jkaee

jkaee

Gerontological Nursing, Acute Rehab

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  1. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    jkaee replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Could never do ER....I like to know what I'm walking into at work. I can't stomach what one would see in a trauma hospital. OR....just not for me. Ortho surgeries and plastics make me cringe. I need...

  2. Weeding out of nursing students

    jkaee replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    I think that's the crux of it, Tweety. I don't think that in my nursing school, the professors actively "weeded out" students that they thought couldn't make it, but rather gave us the tools to...

  3. Are they still using Cytotec?

    jkaee replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My sister just had a PP hemorrhage and she was telling me that they "put a pill up her butt". I had NO idea what she was talking about. Her nurse did say that the Cytotec rectally was the last...

  4. Started rehab as Nurse extern HELP!!

    jkaee replied to kwagner_51's topic in Rehabilitation

    When I used to orient a GN, they were allowed to give meds, chart and do procedures/treatments under my supervision. The RN may have to co-sign after the GN. Check with your nurse manager or...

  5. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    jkaee replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just an update.....my sister gave birth to a 10 lb 8oz baby boy yesterday via CS.....baby is in the NICU because his breathing has been very fast and shallow, mom began to hemmorage last night but...

  6. Kardexes - - Are They Out Of Date?? Do You Use Them In Your Facility??

    jkaee replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    This is how we use them at my hospital, too. They are usually kept up to date, and I always use it to give and get report. I actually kinda like having them around, but I only work weekends so I...

  7. Quick reply needed please!

    jkaee posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    My best friend went in for her first prenatal visit today, and there appears to be a problem with the baby. The doctor could not find the heartbeat, and the fetus was very small for the date of her...

  8. Elective Cesareans/On Demand

    jkaee replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Deb, not to start a debate, but do you think that inducing labor or doing a section on a mom because of severe maternal discomfort is ever a good reason? My sister in due to have a CS tomorrow, she...

  9. New nurse blues

    jkaee replied to Pleaides's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I remember those days when I first started nursing. Back then, there were NO nursing jobs to be found, and I was working LTC. Imagine right out of school with 30 patients. I went home crying,...

  10. New graduate nurse fired for not having experience after 30 days .....

    jkaee replied to spiri1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with Kathryn....you need to know your limitations, esp. when you are a new nurse. Too many facilities that are hurting for nurses will put anyone in a position that needs to be filled. I've...

  11. Quick reply needed please!

    jkaee replied to jkaee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know what you mean, Deb, since I've been thru that myself, too. That's what it sounded like to me, but I didn't want her to lose what little hope that she had. But, since she's started bleeding,...

  12. Quick reply needed please!

    jkaee replied to jkaee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just as I posted my OP, she came over and told me she passed a large clot and was bleeding.

  13. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    jkaee replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Carried away is one thing....this left me speechless (and that doesn't happen too often!) After doing my 12 hour weekend shifts at my acute care rehab, I wholeheartedly agree that it would be a real...

  14. man holding wife still during epidural dies!

    jkaee replied to smk1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I thought the whole point of a lawsuit (I know this is a crazy idea, folks, but bear with me) is that there had to be gross negligence or a blatant omission of care that results in a death or...

  15. Please help new grad - situation with pt (long)

    jkaee replied to mstigerlily's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with bandemom.....as a brand new nurse you should have had more support from some of the senior nurses on duty, and you should feel good about yourself that you have such great instincts. I...

  16. How do I know that I have what it takes

    jkaee replied to isitforme's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the fact that certain things make you queasy automatically disqualifies you from nursing. There are things that gross me out....that's why I could never work ER or OR. (esp. ortho or...

  17. Our baby was stillborn... Please help me understand

    jkaee replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nursewannabe....I am truly sorry for the loss of your precious baby boy. I know that nothing I say will ease your pain and heartbreak, please be aware that there are many people here who are keeping...

  18. This is why I rarely go in for physicals...

    jkaee replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    After reading this, it got me thinking about how doctors can get away with saying crap that we would get canned for. Now, I know that the patient's are the doctors "employers", but still.... I...

  19. This is why I rarely go in for physicals...

    jkaee replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right, Deb, about changing routines and habits. I think the hardest times for me will be in the car on the way to or from work. That's my "relax" time, so I'll need to just be strong...

  20. This is why I rarely go in for physicals...

    jkaee replied to jkaee's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your replies. I'm feeling better today, and as for the NP, I know of other people who have the same complaints about her, so I'll just go to the other docs in the practice....

  21. Rant - Scientology and Anti-Meds

    jkaee replied to TCASII's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak for CoS stuff, (don't need it, want it or care about it), but I agree wholeheartedly with lsyorke on this. SO many people I know take antidepressants to "help" with life's daily...

  22. How to Study for Summer Nursing Class and Anatomy and Physiology ?

    jkaee replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

    For my A&P classes, I used index cards to study and memorize all the things one must in order to pass the class. For example, when we were studying the musculoskeletal system, I'd have the name...

  23. What do patients say that irks you?

    jkaee replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    [quote name=BabyRN2Be In some people, pregancy is an entitlement to act like a drama queen. [/quote] never

  24. Anyone have a baby during their LPN program?

    jkaee replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got pregnant with my first child shortly after beginning my first year of my schools RN program. I still continued to go to school full time, and had my baby (luckily) during our summer break in...

  25. Rejected from school

    jkaee replied to Citadel Sam's topic in General Nursing

    I went to a college with someone who tried at least 3 times to get into the nursing program....she eventually went back to her home state of Florida and finished school there (don't know if she even...