rnjeffrey

rnjeffrey specializes in 14 yrs ER, 1 yr psych.

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1. Passed CCRN

   rnjeffrey replied to Creamsoda's topic in MICU, SICU

   CONGRATULATIONS!! If we didn't care, we wouldn't be nurses or on this site. It is an important accomplishment to become certified in a specialty. Some are afraid to try because of the risk of...

2. CEN recertification by internet based testing

   rnjeffrey replied to larn901's topic in Emergency

   I personally just studied on my own. THE IBT was made purposely harder than the sit down computer based exam. Remember, you have 30 days and can use all the internet and book resources you want....

3. Who is working tonight?

   rnjeffrey replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

   I am permanent night weekends. Did not even have to ask to work the holidays this year!! 7P-7A

4. new nurse who needs advice

   rnjeffrey replied to PCU_RN9's topic in General Nursing

   Give it more time. Ask questions when you are unsure. You will start to remember all the things that nursing school did not teach you, but you learnt on the job(trial by fire LOL). Though I am...

5. notice of trial - witness

   rnjeffrey replied to SHURN's topic in General Nursing

   Did u do a blood draw? If u did, they will want u to testify about that, to include the chain of custody. Gone to court several times for that, as I work in an

6. ADD/ ADHD nurses- which units do you prefer?

   rnjeffrey replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

   Hey Bill, Some of us ER nurses resemble that remark, LOL, Actually helps in some

7. Did I do the right thing?

   rnjeffrey replied to edrn09's topic in Emergency

   Our local police will not do anything to retrieve the IV user. Per the local district attorney, since we put in the IV for treatment and everyone is expected to pay their bill( haha), the patient is...

8. What is your incentive for obtaining your CEN?

   rnjeffrey replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

   I do remember that my nurse manager in the ER had to sign my application also. No longer required

9. What is your incentive for obtaining your CEN?

   rnjeffrey replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

   My hospital pays $1.00/hr after certification. After passing the test, they will reimburse you for the CEN test. In the Norfolk area,Va, Sentara(I work for them also), also pays the same. Just...

10. Male RN-assist with pelvic exams?

    rnjeffrey replied to walnuttree91's topic in Emergency

    I am a military RN who has worked in the ER all my life, it seems. I occcasionally do pelvic exams(with a female provider), of course. We do not allow 2 males to conduct a pelvic exam due to...

11. Nurses crossing picket lines??

    rnjeffrey replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I beleve that crossing the picket lines is justified at times. Sorry, I have worked in ERs for over 8 years. I took an oath to help out my fellow humans. So if I am working in my ER and do not...