NurseJessRN

NurseJessRN specializes in Emergency.

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1. UCF MSN 2015

   NurseJessRN replied to nurseylove25's topic in School, College Programs

   For those admitted into the program, can you give me information on how the program is set up? I want to know if all the classes are face to face. I would really like a program that has web based...

2. My PT called 911

   NurseJessRN replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in Emergency

   LOL. Of course she called 911. Didn't you know your badge says RN for a reason? Refreshments and Narcotics. I'm awaiting management to add WB&R beside my letters (Warm Blanket and

3. Conscious Sedation in ED

   NurseJessRN replied to foragreatergood's topic in Emergency

   I would say that considering the intent was for a reduction of a shoulder dislocation, regardless of medication administration, a consent would need to be obtained for that procedure (closed joint...

4. Electronic documentation has stolen the human touch from nursing.

   NurseJessRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

   Or even worse like in the movie

5. Electronic documentation has stolen the human touch from nursing.

   NurseJessRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

   Hopefully your unit will come up with a better solution to work for your nurses. Seems like your having to do the work twice which is taking even more time

6. Electronic documentation has stolen the human touch from nursing.

   NurseJessRN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

   The EMR systems that I use at work actually make take less time and provide more time to care for patients. I'm not in the hospital though but in an Urgent Care. No fishing for charts, or filling out...

7. Older Student/Over 60 years old

   NurseJessRN replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Age is only what you make it. If nursing is calling to you, that I suggest you follow it! Good for you for following it! I wish you the best of

8. 2nd degree student, having financial aid issues--anyone else?

   NurseJessRN replied to NurseMaybeBaby's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   New Law passed and the credit limit is now at about 60 hours. I just ran into this situation this semester at my school and I am filing an

9. Trauma Nursing, Paramedics, and the ER

   NurseJessRN replied to pishoncna's topic in Emergency

   No, paramedics work as techs in my local ED's and they are unable to administer medications. Also, if you want to be a Registered Nurse, you might as well save your schooling for that. In Florida,...

10. Discouraged

    NurseJessRN replied to working2b#1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    75 credit hours for prereqs? That cant be right, previous

11. Only 9 credits- how can I get full financial aid?

    NurseJessRN replied to AprilAnney's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We are encouraged to enroll in simple one or two credit courses such as health fitness to make up for the credit

12. New Nursing Student- Anxiety?

    NurseJessRN replied to lindsmichelle's topic in General Students

    My gosh! 15 days!!! Thats it??? We found out back in March and we've had orientation and now we have 3 months to prepare! I feel for you I'd be wigging out as well if I only had 15 days to prepare!...

13. Straight B student?

    NurseJessRN replied to magichospital's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most nursing schools require you to maintain higher than a B average while in the program. Anything short of that and you fail out of school. Try to form study groups/partners. Looking into better...

14. How long to stay at a job you don't like?

    NurseJessRN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    If you dont like the job and you have given it a decent chance, then you should start to find new employment and when found, put your 2 weeks in. No reason on wasting your time, or the time and money...

15. Before you had ANY type of nursing training/education, did you know anything?

    NurseJessRN replied to wishfulthinking21059's topic in General Nursing

    If you are planning to further your education to one day advance to become a Registered Nurse or beyond. This will be a great opportunity for learning for you. I work as a Medical Assistant at an...