mackjazz

mackjazz BSN, RN

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  1. Developmental Assessments on Peds

    mackjazz posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    Hey Everyone, I just got a job that involves doing developmental assessments on kids aged 0-3 while also monitoring the safety of the home/environment, and family life. This is something that I do...

  2. Colorado assignments

    mackjazz replied to mitch8lem's topic in Travel

    Yes, 1 year of experience in a certain specialty allows you to travel. Get busy talking to various travel agencies about: if / and how often there is a need for a traveler in your specialty (don't let...

  3. Travel nurse workload vs. staff nurse

    mackjazz replied to vikichck's topic in Travel

    I did travel assignments at 5 different hospitals and I was always treated as an equal part of the team. Generally, they are happy to have you so they don't have to work (as) short staffed

  4. not what I bargained for

    mackjazz replied to kni0084's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, this feeling is all too true among many nurses who went into the field of nursing simply to care. Nurses are expected to get the job done, and thats it. In fact, I have never read a job...

  5. I'm lost, help...

    mackjazz replied to purple10's topic in General Nursing

    I think that being honest at allllll times is best for everyone involved. Simply write a short, professional, to-the-point letter describing the reason you were 'let go'. Don't try to hide anything,...

  6. I want to get into public health nursing but not sure how. Please help!

    mackjazz replied to thenursecalledmommy's topic in Public, Community Health

    Based on your interests it looks like you would best fit in a Health Department, but know that there are other opportunities out there. Look into Planned Parenthood, Child and Family Services,...

  7. Frequency of Vital signs

    mackjazz replied to traumakimi's topic in Emergency

    Your hospital may have a policy on how often to repeat vital signs in the ED. Regardless, you should use your best nursing judgement on each patient. I dont like to exceed 2 hours without a set of...

  8. Want to start traveling...any info/advice?

    mackjazz replied to Carrie9RN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I have had great experience with both CrossCountryTravCorp and American Mobile, but prefer CrossCountry. Just give them, or any agency for that matter a call and they will go over what they have to...

  9. pre-employment Mental Aptitude Testing?

    mackjazz replied to mackjazz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info! @NamasteNurse I'd like to argue that this is an excellent form of research. Personal experience and first hand knowledge can be the best source of information, and in this case it...

  10. pre-employment Mental Aptitude Testing?

    mackjazz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just finished a successful interview with a drug/alcohol detox/treatment organization in which they stated the next step was to perform a mental aptitude test. I didn't receive any further details...

  11. interview with addictions facility CEO

    mackjazz replied to K.Jamison, RN's topic in Addictions

    I agree with you. Regardless of status, (like a CEO), we are all professionals and should be respected not only as professionals, but also as humans. If I were you, I would either schedule a meeting...

  12. Patients that are not allowed narcotics

    mackjazz replied to Jo West's topic in Emergency

    Im pretty sure that your coworkers were violating HIPPA/patient confidentiality by notifying area hospitals about this woman. Usually the patients PCP has a care plan that states the ED is not to give...

  13. New Grad in ER HELP!

    mackjazz replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in Emergency

    I was a new grad in the ED also, and it gets easier. Time management skills come with experience, so do assessment skills. Just remember to always prioritize your sickest patients first. If you are...