JRP1120, RN

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  1. Anyone work at a Select Specialty Hospital in GA?

    JRP1120, RN posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Just wondering if anyone here in GA has or is working for this hospital. There are 3 in the state-Atlanta, Augusta and Savannah. I am a new grad and was told to apply there by another nurse who works...

  2. Bullies at the work place.. vent

    JRP1120, RN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been having a bit of an issue with this one nurse that I follow, 95% of the time (we both have set schedules so I usually take report from her and give her report when I'm going off). I don't...

  3. What are the best shoes for nursing?

    JRP1120, RN replied to chemisttoRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My feet/knees/legs have been saved by Danskos and Sanita clogs! I swear by them! Check out clog outlet.com. They sell Sanita clogs as factory 2nds; I got mine for basically 1/2 off and I can't find a...

  4. Good "brain food" before NCLEX?

    JRP1120, RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking my NCLEX this afternoon. Please share good brain food ideas! My nerves say eat nothing but I know better! I'm taking a snack bag in case I'm there for the duration-almonds, apple slices,...

  5. New Grad Forgetting Assessment Questions

    JRP1120, RN replied to Aleera's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm new too and I make myself lists and check-off when I've done them. I write everything down! At the beginning of my orientation I even had to write down a word or two to remind me what not to...

  6. New grad with no job? Let our voices be heard!

    JRP1120, RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was a student, I was a member of the NSNA. I am a new grad (May 2011) and so just received this email from them. It's a survey asking about jobs for new grad RN's. They encourage all to...

  7. New grad with no job? Let our voices be heard!

    JRP1120, RN replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of the staff here at AN is trying to get the survey link so all new grads can participate. I apologize for the broken link; should have fwd'd the email here first before I took the survey but...

  8. How To Deal With Bad Smells

    JRP1120, RN replied to crees1234's topic in Nursing Humor

    Tiger balm? What is

  9. Well I think that the problem lies with "the other nurse"

    JRP1120, RN replied to snoopy29's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This should be printed and posted at every nurse's station!!

  10. defeated.

    JRP1120, RN replied to sogreenrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm currently on shift number 11 of my orientation being precepted by a wonderful nurse of 35 yrs who has it together and then some! I'm trying to devise my own shift brain because I'm a visual person...

  11. shift organization....HELP

    JRP1120, RN replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm currently precepting in my first RN job and what I've seen my preceptor do at times like you're describing is if she hasn't gotten all her assessments done and it's time for meds is she'll pull...

  12. What's your favorite shift to work?

    JRP1120, RN replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

    7p - 7a Night shift girl

  13. Ever have a patient that "turns" on you?

    JRP1120, RN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    This same thing happened to me once when I was a PCA. Good rapport with the patient, all going well, etc then BAM! I come in the next day and she's a little icy to me, I ask her if she needs anything,...

  14. She/He Did What?!

    JRP1120, RN replied to walkingonthestars's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN to this!! I totally agree Katie!

  15. Rehab... Stuck???

    JRP1120, RN replied to Blue2011's topic in Rehabilitation

    Sounds just like my

  16. Is anyone else annoyed by the expectations of male nurses in transferring patients?

    JRP1120, RN replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wow! This is what we need on my rehab

  17. Rehab... Stuck???

    JRP1120, RN replied to Blue2011's topic in Rehabilitation

    What kind of rehab facility is it you're in? I graduated in May and just started my first nursing position in rehab in a hospital setting. I worked my first shift the other day. I think it's going to...

  18. Where do you keep your Medical tape??

    JRP1120, RN replied to andy22's topic in General Nursing

    I also hate weighing my pockets down. Could you direct us to where you got this 'nurse purse'? I've searched and haven't seen anything you're describing. Thanks! Sounds like a neat

  19. Nurse locator devices...

    JRP1120, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What does your facility use to locate you when you are needed elsewhere? As a nurse, do you carry a phone of some sort? Pager? Do you wear those locator thingies (don't know their name, sorry) next to...

  20. Nurse locator devices...

    JRP1120, RN replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Can someone please explain what Vocera is? I'm not familiar with it.

  21. Shhhh! ---It's all a crock!

    JRP1120, RN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    "Please use your inside voices everyone. We don't use our outside voices here" LOL I sometimes cringe at the noise levels of some of the staff I've witnessed when I was doing clinicals. Most of the...

  22. You requested not to have me as your nurse because....WHAT?!

    JRP1120, RN replied to rntj's topic in Nursing Humor

    And her head spin around and vomit pea-green soup everywhere! Ewwwww, that movie traumatized me when I was a teenager! To this day I will not watch it! I have to admit though I smiled at the vision...

  23. Shhhh! ---It's all a crock!

    JRP1120, RN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    LMBO!!!

  24. the nursing identity

    JRP1120, RN replied to violin9's topic in General Nursing

    I, like you, had thought of myself as a nurse, could see me reaching my goal, had great grades and scores, etc...when applying for NS, particularly the BSN program I wanted to take. I had taken all my...

  25. How to Deal with Stresses of Being a New Nurse

    JRP1120, RN replied to calthoff863's topic in First Year After Licensure

    These tips are great! Please keep them coming! I start my first job this Monday! Excited but getting nervous! Thank you all for your input here; I always learn so much!