JDougRN

JDougRN BSN, RN

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  1. Best one sentence handoff report

    JDougRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    From EMS over county wide radio:1. He was twitching, fell down, isn't twitching anymore- See you in 5.2. "This is XYZ- Patient is a train wreck- we will be there in 2, Medic 5 out..."3. (Medic on...

  2. Giveaway gifts to nurses.

    JDougRN replied to LA-Marie's topic in Emergency

  3. Pressure infusers

    JDougRN replied to ERnurse1983Ontario's topic in Emergency

    In any facility I've worked, it's been policy that IO lines have to be run with a pressure

  4. nurses and EMT's

    JDougRN replied to phieud's topic in Emergency

    In my experience, we RARELY have EMS issues - Exactly the opposite, IMHO- I always make sure to thank my EMS when they finish giving report- I respect the very difficult job that they do, just as most...

  5. Question for Nurses with BSN and MSN

    JDougRN replied to MattRN81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ASN vs BSN are two TOTALLY different things. The first 2 years of Nursing school were much scarier- Based a lot more on having to memorize facts and values, A&P, ect. The instructors seemed to...

  6. Obamacare, what could go wrong?

    JDougRN replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Demand for healthcare isn't going to "Magically Increase "= All of these ppl ARE seeking healthcare. In EDs- at 800.00 bls cab rides..The DIFFERENCE is....NOW they will be able to get in to see an...

  7. Nurses are the real heroes ?

    JDougRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Sorry- as an ED nurse, I can personally testify that we aren't "Safe" at work. I have had a pt hit me in the face and give me a lac bad enough to need stitches, have been attacked and in physical...

  8. Death of Jail Inmate, Big Settlement

    JDougRN replied to Vito Andolini's topic in Correctional

    ? HUmm Crystalworn- I've been a nurse for 20 yrs, and I've never encountered the perception or commewnts that nurses who work in corrections are there because they couldn't "Hack it."- IMHO, as an ED...

  9. Seizures Real vs Fake

    JDougRN replied to princess pickles's topic in Correctional

    WHOOP- I LOVE these- Being an ED nurse, we sure see a lot of them- We use the amonia ampule as well- Another good trick I learned from a Neurologist- If someone is having a "Seizure" or a "Coma"-...

  10. I'm done with nursing

    JDougRN replied to Blue4me2's topic in General Nursing

    Blue- Hugs to you, and I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. If you really feel this way, I don't think you should be ashamed, or feel like you should continue to "Tough it out." Some people get...

  11. How would you react to a corrective resignation letter?

    JDougRN replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I guess it would depend on the content- If it was an "I regretfully resign, due to (example) unsafe staffing ratios and feel that the management should be made aware of the following issues so that...

  12. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    JDougRN replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Pagan here as well- I have a pentacle that I wear, in the open. I've never had any issues with patients, although I love the LOLs who ask me "Oh is that the star of David? Are you Jewish??" Makes me...

  13. Have been in the ER for 3 hrs now....

    JDougRN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Emergency

    I'd like to know what the covering nurse did/said that made her "Rude" ? I tell people all the time when they ask- how long of a wait is it going to be? "If how long your wait is determines if you...

  14. Frequent Flyers

    JDougRN replied to RustyMedic's topic in Emergency

    WOOHOOO! The "PUTZ" that I posted about earlier- I just came in to work and found out that he was arrested (again). Serious stuff this time, including 1 degree felony menacing, 3 degree criminal...

  15. Frequent Flyers

    JDougRN replied to RustyMedic's topic in Emergency

    Honestly? I hear what you are saying, but come on? How about all of the ppl who can't get medical help, becaus ethe funding isn't there, because of people like him? This should be illegal, and this...

  16. Frequent Flyers

    JDougRN replied to RustyMedic's topic in Emergency

    I just came to this thread, and I'm so upset right now- I just had a youngish guy come in- CC was ? Kidney stone vs UTI/ possible renal colic- He asked me if he should be seen here in the ED, or wait...

  17. Patient claims of Abuse

    JDougRN replied to helpme,'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    HUmmm. A resident complained to you about a CNA being rude, but refused to go into much detail. Then, if I'm reading it correctly, this same resident insisted that YOU said things you didn't,...

  18. Happy student/ happy preceptor!

    JDougRN posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone- I read a LOT of posts about complaints- Bad experiences from student because of their preceptors, or bad experiences from Preceptors due to bad students- Students vs Nursing...

  19. FL New Grad worried about multiple DUI's

    JDougRN replied to Eve84RN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Congrats on your sobriety, as well as your finishing nursing school. As a fellow nurse who has done both, I send you HUGE hugs and high-fives. I never ended up in the unfortunate position that you are...

  20. Depressed, or just "Life?"

    JDougRN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'd like some feedback from my fellow Nurses on this topic. Sociology question/debate.This IS NOT, I repeat NOT in any way shape or form a flame against ppl who have depression issues, so please don't...

  21. Are there doctors on duty in the ER?

    JDougRN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I ended up being in charge last night, with 2 floats and a FULL ED, as well as my nursing student. SIGH. After 2300, my triage nurse was going home, so I got to do that as well. At 2305, I went out to...

  22. Depressed, or just "Life?"

    JDougRN replied to JDougRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! Could it BE? a 100% consensus on AN???????? UREKA!!!!!! I've done it (Insert maniacal laughter here.....) Just kidding, but it is very interesting to me that almost everyone on here...

  23. Depressed, or just "Life?"

    JDougRN replied to JDougRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The thoughts offered so far have been great! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one seeing this trend. Leslie- I appreciate your input, and I was concerned about her possibly having some PP depression-...

  24. Resignation Advice & Help Requested

    JDougRN replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds wonderful! I can't see how you could make it any better. Good luck with the Hospice job- I hope you love it, and Hopsice Nurses are quite a wonderful breed of

  25. Are oral contraceptives healthcare?

    JDougRN replied to cargalrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I do believe it should be covered- it is necessary to see an MD or mid-level provider in order to get a script- to me , that makes it a medical issue. It isn't religion. A person who is Jehovah's...