RadioJenn

I'm hoping someone can help me with this. We have a frequent flyer who comes to our hospital and as well as other neighborhood hospitals for treatment of wounds and infections. He is paralyzed waist down from a gunshot wound. He is verbally, physic...

Ok here is the update: He came to my floor and was discharged within one day before I returned to work. However, when he was there, he berated and abused the two nurses who cared for him. Security was not placed outside his room and nurses were told ...

Security was notified and I was contacted at home by the head of security regarding this incident.

I was told I was not allowed to file charges because hospital administration was notified. I also was told that if I filed charges personally against him, he could find out where I live.

Hello everyone, Help me out with this one: The other day I had to call my patient's son to help translate to his father that the OR was taking his father in for surgery 45 minutes earlier than expected. The elderly patient spoke a rare ...

Actually at my hospital, anyone can have anyone else written up. Our nurse aides are encouraged to write up a nurse who complains about them. No I do not feel insubordinate, but I do know the politics at my hospital. Sometimes you have to ...

I appreciate everyone's input. Normally I would have defended myself but I'm just frustrated at this hospital in general and plan relocate this year. I think I was also caught off guard because this dr was always pleasant with me and to go Jek...

Hi everyone, I just did my first care plan and wanted some feedback: Clinical Assessment Data- Care Plan Nursing Diagnosis: Self care deficit (bathing) related to impaired mobility status (weak leg muscles) as evidenced by inability to access sho...

It will get better. My clinical this first semester is a nursing home and my first client was a woman who always refused to let student nurses examine her. By my 4th meeting with her, we had a great rapport. Communication is the key. It's tough wh...

I'm in school in NJ and after one semester at my county college, I am eligible to sit for the CNA license exam for the state of NJ. My one semester waives any CNA program. Check with your school and see what they say.

Oh the assignment called for three diagnoses. Here are the other two: Thanks for the compliment! Clinical assessment data-care plan Nursing diagnosis: Risk for falls related to previous fall, wheelchair use, over 65, use of antihypertensive ...

Sorry about that. Is there anyway we can delete/edit our posts or just delete the entire thread?

I talked to Doozie around 11:30am, so you just missed her. And yes bring your paperwork tomorrow!

I'm in Grosso's class as well. Did anyone one else get singled out at orientation for allegedly not having their health clearance info uploaded? I know damn well my stuff was all uploaded by Nov 30th, so it really ticked me off for having my name ca...

You should have gotten your acceptance letter today or at the latest Monday. I got mine!!

Mountainside Hospital is joining with Caldwell College to for a BSN program. Mountainside is no longer doing 2-4 year diploma programs. I don't know if you knew that.

Hey RJordan! Does it seem like it is taking forever for ECC to send out these acceptance letters? Nothing in the mail today for me. Also, how did most people you know do on this test? I haven't met too many people who have taken it, but so far I kn...

hey guys, i am still waiting to hear also about admission to the spring 2010 program. i got a 150 on the nln and my gpa is 3.66. i do have some information on the point system: the highest amount of points you can get is 31 and the lowest that would...

Hi everyone, My name is Jenn and I'm new here. Here's my story: I worked in radio for 13 years and after getting laid off last year, I decided to become a nurse. I graduated William Paterson University in NJ in 1992 Cum Laude with a 3.61 GPA and a ...