johnst10

johnst10

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  1. What the Heck Moments!

    johnst10 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a pain mgmt doc who Loved to give lengthy explanations to patients. Doc left and the pt said to me, "let me get this straight, he's going to put a tube up my rectum" --- intrafecal vs...

  2. What Happened To The Nursing Profession?

    johnst10 replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is holy crow! ARE the nurses getting "less critical

  3. Tips for New Interns: How To Get Along With The Nurse

    johnst10 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you have a pt who will be in bed for more than overnight PLEASE fill out the DVT order sheet! Don't forget they need to eat. Don't tell me to turn my back when they go out for a smoke. Listen to us...

  4. Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    johnst10 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, John at the desk and Dr. Doe in the room. On a slightly different note. Due to my husband's profession of working in Christian Colleges and Universities, Dr. Johnson and I usually work in...

  5. What the Heck Moments!

    johnst10 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I HATE the one where you can give drugs but not do CPR, let's talk about circ of

  6. CHF presentation....creative help needed!!

    johnst10 replied to jorla9903's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in Weight Watchers the instructor showed in baby food jars how much sugar was in something. This would be cool for another

  7. dismissed from my ADN program HELP

    johnst10 replied to Laura77598's topic in General Students

    never mind, I'm in lala land. Anyone know how to delete a post when you make a mistake? I'd love to read in my "private

  8. dismissed from my ADN program HELP

    johnst10 replied to Laura77598's topic in General Students

    the real reason for this post is to help us all realize that what we say is not necessarly what people hear. i barely noticed that there was another person in the room. i said something like i'm...

  9. Mentally ILL in SNF's: Danger to the Elderly

    johnst10 replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Several forces are behind the trend, among them: the closing of state mental institutions and a shortage of hospital psychiatric beds. Also, nursing homes have beds to fill because today's elderly...

  10. Today's interview

    johnst10 replied to johnst10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Pointers: Pray a lot and get everyone else to as well. Don't give up. Have your husband network for you. Be ready to do a job you swore you would never do, like LTC. Thank God after you get the...

  11. Today's interview

    johnst10 replied to johnst10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    HEY!!!! I interviewed for another position today and got it too! I'll be subcontracted by a company that contracts w/ ins co to do basic lab work, H&P, EKG and wt at point of service, homes,...

  12. Work After "Teching"?

    johnst10 replied to walktheline's topic in General Nursing

    How great for you! It really does show in the student nurses. I worked as an aid all through college. While others were struggling to take a BP I was able to help them. I'm sure you will have many...

  13. Battle of the Shifts!!!

    johnst10 replied to greeniebean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can tell you that when I did work nights 1. I was a walking zombie and 2. I didn't sit on my butt too many nights. Working the day shift I could usually tell who the night nurse was just by the way...

  14. Today's interview

    johnst10 replied to johnst10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just may! They allow

  15. Today's interview

    johnst10 replied to johnst10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I got the job! I am sooooo relieved. Now I can turn the heat up over 64%. I've been freezing trying to save $ just in

  16. Today's interview

    johnst10 replied to johnst10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the info folks. I think I made a good impression, now it is the wait and see time :hpygrp:. I could have brought Joey the mimi schnauzer w/me. I would have really stood out then! He's...

  17. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    johnst10 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have actually walked around singing "I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose

  18. So very discouraged....too many nurses not enough jobs??

    johnst10 replied to irish6363's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try posting on CareerBuilder. I have gotten several phone calls and e-mail offers since I posted my resume. I am an experienced nurse, but I am having a difficult time getting a job as well. "It's...

  19. Today's interview

    johnst10 replied to johnst10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, to reply to both of you. I applied for a floor nurse position. I think there was someone else just by the shortness of the interview. I wouldn't care so much if I didn't think I was wasting...

  20. 6 interviews!!

    johnst10 replied to nuwbee25's topic in Nursing Career

    Good gravey, 6 interviews!

  21. Most disgusting thing you have witnessed or taken part of on the job?

    johnst10 replied to Solid Snake's topic in General Nursing

    "I remember having to manually disimpact an elderly lady who hadn't had a bowel movement for 2 weeks. It really did seem more like I was helping her deliver a baby. It was the biggest poop I'd ever...

  22. i took NCLEX-RN on March 12,2009.............

    johnst10 replied to simple_30's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ah, the good old days of paper testing! I found out WEEKS later but I knew I had passed because I was one of the first done. For me that means I know what I am doing. If I'm one of the last I had...

  23. Just Need Some Advice from Experienced Nurses Please

    johnst10 replied to NursingtheHeart's topic in General Nursing

    I am assuming that you have spoken with your preceptor and said something like "Hey, I'd love to do that, I want to be ready when I need to do it myself. I'd like to do that and have you watch me....

  24. Lay Offs

    johnst10 replied to suni's topic in General Nursing

    I am really feeling all of this. 1984 BSN grad, on med leave and position filled while gone, cold calling, been through it before (but not this bad), set to be debt free in 2 years--until this. I...

  25. How To Deal With My Fear of Confrontation

    johnst10 replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Practice, Practice, Practice. That is the only way to ever be more comfortable. I don't think I will ever be like some of my collegues who just take you in the corner and gently tell you what is up....