rn-jane

rn-jane

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  1. Yehawwwwwwwwwwww! I'm in!!!!!!

    rn-jane replied to Innurse78's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Good for you!!!! Good

  2. Looking for a great workout!

    rn-jane replied to mcknis's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have a few dvd's I like from the biggest loser, the cardio max is great and so is the power sculpt. I like to vary my workouts with my elliptical, if you can afford a good one you will love the...

  3. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    rn-jane replied to Tweety's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I 'd like to join your thread. I have lost weight this year about 60lbs but could use another 25lbs off. This month has been horrid for me though, I need to get my butt in gear again so maybe we...

  4. Not enough experience!!

    rn-jane replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the american heart association, your local chapter. There might be a place near you where you can get in and take the

  5. Rude remarks by doc with his own kids

    rn-jane replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree very poor taste and poor example to show to his children. Alot of docs round with their kids where i work, they stay and sit with the nurses while they round on their

  6. Getting all worked up in ICU

    rn-jane replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    It takes a while to feel comfortable, and I think 3.5 weeks is much too short to be on your own. We give everyone 12 weeks regardless of the amount of experience they have, so i think they short...

  7. Changing fields, need experience

    rn-jane replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    Most states you need a cna or started in clinical classes before you can work in a hospital. Some hospitals do offer nurse internships, or patient care techs which you do not need a cna. I would...

  8. Preceptor issues

    rn-jane replied to billlee2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You say she likes getting on your case even though it is legit.... Remember the preceptor is your teacher, she is not getting on your case to be mean. Learn from your mistakes, ask her help for ways...

  9. How do u go to nursing if you have to work full time?

    rn-jane replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    I went to nursing school and worked fulltime. My nursing school has a part time evening weekend progam. You would go to class 2-3 times a week from 6-10pm and do your clinicals every weekend from...

  10. Ranexa

    rn-jane replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in Patient Medications

    We've been using ranexa for the last year and honestly I never heard of any contraindications with ranexa for diabetics or causing low blood counts. Here is information i found, sorry if you have...

  11. Had orientation today...having second thoughts

    rn-jane replied to Kina21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have gotten this far, Where there is a will, there is a way. First of all sit down with your employer if you have one and see if you could work something out. Try looking into the hospital you...

  12. Average time on the job (RN) / working independently

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

    I've been a nurse now for 11 years and in the beginning the longest i stayed with a job was two years. I've been at my current hospital for 4 years, I really like my unit, boss and the place i work....

  13. nurses magazines?

    rn-jane replied to khine2mn80's topic in General Nursing

    I also like nursing 2007 and nursing made incredibly

  14. Help....How do you Protect yourself?

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

    No, this patient was placed in a private neg airflow room, he originally was adimitted with lung abcesses til the pulmologist saw him. Once he suspected tb placed him in a private room as above(I was...

  15. Need Advise regarding my highschool girl mentoree

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

    This girl is going to be an growing adult when she goes to school. I really hope by the time she finishes college this dang war will be over but here are my thoughts being a former woman marine. I...

  16. Help....How do you Protect yourself?

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

    I follow the universal precautions for everybody. If i suspect a health hazard, i notify infection control immediately and get the proper information. Alot of nurses on my floor when a patient is on...

  17. New Grad already Unsure

    rn-jane replied to Dreed71's topic in General Nursing

    You could have test anxiety. I reccomend hiring a tutor specialized in the nclex. Contact your school of nursing, they should have a list or contact the local university with nursing programs they...

  18. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    rn-jane replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I was a united states woman marine for six years, became a stay at home mom for the next four years before i went to nursing

  19. Help needed: Need to interview a nurse for a health class

    rn-jane replied to lyndsey623's topic in General Nursing

    I'll answer your questions. I will send you a pm

  20. Step-Down woes need info please

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

    Of course i realize lpn's are nurses, used to be one. Our lpn's are utilized differently than i've seen in other hospitals. They do not do assessments or chart assessments that is all. The lpn's do...

  21. Step-Down woes need info please

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

    I work on a stepdown unit with a ratio of 1 nurse for seven patients. We have a 21 bed unit . The difference is i have one aide and lpn for seven patients and a charge at the desk. The aides are...

  22. The most expensive, silly or cheap gifts you received from your hospital

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

    The cheapest is a plastic cup like you get at mcdonalds with candy in it for nurses week. The best was a tote bag with the logo that came with a reusable lunch bag with the logo and advertising...

  23. 4 weeks with preceptor?!?!

    rn-jane replied to Lee2584's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Our hospital offers a 12 week orientation for new grads, no less. If you are experienced, 5 or more years you get a 6 week

  24. Accepted preceptorship into SICU

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

    Congrats! It does not matter how many applied, they didn't have to take any but you got it.

  25. 12hr shifts

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

    At our hospital you only need 32 to get benefits, but need to work 40 per week for overtime. Our overtime though for every 4 hours that you fill in is double time, 35.00 bonus pay and 4 hours of...