cjsbaskets

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1. Nursing Uniforms: From Skirts to Scrubs and Beyond

   cjsbaskets replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

   1965 When I graduated we wore white dresses and a cap at all times unless pt. was in isolation. Wore that for every job I had. Did take my uniforms to the cleaners for pressing and starching!!! 1979...

2. New Grads Today v. New Grads From Years Ago

   cjsbaskets replied to sj73201's topic in First Year After Licensure

   It certainly is much harder today than years ago. When I started in 1965 I was the only night RN on a 40 bed unit. But there were patients there for their pre-op work up, the 5 day post hernia, and of...

3. Grieving a perinatal loss

   cjsbaskets replied to Elvish's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Elvish Beautifully written. Thank you for putting into words things that so many of us in OB have felt but not able to articulate as well as

4. Annoyed by nursing commerical they keep running

   cjsbaskets replied to Missy77's topic in General Students

   I actually like the Johnson and Johnson spot. I don't think of it as a commercial but rather as a PSA (Public Service Announcement) commenting on the value of nurses and nursing. I believe that the...

5. Calling briefs "diapers"....*vent*

   cjsbaskets replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

   I want to respond to the comment about Storeroom items. It must be true that they work very hard to diguise what they stock, i.e. "face wipes paper" for tissues as oppose to "face wipes wet" for...

6. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

   cjsbaskets replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   For me it depends on the situation, my husband will always tell he thinks it will get him "special service"! When I have a patient who is a nurse or other HCW I tell them to me they are a patient and...

7. Should I tell my manager I applied at another facility?

   cjsbaskets replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

   In an interview I would focus on why you want to work in THIS hospital, it's reputation, the opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma unit etc. Talk about the skills you have acquired, what you can...

8. Why am I doing this, anyway?

   cjsbaskets replied to PedsDrNurseTheo's topic in General Nursing

   TDFIMedicRN, I read this post again and again I am inspired by you. I hope you always remain "present" to your patients it is a gift. Thanks again for being

9. Just passed my RN boards!!!

   cjsbaskets replied to jschut's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congratulations to you and the patients you will care for. Your brain has so much information in it that you will need, just don't forget the part of your heart that helps you

10. Certifications

    cjsbaskets replied to guiltysins's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is sad that hospitals are in such bad financial situations that they can not provide educational support for staff. But in my opinion professional nurses need to continue to increase knowledge and...

11. Mistake...

    cjsbaskets replied to SDHealth's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately we some times learn by our mistakes. Don't dwell on this but go forward, remembering this lesson just as there will be many more ahead. Good

12. Need some help translating!

    cjsbaskets replied to areawoman's topic in General Nursing

    Does your institution have a Nursing Policy/Procedure/Standards manual either in print or on-line? At our hospital we had to develop a list of accepted abbreviations for each department, such as...

13. ? re unlabeled meds

    cjsbaskets replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

    There should be a hospital policy regarding medication from home. Ours included verifying that the patient did not bring any medication to the hospital. If they did it was requested that the family...

14. New grad got fired, help

    cjsbaskets replied to haitianrn's topic in General Nursing

    Never lie. For one, once you start it gets hard to remember what you said to who. Although employers are only able to give start and end dates it is amazing how much information can be shared in other...

15. A Sister Never Forgets

    cjsbaskets replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, what a beautiful story. You will be a great addition to the nursing profession. Good luck and God