Jailhouse RN

Jailhouse RN

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  1. Failing the NCLEX at 77 Questions

    Jailhouse RN replied to CarolineRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It matters not what was on another candidates test. Each and every NCLEX exam is different. They also pick at random people to do the entire test. No, you are not told. You just take the test. I know...

  2. What do you think about dating your coworkers?

    Jailhouse RN replied to BGSUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    ~~~Women need a reason to have sex.......men just need a place.~~~ I guess you don't know very meny good men do

  3. Lpn Vs. Rn Can This Be True

    Jailhouse RN replied to sakuramom's topic in Agency Nurses

    I don't care for agency work but...............The pay sounds very

  4. Is anyone an L.P.N. in the Army?

    Jailhouse RN replied to wonder's topic in Government, Military

    BarbPick, I hate to tell you that you have no clue what you are talking about. I was an LPN in the Army for ten years. An LPN in the US Army is designated as a 91C-20, 30 or 40. depending on the NCO...

  5. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    Jailhouse RN replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It will not come to pass. BSN programs are lacking in hands on. They center on menagement.....We have enough of them

  6. Triple lumen central lines/test question/and flushing

    Jailhouse RN replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    In most institutions they use the acronym "SASH" for cath maintainence. S - saline A - anitbiotic (or ordered medication) S - saline H - heparin This works with most all CV catheters. Distal port for...

  7. Would you assist in abortions?

    Jailhouse RN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, and I have. What I don't believe in is "using abortion as a method of birthcontrol." The "children" I assisted could then grow up themselves and society will not have another unwanted person to...

  8. Patients thinking others are their nurses?

    Jailhouse RN replied to maddiecat's topic in General Nursing

    I correct the problem with a simple

  9. HELP! ADN wants PHN. Is it possible?

    Jailhouse RN replied to Tawnirn's topic in Public, Community Health

    PHN is not a degree. It is a title put on people who work out in the community for the health dept. either county or state. The need for a BSN for certain jobs is at the disgreeion of the hireing...

  10. afraid of losing my liscense

    Jailhouse RN replied to nursecatnfl's topic in Correctional

    nursecatnfl, the RN is ultimately in charge. In have been in corrections for a few years and LPNs do not make those kind of assessments. If an inmate c/o chest pain you report it and the RN assess the...

  11. Use of Certified Medication Techs in a Prison

    Jailhouse RN replied to WRCRN's topic in Correctional

    A very dangerous thing to do. I would not supervise an unlicensed person to pass medications in this environment. It doens't happen in the NYSDOCS. I know it it used in some LTC

  12. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    Jailhouse RN replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    All folks should be cared for. How ever before we start the non essential / non -emergency care to the undocumented illegals, refugees and those brought in by such groups as Hispanics United and...

  13. As a BSN student in clinicals it seems like many floor nurses are "mean spirited".

    Jailhouse RN replied to Love767's topic in General Nursing

    Pay attention, learn and you will know all the things NOT to do after you become a nurse. I like students. I have learned from some and helped a few. We were all students (RN/LPN) and we needed a...

  14. What can I do?

    Jailhouse RN replied to elaineg102159's topic in Correctional

    Keep the keys. YOU follow policy, he will have no choise OR recourse. That simple. A Dep. or Warden will not bother with a matter such as this. He will put it to a subordinate such as a Nurse...

  15. Need help w/CPNE Prep.

    Jailhouse RN replied to lhill1213's topic in New York Nursing

    I passed on Excelsior College in favor of a more traditional program. I gongratulate you on you steadfast comitment to finish. I don't have that kind of drive. If you can do the didactic you CAN do...

  16. Pt's C/O in the ER (funny)

    Jailhouse RN replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    "Spotamat Jeeezus" = spinal meningitis "he fell out" = fainted Patient "my friend has a mouse inside" -RN "inside what?" - Patient "we were having sex and the mouse can't get

  17. Nysna Q

    Jailhouse RN replied to RubyRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Collective barganing does not advance the profession. It does how ever advance wages, and we all want to make more money. I think it time to really read what is in the NYSNA paper.....then

  18. LPNs in the ER please respond

    Jailhouse RN replied to AstudentLPN's topic in Research

    There are very few hospitals that staff their ERs with LPNs. I was an LPN so I am not bashing. The fact is That as an LPN you will not have some of the necessary skills such as IVs, EKG/telemetry,...

  19. Nysna Q

    Jailhouse RN replied to RubyRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Time for a dose of reality. NYSNA is nothing more than a glorified labor union. They claim to represent all the nurses in NYS. This my friend is far from the truth. They also claim to be a...

  20. What do you do if a doctor yells at you?

    Jailhouse RN replied to mitchsmom's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for over 20 years. I am male and have been yelled at once and had a chart thrown at me one time. When yelled at I told the offending physician that when he grew up he could address...

  21. IV Fentanyl use on Med/Surg Unit

    Jailhouse RN replied to abdnnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There is a flipside; the half-life is too short to be of real use if given IV on the med-surg floors. I too have used it and do not find it to be so wonderful. Great for induction and sedation because...

  22. IV Fentanyl use on Med/Surg Unit

    Jailhouse RN replied to abdnnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Fentanyl is a very dangerous drug, especially in untrained or unfamiliar hands. Its IV use demands very close watch of vital signs especially respiratory rate and B/p. It has no place on a med-surg...

  23. Workplace Violence Against NY RNs

    Jailhouse RN replied to -jt's topic in New York Nursing

    I am a NYSDOCS Nurse. I feel as safe at work as I do on the streets. As for NYSNA, they have misrepresented themselves and refused to answer questions so often there is NO way I would support anything...