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  1. Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

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

    Honestly I think I would do it. It is not georges war. It is a war where every one that believes in our freedom over here and desires to keep it. How soon we forget what happened on sept 11. I...

  2. Out on Time????

    rn-jane replied to Drysolong's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Time management and prioritizing is the key as previously said. I rarely get out 30 min past my signout time. I precept and that is one of the keys I zone in on with new grads. Nursing is 24/7 and...

  3. Telemonitor/Telehealth question

    rn-jane replied to DriBak's topic in Home Health

    We use telemonitors when they come back from or or procedures only. I honelstly cannot remember the name of

  4. I Passed!!!!

    rn-jane replied to 3babies's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CONGRATS! Good luck with getting

  5. Baby #2 while in Nursing?

    rn-jane replied to Euphoria17's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school takes alot of time, studying and comittment. I'm not saying if you were pregnant you could not be able to do it but why put more stress on both of you. First of all no matter how...

  6. "I'm woke."

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

    You did the right thing. I've seen aides fired for sleeping on the job for 1:1. She should have been relieved of her position immediately by the supervisor and sent home on suspension til manager...

  7. I am giving up

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

    Don't give up because some negative people have you scared. Yes, it is hard but anything worthwhile in life is and if you have committment, and a true desire then go for it. I did it with 3 children...

  8. McKenzie's funeral

    rn-jane replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    Shelly, that sounds like it was so beautiful. I really commend her parents for being so strong, I really hope another child can bless their lives some day. They sound like they were incredible...

  9. Not allowed to say "I was busy w/ another pt"

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

    What are their responses to what you are suppose to say. I say what i was doing "I was in report, I was performing a procedure or assisiting another patient" Face it you cannot always be with every...

  10. Whats your facilities policy on isolation for MRSA, CDIF, VRE, etc?

    rn-jane replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is as follows mrsa-if in nares we isolate only if the room mate would be a new post op or immunosuppressed patient. If in blood or otherwise they are isolated to one of the few privates...

  11. Re-entering nursing, ADHD

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

    Maybe you need to go back and take a rn refresher course. What kind of nursing do you want to get into? In any case I would think a refresher course would help with organization and give you more...

  12. Friends little daughter passed away tonight

    rn-jane replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    My heart is with her parents, how tragic and to be the only child. Prayers to them and their lil angel in

  13. What was your gpa when you got accepted to an RN or LPN program?

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

    It was 3.8 and graduated with

  14. You won't believe this.....HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!

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

    I was really appalled how this girl is being treated. Where is her preceptor during this time? We wonder why new grads usually leave their first job within a year. I really think you should report...

  15. Any help would be appreciated

    rn-jane replied to tlc0710's topic in General Nursing

    This is my two cents. The man who attempted suicide is considered by most in the medical profession not competent because of the suicide until determined by psychiatry. They basically have given up...

  16. Fired within hours of being hired

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

    Lori, That really can be tough. It has happened to me beleive it or not. Is there a way you can do a repeat, just explain the situation to hr or the doc that did you preemployment exam. I always...

  17. Did not get new position

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

    Thanks for all your comments. I did talk with human resources vp today and he claimed the manager made all the decisions and said the said nurse was a better fit. I also heard through the grapevine...

  18. Did not get new position

    rn-jane posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been doing critical care/cardiac nursing for almost 12 years. A position I've waited to come open for a long time I applied for and my boss and higher ups said I would be the perfect fit for....

  19. Tomorrow is the day,, Please Pray for me

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

    Good luck, you should be proud of yourself. I will send good thoughts your way

  20. New Member Wants to Say Hi

    rn-jane replied to JB2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome!!!!!

  21. I need help managing a very difficult resident!

    rn-jane replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so sorry for you. If your manager refuses to listen to you, get out! There are better jobs out there girl that would welcome you. We all have difficult patients, but if your head nurse is not...

  22. Preceptor Issues-Long!

    rn-jane replied to New ICU Nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a stepdown/icu preceptor. I've done this for about 8 years. Go talk with your manager the next time you see her. This nurse is doing a disservice to you. You deserve a better education to the...

  23. Negotiating visiting hours

    rn-jane replied to marie7217's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have limited visiting hours and people really try to see what they can get away with in our unit. When a patient is admitted I always tell them the visiting hours, and why we have them. It is...

  24. What side of the elevator do you stand on?

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

    I never really thought about it, strange but interesting question. I stand facing the door, next to the buttons if

  25. It finally happened!!

    rn-jane replied to KckStrt's topic in Emergency

    I know that feeling and it feel awesome. I've worked in nursing for over 12 years, always keep your mind open to new experinces and you will learn every