jorjaRN

jorjaRN

orthopedics, telemetry, PCU

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  1. Interesting*insert sarcasm* day at Clinical

    jorjaRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Students

    First of all, congrats on good nursing judgement by even taking his vitals after BP meds...I'm a strong believer in this as well, especially in a patient with a history like that. Not knowing the...

  2. Anyone from Mid-Atlantic states interested in sharing their snow storm stories?

    jorjaRN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    We are expected to get between two and three feet of snow tonight in northwest Virginia...employees are expected to report to work if scheduled by any means possible. Since a lot of the surrounding...

  3. Any other new RN grads being told to apply for LPN or NA positions?

    jorjaRN replied to redeyefan214's topic in General Nursing

    I think that this is happening everywhere. I actually delayed taking my boards because I had a job as a PCT and the hospital that it was at told me that I couldn't continue in that position once I had...

  4. How do you handle the smells and control your gag reflex?

    jorjaRN replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh GOD the smell of really bad UTI pee is the only thing that still makes me gag. Absolutely gross. You really will get used to most of it though. After about two days as a CNA, the run of the mill...

  5. Can turning down a job cost you a chance later?

    jorjaRN replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I recently accepted a job at a hospital that I had turned down an offer from several months ago. The job I took was in a different department, but the HR lady was great, and I simply explained that I...

  6. Volunteer Cuddling

    jorjaRN replied to scrabblern's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Does anyone know of a centalized source that lists hospitals that have this program? I'm an RN working in adult med/surg, but hoping to get into the NICU once I have some more experience, and I would...

  7. First time doing skills in MedSurg

    jorjaRN replied to MegoEgo's topic in General Students

    You are more prepared than you think. I know it's super intimidating, but the best advice I can give is to take a deep breath, take your time, and don't get hung up on every little tiny step that was...

  8. Someone to read over nursing school essay? (:

    jorjaRN replied to Anxious In NE's topic in General Students

    Hi! I think the points you make are great, and it is well written. I would have someone look it over from an English standpoint (maybe a teacher or someone who has good grammar skills). There are a...

  9. Im confused, some quick help

    jorjaRN replied to pilot833's topic in General Students

    What other have told you is absolutely correct. In summary, there are several different ways to become a RN (2 year associates degree, 4 year bachelors degree, or diploma program). Following any of...

  10. The single best piece of advice you've gotten/gave

    jorjaRN replied to HumorHeals22's topic in General Students

    -Listen to your patients. If they tell you something doesn't feel right, even if there are NO other changes, you should at least do a thorough assessment, and keep a very close eye on them. People...

  11. Need Advice Please!

    jorjaRN replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    I would absolutely recommend either calling again, or better yet going over in person to give her your resume, recommendations and cover letter. I would also send a copy of all of these things to the...

  12. Academic dishonesty dilemma! Advice needed, plz...

    jorjaRN replied to dean1987's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that this behavior is absolutely unacceptable, especially for someone hoping to enter a profession such as nursing, where so much hinges on honesty and personal integrity. If it were me...

  13. Literally cried in front of the person interviewing me

    jorjaRN replied to AB normalRN's topic in General Nursing

    i'm a new grad too, so i feel your pain. don't ever let anyone make you feel like you're not good enough...also, it's true that it is ALOT harder to get a job right out of school right now than it was...

  14. It's A Struggle

    jorjaRN replied to JoeyGirlRNNYC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    would it be an option for you to switch to nights? you would get to work with a new group of techs, and probably have less interaction with PAs, as well as help with not being a morning

  15. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    jorjaRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a CNA, saw a nurse take a wipe meant for sterilizing equipment and which we never handled without gloves, and wipe a patient's bottom with it. This was an elderly patient, with serious skin...

  16. CLINICAL v. STAFF NURSE

    jorjaRN replied to NurzAlan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my experience (applying to a million places :) ) they are the same thing...clinical nurse I is a title generally given in a facility that uses a clinical ladder for nursing advancement, and is a...

  17. Let's introduce ourselves...

    jorjaRN replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Everyone! I graduated in May 2009 with a BSN, and had started looking for jobs in January of 2009...I JUST got offered a position and start work 1/18. I took my NCLEX and passed with 80 questions...