JBMmom MSN, NP

New Critical care NP, Critical care, Med-surg, LTC

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    From CVICU to ENP (Best route?)

    JBMmom replied to JuicyJ95's topic in Advanced Practice

    Practically speaking, I think that ENP programs are much harder to come by than PCNP or ACNP, but that's just a logistical thought. The transition from any bedside position to provider can be a...
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    Mandated to Work 16.5 + Hours

    JBMmom replied to Irving's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has been using mandation for years. For those that already work 12 hour shifts, you can be mandated for an additional four hours, which we all know often runs over. I've heard that if...
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    Transition to night shift

    JBMmom replied to Nurse J's topic in General Nursing

    Just like any other healthy habit, you have to set yourself up for success by planning for working nights. I LOVE my blackout curtains, white noise machine, bone conduction headphones headband, and...
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    2 Nurse Skin ✔ q Shift ❓

    JBMmom replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's called a Scout. It's kind of cool technology, but another thing that takes time and is of questionable use to patients. It's really just so the hospital doesn't get dinged for pressure...
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    Fastest Nurse Practitioner (NP) Programs | 2025

    JBMmom commented on Melissa Mills's program in Nursing Programs: Explore Your Options

    I appreciate that this article is well-researched and presented. I do think that a better approach would be to ask which programs provide the BEST education, as opposed to which programs provide the...
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    BLS and RQI - Can't do it

    JBMmom replied to Brae30's topic in General Nursing

    Ours are always broken. One time I had to fashion a hygienic "mouth to mouth" for the baby because the mask contraption was broken and it was the end of the quarter. I think that they do have some...
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    2 Nurse Skin ✔ q Shift ❓

    JBMmom replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    That's crazy. We have a two RN skin check on admission and let's face it, on busy days/nights we all have our go-to friend that we say "hey I'm charting you as the 2 person check on my admission,...
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    Lunch Breaks

    JBMmom replied to dawnmichele70's topic in General Nursing

    One additional thought. Are you the only nurse in the whole facility at that time? I know that when I worked in LTC, our facility was split into four wings. There could be one nurse for 30, 36 and 60...
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    Nursing, Like Life, is a Game

    JBMmom replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Bringing up the rear here, sometimes it feels like a parallel to life, but things usually work out so I'll make a comeback.
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    Lunch Breaks

    JBMmom replied to dawnmichele70's topic in General Nursing

    Since you cannot legally delegate your nursing responsibilities to a CNA, your facility is 100% wrong in telling you that. As was already stated, you have rights in this area and someone is trying to...
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    Where should I realistically be at this point in orientation?

    JBMmom replied to cblossom78's topic in General Nursing

    Take a deep breath. Four weeks in an ER is NOT enough time to feel competent or confident. As was already mentioned, it's more about the types of mistakes you're making. Are you rushing in your work...
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    Does peritonitis have to be drained?

    JBMmom replied to Matthew89's topic in General Nursing

    You're smart, too! You had a concern for your patient, you did some research and you came this this site where there are nurses with a variety of backgrounds and experience and you asked good...
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    The Journey

    JBMmom replied to Kenyan-gal's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! Your hard work has paid off and I hope you find a fulfilling career in your
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    Transition to acute care

    JBMmom replied to shan13's topic in General Nursing

    I made the transition from long term care to med/surg a number of years ago. Give yourself credit for some very important skills you already have from your time in long term acute care. You probably...
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    ICU NP

    JBMmom replied to RN2783's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree, go forward with the interview and see how it goes. If you have an opportunity to talk with people that work there, ask them what they thought of the orientation process. The job I took, I...
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    Nursing, Like Life, is a Game

    JBMmom replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    What a creative way to use your experience! Would love to take a roll! I guess if I could go back I would have started in nursing earlier, but since my first career afforded me things I might not have...
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    Career Change From Adult Oncology to NICU, Nervous!

    JBMmom replied to Sweetpea04's topic in Nursing Career

    I think so many people set themselves up for failure on nights. Don't go in with the attitude that it will be so hard, set yourself up for success! Blackout curtains, white noise machine, eye mask,...
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    New Nurse Burn Out ??

    JBMmom replied to chemme's topic in General Nursing

    I think from your post that you need to give yourself a little time for things to shake out. Your complaints are pretty non-specific, you say you get along with your patients but if you're getting...
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    Oxycodone vs fentanyl

    JBMmom replied to Sparrow73's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a school assignment? If you're posting these, it's generally appreciated for you to give your thoughts and then ask for feedback, rather than ask for a whole answer. I'll give you a...
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    IR NP

    JBMmom replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Advanced Practice

    Are there any NPs in your IR group? I think your best bet would be to find out from someone working in that role. Regulations and guidelines are so rarely a good reflection of the actual role and...
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    ICU NP

    JBMmom replied to RN2783's topic in Advanced Practice

    My ICU NP interview was conducted while I was already working for the organization in the hospitalist group. I was interviewed by the lead NP and one of the attending MDs. There were some general...
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    Pandemic Deathbed Confessions

    JBMmom replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Critical Care

    I so understand your feelings! I did not have nearly the volume of situations that you did, but I remember intubating dozens of people and one day talking to another coworker and saying I was so tired...
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    Stress in ICU

    JBMmom replied to Cindycin48's topic in Critical Care

    What particular stress are you concerned about? All nursing jobs have stress, but they're unique to their setting. If you're concerned about caring for critically ill patients, you're not going...
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    Vented Trach and PO Intake

    JBMmom replied to ICUBSNRN7's topic in Critical Care

    I think this has to be a very case by case decision. If this patient has a history of aspiration, have they had goals of care discussions about the issue? If eating by mouth is an important point for...
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    New grad NP help

    JBMmom replied to jlp10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think both of them being new places of business would be my bigger concern, but neither sounds like a bad option. I agree that wanting you to see patients on Monday would be a HUGE red flag. And for...