jena5111 ASN, RN

jena5111 has 10 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Tele, Interventional Pain Management, OR.

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1. "I think I made a mistake" ... 30 y/o Dies after Attending COVID-19 Party

   jena5111 replied to sirI's topic in Disaster Preparation

   Thank you for your comment. I joined All Nurses back in July 2010 when embarking upon my nursing prerequisites was a gleam in my eye. Now I've been an RN for 4.5 years. No one reviewing my 10-year...

2. Passed NCLEX - but felt like you failed?

   jena5111 replied to Casey_93's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took my NCLEX in January 2016 having graduated from my ADN program December 2015. My cohort took a live Hurst Review the Summer prior to our last semester. So that (along with studying the Hurst...

3. Age vs Years Nursing

   jena5111 replied to Erika Patterson's topic in General Nursing

   Age 40. Starting my fourth year as a nurse. ZERO healthcare experience prior to my first clinical rotation in nursing school circa 2014. Graduating with a BSN on August 7th (will complement my BA in...

4. Covid-19: The Guilt of the Work From Home Nurse

   jena5111 replied to maybug's topic in Disaster Preparation

   As a neurosurgery clinic nurse, I (intermittently) feel that same guilt for not being on the front lines. I don't delude myself for one second that my currently work-from-home butt, who sees a few...

5. Need advise regarding uncomfortable, disrespectful situation

   jena5111 replied to Maria Crocker's topic in Men in Nursing

   THIS. In my brief time as an RN circulator, I took my (abbreviated) pre-op interview seriously. That was most definitely time to catch details that had fallen through the cracks--which didn't happen...

6. Admin/Clerical Staff in Scrubs, Observing Procedures

   jena5111 replied to jena5111's topic in General Nursing

   Totally agree. If there's some legit/above-board arrangement I'm not privy to, then cool--I am done talking about it and won't bring it up again. I don't care about getting this specific person in...

7. Admin/Clerical Staff in Scrubs, Observing Procedures

   jena5111 replied to jena5111's topic in General Nursing

   I hear you, but a surgery scheduler/clerk who schedules elective cases in the OR should not need to witness in-office procedures to do his/her job

8. Admin/Clerical Staff in Scrubs, Observing Procedures

   jena5111 replied to jena5111's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know tons of specifics. It sounds like a combination of a "life happens" story (husband and kids) combined with difficulty passing entrance exams. Regardless, a surgery scheduler/clerk, who...

9. Admin/Clerical Staff in Scrubs, Observing Procedures

   jena5111 replied to jena5111's topic in General Nursing

   I really appreciate the responses and perspective here. I don't care about trying to get anyone into trouble, but I want to make sure rules around patient privacy are being followed. I hear what a...

10. Admin/Clerical Staff in Scrubs, Observing Procedures

    jena5111 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm an RN in a hospital-based surgery clinic. Other hospital-based surgical specialties share our suite and hold clinic as well. Across our outpatient organization, there is a black-and-white policy...

11. Need advise regarding uncomfortable, disrespectful situation

    jena5111 replied to Maria Crocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes, the OR circulator is supposed to do a separate/independent pre-op interview/assessment to include meds, allergies, implants, previous anesthesia experiences, understanding of procedure to be...

12. I Was Fired...for Being Abrasive and Having Attitude

    jena5111 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    THIS! I came here to say this. Lack of filter and/or having a "big personality" does not help someone become a competent nurse. Especially as a new grad without a solid nursing knowledge base. OP...

13. Why do I always look high at work?

    jena5111 replied to Ella2598's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the recommendation to see another eye doctor. In the meantime, have you tried Lumify eyedrops? They are a bit pricey (around $20 for 2 mL) but pretty widely available and, for me, quite...

14. Taking a sleep aid when on call?

    jena5111 replied to boquiabierta's topic in General Nursing

    Ehhhh... a sleep aid while on call. I'd say no. But then I'm the person who lapses into a semi-comatose state after a 3 mg melatonin,

15. RN's are you happy with your career, why or why not?

    jena5111 replied to anjoku13's topic in General Nursing

    Agree that the pressure to pursue "higher education" in nursing when one already has a bachelor's degree can feel ridiculous. Like...my documentation is on point because of the degrees I already have....