JenniferSews

JenniferSews

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  1. Getting a travel jobs as a manager/educator

    JenniferSews posted a topic in Travel

    I'm not looking to travel now, but in 3 years when my kids are done with high school. I'll be in my mid 50s by then and my back/body is not okay with floor work anymore. I have extensive experience...

  2. MSN-ED to NP?

    JenniferSews posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've been researching this for a bit here and there and can't seem to get a straight answer. I have my masters in nursing education. Is there a route I can take to NP? I work in a hospital...

  3. MSN-ED to NP?

    JenniferSews replied to JenniferSews's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    DNP in my state is pretty underutilized and your opportunities are limited, so I'm considering an

  4. Where can I teach online with a MSN?

    JenniferSews posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm going through a divorce and the finances are not great, with a forecast of much worse from an ex who has no intention of being fair. I have 8+ years of hospital based education and a masters in...

  5. EMU- Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

    JenniferSews posted a topic in Neurological

    Hi all, I am an educator for a unit based EMU. We do long term video monitoring. I'm wondering if anyone in and EMU is willing to share their staffing ratios? I'm also curious if anyone is using...

  6. How to be faster/more efficient?

    JenniferSews posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been working sub acute rehab for a year now. I carry 12-15 patients, generally 14 on any given day. I have an 8 hour shift and work 6-2:30 but NEVER leave on time. Today I was called to come in...

  7. Best one sentence handoff report

    JenniferSews replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    They did taped reports in our LTC ward for a while and one morning a coworker came in to "Everyone's fine, crush everything." It's still an inside joke years

  8. You know it's gonna be a bad day at the home when

    JenniferSews replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yup! And you know the staff hugged that patient with love 3 times a day in the last x amount of days they have lived with you. Maybe they were an awful parent but someone is caring for them and...

  9. Male nurse crying!!!

    JenniferSews replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think shedding a tear with a patient or family can be completely appropriate at times! If a caregiver sheds a tear with my mom when my nana finally passes, I would appreciate that the caregiver...

  10. Do you work with any super nurses?

    JenniferSews replied to Bringonthenight's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do work with a really amazing nurse. Someday I hope to grow up to be as good as her. She gets everything done, no matter how small, she never skips anything. Her charting is amazing and although...

  11. Why doesn't the NCLEX include skills demos?

    JenniferSews replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well I graduated as an ADN able to do most of the basic skills, thankfully. Because no one was going to teach me in the real world these days. But I guess if you'd have to choose, you might want a...

  12. Starting in a CCU LTAC from a SNF wound unit

    JenniferSews replied to SusieN RN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Sounds like the path my coworkers and I are on, for better or worse. SNF or LTC is worse than new grad in my city! You learned lots of great time management skills in the SNF, and I bet you'll do...

  13. holiday pay this year-what??

    JenniferSews replied to orla's topic in General Nursing

    We get paid time and a half, but only if you are a full time employee. If you are part time or prn or were hired within the last 90 days you get regular pay. Needless to say if you have been with the...

  14. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    JenniferSews replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    I generally take 15 minutes to shove some food in my face while I read a chart, look at a lab, etc just after getting report. But "breakfast" is usually a cereal bar or a slice of toast. I'm not off...

  15. Is LTC really a kiss of death for new grads?

    JenniferSews replied to studentchar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am going to go with- it depends. In my state the hospitals don't count nursing homes or SNFs as any experience. They state it right in their employment listings. 18 months into my career and I am...

  16. Not a waitress or barista

    JenniferSews replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    True, but when one decides they really want a frosty, I'm not above taking my yearly lunch break to go get it. They won't eat but a bite but it's worth the trip. I'm jealous of those who haven't...

  17. I got fired today

    JenniferSews replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you didn't even start orientation, I wouldn't even put the place on your application or address it at

  18. Not a waitress or barista

    JenniferSews replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    In my personal nursing world (not necessarily reality, just my personal code) you can get anything you want if you are dying. All others are on their own. I like the idea of telling patients and...

  19. Gastric lavage in healthy term newborn??

    JenniferSews replied to flarson's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe you did your OB clinicals at the same hospital as me? I observed this and thought it was an awful thing to do to a newborn. Even the nurse who performed it hated doing it but did it for the...

  20. Nursing jobs for RN's....still scarce ?

    JenniferSews replied to pat8585's topic in Nursing Career

    If you have experience the jobs are still there. Some rural areas are still hiring new grads. If you're looking in your area call recruiters and check the websites and see what it's

  21. This Does Not Make Sense - But happens anyway!

    JenniferSews replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Favorite thread

  22. Why are some nurses not grateful for my job?

    JenniferSews replied to leogirl8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good point. Maybe she requested a sitter and the patient had calmed down, so she felt a little foolish for asking for a sitter. Or maybe the nurse that had requested a sitter has since left, and...

  23. Why are some nurses not grateful for my job?

    JenniferSews replied to leogirl8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We rarely get sitters, since they must be privately paid for in our facility. I love a good sitter! I know they can't always toilet them, help with ADLs, etc. Like others have said the only issue...

  24. LTC, SKILLED almost impossible to get things done

    JenniferSews replied to 9livesRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You get used to it. You learn to manage your time REALLY WELL and while you will still have bad days I find I can still get it done 90% of the time even on those bad days. It takes an extreme amount...

  25. anyone in northern colorado hire new grads?

    JenniferSews replied to cardioverter's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The northern CO hospitals are still hiring new grads, and a couple of years of ER tech experience will make a huge difference. And yes, in CO, being a guy really does make a difference. Men are...