JenniferSews

JenniferSews

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  1. I gave a back massage yesterday

    JenniferSews replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

    I miss the days as a CNA when I did home health 17 years ago. I had a whole hour for each patient, can you imagine?!? I did lots of much appreciated back rubs. I used to start with a bed bath and...

  2. is there anything better to say then it's not your fault

    JenniferSews replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing wrong with "it's not your fault." Sometimes it's the truest thing you can say, and the thing needs to be remembered. Just listen as much as you can, give them a safe place to vent....

  3. RN but haven't taken the boards?!

    JenniferSews replied to MEB0423's topic in General Nursing

    Another nurse with the same

  4. Great LTC Clinical and Advice, Please.

    JenniferSews replied to Hygiene Queen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't mention in a thank you a possible job. But I would ask a preceptor if you can leave a resume with him/her. I ran into a clinical instructor after I had graduated and the one nurse I had bonded...

  5. Medpass at mealtime a dignity issue?

    JenniferSews replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have heard talk about this new med pass system, a friend works in a facility that does this. But frankly it's not about dignity, or any other reason mentioned here. It's simply to avoid being...

  6. Spoke too soon...

    JenniferSews replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    It will get easier. Evenings in subacute are hectic and sometimes barely controlled chaos, but you will get fast at doing admissions and it will be okay. Good

  7. WHAT were they thinking at that Nursing Home???

    JenniferSews replied to JDougRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think if you had not titled this with "at that nursing home" you would probably not be getting this response. Because regardless of the setting, no nurse should ever do something like leave a foley...

  8. Why are so many new nurses having problems?

    JenniferSews replied to okchug's topic in General Nursing

    i totally agree, but as a newbie it's hard. no one tells you that it gets better. the nurses i work with who have experience seem just as stressed out and frustrated. they tell stories about how...

  9. Nurses targeted for real estate agents?

    JenniferSews replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree! In every profession there are burned out people looking to make a change. Real estate has always held the promise of autonomy, good money, easy hours. It's not that at all, but...

  10. C-section vs. letting Mom go naturally

    JenniferSews replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is the reason I chose to run far, far away from OB nursing. I couldn't function in a field which in my city is so far from evidence based

  11. why the lack of baths

    JenniferSews replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I work in sub acute, which is just barely post hospital and often a very long way from home. I think a LOT of people these days forget that you are in the hospital to get stable enough to go...

  12. giving report to a SNF

    JenniferSews replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Hopefully you understand this is just one nurse and one report. Just like I understand that it is just one nurse when I hear "last bm was 7 days ago so you might have to give them "something" when...

  13. Graduated 1998 but never passed NCLEX. Thinking about an LPN program

    JenniferSews replied to zionsdaughter's topic in Nursing Career

    I have to agree with nurse educate. If you couldn't pass in 1998 after 3 tries, an LPN course may be the best way to get back into the field. The NCLEX is harder, and a lot of what you learned in...

  14. Applied for LTC position, haven't heard a word

    JenniferSews replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They might be slow. In our facility we would actually prefer a nurse with LTC experience over hospital experience. It can be hard for some people to adjust from having a smaller number of patients...

  15. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    JenniferSews replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well I have broken the rule. I got Noro once and it wouldn't go away. Literally 3 weeks later I was still throwing up every single thing I put into my stomach. I felt awful and after multiple ER...

  16. Don't need a brain to be a School Nurse?

    JenniferSews replied to ahintonRN's topic in School

    When I was in school I was out sick so much that the school district tried to get my mother to pull me from school. Despite the passing grades I had missed much more than the maximum # of days for...

  17. Should I be worried about back problems?

    JenniferSews replied to austriancrystal's topic in General Nursing

    I had a very bad back before ever entering nursing. The specialist was a shocked at my MRI. But I'm very careful. I never lift anyone unless I am SURE they are a min assist. I get help, and frankly my...

  18. Calling a Patient 'Sugar': Abuse?

    JenniferSews replied to Trancelation's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think they said it was my duty as an American to sue if I wasn't happy. Abuse is (or SHOULD BE) a strong word. Let's not water it down for those actually suffering at the hands of their caregivers...

  19. Pay difference Denver, CO Springs, Ft. Collins

    JenniferSews replied to Liz520's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It depends on your specialty. I am paid pretty well for the Denver area, comparable to my cohorts from school when you add in their overnight and weekend differentials. However I work days and 2...

  20. pregnant and on a clear liquid diet

    JenniferSews replied to VANursetobe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We can't give medical advice. But from a student perspective this is a good lesson. As a nurse you often care about your patients and their life choices. But the best you can do is educate them on...

  21. Drug seekers

    JenniferSews replied to Athena904's topic in General Nursing

    I have a news flash for you. Those drug seeking patients ALREADY HAVE FREE HEALTHCARE. Do you really think the drug addicts are working 9-5 jobs and pay for their health insurance? The reality is...

  22. Tell me about sub-acute care nursing

    JenniferSews replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. I run 15 patients and that is challenging. 12 is very manageable and I'd be THRILLED with 8. The patients are sometimes sick, and sometimes theyare so sick they become...

  23. What should I do about the patient from hell?

    JenniferSews replied to mountain_biker_88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You work in a SNF, so I'm assuming this patient is a short term stay? Or is it LTC. I work in a SNF and we have a patient like this. I only had to take care of her twice a month and still I dreaded...

  24. Giving kids botox vs. refusing lifesaving medical treatment...

    JenniferSews replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Because for some reason religious freedom is more important than a child's

  25. Have you ever been insulted for what you do?

    JenniferSews replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I continually hear comments and see the eye rolling attitude. Especially from the local ER and the EMTs. Since we are "just LTC nurses." In reality I deal with 15 sub acute patients and some are...