jammin246RN

jammin246RN

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  1. Nurses, how do you feel about raw food diet?

    jammin246RN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    My sister is from the land of fruits, nuts and flakes.... I think she falls into some of each :) She has been on the raw food diet, the blood type diet, the drink your own urine craze (yes people...

  2. Career change

    jammin246RN replied to lpac8's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, its possible and a decent way to go. However not all classes in the lpn schedule transfer. For example at my school we would only shave off 6 months off of the 2 years for RN, even though the...

  3. PHARMACY PROBLEMS?

    jammin246RN replied to pharmacistKAREN's topic in Patient Medications

    Why do you schedule lovenox always at 2000, other meds at 2100, then the 2200... and in the morning it is 0600, 0615, 0630, 0715. Really does anyone think that the nursing staff will make 4 nursing...

  4. FNP to CRNA?

    jammin246RN replied to FNPdude74's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you work in the ICU for a couple years as a FNP I see no reason why that wouldn't qualify you.... Unless you are just seeing patients in the ICU and not actually working hands on with the other...

  5. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    jammin246RN replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This reminds me of the time when CEOs came up with the great idea that to drop all titles. Your name said Hi My Name is..... But refused to let you display your title. This allowed them to staff one...

  6. RNs tell your hospitals to hire new grads

    jammin246RN replied to DedHedRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I figured I would throw my 2c in.... It's a buyer's/employer's market these days for everything. In every recession daddy gets laid off, mom which has an RN goes back to work... or visa versa lol....

  7. What would you do

    jammin246RN replied to SashaO's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So for every new nurse that stays it cost the hospital $60,000 to recruit them. How so? This is how it can cost $60,000 to hire a new grad that stays.... First you have to figure in that a new hire...

  8. What would you do

    jammin246RN replied to SashaO's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would agree with the vice president that some out of state nurses bail, but so do some new grads. And then I would thank them for allowing me this experience. On average 50-60% of new grads bail...

  9. How does the US Nursing System works?

    jammin246RN replied to BSN Happyface's topic in General Nursing

    The US system for nurses was primarily founded on the precepts of Clara Barton (same time frame of Florence Nightengale, but was a mover and shaker during our civil war). Since Clara Barton didn't...

  10. What are they looking for?

    jammin246RN replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

    After studying trends, I have found that the burnout/jadism(is that even a word?) rate of nurses can be linked to the number of BS pt's they have to work with. Be it drug addicts jumping from er to...

  11. 8-hour shifts?

    jammin246RN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I know that St Johns Rehab offered 8 and 12 hour shifts, I think they are even hiring! I know that Barnes Extended Care offered 8 hour shifts ( I can't recommend them though). Also many times your...

  12. Mo Bap

    jammin246RN replied to angielynn1972's topic in General Nursing

    MoBap isn't bad... It has good technology, and a fairly good flow. They dont' overwhelm you with patients usually. I would give it a 5-6 out of

  13. Best St. Louis hospitals to work at?

    jammin246RN replied to BSNgrad2010's topic in General Nursing

    You know I have had the pleasure of working for a number of different hospitals in st louis through agency and staff. I think you seem to be painting all of bjc with a blanket brush. Some of BJC's...

  14. Info needed on patient:nurse ratios

    jammin246RN replied to MnemonicFanatic's topic in General Nursing

    No rules exist in MO reguarding staffing ratios. However standard ratios are 6-8 patients per nurse med surg at nights. And about the same during the day but with a free charge. During rough times...

  15. What are they looking for?

    jammin246RN replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

    Anything to show you are a critical thinker, go getter, and can function independently. Many times the doctor will expect you to have put in and seen to the standard orders before he sees the patient....

  16. Need nurses advice please!!

    jammin246RN replied to Boots21's topic in General Nursing

    It has been my experience that nursing school isn't so much about the stuff you learn.... since it is virtually impossible to learn everything you are supposed to. It is about working under pressure...

  17. Interview of a nurse

    jammin246RN replied to guest042302019's topic in General Nursing

    1. Occupation: RN. I work Ortho/Medsurg at one facility and Rehab/ER at another :) 2. Organization/Company: Both are hospitals. One is a mid level size roughly 200 beds, the other very small only 15...

  18. Nervous about giving resignation

    jammin246RN replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    Find another job first, then you can tell them that while you have enjoyed the experience provided to you at that facility, you prefer to explore other career opportunities at this current

  19. Worrying about an IV start...please help?

    jammin246RN replied to blirajel's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I have been in your shoes. lol. Most likely what has happened is you went through a valve. This isn't serious, but it can cause the patient some discomfort. Trust me if you had hit a nerve you...

  20. MSN and intellistaff DFW agency

    jammin246RN replied to rnprincess's topic in Agency Nurses

    So i applied to our local msn branch a while ago...My my it was interesting to say the least. They made alot of promises about jobs, and I jumped through all the hoops... never heard back from them....

  21. Concentra

    jammin246RN replied to lislog's topic in Agency Nurses

    Well I can tell you a little about concentra... and occupational nurse work, since I used to be an occupational nurse. Concentra is a cash clinic, they keep costs low and charge what it costs to run...

  22. Agency nurses how do you do it?

    jammin246RN replied to NoeIssa's topic in Agency Nurses

    You will find that in most places a few things are slightly different but for the most part nursing is nursing. I don't get the 4 hour orientation... I get a 30 min one...same deal quick run down and...

  23. Agency status?

    jammin246RN replied to TechieRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Upsides to agency nursing: 1. Better pay 2. You choose what days you work 3. You can be selective on where you work 4. The agency works for YOU not the other way around 5. Good to put on the resume 6....

  24. PRN nurses-need your advice!

    jammin246RN replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in Agency Nurses

    I work PRN and love it! Here is what I would do in your shoes.... first figure up how much the PTO is worth to you monitarily. Then go to www.ehealthinsurance.com and find an HSA plan that fits your...

  25. Number of agencies?

    jammin246RN replied to diosadelsol's topic in Agency Nurses

    Well there are two thoughts to this idea. The first thought is... since there are plenty of travel agencies and plenty of positions out there stay with one agency... all of your info is there and it...