Jenni811

Jenni811 RN

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  1. Is that my med error?

    Jenni811 replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    i don't have "tremendous" experience liked you asked for, but i would say you have no fault in this at all, what so ever. There is nothing you did wrong-- as long as it was transcribed correctly. Not...

  2. Blood draws

    Jenni811 posted a topic in General Nursing

    The hospital i work at now has phlebotomy that comes up and does blood draws on our patients (using needles), so we as nurses don't do them. the hospital i did clinicals at had the nurses do blood...

  3. off duty nursing?

    Jenni811 replied to JSlovex2's topic in General Nursing

    Usually i try to stay away from it when i am off duty. I've heard horror stories, but yet we are protected by the "good Samaritan law." Although, about 2 months ago my fiance and i were out furniture...

  4. Blood draws

    Jenni811 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't see why our hospital does not implement this, so thats why i was wondering if there is evidence saying that you shouldn't do it from a peripheral. It just seems so....nice for the...

  5. Interview Question

    Jenni811 replied to NENE RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse, i remember some of my questions. What are my strengths? What are my weaknesses? What would my ideal manager be like? They asked questions like group/team type questions. "Tell me...

  6. Dr Oz and Aspirin

    Jenni811 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught Aspirin right away. i think when that many people are allergic, its not a true anaphylactic reaction type allergy. Sometimes a sensitivity can be classified as an "allergy" in some...

  7. Reapply a Fentanyl Patch?

    Jenni811 replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in Patient Medications

    I think it depends upon the situation as well. If its been on the floor, and you don't know how long its been there then clearly it should not go back on. You don't know how long its been off, if its...

  8. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Jenni811 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    When i was in nursing school, it was my sophomore year of school and our first rotation through clinicals. I started off in a nursing home, with one resident i was assigned to. It was this little old...

  9. Reapply a Fentanyl Patch?

    Jenni811 replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in Patient Medications

    Well if its on the butt...that's a different story. But i don't know of anyone that puts a fent. patch on the

  10. What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

    Jenni811 replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in General Nursing

    Stethoscope around my neck. In my pocket....Alcohol swabs, Scissors and a pen. Sometimes if i'm really ambitious i'll carry around the IV caps (like when you unhook an IV and you need to cap off the...

  11. Reapply a Fentanyl Patch?

    Jenni811 replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in Patient Medications

    I would have taped it back on as well, with clear tape so it is still visible as to what it is. You never want to cover it, so its not visible. This puts the patient at risk for that patch not being...

  12. Taking blood pressure. Confused. Help!!

    Jenni811 replied to purplesteth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I like it

  13. Taking blood pressure. Confused. Help!!

    Jenni811 replied to purplesteth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    we've been taught that way too in nursing school, but doing 2 step method causes the need for it to be inflated twice. This causes discomfort, twice. Not ideal in elderly patients who yell it hurts,...

  14. What constitutes a preceptor?

    Jenni811 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been a preceptor to anyone, but i think that is wrong. It is extra work to take on any nurse, regardless if they are experienced or

  15. How to Help Friend in the Hospital

    Jenni811 replied to jeriksmoen's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the deal.... You are not her activated POA so they are unable to share information with you. Even the type of medications she is on for pain control. Your friend is able to share this with you...

  16. Favorite bumper stickers

    Jenni811 replied to beachmom's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not nursing related but: "Isn't a smoking area in a restaurant like a peeing area in a swimming pool?" Nursing related: "Nurses are trained to save your ass. Not to kiss

  17. ADN vs BSN

    Jenni811 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm not trying to start a heated conversation, but what is the advantage to hiring BSN? (i currently have BSN) but i know MANY great nurses who have their ADN. Rumor has it that our hospital is no...

  18. Weirdest nursing thing you've done in "real life"?

    Jenni811 replied to mama_d's topic in Nursing Humor

    My fiance and i were driving home one night, and its like 2am, really dark in the car ...so i reach over and try to grab his hand. i couldnt see cause it was so dark and missed his hand. I find my...

  19. Funny things patients say !

    Jenni811 replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just had one today that cracked me up! :-D My patient was on clear liquid diet- advance as tolerated. So he tries orange jello and beef broth for his first round of food. i walk in the room to see...

  20. Which Pathophysioloy book would you want

    Jenni811 replied to P-medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you running away to an small remote island to start your own hospital?? just

  21. ADN vs BSN

    Jenni811 replied to Jenni811's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks for all the replies. I am 23, so i felt pursuing my BSN was the correct move for me. My friends in nursing school are pursuing their ADN. They don't understand why i would want to go to school...

  22. Nurse chatting/dating patient

    Jenni811 replied to springgarden's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds a little desperate to

  23. Overnight Care for children?

    Jenni811 replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in General Nursing

    Another business that might be really really good is to watch children during the day for moms/dads who work nights, so open up from maybe 6:30-2:00 or whatever so they can get some sleep when they...

  24. Silly family members, Trix are for kids!

    Jenni811 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just the other day my patients daughter would NOT leave the room. Literally, would demand a nurse sit with her mother if she even had to go to the bathroom. She didnt want an aide sitting with her...

  25. Who to Contact to Shadow Nursing Professions

    Jenni811 replied to bh2788's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't believe they allow shadowing anymore due to patient confidentiality, but i could be wrong. it is just something i have never seen happen or heard of. Unless you are a student already in a...