Jenifer819

Jenifer819

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  1. I had the NEW GRAD L&D interview today-I have a few questions...

    Jenifer819 replied to stustressed's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is standard for the supervisor to wait to discuss with the staff following the peer interview. Also, a tour is generally done with the interview. I have sent a thank you note following the...

  2. Why is my pt's blood glucose so high?

    Jenifer819 replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    good point...is he on steroids??? as a type I diabetic, I don't usually take steroids b/c of SE of

  3. Why is my pt's blood glucose so high?

    Jenifer819 replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    I am a type I diabetic on insulin pump. My BG climbs when I have an infection. Viruses usually don't effect my BG's, but everyone is different. Maybe ask to have his WBC's checked. UTI,

  4. My Dilemma...What would you do??

    Jenifer819 replied to Princessluvv's topic in General Nursing

    I say to follow your gut. Imagine yourself five years from now as an RN or five years from now as a dietician. How do you feel after imagining each one? may seem trivial and silly, but I believe my...

  5. Phlebotomy question for ER nurses

    Jenifer819 replied to studenter1988's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I work in the Peds ED in NM and we don't use phlebotomists. We do the IV starts (usually on everyone) and get blood at the same time from cannula. So....no phlebotomists where I work. I did...

  6. Conscious Sedation in the ER

    Jenifer819 replied to Silktea3's topic in Emergency

    I work in Peds ER. I have seen Versed and Ketamine

  7. Name your Hospital, City, State, Per-Diem Rate, Date of Posting(Only Per-Diem)

    Jenifer819 replied to NancyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    UNM Children's Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, February 20, 2009 ($30.37/hr - day shift). Not sure night shift as I only work days. If you work for staffing within the hospital, you make

  8. Associates Degree (AD) vs BSN

    Jenifer819 replied to goopsy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I worked at Texas Children's a few months after graduating with my ADN. It wasn't an

  9. applying to lone star colleges for fall 09

    Jenifer819 replied to jeneecw's topic in Texas Nursing

    Can you change your first choice to North Harris? they take 100 students (if I'm not mistaken). I graduated from Tomball ADN program in May '07. I loved it! After we graduated there was a huge...

  10. Will a hospital pay for me to go to nursing school?

    Jenifer819 replied to easywitheyesclosed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nikki, First of all, good for you on a having your educational and career path all mapped out when you're a senior in HS!!! Okay, I rec'd my ADN from Tomball College (aka Lone Star as it's now...

  11. Do ADN's have trouble getting hired now that everyone is getting a BSN

    Jenifer819 replied to katierinsd's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    wow! Guess it depends on where you work. My RN manager @ TCH said I could shadow a dept. if I wanted to transfer and she'd do anything to help me get there. It may just be that location and if...

  12. How to find reentry programs in Houston?

    Jenifer819 replied to hnwxmo's topic in General Nursing

    RN's tend to change specialities, so I really don't think it will be a problem. Where have you

  13. Do ADN's have trouble getting hired now that everyone is getting a BSN

    Jenifer819 replied to katierinsd's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Really? I wouldn't think so at all. Having M/S experience can ONLY be a plus for you. I am from Houston, went to school in Houston and worked at Texas Children's up until last July when we moved...

  14. How to find reentry programs in Houston?

    Jenifer819 replied to hnwxmo's topic in General Nursing

    Are you an RN? If so, apply for a job and see what happens. Many hospitals have internships. If you are interested in switching fields, then apply for one of those. 5 years is not a long

  15. Do ADN's have trouble getting hired now that everyone is getting a BSN

    Jenifer819 replied to katierinsd's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have an ADN (graduated in May '07) and had no problem getting a job. It isn't an issue. I am working towards my

  16. How to find reentry programs in Houston?

    Jenifer819 replied to hnwxmo's topic in General Nursing

    for an ADN program or

  17. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    Jenifer819 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 75 questions on NCLEX and

  18. In Shock about Missing Narcotics

    Jenifer819 replied to LHH1996's topic in General Nursing

    As an RN, I am hypervigilant about making sure the proper documentation is provided when narcotics are ordered/given, as well as making sure I sign for them, etc. It is my nursing license that is on...

  19. Question about taking BP in lower extremities and forearms

    Jenifer819 replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the Peds ED and was taking BP's on an 18 yo female a few days ago in her calves d/t IV's in both AC's. Her BP in her calf was significantly higher. I mentioned this to the ER attending and...