NSJodi

NSJodi

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  1. Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    NSJodi replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    I take a student intern every year and I don't even get a thank-you from the academic institution or my hospital. I do not get any break in my assignment load. I take students because when I was a...

  2. Where are the new grads in ICU?

    NSJodi replied to kika72's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I work on an SICU at a University hospital and we hire new grads. However, my manager only hires a few at a time so the skill level is balanced and they do get an extended orientation. You may also...

  3. Titrating Multiple Pressors

    NSJodi posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Tonight I had a patient on Norpinephrine, Epinephrine, Phenylephrine, Dopamine and Vasopressin with orders to titrate all of them to MAP> 60. My question is, does anyone have any advice when...

  4. Titrating Multiple Pressors

    NSJodi replied to NSJodi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks everyone who responded and thanks for the tables! I should have given more information, but I was more interested in how to titrate for the future. No, this patient didn't have a swan line so...

  5. on line BSN program at Mankato

    NSJodi replied to sweepea's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I am currently in the second semester at Mankato for the online RN to BSN program. I too applied to Metro state but they had too many prerequisites before I could start the nursing classes. Plus I...

  6. ANG versus AFR?

    NSJodi posted a topic in Government, Military

    First off this website has been a wealth of info for me as I have been deciding on trying for a commission. Thanks to all the contributors!! I am about a year away from completing my BSN. I am very...

  7. What boundaries do you set?

    NSJodi replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I've been asked out many times by my patients. It always amazes me to because I'm not thin or pretty. I figure it's because they think I'd take good care of them or something. Anyways I always deflect...

  8. MSU Moorhead RN-BSN vs St. Scholastica vs UND vs Mankato...

    NSJodi replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently trying to figure out the Mankato RN to BSN program. I'm admitted but it says all of the online courses are full. However I disctinctly remember ( and I also found it online) that the...

  9. Is there flight nursing in Reserves or just ANG? And other questions.

    NSJodi replied to NSJodi's topic in Government, Military

    Hey thanks everyone for the responses. There's a large ANG unit very close to me and they always have postings for flight nurses. I'm planning to talk to them later on this fall. I just hope I have...

  10. Is there flight nursing in Reserves or just ANG? And other questions.

    NSJodi posted a topic in Government, Military

    I've been pondering Reserve or National Guard nursing for a while. I'm still a bit out from sending in a packet. I'm especially interested in air evac or flight nursing eventually, but I'm guessing it...

  11. Metropolitan State vs. Mankato State (RN to BSN)

    NSJodi replied to NSJodi's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I think that I like the flexibility of the Mankato program

  12. Metropolitan State vs. Mankato State (RN to BSN)

    NSJodi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm accepted to both Mankato and Metro State's Rn to BSN program. Any insight into these? I am a career bedside nurse with absolutely no interest in management, teaching or public health. Just doing...

  13. so i cried at work

    NSJodi replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen a lot people cry at work. They just get so frustrated and lose it for a minuite. These are experienced nurses too, it happens to everyone. You can't know everything about each patient and...

  14. Metropolitan State vs. Mankato State (RN to BSN)

    NSJodi replied to NSJodi's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info!! I'm leaning towards Mankato at this point. I have all the generals done but have one prereq for the metro program which will push back my start day until spring semester now....

  15. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

    NSJodi replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Good luck to the MNA

  16. overwhelmed

    NSJodi replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to try coming in 15 to 20 minuites early for a while. Look up the latest labs, orders and read the admit and last MD note. May help you get a gameplan going for the day. Also, if you have...

  17. how to strengthen application packet for reserves?

    NSJodi posted a topic in Government, Military

    First off thanks to everyone who has answered my other questions. I have decided to join the military in some fashion once I get closer to completing my BSN. I was seeking advice on how to strengthen...

  18. how to strengthen application packet for reserves?

    NSJodi replied to NSJodi's topic in Government, Military

    Hey thanks for the advice! I didn't think I had a choice in any particular unit. I figured that I would just assigned to an open

  19. overwhelmed

    NSJodi replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a float, often may not know many of the staff, generally don't have an NA and can have anywhere from 2-7 patients; so I try to be proactive. One of the first questions I ask on my rounds is "do...

  20. How does initial and ongoing training work in reserves?

    NSJodi posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am wondering how training works for a direct commision reserve nurse with no prior military experience. I've read that OBLC for reserve nurses is only 2 weeks (although on this site I've read 4...

  21. How does initial and ongoing training work in reserves?

    NSJodi replied to NSJodi's topic in Government, Military

    Hey thanks for the post (and thanks KathyPorter as well). I figured my feelings were common. I just like to excell at my job (well, who doesn't I guess). I'm also used to being the "go to" person at...

  22. ADN with 10yrs looking for advice regarding reserves

    NSJodi posted a topic in Government, Military

    First off, thanks to anyone who wades through my post and/ or posts a comment. Basically I have been in healthcare for 18 years, lab tech, NA, EMT, (hey I even dumped the garbage for a while) and the...

  23. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    NSJodi replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm ... I'm the opposite. I gain 3-4 pounds at work then lose it on my week off. Of course I consider Mountain Dew to be a food group so that could be part of the problem. Tried to give it up but...

  24. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    NSJodi replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 11 years night shift and I can count on one hand the number of times I have physically left the floor for a full meal break. The vast majority of night shift nurses I work with tend to count their...

  25. RN as 68W or 4NOX1 in reserves? Would this be crazy?

    NSJodi posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi again! This is an offshoot of my original question. I'm an RN (ADN) with 10 years experience. I am in a RN to BSN program now but won't be done for 2 years. I was looking at 68W or 4NOX1 in...