sjt9721

sjt9721 BSN, RN

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  1. Will volunteering help?

    sjt9721 replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Absolutely! Being a volunteer gets your foot in the door. You get to sample the environment, and the employees can get to know you. I've seen this both at Presby (OUMC) and at my current facility. As...

  2. Reputation of Nursing Boards

    sjt9721 replied to extravanga's topic in Nurses Recovery

    BONs are not the leaders of our profession. They are there to protect the public by regulating nursing practice, making sure that nursing practice adheres to the legislative rules that are in

  3. help! CPR question

    sjt9721 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Continued from above...(I wasn't quick enough to edit my previous post!) It's important to remember that guidelines are just that: guidelines. They aren't written in stone and facilities, individual...

  4. help! CPR question

    sjt9721 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    The above (emphasis is mine) typically refers to out-of-hospital arrest situations. I believe the AHA guidelines discuss this as an option for EMS medical

  5. a question about the good samaritan law

    sjt9721 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I used to stop willingly if Fire/EMS hadn't arrived. Then I had my daughter. The first question that EMS folks learn to ask is "Is the scene safe?" You must protect yourself. Well, the side of a busy...

  6. New Jurisprudence Exam

    sjt9721 replied to texasrtkd's topic in Texas Nursing

    It was a recommendation of the Sunset Advisory Commission. From the board's website: The Texas Sunset Act provides that the Sunset Commission, composed of legislators and public members, periodically...

  7. Things to do while waiting to schedule your NP exam....

    sjt9721 replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    11) cleaning the lint trap in your clothes dryer...and the vent hose 12) bleaching and then re-sealing the grout in your ceramic tile floor 13) organizing your shoes by style...then by season...then...

  8. I need help finding scope of practice for CVT's in Texas

    sjt9721 replied to velardern's topic in General Nursing

    I do think this hinges on where you practice. Are you in a hospital or are you in a physician office? Typically hospital policies spell out who administers medications. And administration of Adenosine...

  9. wichita falls area

    sjt9721 replied to litbitblack's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you live in/near WF, don't forget that the roads go north as well. Lawton, OK is less than 45 minutes away. It's not paradise (I grew up in the area), but they do have two hospitals, two nursing...

  10. Nurse calls in because of herpes outbreak

    sjt9721 replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    I understand having to give a reason. I called in once with "GI issues" or "GI upset", I can't remember exactly what I called it. But I was trying to give my reason without sharing too much. (And this...

  11. What do you think about a nurse breastfeeding infant at nurse's station during break?

    sjt9721 replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    from a previous post: i mean what if someone walks up and gets the wrong idea, that this nurse is breastfeeding random infants?? :chuckle i'm sorry...but reading this gave me a picture of some wacky...

  12. New ED nurses who "know it all"

    sjt9721 replied to rnflie's topic in Emergency

    Wow...that's sad for your new employees... Good nurse doesn't always equal good

  13. What do you think about a nurse breastfeeding infant at nurse's station during break?

    sjt9721 replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with post regarding no food/drinks allowed in the nurses station. I can't see JCAHO or any other regulatory agency condoning any type of feeding for anyone at a nurses station. Even as a...

  14. Hospitals in OKC Area Your Opinion

    sjt9721 replied to Kaos2luv's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    If you prefer a smaller facility, Edmond Regional is just off I-35 on the north side of the metro area. For you that worked at MWC in the last few years...PM me because I have a "gossip"

  15. salaryrange for staff developer

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

    I've yet to work in a position that has pay grades dependent on education: my BSN at the bedside, nor my MSN in the educator role. Good thing that pay wasn't my motivation for returning to

  16. I hate it!!!

    sjt9721 replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    I'm certain I would feel the same way in your situation. However, my comments were in response to your tone towards another nurse in your statement below: Excuse me but this was NOT directed at YOU!...

  17. I hate it!!!

    sjt9721 replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    The tone of this post seems a little harsh. I don't think MassED meant any

  18. Question about CEU's?

    sjt9721 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Nursing

    There is plenty of information here on allnurses, but please check your state's board of nursing site to have the 'official'

  19. I hate it!!!

    sjt9721 replied to luckylucyrn's topic in Emergency

    Here's an idea...Buy up all the $1 tests from Dollar Tree. Dispense them next to the hot drink machine (from another post) in the ER lobby. Charge $2 and turn a nice

  20. New ED nurses who "know it all"

    sjt9721 replied to rnflie's topic in Emergency

    Hats off to your preceptor to have the guts & tact to have that conversation...and hats off to you my friend, for showing the maturity in taking constructive criticism. Not all would react as you...

  21. I'm gonna sue you

    sjt9721 replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I've had those crazy moments before...I reminded the woman that my first name has an uncommon spelling....so please spell it

  22. DFW Area/OB

    sjt9721 replied to daisy87's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you're really concerned about gas prices and/or commuting, the DART rail has stops at Parkland and Presby Dallas. We've taken the train to the zoo before and seen plenty of blue Presby

  23. Got into nursing school,but can't afford to go

    sjt9721 replied to Bolus of Courage's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    You have gotten into nursing school! And thinking about medical school...have you seen the price tag for that? Be a nurse!

  24. Got into nursing school,but can't afford to go

    sjt9721 replied to Bolus of Courage's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I graduated from OCU in '94. Reading this conversation I realize how blessed I really was. I went to OCU right out of high school and received scholarships (ACT & Petree Science) that paid more...

  25. Any nurses working for JCAHO

    sjt9721 replied to nurse1day's topic in General Nursing

    If not CNO, then Quality/Risk Management would be