justjenny

justjenny

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  1. What's driving new nurses away? Other nurses?

    justjenny replied to ICURN_NC's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that you are having such a rough time. I can say that I have worked in similar situations but NOT in the hospital or even medical setting. I have had two different office jobs (years ago)...

  2. Vet tech calling herself RN

    justjenny replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    You can visit michigans website and in the same place where you can look up an RNs license you can lookup a vet tech license, and cosmotologist for that matter.... She is clearly not an RN and that...

  3. Vet tech calling herself RN

    justjenny replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Typically a groomer, or even a "kennel aide" would be the person cleaning, bathing, feeding, etc. You are someone who could elaborate and educate about how much you are responsible for,...

  4. Vet tech calling herself RN

    justjenny replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    This is a true statement, before nursing school I worked in a Veterinary office for a number of years. In the "human world" a tech is a low skilled unlicensed support person. The term "vet tech" is...

  5. What has happened to simple, basic care???

    justjenny replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I think no one will disagree with you! I am a GN and during my nursing school rotations I got to see many different institutions and different nurse/patient ratios! My last rotation was on a Med/Surg...

  6. Does Beaumont hire new grads?

    justjenny replied to L&DNurseDonna's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Beaumont does hire new grads - BUT they prefer to promote from within. I worked at Beaumont Troy and tried to get into Labor and Delivery, but at this point in time they were looking for experienced...

  7. Need help creating a report sheet

    justjenny replied to Love4Me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks!

  8. "RN NOTES" type quick reference for NICU??

    justjenny posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello! I will be starting a NICU Internship soon and I am looking for a "quick reference" to keep in my pocket.... During Nursing School I often used the spiral bound "RN NOTES" for referencing normal...

  9. Chilled babies in the news

    justjenny replied to futureTMA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Jamie - are you in Michigan?? The hospital that I worked at participated in the study- although I couldn't get any specifics from the RN that I asked....just wondering if you could shed any more light...

  10. Does insulin need to be kept in the fridge?

    justjenny replied to FarainFlorida's topic in General Nursing

    It was explained to me that keeping insulin in the fridge is "old school" thinking. At our current clinical site the insulin is NOT stored in the fridge and is considered "good" for 30 days this way....

  11. Question for those who use Bilichek Meter?

    justjenny replied to breastfeedingRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Student chiming in...... I am in my OB rotation and we have not been told to dim the lights. We also check 3 times and average the results. :) Jenny ADN Grad Dec

  12. CPR Class Detroit Metro

    justjenny replied to Alexandres's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Right now I'm in E bldg on Mon and Thurs mornings - next 8 weeks I think it is Mon and Wed mornings (can't remember.....) Andy is an excellent instructor - I am so glad that you have her!! Have fun!...

  13. CPR Class Detroit Metro

    justjenny replied to Alexandres's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Really ?!?!? You like the Nursing home... :uhoh21: Who are your instructors?? I am in Med Surg II (cardiac) and our first day at the hospital someone coded. In previous rotations, the students...

  14. CPR Class Detroit Metro

    justjenny replied to Alexandres's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Really ?!?!? You like the Nursing home... :uhoh21: Who are your instructors?? I am in Med Surg II (cardiac) and our first day at the hospital someone coded. In previous rotations, the students...

  15. Starting Psych and OB, any advice?

    justjenny replied to lalagirl15's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I depends on your school, instructor and clinical facility. I have not had OB yet - but I did have Psych. While in the locked unit we felt like we were not accomplishing much with our patients. We...

  16. Starting Psych and OB, any advice?

    justjenny replied to lalagirl15's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I depends on your school, instructor and clinical facility. I have not had OB yet - but I did have Psych. While in the locked unit we felt like we were not accomplishing much with our patients. We...

  17. Basic Assessment Skills

    justjenny replied to Aniroc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Only time and practice is going to REALLY help - IMO. But try to make it more of a conversation than an "assessment" or an "interview" In your clinicals, try to find a nurse that you like and/or think...

  18. Basic Assessment Skills

    justjenny replied to Aniroc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Only time and practice is going to REALLY help - IMO. But try to make it more of a conversation than an "assessment" or an "interview" In your clinicals, try to find a nurse that you like and/or think...

  19. CPR Class Detroit Metro

    justjenny replied to Alexandres's topic in Michigan Nursing

    D'OH! ALEX!! You could've went to the Beaumont BLS class on Jan 15th! Call Beaumont and see if they are having another one 1-800-633-7377 or go to the local hospitals websites: http://www.mcgh.org...

  20. CPR Class Detroit Metro

    justjenny replied to Alexandres's topic in Michigan Nursing

    D'OH! ALEX!! You could've went to the Beaumont BLS class on Jan 15th! Call Beaumont and see if they are having another one 1-800-633-7377 or go to the local hospitals websites: http://www.mcgh.org...

  21. Extremely interested in becoming pediatric nurse but need more info

    justjenny replied to laurarachael's topic in Pediatric

    That is a lot of questions to answer!!! :) I suggest that you consider attending nursing school once you have graduated high school and decide on a specialty at a later date. You can get a part...

  22. That Johnson & Johnson commercial!!!!!!!!!!!

    justjenny replied to jad2's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, don't relax...get a hobby... or channel that enthusiasm/passion into making a difference in other peoples lives...(as you already do being a nurse) I agree with QueenNurse and apaisRn...... and...

  23. That Johnson & Johnson commercial!!!!!!!!!!!

    justjenny replied to jad2's topic in General Nursing

    I like that commercial......and although I wanted to go back to school for nursing before seeing the commercial, it made me feel good about my decision. I think you need to relax and find other things...

  24. Sudden improvement before death?

    justjenny replied to nursnancy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Absolutely. I have heard it many times and I have seen it personally. On the personal side, it can be a wonderful way to say goodbye. On the professional side....when they "perk up" like that - I was...

  25. Male nurse & women's healthcare

    justjenny replied to MichaelSSSS's topic in General Nursing

    I think your Brother-In-Law may be the best person to ask for advice. But to throw my .02 in - I personally feel that there are areas in Nursing in which certain people excel......which is wonderful!...