rn-jane

rn-jane

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  1. should i feel guilty?

    rn-jane replied to purpil29's topic in General Nursing

    If you can do this and be home fulltime for your kids and family that is great. Remember to keep up your license so it is waiting for you if you ever decide to come

  2. New Nurse getting bullied at work

    rn-jane replied to compassionate_1's topic in General Nursing

    First of all get a new job. Unfortunately you are in a profession where women dominate. We can be the most compassionate gender but some of us love to gossip and make another feel less important in...

  3. has anyone been mandated to stay over their shift

    rn-jane posted a topic in General Nursing

    Saturday was first a night from you know where. I came on at three pm and they said census was low, we had 14 for the 2 nurses(I was included). No charge nurse, and no secretary. I was working...

  4. MDs you love?

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

    Dr g- who lists his home phone number if you call his office on off hours. Dr m- who always can make me laugh. For instance last week I was putting an iv in a guy covered with tattoos. I do mean...

  5. freaking out

    rn-jane replied to pinkrose01's topic in General Nursing

    First of all forgive yourself. The patient is fine and learn as to why you made the mistake and go

  6. New Grad or Old Grad?? HELLP!

    rn-jane replied to Nurse This!'s topic in California Nursing

    Hang in there, something will come up soon. First of all the refresher course you do not need. That is for Rn's that have been away from the job for a while, you are fresh out of school. The...

  7. has anyone been mandated to stay over their shift

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

    One of the nurses was getting married and our manager thought she would be nice and let some people off. I guess they thought patient care will fill the holes. I did not ask off. Our hospital...

  8. Mmmm

    rn-jane replied to RN1982's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love lc cheese!! I found it a couple years ago when I read about the south beach diet and it was reccommended. I don't follow the diet so much anymore but continue to buy the cheese. It's great...

  9. New admission

    rn-jane replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    Our stepdown unit gets alot of admissions, basically we are a revolving door. I have found with being at the desk, you cannot make everyone happy. I try to make it fair and split up the admissions...

  10. Where do you give your heparin?

    rn-jane replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I've always given it in the belly because that's what I was always taught and am glad now I saw your

  11. Is this overtime at your facility?

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

    we have to have 80 hours in a two week period for overtime. I've worked over 16 hours to stay due to poor staffing, They have called me off later in the week so they would not have to pay me for the...

  12. What nursing school did everyone attend?

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

    I graduated from shadyside hospital school of nursing in pittsburgh, pa for my RN. At the time they were affiliated with Carlow college. I got my bsn from Penn

  13. People who flat out lie to get you fired

    rn-jane replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    This is a no win situation for you. Honestly I would take the nurses assistant aside and ask her what her problem is? I would also ask for another assignment after talking with my manager about the...

  14. I can't cath to save my life!

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

    This may sound funny. An LPN I work with from Ireland taught me this when I'm having trouble locating the opening with a female. Have the patient cough and the urethra opening will wink at you, it...

  15. Gift for Nurse

    rn-jane replied to kad11's topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes will give an engraved nametag with name and student nurse on

  16. An issue of Disrepect

    rn-jane replied to tearose2750's topic in General Nursing

    You also have my respect, with or without your masters. I work with LPN's and we are all part of a team. In truth there are sone LPN's I would prefer to work with versus some Rn's that appear to be...

  17. Computerized med system

    rn-jane replied to Miriam57RN's topic in General Nursing

    We use mckesson hand held system and really do love it. At first the staff including I thought it was a pia and using written mars was easier but it is quicker to look up information and honestly it...

  18. 7p-730a

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

    I did it for 6 years while my kids were school aged. It can be tough on your body. I was always tired and the only time I felt I got enough sleep is when I took some extra days off or vacation time...

  19. Who is in Nursing for the money?

    rn-jane replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses do make a decent living and job security is definitely a big factor. There are a lot of jobs out there that are easier, less stressful than nursing. The ones that get into it for the bucks...

  20. I can't stand my new job at ALL. Thinking about quitting

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

    Leave now that place is not worth

  21. Ugh!!!! Getting the dreaded phone call!

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

    I'm so glad it was not worse, hope dad gets better

  22. Lpn license

    rn-jane replied to dpgolgan1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I really don't know if pa is part of the ones that let you take the lpn test. You will have to call the pa state board of nursing. I know how bad it makes you feel when you fail the rn exam. Study...

  23. Did anyone feel the same?

    rn-jane replied to futurenurse1710's topic in General Nursing

    When I was getting ready to start nursing school I did not think I would be able to do the things I do now. I was sick at the sight of blood and felt like passing out when I had to stick the dummy or...

  24. New job!

    rn-jane replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats and hope the enjoyment continues for

  25. CNA job & Pregnancy

    rn-jane replied to bluemountain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck and be careful. No job is worth your little ones well being, I wish you the