CJMR

CJMR

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  1. struggling in orientation

    CJMR replied to FutureResearchRN's topic in Operating Room

    I'm in the same boat as you. I am 8 months into my training and I don't like it. I'm going to try to stick it out until the 1 year mark but I don't see that changing things. I miss interacting with my...

  2. Breakroom refrigerator theft

    CJMR replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I actually caught someone red handed sitting in the break room halfway through eating my food. I confronted her immediately. This B had the audacity to say, "But I forgot to bring food and I'm...

  3. Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

    CJMR replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    We have 2 patients to a room so at times it can be invasive. I work nights so at some time before the end of my shift I explain bedside report and ask if it's okay to do in the room, if they want me...

  4. Moving From Chicago to California...

    CJMR replied to SLPLSSinSCRUBS's topic in Nursing Career

    I did this. I knew I was moving to another state after graduation. I took the NCLEX in my home state, got licenced there, then transferred my license to the new state. In retrospect I wish I would've...

  5. ICU RN Report- How does your unit do it?

    CJMR replied to seamel's topic in Critical Care

    At my facility we are given an SBAR with all pertinent information and we do bedside report. I update my SBARs every single shift with a narrative that has a very brief but concise history,...

  6. Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    CJMR replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always look at the worst case scenario in every situation. I know my docs and I know how the situation will likely play out. If I call a surgeon at 3am not only will I NOT get the order, I will...

  7. New Grad Salaries in Phoenix area

    CJMR replied to Jmlr's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've found the area hospitals to have really open HR departments. If you call with questions they will typically give you exact

  8. New Grad Salaries in Phoenix area

    CJMR replied to Jmlr's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Scottsdale Healthcare will hire new grads into med-surg or float pool (only floating to med-surg for the first year). There are a ton of applicants but do they hire throughout the year. There is quite...

  9. 1 month into being a Med/Surg nurse. Help!

    CJMR replied to nurse2b121212's topic in Medical-Surgical

    All you are feeling is completely normal. I am 2 years into med-surg myself. The first 3-6 months I got anxious on my way into work. I felt like I was just barely keeping my head above water. Then...

  10. Transitioning from Med-Surg to Psych

    CJMR replied to kimbuhlee's topic in Psychiatric

    As a med-surg nurse you will learn within the first year to set limits, not get walked on, and not believe everything a patient says. You will also get experience with psych patients. Is suggest...

  11. NPO and meds

    CJMR replied to djsrn's topic in Patient Medications

    At my facility when a patient is NPO it is the nurse's discretion what to give and what to hold unless the physician specified. I typically give all cardiac, seizure, diabetic, and similarly...

  12. When the hospital cancels you for a shift...

    CJMR replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital recently changed policy. There is no longer on call pay but they only expect a nurse to be available for 4 hours. I think it's a nice trade-off. On my unit we make a list of people...

  13. Are many nurses products of abusive/drug dependent homes & parents?

    CJMR replied to wsp4905's topic in General Nursing

    My behavioral health nursing professor told my class the same thing in nursing school. She didn't have any research to back it up but I did wonder. Personally, I had a very bad childhood. I was...

  14. Is attending a patient's funeral overstepping "the" boundary?

    CJMR replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    In my area when a patient dies the staff collectively makes sure at least one staff member goes to represent the staff at the funeral. They put it on the calendar and compare schedules to see who can...

  15. Can't Pass NCLEX, So What Jobs Can I Get With My Nursing Degree?

    CJMR replied to eutawville11's topic in Nursing Career

    I can't imagine how depressing that must be for you. Someone who went to my school and graduated in 2008 and took the NCLEX every time she was able to and just finally passed at the end of 2011....

  16. good popup how accurate it is..

    CJMR replied to pinxyness's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The pop-up was accurate for me and the 10 or so people from my class that also tried it. I know one person who failed and did not get the good pop-up. As far as how long it takes to get your license...

  17. Getting an RN certification if you're HIV positive?

    CJMR replied to atahualpa67's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm about to graduate and I've never once been asked in person or on paper if I have HIV. In my physical they were concerned with TB, hepatitis, and vaccines (MMR, Tdap,

  18. Any wannabe nurses with abusive husbands?

    CJMR replied to Serenity7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't been in your position but I was in your son's position. My father was abusive to my mother in the same way. My mother left my father when I was 5 and my brother was 2. She rented a home...

  19. Prison nursing.

    CJMR replied to carolmaccas66's topic in Correctional

    I think when dthfytr said NM he is referring to the U.S. state New Mexico. In the states we tend to refer to each state by two letter postal abbreviation when

  20. RNs to write Diagnoses for medications?

    CJMR replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused. I guess I just didn't realize that it was not common practice to have the diagnosis for each drug prescribed. As the nurse, don't you have to monitor the patient for a therapeutic...

  21. Do you still hold doors for women?

    CJMR replied to gtshin30303's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I too notice a lot of women will walk right through without even acknowledging the person who held the door for her. So weird. I don't care who it is or how many people are walking through at once,...

  22. Nursing School Question. Please Help.

    CJMR replied to FutureRN618's topic in General Nursing

    I am in an accelerated program. Definitely check that your classes transfer. Just having a degree was not enough for my school as they had specific requirements of what classes had to have been in...

  23. Is nursing shortage a myth?

    CJMR replied to Angitia's topic in General Students

    Looking at nationwide statistics isn't going to give you a clear picture of hiring in your general area. When I started college for my first degree all of the news sources said there was a...

  24. Why am I a B student?

    CJMR replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    It doesn't matter what I do, I'm getting a B. Nursing is my second degree and in my first degree I had a 4.0 GPA. When I started nursing school I read everything, attended every class, took notes,...

  25. Is it okay/appropriate to make a home-cooked gift to instructors?

    CJMR replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    At my school it is customary to have a potluck on the last day of clinical. If I were you, I would talk to the rest of the students in your clinical and each bring something. Then you can all sign a...