JenTheRN

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  1. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    JenTheRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    How about "All of a sudden" vs "All of the sudden"? Which one do you say? I've always said all of a sudden. (I'm from Michigan) My boyfriend, who is from Texas says all of the

  2. Is a baby nurse..

    JenTheRN replied to JM RN's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm going to be catching and taking care of the newborn during a delivery I will tell the parents I'm the baby nurse. But I'm also a momma nurse, a gramma nurse, a peds nurse, etc

  3. Is a baby nurse..

    JenTheRN replied to JM RN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the context. I'm an RN and I work with babies. So I do consider myself a baby nurse. But, an LPN can work with babies and be considered a baby nurse as well. I don't think there is a...

  4. cervical exams?

    JenTheRN replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Finding a cervix is like finding a rubber band in a bowl of jello. It's there, it always is, but you have to know what you are going to encounter. I also think of the cervix like a turtleneck sweater....

  5. What do you do to destress?

    JenTheRN replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could work in my garden! It's still under two feet of snow and frozen ground! I usually browse the internets or play on the

  6. Why are patients...?

    JenTheRN replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Nursing Humor

    Why do troublesome patients come in after you mention their name, or take out their chart? It's like they've felt some disturbance in the

  7. Freaky? or is it just me...

    JenTheRN replied to Jenni811's topic in Nursing Humor

    At our old building this used to happen to some nurses. Just specific nurses, mind you, and usually just the morgue elevator.

  8. The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

    JenTheRN replied to Tziganka's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wore Birkenstocks when I was a Surg Tech. Really nice but my feet got sweaty and stinky. As a nurse I started out in crocs. VERY comfortable, but holy smokes, watch out if that tread gets worn...

  9. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    JenTheRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love you guys! Thank you for working so hard when we need it. Yes I love my coworkers. Nice to work with a group of people that are

  10. Professional Salesmen seeks medical device job, wants certificate,rn?

    JenTheRN replied to helpall03's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to have misunderstood your post. Good luck in whatever you

  11. Professional Salesmen seeks medical device job, wants certificate,rn?

    JenTheRN replied to helpall03's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing isn't just something you add to your resume to beef it up. It takes years of hard work, lots of money, and lots and lots of time. Not to mention if you are applying to a nursing program just...

  12. New Nurse OUCH!

    JenTheRN replied to Spirit2L1's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I was a new surg tech I took the spike out of a bag of herparinized saline that was about 3/4 full. I had a bath in heparnized saline and then needed to take a shower in the doctors lounge (note...

  13. Funny Nursing Dreams

    JenTheRN replied to abbaking's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had one the other night where we had an emergent c-section and I could not for the life of me get to the OR. I had to take elevators and go in secret doors. When I finally did get there I was way up...

  14. Alaris pca pump...most annoying IV pump ever!

    JenTheRN replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The PCA attachment has a small button on the bottom that you can push to detatch it from the "wrong side". (Not the blue button you normally push to get the modules off.) You can't force it off! We...

  15. Things colleagues have taught me NOT to do...

    JenTheRN replied to talaxandra's topic in Nursing Humor

    Remember to close the clamp when setting up a sitz bath. Also, do not put your face directly in front of said sitz

  16. Do You Have Any Favorite OB Myths?

    JenTheRN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That heartburn thing can't be true. I had really horrible heartburn to the point of almost vomiting with both of my babies. They were both born little fuzz

  17. Oops... (things we've done to embarrass ourselves and our docs.)

    JenTheRN replied to aglpn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I once massaged a uterus and sent blood flying on the doc's brand new white shoes. She laughed about it then, but still brings it

  18. Funny Nursing Dreams

    JenTheRN replied to abbaking's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a horrible dream last night! I dreamed I was getting this woman ready for surgery and she got sick. She vomited and vomited and vomited some more, and I remember thinking, oh great, there's no...

  19. Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

    JenTheRN replied to raebabelvn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good grief. I could be sick with the flu and have a temp of 101 and I could still post on FB. I wouldn't go to work and spread it all around to my

  20. What does your username mean?

    JenTheRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    My name is Jen. I am an

  21. Top 10 Reasons To Become A Nurse!

    JenTheRN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in Nursing Humor

    > $40 dollars an hour? 6 figures? What kind of nurse are you guys, and where can I sign

  22. Macaroni & Cheese

    JenTheRN replied to rjt027's topic in Nursing Humor

    f in mac and cheese. f*in' mac and

  23. Experienced nurses: What do student nurses do that drives you nuts?

    JenTheRN replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    I think Sherri covered everything. My main "irk" is when students sit at the nurses station and use the computers. Please don't. I know the school supplies all the students with laptops. Bring...

  24. When did patients become "clients"?

    JenTheRN replied to woahmelly's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, another thought...sorry for all the posts. Let's just call people "people". That would solve

  25. When did patients become "clients"?

    JenTheRN replied to woahmelly's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and PS, maybe it's just me, but don't prostitutes call the men they serve