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  1. Tell me about Capella BSN completion program

    jennilynn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    You know...the stuff the admissions counselors don't tell, the stuff you can't read in the brochure. How do you like it? Is it really feasible to work full time and take the full load of classes? Why...

  2. When do you work out?

    jennilynn replied to SionainnRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    In the morning of my first night back, every day when I am off, the evening after sleeping my last

  3. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    jennilynn replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you ruby and palmharbormom and all the other posters who do not think I am a horrible nurse for being annoyed with visitors. I do believe that I stated enough times that I think that visitors...

  4. Dang, I have some great co-workers!

    jennilynn replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So nice to hear. I happen to work with a fantastic group, too. We can see when one is struggling and lend a hand. Newer nurses can feel more than comfortable asking questions and pinging ideas off of...

  5. More Things You'd Love to be Able to say to Patients

    jennilynn replied to Bill E. Rubin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And more recently to my pt with uncontrollable pain and nausea from pancreatitis......how were those chili cheese fries from sonic? Nauseated? You don't say, here's the McFlurry that your wife hid in...

  6. More Things You'd Love to be Able to say to Patients

    jennilynn replied to Bill E. Rubin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh you're allergic to morphine and zofran? All you can have is dilaudid and phenergan?

  7. Funny/embarassing situations with the DR.

    jennilynn replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was working in the OR, so very rarely did we see docs in their street clothes, let alone without a mask on. One day I was grocery shopping, not In my normal part of town, so I was taken aback when...

  8. Nurses: How Do You Feel About Your Patients Being Nurses?

    jennilynn replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have no problem taking care of other nurses. I have had issues with taking care of ancillary staff that think they know more than nurses (pharm tech, X-ray tech, OR transporter) but I get through...

  9. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    jennilynn replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We had a lady stalking the desk the other night because she wanted fresh coffee at 3am. We had 4 nurses, 2 CIWA, new admissions, bed alarms, etc. sorry sister, your coffee is gonna have to wait! She...

  10. How to get out of patient care?

    jennilynn replied to lockheart678's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe look into some large corporations by where you live. A lot of times the businesses, especially manufacturing companies, will hire nurses to handle their work comp claims and company employee...

  11. From experience, has anyone had a relatively low stress nursing job ?

    jennilynn replied to studentnurse9806's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a med/surg floor. It is relatively no stress. Sure, we have our busy days, but I walk out on time 9/10 days, feeling like I did a pretty good job at taking care of my patients. i also think...

  12. My appearance being an issue

    jennilynn replied to CNAEB's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My daughter has a blue eye and a brown eye. Very distinctively different colors. I think it's pretty cool. I have yet to meet anyone freaked out by

  13. Anybody LIKE working holidays?

    jennilynn replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind them. Extra pay, usually a low pt load, family there keeping the sundowners entertained. What's not to

  14. unfair assignment

    jennilynn replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes you just get dealt a crappy hand and making a stink about it just isn't worth the fallout with your coworkers. Last night I had 2 CIWA, 1c-diff, 1 flu, and one clock watcher that was on the...

  15. Not sure what to do. Licensed RN working as tech.

    jennilynn replied to Spikey9001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I teched for 4 months after licensure and had to wait in my facility too. What choice do you have? You are looking for employment outside of your facility, but will take an opportunity within your...

  16. When a patient states "something isnt right..."

    jennilynn replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a patient the other night that, upon looking at him, I knew something wasn't right. My charge and house supervisor agreed. I kept a pretty close eye on him all night, needed to call for orders,...

  17. Preceptoring a new grad...

    jennilynn replied to Jen,RN's topic in General Nursing

    There are some new grads where I work that are super cocky and know everything (more than our seasoned nurses), in their mind. They have precepted with some of the best nurses we have and carried out...

  18. Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    jennilynn replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Pretty interesting

  19. If you think you need to call the MD, CALL THE MD!!!!

    jennilynn replied to wooh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Tonight was a horrible night on my floor. At least each of us had to page the hospitalist a minimum of twice. One of my patients had a fall and later in the shift needed a restraint order. Anyways,...

  20. To the nurses: What do you want NA to do at night shift?

    jennilynn replied to chariot's topic in General Nursing

    I just like to be able to ask a question and not get daggers stared through my head or a snarky reply. On a busy night I would like the techs to work independently and initiate their duties...

  21. Nursing Residency in Georgia

    jennilynn replied to tamale29's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I don't think it's a state requirement. I know there are several hospitals that have residency programs, but you can find a lot of small town hospitals that will take you as a new grad without a...

  22. Proper charting?????

    jennilynn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I Have never been reprimanded for my charting skills, but, personally, believe that I have a lot of room for improvement in this area. We chart by exception and have an area for additional data. So,...

  23. Skills assessment exam for RN employment???

    jennilynn replied to NS81's topic in General Nursing

    I never had to do it, but my best guess would be basic skills....BLS, vital signs, finger stick, donning PPE, restraints; then maybe more facility specific stuff.... Protocols, pumps, labeling lab...

  24. I get worried about my career choice....

    jennilynn replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job! And, yes, I have encouraged my daughter to pursue her dream of being a nurse. I work on a med/surg floor. Busy? Yes! Politics? Yes! Gossip? Yes! But I love my coworkers, get along good...

  25. Order for Port-a-Cath lab draws?

    jennilynn replied to jdsp87's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In my facility, Vascular Access RNs or RNs that are authorized by our educator access it, then we can use