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  1. 8:1 ratios in the ER???

    jaimealmostRN replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Emergency

    :chuckle You're right, the more time you have to complain, the more free time you have. I guess since graduation is fast approaching (thank god!)and I'm not affraid of IVs or anything, patient ratios...

  2. Drug Seeker Antics and Dramas

    jaimealmostRN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Just got home from my per diem tech job (sigh, I truly love the ER) and I thought I'd share. We have a ff who is always grinding teeth, figity, etc. One time admitted to cocaine use but always...

  3. Depressed about job experiences as CNA

    jaimealmostRN replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    You know what, I wouldn't last long in LTC either. It's just not my thing. Why don't you FORGET being a CNA in LTC, and go interview at hospitals in your area. NURSING IS FAR MORE THAN LTC, you can...

  4. Burn survivor now burn nurse?

    jaimealmostRN replied to saskrn's topic in Burn

    Before you accept the postion are you able to "shadow" one of the staff nurses for a day on this unit? Ask the manager to be placed with one burn patient. Theres no need to mention your history...

  5. What is the term for this condition?

    jaimealmostRN replied to Palpitations's topic in General Nursing

    Call your doctor ASAP. She is familiar (if she's a cardiologist or can refer you to one) with these types of things (deficit, differens,etc.)and will be able to order an EKG or electrophysiology...

  6. My externship is not going well

    jaimealmostRN replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    I am so happy for you NP2B. The new unit is lucky to have such a modivated and professional extern. Since it's outpatient surg, I bet you'll get to start and d/c more than a few IVs. Also, you'll...

  7. 8:1 ratios in the ER???

    jaimealmostRN replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Emergency

    This is so sad. But it is so much easier for a nurse to get a new job than to get a new career once their license is revoked. I'm not sure if I mentioned this in my first post, but the hospital that...

  8. My externship is not going well

    jaimealmostRN replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I'm very sorry about your situation. I would be polite (as others suggested) but say something like, "Is it possible for me to observe in the MICU or on Nights or the next week?" and then make it...

  9. Professional in scrubs?

    jaimealmostRN replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    I personally don't like patterned tops either for myself. Whenever I get those Jasco/Life catalogs I always see some cute design but would never buy/wear it. I like how the solids look, but it...

  10. HIV questions

    jaimealmostRN replied to quickquestion's topic in Infectious Disease

    I agree with the other posters, go get tested. But from your, umm terminology I'm guessing that you are quite young...and we all know how rumors are in high school, etc. Did this girl tell you she...

  11. Doctors and Nurses?

    jaimealmostRN replied to brenzgrove's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: I agree, for the most part they're not my type either. But where I work there are a few nurse-doctor, nurse-nurse, doctor-paramedic, nurse-unit clerk couples. But as long as both of...

  12. ER last night made me mad!

    jaimealmostRN replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    kea783, seriously...(monist's quote) thats like the most insane quote ever. Yes, I'm judging. The last thing I want when I'm sick is someone caring for me that has NO power to be my

  13. Professional in scrubs?

    jaimealmostRN replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    I truly feel that one must EARN the title of "Nurse." For me, it will be all the more sweeter to wait until I have that diploma and lisense in my hand before I call myself

  14. ER last night made me mad!

    jaimealmostRN replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    I would causally ask this person where he/she went to nursing school in a conversational way ("hey I had a Mary in my class...which school did you go to?) and then when they cannot answer your...

  15. 8:1 ratios in the ER???

    jaimealmostRN replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Emergency

    OK, this makes a little more sense. So in a minor care/observation area one could have 8+ pts, but in the more acute sections 4ish? What is the most you have had in that area (acute)? Actually if I...

  16. Surgeon Bashes CRNAs in Vogue Magazine

    jaimealmostRN replied to TraumaNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is great news. Again, yoga you are an inspiration to all of us aspiring activists. May I ask though, where did you find this background info? Are things like this available to the public or do...

  17. Surgeon Bashes CRNAs in Vogue Magazine

    jaimealmostRN replied to TraumaNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Letters, VOGUE Magazine 4 Times Square New York, NY 10036 via internet: [email protected] ***Please include a daytime telephone number, letters may be edited for length or clarity*** ps. this is...

  18. Surgeon Bashes CRNAs in Vogue Magazine

    jaimealmostRN replied to TraumaNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I meant to post about this. I am a regular reader of Vogue and as it was an article on how to make Cosmetic surgery more successful/safer I was interested. It was a private practice dr. who said...

  19. Doctor in your next life?

    jaimealmostRN replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl:

  20. Doctor in your next life?

    jaimealmostRN replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    ohhh (evil laugh) I can't wait until you see what it's really like. $100,000 - Malpractice - other types of insurance - student loans = And nurses do make a nice living with *just*undergrad degrees...

  21. nj salary survey

    jaimealmostRN replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am firmly sticking to my opinion. Rahway is a scary place (for employees and patients). I do not wish to insult you b/c I know that you are an intelligent, hard working person. But for anyone...

  22. nj salary survey

    jaimealmostRN replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am not sure how the Kindred floor is at Rahway (I believe its run by a seperate company), but a word of advice to all...I would AVOID Rahway hospital at all costs. I don't want to give too many...

  23. MD's vs. RN's: Your Thoughts?

    jaimealmostRN replied to steve0123's topic in California Nursing

    :rotfl: your right. I think I read the "house of god" in like 8th grade and it was pretty obvious to me THEN that nurses don't go around in short white skirts and rainbow undies fawning over a bunch...

  24. MD's vs. RN's: Your Thoughts?

    jaimealmostRN replied to steve0123's topic in California Nursing

    Steve, I completely agree. I read that website after viewing the address on the CRNA forum. I was ABSOULTELY DISGUSTED. I have never had a problem with a doc and have always been polite, yet...

  25. Need a good ICU book

    jaimealmostRN replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ok, this is the best website ever! (except obviously allnurses.com). Mark, I just read all 37 pages of "Bedside Emergencies" and got some great explanations of stuff I didn't really understand from...