JerseyGirl2010

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1. Looking for a change/passion/Informatics

   JerseyGirl2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi Nurses! I'm seeking all of your help once again--I started working as a new nurse almost exactly a year ago (last feb 2015). I started at a very busy trauma center hospital in Newark, NJ-a very...

2. Family practice RN

   JerseyGirl2010 replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in General Nursing

   Well, 2 out of 5 days I do house calls with the doctor, but I don't usually go into the house with him because most of his patients have tight space in their houses. I sit in the car and help him...

3. Family practice RN

   JerseyGirl2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all, I was wondering what some of you think might be a suitable setting for me- I have 6 years tele technician exp, 2 months float pool orientation experience and 6 months of experience at my...

4. Micromanagement of Nurses

   JerseyGirl2010 replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in General Nursing

   Good point. Allow me to explain a bit more- I am currently a nurse in a family practice office and I like working with the doctor however, I feel like I get bossed around by the receptionist and I...

5. Micromanagement of Nurses

   JerseyGirl2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi Nurses-Just a general question, Which specialty of nursing or Nurse practitioning is there the least amount of micromanaging from admin and docs and maybe even other nurses? Just

6. New Nurse to Family Practice Needs Advice!

   JerseyGirl2010 replied to HelloNurseLisa's topic in Telephone Triage

   I'm in the same exact situation!! Except we don't do lipo or botox. BUT my doctor is old school and has been using PAPER charts for more than 25 years. He does house calls as well! He's OCD/neurotic...

7. New Nurse Needs Orientation Advice

   JerseyGirl2010 replied to Silvergem800's topic in First Year After Licensure

   https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/new-grad-orientation-979888.html Hi everyone! I am in a similar boat....if you get a chance please read my post ^....I've been having a very rough time...

8. New Grad orientation trouble

   JerseyGirl2010 replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in General Nursing

   Ok, so today was my first day back after "the meeting"....I was put on a different floor than I have been on so far which is fine since I will be a float. I had a different preceptor and one of the...

9. New Grad orientation trouble

   JerseyGirl2010 replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the advice and words of encouragement! I will definitely try priming my bag/tubing that way from now on.....and I've been looking at some "brain sheets" others have provided here. Also, for...

10. New Grad orientation trouble

    JerseyGirl2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Nurses- I was so very lucky to accept a position as a Float pool RN at a very busy urban hospital in North Jersey recently. I am in my 6th week (out of 10 total weeks of orientation) and I'm...

11. Soon to be New grad

    JerseyGirl2010 replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in PACU

    Wow @brownbook that's great advice. I don't think I ever realized new grads could float- kind of thought that was more for experienced nurses also, but it makes sense now. Also, should have mentioned...

12. Soon to be New grad

    JerseyGirl2010 posted a topic in PACU

    Hi soon-to-be new grad here and am wondering what it will take to get into PACU asap? I know most people suggest new grads to get their feet wet in Med-surg, but I really like surgery and eventually...

13. Blame-free work environment

    JerseyGirl2010 replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In my nurse management/issues class i read/heard things like "blame free environment" and "non-punative environment" and didn't fully understand how that would work in the hospitals. I know where I...

14. Blame-free work environment

    JerseyGirl2010 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi AN members, Nursing student here, wondering about where the line is drawn between mistakes made in a 'blame-free environment' and mistakes that will cause you to get

15. New grad-nights vs. days

    JerseyGirl2010 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all, Last semester nursing student here and as I normally do- I'm thinking ahead....was wondering about what people think as far as new grads starting on med-surg unit on day shift: 1. Is it...