jtk57

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1. Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

   jtk57 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

   I do feel valued. My manager makes a point of saying so regularly. The leadership of the hospital do the same; it's a great atmosphere in my hospital (I work in an outpatient clinic). As far as CEO...

2. Gun Owning Nurses

   jtk57 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

   I enjoy my guns (including my handgun), and I am an RN. After active shooter training in my clinic, both myself and a colleague (ex military) were in agreement; we wish we could have at least one...

3. How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

   jtk57 replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I hardly notice when I am told a pt is a nurse or has a nurse in the family. So often that "nurse" turns out to be a CNA or similar caregiver. People group all kinds of different jobs and professions...

4. Male student nurse interviewing for Postpartum..

   jtk57 replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Good for you man you will do wonderful things for your patients!

5. Male student nurse interviewing for Postpartum..

   jtk57 replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I did my OB/GYN rotation in a hospital that serves a big orthodox Jewish population. Our clinical instructor arranged things so that no one was uncomfortable or excluded and I had a great experience...

6. Applying for nursing school on antidepressants

   jtk57 replied to kristinamarie55's topic in General Students

   Your mental health is your business. You may be surprised how many of your colleagues and instructors are on psych meds themselves. If you think others will judge you because you take medication then...

7. Which online MSN program??

   jtk57 replied to homehealthWCN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   There are so many different discussions here about online FNP programs! homehealthWCN, RN, BSN; I am also in home health at this time working as an RN/Case Manager and I also am very passionate about...

8. Abolishing the Pinning Ceremony

   jtk57 replied to drem7116's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated last year from a school of nursing ranked in the top 10 in the country in US News and World Report. It's located in a large metropolitan area known for fine schools and hospitals, and I am...

9. burned bridges what to put on job application

   jtk57 replied to stargazer88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Not trying to sound too high and mighty, but we should all consider the long term consequences of a short term indulgence in "giving the boss a piece of my mind about the way she runs this unit" or...

10. Admissions during change of shift

    jtk57 replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Nursing

    This happens all the time. Even if I get report on a patient at 16:30, I could bet the mortgage payment that patient will not be on the floor until 18:45. My patients who have been off unit getting CT...

11. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    jtk57 replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    This thread hits home for me. I work 12 hour day shift on a MS floor with a lengthy commute to and from work. I get up at 5:15 and out the door by 5:50 with my bagel or toast in hand to be eaten while...

12. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    jtk57 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Guys, I took the NCLEX (75 questions) on June 21st and tried the "trick" when I got home about 3 hours later. At first I got the pop-up saying that I had an open registration, etc. I checked back a...

13. CCBC students, who was your favorite A&P instructor/professor??

    jtk57 replied to SB113's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I also had Dr. ***** at CCBC Essex. His class was extremely rich, especially in Neuroscience, which is his specialty. His tests were designed to see if you actually understood the material he...

14. UMB Parking

    jtk57 replied to jtk57's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thank you for your input, *ac*. I could cut Lexington Market garage in a pinch but it wouldn't be my first choice. Maybe if I am rolling in my 98 Civic with 170K I could park off MLK with no worries....

15. UMB Parking

    jtk57 replied to jtk57's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Wow so I can get a quick workout in and then read up on Pharmo! Thanks for the