jessiern

jessiern BSN, RN

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  1. nurse abuse

    jessiern replied to mickeygirl's topic in General Nursing

    One of the first things they told us when we went in to do pysch clinicals was never to let the patient back you into a corner, or get in between you and the door. That is true with any patient that...

  2. What is the right thing to say?

    jessiern replied to missnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Gentylwind and Katnip...I am so sorry for the loss both of you have experienced. I can't imagine the pain of lossing a child. Just wanted to give you both a

  3. Allowing suicide vs. not allowing suicide????

    jessiern replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    And that is why as healthcare professionals we do not allow patients to commit suicide. Too many variables, eithical issues, slippery slopes, and so forth and so on and various things of that

  4. what time do you give meds....

    jessiern replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work dayshift, and our morning meds are due at 9AM, but I usually start passing meds just as soon as I'm done with assessments, around, 7:45 or so. Things can get crazy, and somethings that's the...

  5. Nurses as sole breadwinners

    jessiern replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Which thread are you referring to? I don't recall posting another thread similar to this. Just

  6. Allowing suicide vs. not allowing suicide????

    jessiern replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be a PIA, but that is in my mind circular logical. Treatment is started when the patient desires to end life. So then, at what point is it now okay for that patient to again make that...

  7. Sigma Theta Tau--worth it?

    jessiern replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of it before now, but glancing at the website quickly it sounds a lot like Phi Theta Kappa (the honor society for 2 year colleges). I joined PTK when I was pusuing an Associate of Science...

  8. Communication and shift call-offs

    jessiern replied to SmartSNFguy's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is that nurses, like any other profession want their time off just like everyone else. So no, I dont' think that would

  9. Allowing suicide vs. not allowing suicide????

    jessiern replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Would you all agree at the very least, we should first evaluate the patients to ensure they are not suffering from a mental disorder (depression included). I just can't see turning a deaf ear to a...

  10. What is the right thing to say?

    jessiern replied to missnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    At a time like that in someones life, they just need someone to listen to them. They need to talk, to get things out. Work through the process. Even if you were to say something perfect, 5 minutes...

  11. I've Had it! *Long*

    jessiern replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    The Powers That

  12. I've Had it! *Long*

    jessiern replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Not wanting to cont working in an environment that is not supportive and makes you doubt your skills is normal. There is nothing wrong with it. And it doesn't make you a "bad" nurse because you...

  13. Dr mad at me/I am upset, dont know hat to think

    jessiern replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Problem #1: If a MD is on call, they should answer their calls. 3 pages, and no answer is unacceptable IMO. If he was busy, the least he could have done is have a nurse/sec on the unit he was in...

  14. Head to toe assessment....how long does it take you?

    jessiern replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    Part of time management is learning to be more focused on the system in questions. I'm not saying don't do a head to toe, but if a patient comes in with abd pain N/V/D-make bowel sounds and abd your...

  15. Allowing suicide vs. not allowing suicide????

    jessiern replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Because patients have the right to refuse treatment...even if it is not in there best interest. They can only be held if they are a danger to themselves or others. The best example I can think of to...

  16. I Dislocated My Kidney I Can't Poop

    jessiern replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I do tell ya... after a busy day trying to get my house cleaned into a home again after 3 days of work... I sure needed that good laugh. In fact I believe I lauged so hard I dislogded my bowels. I...

  17. ETOH Abuse

    jessiern replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I never said my views and attitude was right. But it comes from a background of a 12 year old girl without a father becuase he is too busy at the bar drinking to be worried with me. And years of...

  18. Pregnant nurse working with isolation patients

    jessiern replied to Tiffado's topic in General Nursing

    Aside from obvious CMV/shingles we do not make exceptions in our facility. It has been discussed, because someone is always pregant at our facility. Most of us feel like it would be pointless. How...

  19. bad nursing care

    jessiern replied to calliesue's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what kind of responsibilities do you have for these 24 patients? I can not fathom it being at all possible to provide care for that number. Just giving meds would take all day. Sometimes we...

  20. zithromax/azithromycin dosing

    jessiern replied to ontocrna's topic in Patient Medications

    Might want to also consider, if the patient has a URI/strep they could develop an ear infection. I have been known to have a case or two of otitis media after a bad case of strep, and has tinnitus...

  21. Something Weird...

    jessiern replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know the feeling...I only had 5 patients today, and they were really good patients. I had time to just sit in patients room and talk to them, do good assessment, document like I am supposed to. A...

  22. Nurses as SUPERHUMANS!!

    jessiern replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure you will find that your condition may cuase some problems with whatever position you decide to take...but nurse are inventive people. You will figure out how to manage the problems that come...

  23. Patients & family

    jessiern replied to dutch_girl14's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, the ones of us that grandma liked were already

  24. what to do when a PEG comes out

    jessiern replied to fusster's topic in General Nursing

    I would also add that in the future if something like this comes up, and you are not comfortable call to someone with more experience like a supervisor, or nurse manager. Better to look less...

  25. Is nursing hereditary?

    jessiern replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    *Raises hand* Momma cried when I told her I was applying to nursing school. Begged and begged me not too. If I ever complian about work she say "didnt' momma tell