jackierocks replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News
thanks people, I really needed some support. I cannot stop my emotions from flowing. a bump in the road in my 8 months of nursing, I know someday I will look back and chuckle but for now it seems like...
jackierocks replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News
I need advice. about a month ago I messaged a former employee of my work on fb stating..."how is your new job?! I'm itching to get the hell out," referencing an ongoing discussion that nurse and I had...
jackierocks replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing
I work in LTC and always use alcohol to clean the skin before all injections whether it be to check glucose levels or inject insulin. I believe there is EBP to confirm infection control issues. I do...
jackierocks replied to littlerose's topic in Geriatric, LTC
omg the gossip!! My facility is filled with it. I try and stay out of it, but its hard. At the end of the day its about the patients. Were they taken care of properly? Don't compromise your character...
jackierocks replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing
I am a new grad and recently experienced something similar. Here are my thoughts: 1. document everything until I am experienced enough to omit something I am 100% is non-threatening to pt. well being...
jackierocks replied to TxRNtoCaRN's topic in General Nursing
if it's an option for you at all I might think about staying where you are for 5 more months to ensure a job in CA. I don't have kids so I don't know how hard it would be to split your family up. Just...
jackierocks replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC
wow, I have been feeling so alone but this thread has confirmed I am not. I recently wrote a journal about my feelings. Here it is. I am a new graduate BSN RN in California and am counting my...
p.s. you will want to find an accelerated bachelors of science in nursing ABSN. Some are as little as 12 months. start taking pre-reqs now (i.e. anatomy, physiology,
well lets start with where you are located. if you live in california (or other desirable states to live in ) and are under the assumption you will be able to get a job out of the gate you have been...