sjt9721

sjt9721 BSN, RN

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  1. Nurse as advocate

    sjt9721 replied to RedcarRN's topic in Emergency

    My point is regarding if the hospital (HR) even knows she is there. In the old days (no offense, I was there too!) it was no big deal to have someone come in and shadow Dr X for a shift. Now with...

  2. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    sjt9721 replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Many years ago I wore a pewter angel on my scrub jacket. It had been a Nurses' Week gift from my mom at some point. Mr. X had just gotten the call that a donor heart had become available. He had been...

  3. Nurse as advocate

    sjt9721 replied to RedcarRN's topic in Emergency

    You wonder about the hospital condoning it. I've seen several of these situations where the "hospital" was unaware of the situation. Physicians have a friend, family member, or friend of a family...

  4. ER RN Angry & Frustrated!!!

    sjt9721 replied to Ginger35's topic in Emergency

    To the OP: You were right. She should have been in a full package. However in response to TazziRN's post, wrestling a refusing patient onto a backboard may do more damage than not having one. But I...

  5. Not having experience is killing my chances!!!

    sjt9721 replied to klaney_13's topic in Texas Nursing

    The 'Care Now' urgent care clinics advertise that they "welcome" new grad RNs & LVNs. I'm not sure how much the salary is, but they do seem to have a complete list of benefits. (this is in DFW...I...

  6. moving to DFW Texas.

    sjt9721 replied to studentlpnco's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yep...just show 'em the money!!!

  7. Medical Center of Plano

    sjt9721 replied to Medic2RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I really hope you're friend chooses her hospital based on factors other than message board bashing. I delivered there last fall. It was wonderful and I have nothing but great things to say about my...

  8. Press Gainey AARRGGHH

    sjt9721 replied to susi_q's topic in Emergency

    I see your points and I agree with much of what you've said. Like you, I have a good idea of what does & doesn't work for me when relating to patients. I like to think I've become pretty good at...

  9. Press Gainey AARRGGHH

    sjt9721 replied to susi_q's topic in Emergency

    Now hang on a second...Not all scripting is a ploy by management to justify their positions. And not all of it is belittling or anti-autonomous. Patient satisfaction surveys are here to stay whether...

  10. The War with the Floors

    sjt9721 replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

    Yes, funny...but let's turn it around... I work in the ED and we are never busy. We just sit around the nursing station talking with docs or hang out in the ambulance bay flirting with the firemen. We...

  11. Paramedics who 'put down' nurses

    sjt9721 replied to NurseguyFL's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly! But aha.org is the American Hospital Association. The American Heart Association has a "Student Comment Form" that can be completed and sent to the Regional AHA Office and/or AHA...

  12. The War with the Floors

    sjt9721 replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

    :yeahthat: ...one of the best posts I've ever

  13. Does your facility use PBDS testing?

    sjt9721 replied to introspectiveRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have your prospective employer (the travel company) contact your current

  14. A good day for the slaves of Texas

    sjt9721 replied to mark hamel's topic in Texas Nursing

    I grew up in Oklahoma and moved to Texas in 1998. Never heard of Juneteenth until I was south of the Red River. I mean...yes, I was aware that there was a 19th of June every year...but didn't realize...

  15. Share Your Saying

    sjt9721 replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    It's all fun and games until somebody wakes up dead. Trolls never die. ***please excuse the cynical ED nurse part of

  16. Docs and their dirty sharps...

    sjt9721 replied to neneRN's topic in Emergency

    Don't let JCAHO catch you keeping anything under the

  17. Pain Management and Ethics

    sjt9721 replied to aquarose28's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I guess I thought of elected officials in regards to regulation/consequences of forging or altering prescriptions. :angryfire I was connecting it to the ethical issue of prescribers making the...

  18. Pain Management and Ethics

    sjt9721 replied to aquarose28's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Legalizing medical marijuana is a relevant topic. Another avenue would be more strict regulation and punishment for those caught forging/altering prescriptions or deceptively obtaining narcotics. (I'm...

  19. Dear Abbey, about a nurse

    sjt9721 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    Nicely stated. But I don't think that actual disciplinary action is called for. This nurse (aka 'person in scrubs') just needs reminding to be careful when making such comments. My gut feeling is...

  20. Taking a child off life support

    sjt9721 replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-lifesupport_30met.ART.North.Edition1.134fbb89.html (I hope the link

  21. Traditional BSN programs in state

    sjt9721 replied to Persnicketier's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    http://www.ok.gov/nursing/nclexpass1.pdf

  22. claiming to be what she isn't

    sjt9721 replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    You are a Graduate Nurse and have every right to introduce yourself as such. The degree doesn't make you a nurse. It provides the education for you to be licensed. Good luck on the NCLEX!

  23. claiming to be what she isn't

    sjt9721 replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    Shame on the DA's office for not verifying her

  24. What's a good ER magazine for learning?

    sjt9721 replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    The situations you're describing are about nursing, not just ED nursing. I suggest RN or Nursing2006. They're monthly, easy to read, and cover a variety of topics and specialties. But keep reading the...

  25. HCA and 2 weeks notice

    sjt9721 replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    Two weeks is typically the notice requested of non-exempt staff members. For exempt staff (including management), it's at least 4 weeks. Your best bet is to check your hospital's policies on...