rn-jane

rn-jane

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  1. 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

  2. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

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

    This sort of a funny story. A student that was in our clinical class when i was in nsg school, was told to give a fleets enema to her patient. The patient never had a enema, she opened the box and...

  3. Nursing shortage???

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

    i changed jobs this year to a more progressive hospital. We rarely work short, there are many incentives to do overtime. The last hospital i was at i cried before and leaving work. I was the only...

  4. tired of being pulled at work!!!!

    rn-jane replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    i work per diem with full time hours. I get paid very well but i'm always the first one to get pulled. I love working on my sdu but i have friends on every unit, so when i ever have a question or...

  5. Shadyside Nursing School

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

    i attended in 1997, great school! It prepared me for the nurse i am

  6. new ccu nurse

    rn-jane posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've been a nurse for 6 years on stepdown. I just started a ccu job, think i will really enjoy it,any advice for this

  7. Per Diem Status?

    rn-jane replied to Faye714's topic in General Nursing

    i work perdiem at two different facilitites and love it! The rate is much higher than what i was making as fulltime, no benefits but i make my own schedule. no holidays or weekends if that's what i...

  8. need advice on precepting special nurse

    rn-jane posted a topic in General Nursing

    We recently hired a new nurse at one of the facilities i work at. This is the third unit she's been oriented on, due to problems in orientation or with the preceptor. First of all this nurse was in...

  9. need advice on precepting special nurse

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

    I don't think this nurse is beyond working in the field of nursing, or even in a hospital, but my unit is particulary stressful. unfortunately my boss has layed this upon my shoulders to be the...

  10. Niaspan?

    rn-jane replied to tsu_girl82's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient about 6 months ago that had a reaction to niaspan due to the flushing syndrome associated with it. His bp increased, had chest pain and felt like he was coming out of his skin. He...

  11. defeciency of enzyme of fruits and veggies?

    rn-jane posted a topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine had a preemie about 3 weeks ago, the baby is missing an enzyme for digesting fruits and veggies. What is this condition called? I know i learned about it in nursing school, but...

  12. Forgot to have TB test read!

    rn-jane replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    talk to the employee infection control nurse, i'm sure they will be understanding. I'm surprised they are not looking for you for the results.our infection control nurse is a stickler for that sort...

  13. How does Per Diem work?

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

    I work per diem at two facilities. I recieve no benefits, bascially i self schedule i can work as many hours as i wish. The pay rate is much higher than if i was full time with benefits. One...

  14. Worried about my mom...any advice

    rn-jane replied to Love4Me's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree get a new doc, seems he's not up to speed with his patient. She needs to see a cardiologist. Good luck, keep us

  15. daughter's close call, important lessons learned

    rn-jane posted a topic in General Nursing

    My 16year old daughter came down with pneumonia about 10 days ago. She was started on a antibiotic and seemed to be on the road to recovery within a couple of days. She had a doctor check on day 4...

  16. Best shoes?

    rn-jane replied to AccelBSN04's topic in General Nursing

    i have to agree, dansko's are the most comfortable shoe. I broke my ankle 5 years ago in a horsebackriding accident and it's the only shoe strong enough to support my ankle. They are heavy at times...

  17. What is your specialty?

    rn-jane replied to sonja24's topic in General Nursing

    cardiac nursing since 7 years ago, now to work in a openheart cardiac unit starting next

  18. any nurses do only perdiem?

    rn-jane posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently accepted a position at a local hospital to do perdiem. Any nurses do perdiem at a couple of facilities, and how do you like

  19. Everything Happens For a Reason

    rn-jane replied to Surgical Hrt RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so happy for you. IT sounds like your old hospital blew it! They were lucky to have such a well-qualified loyal employee. I hope it all goes well for you!! :balloons:

  20. any nurses do only perdiem?

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

    Thanks everyone for the input. I plan on staying per diem at my hospital as well with the new h0spital. My facility doesnot have any requirements, such as holidays,weekends ect. The new facility...

  21. The most heartbreaking thing ive ever had to do :(

    rn-jane replied to *Peanut*Vennie*'s topic in General Nursing

    It is so difficult when the patient is young and has a young vibrant family. LAst fall i had a patient in similar circumstances that i had gotten close to. She was a 38 year old woman with 1 son age...

  22. Charge Nurse Role

    rn-jane replied to emily_rn_03's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a charge nurse for about 3 years. I look at my role as supervising the unit, supporting my staff nurses and handling any crisis that is happening with the patients, families or staff. I...

  23. I got a new Job!!!

    rn-jane posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got a new job working in the ccu unit at a different hospital. IT's in a brand new unit, open heart center. I am so excited i needed a lift this week. It pays about double my hourly rate, one...

  24. How many of your Pts have died in one shift

    rn-jane replied to jonas42's topic in General Nursing

    About 2 years ago, after picking up my assignment from another nurse. A patient i was recieving, the monitor tech had told me was constantly ripping his monitor off. the nurse was told before report...

  25. anybody ever have to do a depostion?

    rn-jane posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was called by risk mgmt today saying my name was brought up in a lawsuit of the hospital. IT happenned over 1.5 years ago. The patient had fallen and broken her hip. I've never had to do one of...