sjt9721

sjt9721 BSN, RN

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  1. Moving to Texas is not a good deal for nurse

    sjt9721 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Don't forget about the recipe book that includes fryin' turkeys, smokin' BBQ, and incorporating green chiles into everything you

  2. Moving to Texas is not a good deal for nurse

    sjt9721 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    John.. Find homes similar to what you want on your realty site :typing Then go here: http://www.collincad.org/mainsearch.php?mode=address&kind=real and enter the address (or just the street name)...

  3. AHA....lay people don't check for a pulse?

    sjt9721 replied to catlynLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Lay rescuers were often inaccurate in their pulse assessment, meaning that victims were not receiving CPR when needed. In the 2010...I'm betting that the guidelines officially accept...

  4. Acute MI Education for non-CC areas

    sjt9721 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We've got plenty of educational resources for ACS/AMI for Tele, CCU, & ED nurses. What about Outpatient, MedSurg, Oncology staff? Any creative ideas besides "here, read this & do the...

  5. Acute MI Education for non-CC areas

    sjt9721 replied to sjt9721's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks, but that's not exactly what I'm looking for. I'm extremely familiar with all those, having held them for several years running. We need to build a competency for AMI s/sx recognition for...

  6. Anything good about working in Texas?

    sjt9721 replied to MBsGirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    I couldn't agree more. Reminds me of the old saying: "If you can't say something nice..." (Darn

  7. Anything good about working in Texas?

    sjt9721 replied to MBsGirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    It was more tongue-in-cheek than defensive, and not aimed at you nor anyone specifically. After proofing my post, I was afraid that it could open up a Pandora's Box all over again. There are several...

  8. Anything good about working in Texas?

    sjt9721 replied to MBsGirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    As of last Tuesday, I've been in Texas 10 years. Have worked for 3 facilities on the Dallas side of DFW. Have friends in facilities all over. Haven't had nor heard of someone having a problem with...

  9. NO Pain medicines for my Mom!

    sjt9721 replied to Hospice RNCM's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what the underlying issue is with the son's problem with narcotic pain relief for his mother... Anyway, back to the patient. Is there anything else that can be given? Can anything topical be...

  10. Glen Beck's hospital experience

    sjt9721 replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    This goes back & forth between valid complaints and Drama 101. I agree with whoever said that it seems he was still under the influence when

  11. AEL Crash, No Survivors

    sjt9721 posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Please pray for the families, friends, and colleagues of this flight crew based at Muscle Shoals, AL. An Air Evac helicopter searching for a lost hunter crashed around 0300 today in a wooded area in...

  12. punishment advice.....please......

    sjt9721 replied to Seamless LVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This problem (inability to count, laziness, or whatever) isn't limited to the unlicensed. I worked with an RN that frequently documented the RR as 11. Not 8, not 12, but 11! Now 11 is a prime number,...

  13. CPR business, setting up online testing

    sjt9721 replied to savn lives's topic in General Nursing

    Two options... 1. Direct them to www.onlinetrainingplace.com or www.onlineaha.org (they end up at the same place). From that site, they can purchase the online module themselves, complete it, &...

  14. bereavement policy?

    sjt9721 replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    (part of txspadequeen's post deleted by me) i don't think this is about disrespect specific to the nursing profession. bereavement policies i'm sure vary for nurses, 7-11 clerks, and everyone else....

  15. bereavement policy?

    sjt9721 replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    That should have been explained or made available to you during your initial orientation period. I suggest you call your Human Resources department to get the information. Sorry to hear about your...

  16. Back home in Oklahoma

    sjt9721 replied to sjt9721's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Yep, shorts & sweatshirt, 55 degrees melting the 3/4" snow & ice that fell the night before. Didn't Will Rogers say that if you didn't like the weather in OK, just wait a few

  17. Hello everyone, gotta a question for Texas students

    sjt9721 replied to PurpleMyst's topic in Texas Nursing

    The Texas Legislature completed a "Sunset Review" of the Nurse Practice Act and subsequently passed a bill related to the NJE. Part of the BON's role is to implement the laws determined by the...

  18. A Generation of Wimps?

    sjt9721 replied to EDNewbie's topic in Emergency

    Don't forget about the part that "stupidity" plays in your job security...that in itself has kept food on the table for me & flight-nurse

  19. Code Gone Wrong

    sjt9721 replied to h20rn's topic in General Nursing

    ...and now back to your regularly scheduled message thread...

  20. Holidays=Sad Residents,What would you say

    sjt9721 replied to lil' girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I haven't worked LTC, but have taken care of many LTC residents/elderly folks in the ED/inpatient areas during the holidays. As others have mentioned, taking time & listening are certainly...

  21. A Generation of Wimps?

    sjt9721 replied to EDNewbie's topic in Emergency

    My daughter was 18 months old with her first (and so far only) ear infection. I treated the on & off fever/runny nose for several days. Decided it was time to see the doc when I noticed the...

  22. How do you, on a Med-Surg floor, get report from the ED?

    sjt9721 replied to cdm.rn2006's topic in General Nursing

    A Joint Commission surveyor would have a heyday at your place. Review the 2008 National Patient Safety Goals, specifically #2 about "communication among caregivers". 2E: Implement a standardized...

  23. Nicknames you give patients?

    sjt9721 replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    We've used "Salad Shooter" for those that lost the grip on their

  24. NICUs in Dallas?

    sjt9721 replied to Shenandoah's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you want to stay with HCA (and transfer your PTO/EIB & other bennies), check out Medical City Dallas/Medical City Children's. They have NICU/PICU, and have a Neo/Pedi Transport Team. Good luck...

  25. Family present during code of patient

    sjt9721 replied to sharonhayes's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry you've had this experience. Family presence is meant to be a case-by-case situation, with the proper support in place for the family and not just a carte blanche to remain in the room no...