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mejsp

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  1. Has anyone else had a nurse manager swear during an interview?

    mejsp replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Cussing seems to be cultural. My mom, a Texas native and WWII veteran, used cussing in general conversation. She was smart and kind, but this was her style and sense of humor. I can imagine her...

  2. Marketing as a Legal Nurse Consultant: The Key to Success Part I

    mejsp replied to sirI's topic in Legal

    sirl, As an ADN nurse in East Texas, I worked as a legal nursing consultant. I'd been nursing for eight years and wanted a break from the hospital. I attended a Vickie Millazo workshop, and informed...

  3. Maternal Mortality Is Rising in the U.S. As It Declines Elsewhere

    mejsp replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I followed the NPR series also. The CDC PhD one continues to haunt me. She was trying to irradicate healthcare disparity and become one of the

  4. nurse on nurse bullying

    mejsp replied to profdocmaher's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I took your survey, but wish it included n/a. I skipped the questions that did not apply. On years of experience, you list one. You didn't become a PhD-prepared professor with one year of...

  5. Interview Questions

    mejsp replied to emillyrush92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My first job out of LVN school was on the pediatric floor. It was interesting and challenging. The most memorable cases were patients with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Sickle Cell Anemia and third-degree...

  6. My Opinion on Simulation Lab

    mejsp replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    Our skills lab from the old days was pretty primitive, but I later worked as an instructor with a high-tech one. Chloe, I believe was the childbearing one. Your example sounds different. We had a...

  7. National Walkout Day March 14 at 10am

    mejsp replied to RobotechTD's topic in School

    Following the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, The Guardian featured this quote from, Shannon Watts. Watts is the founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and the mother of five....

  8. Sharps Containers

    mejsp replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    In public health department we had a service which picked up our sharp containers on a scheduled basis. Your health department might be able to help since you probably know them through immunizations....

  9. My sister's plans for nursing school

    mejsp replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Specialties

    I am pleased your sister had a promising career and was so well compensated. Do you know what my mother said when I was considering nursing school? She said, "You are too tenderhearted." Like...

  10. National Walkout Day March 14 at 10am

    mejsp replied to RobotechTD's topic in School

    Your superintendent's words were very moving, Becky ESRN. Thank you for sharing

  11. Help choosing an education pathway

    mejsp replied to hopefulstudent1999's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to ADN route and later taught at a community college. It amazes me that 3.5 and 3.6 aren't seen as outstanding. Does everyone have to have a 4.0? I worked with a woman who had a situation...

  12. Rn new grad help

    mejsp replied to Dani_2018's topic in Critical Care

    My motivation is to do the chore I like least first. When you get that out of the way everything else is easier. My least favorite chore is CHARTING. Maybe you did that electronically while...

  13. To all RNs, prior to getting hired as an RN, did you need experience?

    mejsp replied to Ceebayy1's topic in General Students

    I worked as a nursing assistant while in LVN school because I needed the money. I later was hired by the hospital that housed our nursing program. I worked as an LVN while pursing my RN and continued...

  14. How can I get more OB experience as a student/new grad?

    mejsp replied to thoughtful21's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How about continuing education courses dealing with OB? You could also teach childbirth education or become a doula. Is there a local midwife who would allow you to shadow her? I accidentally ended...

  15. What would you be in another life?

    mejsp replied to NurseYoshi's topic in General Nursing

    I considered the military, but an older brother talked me out of it. I'm pretty much a pacifist, so my career probably wouldn't have lasted long. A wise friend says we need to spend our days doing...

  16. My long NCLEX Journey

    mejsp replied to Domrt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am very proud of you. The best care provider may not be the best test taker. We all know brainiacs who can ace a test, but have the bedside warmth of a turnip. I admire you for pursuing your goal...

  17. I Quit Nursing.

    mejsp replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your job sounds wonderful. Digging in the dirt is therapeutic. Have you considered a private duty assignment? One of the longterm care facilities I visited had private sitters, assigned to one...

  18. Meyers Brigg, Have you done it?

    mejsp replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I was introduced to Meyers-Briggs at a women's retreat and found it helpful. I didn't make note of the letters, but it helped us understand each other, the ones who think like us and the ones who...

  19. Be Healthy: 10 Self-Care Tips and Tricks for Nurses

    mejsp replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    The first part of the Serenity Prayer reads: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference." Your article...

  20. Verbal abuse ... what are my rights?

    mejsp replied to KHT's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you are living this nightmare. I have no solutions, but love imagining the individual who could walk in as say, "Knock it off." Who would he listen to? My psych experience is minimal,...

  21. Most Pressing Issues in Nursing Today

    mejsp replied to pmcgrady's topic in General Nursing

    pncgrady, MSN, You are saying creating a uniform baseline education is a problem, but you believe all nurses should have a BSN? You think turnover is a problem because we need performance based...

  22. The RV lifestyle

    mejsp posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need your help. My husband and I caught the minimizing bug. We sold our home, bought an RV and are traveling across the United States. Like most veteran nurses I have a bundle of experience. My...

  23. The RV lifestyle

    mejsp replied to mejsp's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I will. I see you were a Parish Nurse. Me, too. When we sold our home we owned four Labradors. They are on the journey with us and keep it interesting. December and January along the...

  24. New Grad Struggles

    mejsp replied to KenyakeoniRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I am sorry you are miserable on the cardiac floor, but the manager who placed you thinks you have some snap. Which area appealed to you during clinical? What is it you enjoy about passing...

  25. Help for a co-worker

    mejsp replied to djh123's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers are with your friend. Your requests say, "I can't control the outcome, but this person matters to me, and I wan't everything to be