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 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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

  5. 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...

  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 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. Plastic Surgery

    JerseyGirl2010 posted a topic in Aesthetics

    Hello all, I am in my final semester of Nursing school. I'm very interested in Plastic Surgery nursing and eventually would like to become an NP in the specialty. Can anyone shed light on what it...

  13. 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...

  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. Study tips/Exam help!

    JerseyGirl2010 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, So today I had the first exam of the semester and I did not do well. Granted, I feel I certainly could have studied harder for this one especially considering I passed by one point last...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. Plastic Surgery

    JerseyGirl2010 replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in Aesthetics

    Thanks for your post GoldenStateRN! Do you work in Plastics or Derm? Is there anything in particular med-spas look

  19. Study tips/Exam help!

    JerseyGirl2010 replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in General Students

    Hey jetsy62! I have a professor tell us the same thing...she said we should take a break every hour. I probably do that instinctively

  20. Study tips/Exam help!

    JerseyGirl2010 replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the posts!! I think that if I'm going to read the book, I'll need to do it in a timely fashion otherwise it's too difficult to try to read the book a few days ahead of the exam. That was...

  21. Last semester

    JerseyGirl2010 posted a topic in General Students

    Hey there, So it's my final semester in Nursing school and I reminded of how I've barely had any hands-on clinical experience, at least that's how I feel. I've administered tons of meds PO and...

  22. Plastic Surgery

    JerseyGirl2010 replied to JerseyGirl2010's topic in Aesthetics

    This is great advice and great encouragement! I've actually already looked into PACU as an option, it seems if I get my ACLS cert it will give me 'the edge' plus I've noticed I actually did enjoy my...

  23. Last semester of Nursing school-freaked out!

    JerseyGirl2010 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello fellow allnurses.com members, So I've made it to my final semester of Nursing school. It's very exciting, however I am concerned about something. I've been working at a hospital for a little...

  24. Curious RN Student

    JerseyGirl2010 posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hello all, I'm curious to know more about this particular field in Nursing. Is it necessary to obtain a separate degree? What are job opportunities like? If anyone can shed some light, I'd really...

  25. Aesthetic Registered Nurse Salary

    JerseyGirl2010 replied to Cosmetic RN's topic in Aesthetics

    Hi Cosmetic RN, Unfortunately I don't know if I have the proper credentials to answer your question, but websites such as glassdoor.com , salary.com , etc. might help. I'm in my last semester of...