JezzysRN09

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1. I woke up during surgery, Have you?

   JezzysRN09 replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

   I know this is an old thread, but this just happened to me yesterday. I was put under sedation (not general anesthesia) for a lipoma removal off my back. I was told that I would be put under sedation and the surgeon would use local anesthetics to s...

2. Looking for the PERFECT ink pen ;)

   JezzysRN09 replied to nkochrn's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I was a pen freak long before I became a nurse. I am currently loving the Zebra Z-grip Max. Be careful though, it comes in regular ink and gel. The gel ones are terrible, but the regular ink ones are amazing. The cheaper version, the Z-grips are ...

3. Am I being snotty?

   JezzysRN09 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Am I being snotty? I am a new grad and I have been working at my hospital for the past 10 weeks. Next week I will be finished with orientation. I am considering paying the $15 to have my ID badge redone to reflect my degree. Security put my First...

4. On a positive note.......

   JezzysRN09 replied to groovy jeff's topic in New Nurse

   Yay! I'm glad to hear other people are enjoying their new jobs too! I just finished my first week on a Med Surg floor and I love it! I mean, its really hard. REALLY HARD! But I love it! My preceptor is great, my fellow new grads are great and 9...

5. Board of Nursing NCLEX application process

   JezzysRN09 replied to Almost_there09's topic in Maryland

   If you are going to be working in a Compact State, you should take the NCLEX in the state that you will declare your primary residency and you will be able to work in any compact state. For the example above: Live in MD, school in VA and work in D.C...

6. Board of Nursing NCLEX application process

   JezzysRN09 replied to Almost_there09's topic in Maryland

   I began the process July 31, 2009 and did not get to sit for the NCLEX until the second week in October. The BON did not respond to my requests for an application (they only accept paper applications). I would suggest driving to their office in Bal...

7. Nursing and anxiety?

   JezzysRN09 replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Disabilities

   I am a new grad and have suffered from GAD/Panic attacks and depression for years. When I started nursing school I became very sick with anxiety to the point that my physical health was quickly declining. For the first time I was provided the oppor...

8. Can I go by a nickname as a nurse?

   JezzysRN09 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new grad and will be starting orientation next week for a job as staff nurse on a Telemetry unit. My legal first name is Elizabeth, but I have ALWAYS gone by Liza. Does anyone know the rules/protocols for using such a nickname on a security ...