jessiern

jessiern BSN, RN

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  1. How do you like report?

    jessiern replied to Emery's topic in General Nursing

    Listen to the reports you get from experienced nurses. After time, you will start to pick up on what's important to tell, because you will figure out what you need to know about a patient. Keep a...

  2. Patient to Nurse Ratios: What are yours?

    jessiern replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Alabama, although city is too specific as it is a very small town. 38 bed med-surg unit Varies depending on dept census. Usually 4:1 at the least, and the max I have had was 10:1 - but only once....

  3. Son wants to be a CRNA, but wants his ears guaged

    jessiern replied to topher-67's topic in General Nursing

    Should not care, I agree, but depending on what part of the country they are in, I can see it being an issue. Here in the southeast, we are a little more conservative then certain other regions, and...

  4. SAHM of 2 young kids wants to be a nurse. Realistic?

    jessiern replied to bwardrope's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't personally done so, but went to school with plently of women with young kids at home. Work with nurses who did so. It is possible, just requires a great deal of committement, a strong...

  5. Diurese at night?

    jessiern replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    We were taught to give diuertics in the AM hours, and not after 6pm if possible. Studies have shown that the elderly have increased risk of falls when given diuertics at night. And, no, I don't have...

  6. How much walking do you have to do every day?

    jessiern replied to Bill Levinson's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even want to know. I know it's enough that since I am pregnant, once I sit down after a shift is over, my husband has to help me off the couch b/c of my back and leg

  7. What do you think of chantix?

    jessiern replied to egglady's topic in General Nursing

    It is a great drug to help some people, but I do advise people to be very careful taking it, and be mindful of loved ons taking it. My mom smoked for 20 years, and took the drug. Has never had a...

  8. heparin drip and ptt

    jessiern replied to sdwmb's topic in Patient Medications

    Yep, our policy is to stop the drip while drawing blood, whether above or below the IV

  9. Got to give you credit

    jessiern replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed with the above...our job is to make sure you are taken WELL taken care of. If you have a concern, or problem, let your nurse know. That's what they are there

  10. I got my coworker fired

    jessiern replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure if it was that bad, you aren't the only person to report it. So relax, and try not to worry about it. Maybe she will learn her lesson from all

  11. I got my coworker fired

    jessiern replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say if it was out-of-line enough for her to be terminated, then you should have reported her. She performed the action that led to her being fired, not

  12. Do you cut off Name Band?

    jessiern replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    Point well taken.

  13. Do you cut off Name Band?

    jessiern replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    I always cut the bands off, right before I wheel them out. But, not out of HIPPA concerns. I cut it off, and tell them that means they are "offically" free to go. Seems crazy, but patients seem to...

  14. When to draw the line on religious and cultural accomodation?

    jessiern replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. It is easier for all involved if the charge nurse will swap the assignment. I work in a mostly black community, but almost the entire nursing staff consists of white female nurses. Caring...

  15. LPN....I'm still a nurse, right??

    jessiern replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    My granddaddy chewed a nurse up because he didn't give him a tylenol for a 98.9 temp. When I got to his room, the nurse was still there. He told me to tell the nurse to get his tylenol. I told...

  16. Nurse stereotypes

    jessiern replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, yes, I think so. Nurses are human - therefore entititled to human emotions. The steroetype of nurses as selfless and giving, and "martyrs" is the reason many burn out so quickly. That...

  17. Nurse stereotypes

    jessiern replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    I hate the steroetype that nurses are sweet angels. Really...if only people could be a fly on the wall in our break room or med

  18. LPN....I'm still a nurse, right??

    jessiern replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    My mom is without a doubt one of the best nurses I know. Can explain disease processes better than any MD, can calm to the most agitated patient (or family), and is one of the best IV starters in our...

  19. Am I Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

    jessiern replied to 2BRNagain's topic in General Nursing

    I don't really have any advice to offer, but I did just want to say goodluck, and not to give up

  20. The Art of Letting Go

    jessiern replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    My mom (a nurse as well) and I just had this same converstation yesterday. A patient just passed on our hospice ward after awaiting death for several weeks. His family just couldn't let go, and...

  21. Feeling guilty

    jessiern replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your kind words, and prayers. It really means a lot. Just getting my emotions out, and in black and white really helped me to feel better about the situation.

  22. Feeling guilty

    jessiern posted a topic in General Nursing

    A few weekends ago, we were swamped and had several call ins. Even with our managers and DON on the floor taking patients, we all had 7 and 8 per nurse, and only 1 tech for 36 patients. Needless to...

  23. Penile implaints

    jessiern replied to laronda134's topic in General Nursing

    Had a patient today with one...he's had it for years. And he had a foley inserted last

  24. Things pts do that make you want to go hit your ahead against a brick wall.

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

    There are far worse offenses, but this is the one I dealt with all day. The little old lady that needs nothing when you make rounds, but 5 minutes after you sit to chart needs water/pain...

  25. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    jessiern replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Actually, I do. I fill out a yearly signs and symptoms sheet each year. I had an allergic reaction to the "harmless" medication the first year I took