JSlovex2

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  1. Could a Registered Nurse hold their own when it comes to treating patients...?

    JSlovex2 replied to lee_sHAY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I recently read an article about a lady who volunteered as a nurse (with no training at ALL) during the civil war. She was on the battlefield when a soldier got a gunshot wound and no doctors were...

  2. Religion in the Room

    JSlovex2 replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I live in the south in an area where people upon meeting you will first ask, "what church do you go to?" and THEN ask, "what's your name?" I'm agnostic and I never lie to people when I'm flat out...

  3. Is there a chance that nurse-patient ratio be better?

    JSlovex2 replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    It will get better. You will get faster at your job (as with any job) as time passes and have more time to "just talk" with your patients. Take advantage of your assistants if you have them. By that I...

  4. Is it as hard for Lpn's too?

    JSlovex2 replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I always encourage people who are interested in nursing to start out as a LPN. I did not do that, but if I had it to do over, I would've. I 100% also encourage LPNs to further their education later on...

  5. To the cynical nurse

    JSlovex2 replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    this happened when i was a CNA. an older lady kept yelling out in pain and saying, "oh god! god help me!" and things of that nature. her nurse was being pretty evil and at one point (in the sweetest...

  6. What does Johnson and Johnson get out of promoting nursing careers?

    JSlovex2 replied to WDM08002's topic in General Nursing

    likewise, i think a lot of people after reading posts on this forum would believe that there are no nursing jobs and that's not true either. there are PLENTY of jobs where i live. the biggest hospital...

  7. Sick of all of the bullying.

    JSlovex2 replied to ANH_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with this. Every time someone comes up to you and starts talking about someone, as soon as they make that opening statement..."Judy is so annoying..." cut them off and say something work...

  8. What does Johnson and Johnson get out of promoting nursing careers?

    JSlovex2 replied to WDM08002's topic in General Nursing

    we have johnson & johnson products, too - baby powder, shampoo, lotion, etc. i like the commercials though. the one with the male nurse singing with the little girl is my favorite. how can it be a...

  9. types of co-workers/patients to be aware of. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE?

    JSlovex2 replied to tater.jake's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    the "report them to my manager every time they forget to report a sat of 77 or do vitals" reminds me of.... "the snitch" - who runs to the manager over everything and... "super nurse" - who tells...

  10. types of co-workers/patients to be aware of. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THESE PEOPLE?

    JSlovex2 replied to tater.jake's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OMG - i love this! i have to admit, i was a houdini on occassion (when I was a CNA), but nobody ever noticed because i would hide in the bathroom to check my phone/check on my children once everything...

  11. Discharged and left to die ????

    JSlovex2 replied to Gabby820's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry about your grandmother. This topic gets me choked up every time. Your grandmother is lucky that she has someone like you to advocate for her and not take "NO" for an answer. At the same...

  12. What ridiculous things have you seen happen in the workplace?

    JSlovex2 replied to pink_shoes99's topic in General Nursing

    when i was a CNA there was a patient who just came to the floor (med/surg) from the ER. his RR was 60, he had a LOADED brief (and when i say loaded, it was like peanut butter thick and to this day...

  13. permitting a patient to urinate in bed versus holding it in

    JSlovex2 replied to dseltzer's topic in General Nursing

    edited to add: my real point here is that no "woulda, coulda, shoulda" matters in a circumstance such as this. mistakes are made in nursiing. not having a bedpan "within reach" of a patient who is...

  14. permitting a patient to urinate in bed versus holding it in

    JSlovex2 replied to dseltzer's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say, "it's okay if you urinate in the bed" because if the patient TRULY can't hold it...they're going to urinate in the bed without that reassurance. if it were ME, i'd keep encouraging...

  15. permitting a patient to urinate in bed versus holding it in

    JSlovex2 replied to dseltzer's topic in General Nursing

    i disagree. i see your point, but going by that same philosophy, should every bedridden patient have an emesis basin within reach? not every bedridden patient is nauseous just like not every bedridden...

  16. So sad. How in the HECK do you do it?!

    JSlovex2 replied to FRESH_90's topic in General Nursing

    you deal with it because you're the one helping to ease those people's pain and suffering. having compassion to what they're going through is what drives you to work so hard to alleviate if not stop...

  17. why the lack of baths

    JSlovex2 replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    if you want to sleep, go home. you don't go to the hospital for

  18. Community College? You must be stupid.

    JSlovex2 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    i totally agree with everything you said, BUT maybe your friend didn't mean it as though "you must be stupid." i got an associate's degree from a community college, a bachelor's degree from a...

  19. why the lack of baths

    JSlovex2 replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    i know from experience (and it's understandable) that a LOT of people don't want to bathe when they're in the hospital. sometimes, i'll ask people if they need any help cleaning up or if they need any...

  20. Protocol for HIV partner notification

    JSlovex2 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    well, i don't know how prehistoric we're talking, but i was notified by telephone by a public health worker when someone i had sexual contact with tested positive for 2 STD's and this was 9-10 years...

  21. Just a 'butt-wiper'

    JSlovex2 replied to Piquarius's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i'm late responding, but this is insane! that being said, there will be a time (and i'm not wishing it on anyone) that this lady will need, want, and value a "butt wiper" greatly. sadly, and i was...

  22. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    JSlovex2 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    may i ask why this is an issue for you? i think you may want to spend some time on a unit working with patients (observing) who are receiving blood transfusions. it may or may not make a difference in...

  23. Can I carry my own pulse ox?

    JSlovex2 replied to TeleRN311's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with not purchasing equipment bc it takes responsibility away from the employer. i don't think i would do it, but i also have a "pulse ox problem" so i won't say never. OP - have you or have...

  24. Immunizations & nursing school

    JSlovex2 replied to determined09's topic in General Nursing

    if a person is worried about vaccines having the POTENTIAL of causing "permanent harm" which is an opinion then they certainly don't need to be a nurse where there is the potential threat of...

  25. Who wears a nursing cap?

    JSlovex2 replied to raincitynurse's topic in General Nursing

    you're exactly right! i worked at a restaurant when i was younger and the boss made all of the females wear a corsage on mother's day. i'm sure he thought it was a nice gesture, but i was not a mother...