Jenni811

Jenni811 RN

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  1. Funniest Things Doctors say!

    Jenni811 replied to RNdiva505's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a doc trying to order "Half normal saline." He gets on the computer, pulls up normal saline orders and looks confused. He looks at me, "Is .45% the same as half?" um........excuse me?? (This was...

  2. Interview concern

    Jenni811 replied to MTRN13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you have the ability to take a shower at your work on your 30 minute break? we had a CNA do that last year when she was interviewing for RN position. on her 30 minute break she took a quick 10...

  3. What rhythms do I need to know for ACLS class

    Jenni811 replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    I take that back, i think it may have asked heart blocks in the test booklet portion. just not the testing out

  4. What rhythms do I need to know for ACLS class

    Jenni811 replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    You should recieve a manual that will let you know. in my ACLS it didn't ask heart blocks or anything like that. It was identifying Aystole (Pretty obvious), SR, ST,SVT, SB, VFIB, VTACH and what to do...

  5. Precepting for my first time...

    Jenni811 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! Sounds like a good way to handle a situation im unfamiliar with. I'd feel like an idiot if i said i didn't know...but even nurses who have been there for 10, 20 years or whatever are still...

  6. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    Jenni811 replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And might i add...i've NEVER received the flu vaccine up until this year and i've NEVER had the flu. The people who are getting sick are the ones who have had the flu vaccine. I am a young, healthy 24...

  7. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    Jenni811 replied to BrandybunsRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    i understand "Patient Safety" vs. "Nurses's rights" but lets face it...the fact we live in a FREE country that allows us to make our OWN healthcare decisions. That means "Nurses rights" trump because...

  8. New grad, common mistakes

    Jenni811 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, i just came up on my 1 year as an RN. I feel like i am doing ok, and right where i should be. However; i feel like i'm ALWAYS falling behind on my charting and forgetting something. Usually i get...

  9. My Danskos STTTTIIIINK!!!

    Jenni811 replied to Jenni811's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Its a good thought. I can't take the insoles out because its leather and stitched down. Perhaps buying insoles to COVER the leather portion? because i find they are fine and don't stink up util about...

  10. Ungratetful patients.

    Jenni811 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just need to vent and maybe hear how you all cope with ungreatful families or patients. I had one today that was just AWFUL. i can't even begin to explain the things he said to us nurses. I'd...

  11. Cant believe the nurse did.....

    Jenni811 replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    We had a patient that was constantly screaming. he was completley alert and oriented, he would scream at the top of his lungs until it was time for his next oxycodone. He jumps from hospital to...

  12. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    Jenni811 replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    On Xmas we got some cheesecake ordered up. So i guess we all had a slice of cheesecake on our so called "break" for our xmas gifts. It was actually really good because it wasn't made by the hospital....

  13. How is the floor/hospital census lately?

    Jenni811 replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    our hospital is IIIIIINSAAANE!!!!! right now. So busy.... they are actually offering incentives if staff wants to sleep at the hospital they will be paid time/half and meals will be provided. As well...

  14. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    Jenni811 replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    Holida bonus?? What the heck is that? I've never heard of one...have you? Oh wait...yes, i HAVE heard of a holiday bonus. The doctors/surgeons and other providers got one of those. I think they call...

  15. Who actually likes nursing??

    Jenni811 replied to mmcnabb3's topic in General Nursing

    If i could get people off my back and be allowed to do my job i would like Nursing. However; i don't think that will ever happen. Im thinking of doing something else with my life due to this. It's sad...

  16. Giving meds together

    Jenni811 replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Nah...giving them together is just

  17. Older nurse lacking computer skills

    Jenni811 replied to Nrsasrus's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one of the youngest on my unit, and we have many older nurses who lack computer skills and often need help. Almost every day i am helping one of them. Don't get me wrong, i am VERY happy to do it...

  18. Back to school??

    Jenni811 replied to KosmoKramer's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like before you know it an MSN is going to be required for bedside. OUr hospital cut out all ADN nurses, we no longer hire them. the ones with their ADN now are grandfathered in though, with...

  19. The math doesn't add up

    Jenni811 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    A thank you card?? Yea...if i were a patient i'd be a little wierded out. our hospital literally took away our care plans. As long as we type up our individualized care plans, which night shifts is...

  20. Black - The New White For Nurses?

    Jenni811 replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We went all one uniform color too. Black was an option we got to vote for...but i felt like we would all look like a place in mourning if we ALL work black. Perhaps like a grim reeper? We ended up...

  21. 12 hour shifts...dangerous?

    Jenni811 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our hospital actually refuses to allow anyone to stay longer than 12 hours. I one time worked a 12 hour day, and they were short until 11pm...i was getting off at 7pm. i OFFERED to stay an extra 4...

  22. Patient sitter?

    Jenni811 replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    We have patient sitters, but we don't hire into that position. Our patient sitters are our own staff. (i.e. Usually a nurse or a CNA that is already hired). So usually we pull one from off the floor,...

  23. Who do nurses make more than?

    Jenni811 replied to Amber215's topic in General Nursing

    Im a nurse and my fiance is an engineer. We get by...we are not rich by any means. Don't expect to become a nurse and to "roll in the dough" because you won't. You WILL be bale to put food on the...

  24. A little puzzled, looking for some input

    Jenni811 replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure he said it doesn't affect the spleen? A patient in sickle cell crisis can have damage to the spleen because these "mis-shaped" blood cells can clog the spleen. The blood vessels become...

  25. Has this happened to you

    Jenni811 replied to brendacg's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And FYI...an INR of 4 was not caused by Lovenox. It does not affect your INR. It is an unfortunate situation where i think there are multiple people at fault, not just the nurse. The only nurses that...