift really end?

   rn-jane replied to sleepy1010's topic in General Nursing

   If I work 7-3 we can't leave or punch out til 3:23 but most times unless running late I get out between 330-345. But there have been times I'm leaving at 400 0r

2. a video to share: what I leaRNed

   rn-jane posted a topic in General Nursing

   A nurse sent me this video who i precepted years ago, nice video for new students, new grads and us old timers who needs reminding at times how rewarding our job can

3. Being notified of elevated troponin....

   rn-jane replied to Blondie Nurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Would talk with the cardiologist or whoever is your chief medical officer about the problem. Maybe if they holler enough the lab manager will sit up and understand why its so important. Don't...

4. failed ns...now what?? need advice

   rn-jane replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York Nursing

   First of all say to yourself "Is this what I want?" If the answer is yes then you have some work ahead of you. Make an appointment to talk with either a guidance counselor or one of the deans of the...

5. HR in 40s. Doc insisting on dig IV

   rn-jane replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

   I say good nursing judgement. As for the doctor I think you need to speak with your nurse manager next staff meeting for this to be brought up and discussed with the doctor. There are parameters...

6. giving your email to a patient, yes or no?

   rn-jane replied to Sterren's topic in General Nursing

   I so totally agree! It's nice that you feel like you communicated well, you did your job now you are done. It may sound cold but that is our job to provide them care and therapeutic communication...

7. Just sharing some good and happy news

   rn-jane replied to Reigen's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats to your daughter! I bet mom is so

8. need some guidance...

   rn-jane replied to passionbird's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Definitely appeal! You have rights, I would look into finding a lawyer maybe at the college if their is a law school there might be a help center where they can possibly provide you with information...

9. Help! I quit nursing school and I might want to go back.

   rn-jane replied to Nguyenap87's topic in General Students

   If you have the regret then go back. I feel there are some really good schools out there and some no so great schools. Check out the schools before you apply, ones that usually have a waiting list...

10. Being told a nursing career is a pipe dream

    rn-jane replied to heartbeep's topic in Nursing Career

    If you have the desire the "@$%% with everyone and just "do it"! Look 14 years ago when I told my family I wanted to be a nurse I was laughed at by my family, dh's family but I had the desire and a...

11. really high dose of meds . .

    rn-jane replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Love the pharmacist. Believe me a good one will have no problem letting the doc know the dosage is exceeding the normal limits or at least let the nurse know so they can call

12. What has happened to nursing?

    rn-jane replied to mandm336's topic in General Nursing

    The rules are out there to protect us, patients and family members of our patients. People have a right to privacy and we as nurses and care givers have to respect the privacy and know there is a...

13. Signed up for ACLS...what to expect?

    rn-jane replied to jmokeefe's topic in General Nursing

    Get yourself a book on acls and study before you go to the class. I really think you need to have some idea even before you go to the class, because there is a lot of information if this is new for...

14. Advice for new CNA

    rn-jane replied to Marissa2619's topic in General Nursing

    :up:Marissa Give yourself a pat on the back! Congrats to you. I think if you want to work in a hospital call to talk with a nurse recruiter at the local hospitals around you. Tell them you will...

15. Sharon Regional 2010 - Who's accepted? Still waiting?

    rn-jane replied to Streamline2010's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    "Okay, now that I received my rejection letter, I am free to speak freely. Here's my opinion of that school: Sh*t, and I'd already decided that before I ever interviewed." Sour grapes??? Sharon turns...