JackiRN

JackiRN BSN, RN

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  1. Patients allowed to go outside and smoke???

    JackiRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am currently in a position at an inner city hospital, and have been here for a bit now. The hospital/doctors allow our patients to leave the floor to smoke as long as they have a waiver signed that...

  2. Drugs to know in the Neuro Icu

    JackiRN replied to AstarteRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Its interesting to see what different people use! Versed Propofol Ketamine (we start/manage infusions but do not titrate without an order or bolus) dopamine phenylephrine norepinephrine vasopressin...

  3. Patients allowed to go outside and smoke???

    JackiRN replied to JackiRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    this is what most of the nurses on the unit agree with as well. Yes, they are consentable adults, but if they are able to walk off the unit, go outside for hours at a time, how can they really be...

  4. Relocating across the country?

    JackiRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in Pennsylvania, and my boyfriend of 8 years is finishing up NP school in NYC. He has already received two offers for a brand-spankin-new-NP position which I am very excited for him to...

  5. Please help, almost 2 years and no job!

    JackiRN replied to cc8671's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You could always try DaVita or one of the Dialysis positions. While it may not be what you want to do, it could be an in! I finished my ADN in Philadelphia and could not find a job anywhere! I moved...

  6. LPN to RN, or LPN to BSN?

    JackiRN replied to celtickimba's topic in General Nursing

    I did an ADN and then went back for my BSN... and if there was anything I would tell someone going to nursing school it would be go directly for the BSN! Its such a barrier for ADN nurses, and BSN is...

  7. Wound care at your facility

    JackiRN replied to poopylala's topic in General Nursing

    We have a wound care nurse who assesses any wounds found by RN's, and writes orders for dressing changes or anything not requiring a wound vac or I&D Podiatry, obviously, does most of their...

  8. New Grad RN can't find a job

    JackiRN replied to morganv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I graduated nursing school I didn't have my BSN yet and couldn't land even an interview. I was lucky enough not to have children or a mortgage, and went out of state to start working. I did have...

  9. New Stepdown/Tele Job

    JackiRN posted a topic in Cardiac

    I have been an ambulatory nurse for almost 3 years now, most recently working with Peds, but just landed my first inpatient job on an adult Stepdown/Tele unit (yay!). Anyone out there able to give me...

  10. New Stepdown/Tele Job

    JackiRN replied to JackiRN's topic in Cardiac

    Thank you so much!!! Unfortunately I'm not acls yet (something ambulatory doesn't deem necessary) but absolutely fantastic information and recommendations. Thanks!

  11. Application for Clinic/Triage RN position

    JackiRN replied to countrygurl1989's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    My last clinic had a coumadin clinic which basically consisted of scheduling and drawing PT/INRs, and monitoring flowsheets and having docs change orders to adjust coumadin levels. Clinics tend to be...

  12. New Stepdown/Tele Job

    JackiRN replied to JackiRN's topic in Cardiac

    To me it seems to be a combination. The patient population (according to my job description) consists of: "pre and post cardiothoracic surgery; myocardial or suspected myocardial infarction; critical...

  13. What brands of scrubs are the most comfortable?

    JackiRN replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Grays Anatomy! I feel like I'm wearing pajamas to work! And I have sets that have lasted 3 years so far without fading! Barco (I think its the same company that makes Grays

  14. New RN having hard time finding job!

    JackiRN replied to ilove's topic in Nursing Career

    I put out over 70 resumes in the past 2 weeks, and just got a call for an interview Monday. Granted, I have no idea how this interview will go, and most of the positions I checked on 3 days after...

  15. My NCLEX experience

    JackiRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I recently passed my PA boards July 5th and wanted to share my experiences with all who are stressing out just like I did. I didn't take a Kaplan or ATI course or anything, because I've heard they...

  16. getting an ICU job

    JackiRN replied to jedi88's topic in Critical Care

    I was wondering the same thing. I am expected to graduate May of this year and sit for the boards hopefully by July. From everything I've seen in school, I think I want to work in the ICU/CCU,...

  17. Do I automatically get a CNA after first year in nursing school?

    JackiRN replied to onlyjesus22's topic in General Students

    I live in Pennsylvania that allows you to bypass the CNA certification classes by filling out what's called a PDE 294 found on the pa.gov website. I don't know what state you live in, but its a simple...

  18. CNA certification while in ADN program

    JackiRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just finished my first year in my ADN program, and a girlfriend from school suggested I become certified as a CNA while finishing up school, saying it would be easier to do seeing that I'm in...

  19. CNA certification while in ADN program

    JackiRN replied to JackiRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, I have just finished my first year of clinicals, and I want to get my 'foot in the door' if you will, as a CNA getting some experience under my belt in a facility before taking my NCLEX next...