rn-jane

rn-jane

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  1. where should I start?

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

    The RN route imho. You might want to get a cna in the meantime and see if you can get your foot into a nicu. If not a cna in a critical care or pediatric setting. It can get you experience to put on...

  2. Nclex for 3X Oct 19 0800

    rn-jane replied to Matilda50's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope things went well for you matilda, keep the

  3. My First Write Up

    rn-jane replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    We all make mistakes, please don't beat yourself up over this. You will take this and learn and grow but i know it makes you feel like crap right now. Your manager should be thinking a way as to...

  4. Who does blood sugar checks where you work?

    rn-jane replied to ginger58's topic in General Nursing

    Our lpn's used to do them. Our cna's are now trained to get them and it really has helped us

  5. Idea for any managers out there

    rn-jane replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    We have a gem program in our hospital and our unit decided to have one of our own. Whenever a person becames gem of the month through the hospital it is usually due to patients writing in thank you...

  6. You will not bring me down

    rn-jane replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    It could be your preceptor is a perfectionalist, and really just expects the best from you. Preceptors have different views on how to train new nurses, intimidation should not be one of them. Before...

  7. How much would you have to win to quit working as a nurse? How much would it take?

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

    I'd finish out a 2 week notice and say adios to nursing. I would volunteer for charities and give money that are close to my heart

  8. Flu Shots

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

    I get the shot every year and i never had any problems with it. My hospital offers them and they are our choice if we want one. I don't think it should be manditory but it's wise if you work on an...

  9. Patient Flow Coodinator / Supervisor

    rn-jane replied to quick2k2ecotec's topic in General Nursing

    We have a patient flow coordinator at our hospital. She is basically responsible for getting people beds in the appropriate areas, i guess like an air traffic contoller. Our advanced telemetry unit...

  10. Hospital Workers Suspended for Peeking at George Clooney's Medical Info

    rn-jane replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    They really should have been fired, the staff knew better. How many times is hippa drilled into our heads about patient rights and confidentiality. I saw the interview and i think he was really nice...

  11. Need opinions on what I should do!

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

    I will definetly go on the interview. If this job is though the same employer(hospital) then if i got the job i would let the two managers battle it out. If not at the same facility i would give the...

  12. I don't know if you are here or not

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

    Thanks for sharing your story. I think as nurses we forget the impact we have on some patients we care for. You are a credit to that nurse and she would have been so proud of you, continue on and...

  13. Ever had a family overdramatic with dying patient?

    rn-jane posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a rn for almost 9 years, i have always worked cardiac and seen alot of codes and my share of dying patients. I know all people respond to death differently and i try not to judge people...

  14. Do you carry a clipboard

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

    I could not work without a clipboard! I have the type that opens and keep all my small equip in there, important papers(drug info calculations). I make up a report sheet and keep on the front for...

  15. Part time employee working extra hours

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

    Where i work whether you are full-time, part-time or perdiem if you work extra from your normal schedule you get what they call incentive pay. IT's roughly double time for your extra time given, if...

  16. How Often Will I Be On My Feet As A Nurse?

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

    I think the one thing all nurses have in common, especially if you've been in this profession a while is sore feet, from standing, walking , lifting. I just spent 300.00 on arch supports for my poor...

  17. 7 P.m. - 7 A.m.

    rn-jane replied to Spider Cat's topic in General Nursing

    That's a hard shift to work, did it for twelve years and glad i'm back on day and eves. Eventually you body will program itself, it takes a while. When you get home or before leaving work eat a good...

  18. I don't fit into nursing& nurse eating

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

    You don't deserve be treated this way! This is harrassment, unfortunately the manager has allowed these nurses to behave this way and now it is accepted. There are better jobs for you in pa. I...

  19. trouble with male catheters

    rn-jane posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recieved a male pt from the er with mental status changes. The placed a foley catheter, that originally brought yellow urine. I guess during the next hour in er the patient was tugging at the...

  20. CNA/Nursing student needing advice in the jobplace.

    rn-jane replied to jpoetic3's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with above posters, there are better facilities for you to work, i'd report them to the state board of nursing. I feel bad for the residents, they deserve better

  21. Question about overtime pay

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

    It all depends on your facility. Some places pay ot for working over 8 hours, some may not pay ot til you are over 40 hours, check your employee

  22. Is nursing for me????????????????

    rn-jane replied to rose28164's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked tele on a sdu for last 8 years. I felt the same way for such a long time, one day it lifted!i enjoy my job, the unit i work is more friendly, more team orriented and maybe i have...

  23. Pittsburghers---bidding on jobs

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

    I tried it for a little while. alot of favortism with the bidding. The money was not all it was cracked up to be, they wanted me to take a fulltime position with a lot less money i was making in a...

  24. How does your hospital handle staff who want to vote?

    rn-jane replied to directcare4me's topic in General Nursing

    i'm working sixteen hours so not sure i will be

  25. comp shut off @ 75 Found out results today

    rn-jane replied to VAT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats welcome to the world of