JDougRN

JDougRN BSN, RN

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  1. how do you deal with unsafe/unsanitary conditions?

    JDougRN replied to cayenne06's topic in Home Health

    I remember when I was in Nursing school 20 yrs ago- We had to go around with a Public Health Nurse for a day. One of the houses had several dogs, and you literally had to step around the piles of...

  2. Lies of the ER.....

    JDougRN replied to Cari Turner21's topic in Nursing Humor

    I just filled my Lortab 10/500 mg script, and my Ambien 12.5 mg script yesterday, and somebody stoled them out of my car. (RRRIIIGGGHHHHTTTTTT) I just filled my narcotics script, and so did my wife-...

  3. Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    JDougRN replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hummm- Oh so many! 1. CNAs come to the desk, GAGGING! Stated- We need help with Mr. X. So I go into the room, to find him wrestling with the other CNA- They are both covered in poop, the CNA is trying...

  4. The Mockery of Nursing

    JDougRN replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  5. The Mockery of Nursing

    JDougRN replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  6. The Mockery of Nursing

    JDougRN replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And WHAT about this thread is it that you fail to grasp? There is nothing on here bashing young

  7. The Mockery of Nursing

    JDougRN replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here is a quarter- now go forth and purchase thyself a sense of humor please. This thread is NOT bashing pre-nursing students, nursing students, or people who just got their first nursing job. It is...

  8. Help!!!CPNE scheduled in Utica 2/24/12!

    JDougRN replied to NurseJenny:-)'s topic in Excelsior College

    I took and passed my CPNE in Utica several yrs ago, and I have worked there as a nurse since 1998. I would be happy to act as an emergency "HELP" person, and I'd be happy to help anybody who is...

  9. The Mockery of Nursing

    JDougRN replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    RATTS! I messed up my last post! To be purrfect, it would all be in lowur case with no punctuashon just one long poorly written

  10. The Mockery of Nursing

    JDougRN replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh me next!!!! :yeah:OK- Here it goes. I got a DWI, can I still be a nurse even though I've failed the NCLEX 5 times, probably due to that weed I smoked before I sat down and tried to decide if I want...

  11. Priority patient...abd pain, vag bleeding, or broken arm

    JDougRN replied to JDD1017's topic in Emergency

    If I couldn't see them, or ask any questions- According to the ESI triage- Vag bleeds are a 2, the abd pain and broken arms would be 3. Of course, if you were actually able to look/asses the pts, it...

  12. So disgusted with everything

    JDougRN posted a topic in Emergency

    First, I'd like to say I usually like working in the ED, but last night was just unbelievable. 13.5hours without so much as a 10 minute break. Up to 9 patients at one time (one came in as a stroke...

  13. Admissions during change of shift

    JDougRN replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work as a floor nurse, and it would really upset me to get a patient (or several) from the ED close to change of shift. I often complained that it was unfair, or unsafe.I figured it was the...

  14. Oh boy. Let go from job... not sure if this is it. :(

    JDougRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I believe there are several issues at play here. 1. Nursing schools are still wasting too much time with antiquated foolishness like "care plans", instead of teaching what needs to be learned to...

  15. How soon can I get my RN?

    JDougRN replied to JaceyA.'s topic in LPN to RN

    Your friend is "partly" correct. Having your LPN allows you to enroll in a program like Excelsior College. This college has several nursing tests that the student must study for on their own. The...

  16. Excited to finally call myself an ER nurse

    JDougRN replied to JessiekRN's topic in Emergency

    WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME to the elite, crazy, amazing club. This job will teach you EVERYTHING, break your heart, and change who you are. In the end, you will be so glad you did it. Hugs to you. If you...

  17. Nurse Interfering with Medical Care, AGAIN!

    JDougRN replied to JacksonCare's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    TROLL ALERT!!!!! I call shenanigans, as well as a troll

  18. Another low staffing - am i being a baby- new nurse post!

    JDougRN replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mean to sound what way? 30 residents seems to be the norm here in NY- I did it for years as a second job. 5:1 staffing in LTC? Heck, we don't even get that on a med/surg tele floor that does drips,...

  19. Another low staffing - am i being a baby- new nurse post!

    JDougRN replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My question is, why would you think going to a hospital is easier? LTC is busy, but the pt's are chronic, not acute. Once you've been there for a while, you will find that things are a bit easier...

  20. What a night!

    JDougRN replied to workingspaz's topic in General Nursing

    How bad were the pt.s, that 7 was

  21. Please for the love of God.............

    JDougRN replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    gee...SOMEBODY worked the weekend in an ED...On Haloween weekend,lol. Hang in

  22. CPNE - How bad is it really?

    JDougRN replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Excelsior College

    It is very stressful, but as long as you make sure you are well prepared, it is certainly managable. I found that the EC site was very6 heolpful- other ppl who are studying post situations and...

  23. Who Wants To Share Exp- LPN to RN with EC

    JDougRN replied to sondon's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would caution you- Don't want to rain on your parade, but EC is a program where you NEED clinical hospital experience. Do you live in a state where they still allow LPNs to work in one? If so, I...

  24. RN to BSN without clinical

    JDougRN replied to teakntwist's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Keuka in

  25. CPNE - Utica, NY

    JDougRN replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi there- I took my CPNE at Utica, and I've been a nurse at St. Lukes since 1998. The procters are very nice there. Feel free to email me if you'd like. I'd be happy to tell you how to get to where...