This Jenn RN

This Jenn RN

Psychiatry, Telemetry, Med/Surg

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  1. hospital habits

    This Jenn RN replied to LMT2BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I have accidentally signed some of my kids school papers with an RN behind my

  2. Not hired if you smoke?

    This Jenn RN replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital does not. I dont know of any in my state that do actually. Good thing or I would be out of a

  3. question about drug testing

    This Jenn RN replied to katielee08's topic in General Nursing

    I got tested by the personel at my hospital. I was up front about my use of a benzo for anxiety and my use of amphetamines for my ADD. I had to bring in the rx bottles and they were photocopied and...

  4. Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    This Jenn RN replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    I had a job right out of nursing school at a state run psych hospital. I absolutely hated it. I cried every day I got off. I went through orientation (hospital general) and then had to orient for 10...

  5. what are some tips for med-surg clinicals?

    This Jenn RN replied to onlyj's topic in General Nursing

    Know your meds, what they are and WHY you are giving them. My instructor always asked us that. Know peak times for insulins. And round on your patients

  6. Gasp! An uninsured Nurse (rant)

    This Jenn RN replied to optimist's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    WHen I was in nursing school, we were required to have proof of health insurance. Just

  7. Advice Needed!!

    This Jenn RN replied to kellie0924's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Tell them you like to be part of a team and teamwork is a high priority to you (hoping that it is). Thats what my managers always like to hear when hiring. Multi-tasker, fast and eager

  8. Scrubs - what do you wear?

    This Jenn RN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have some print tops and some solid tops. I prefer the Koi brand scrubs. They are a little expensive but soft and worth

  9. Alegria Shoes

    This Jenn RN replied to Twinmom06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I too am an Alegria addict. I have 6 pairs but i wear them all with regualr clothes. I even have a pair of boots for winter (I dont wear those to work lol). However, the slip ons and maryjanes (my...

  10. Alegria Clogs and socks

    This Jenn RN replied to wookieRN11's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I never wear socks with mine. I have the clogs and the maryjanes and get more compliments on

  11. My feet hurt. help?

    This Jenn RN replied to Reminisce's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Try Alegrias. They dont look like typical nursing shoes. I wear mine with regualr clothing even on my days off because they are cute and

  12. How Can I become Stroke Nurse Certified?

    This Jenn RN replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    We are a stroke center and on my floor we all have to be certified in stroke education and protocol. Like the post above said the AHA has the

  13. Job interview tomorrow...will my clothes make or break me?

    This Jenn RN replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    I think it sounds fine. I went to my interview in scrubs as I had just gotten of work from my other job. They still hired

  14. Discharge times

    This Jenn RN replied to mnbrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We too try to discharge by 3 pm. Most are actually before noon

  15. CCBC Rejection Question?

    This Jenn RN replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I got in my first time applying at CCBC Catonsville, but I had all A's and 1 B for my pre-reqs. I also did really well on the Teas test. However, there were people in my class who had applied 3 times...

  16. BS holder - ADN or Second Degree Program - Please help!

    This Jenn RN replied to kalin's topic in General Nursing

    I went to CC and got my ADN. It was time consuming and hard and I was a single mom of 3. I didnt work but spent my time studying and learning. I graduated 2 years after starting the program. Now, I am...

  17. Training with Nurse who apparently doesn't like to train

    This Jenn RN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Everyone is right. First approach her and tell her you want to learn everything. If that doesnt work, speak to the coordinator for your orientation. Not everyone is a perfect fit. I was lucky to have...

  18. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    This Jenn RN replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    My c-diff patient on Lactulose Q2.

  19. Hints/Tips for a Student on a Cardiac Floor

    This Jenn RN replied to foreverLaur's topic in Cardiac

    Be familiar with your cardiac rhythms like A-fib, A-flutter, V-tach, etc. Know the signs and symptoms of an MI or a pt. that is symptomatic from a rhythm other than SR. Take BP and HR BEFORE giving...

  20. Saline flush without a physician order?

    This Jenn RN replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in General Nursing

    We dont have to have an order. We always flush before and after a med is given, when assessing the pt. to make sure it is patent, before starting and IV to make sure the line is open, etc. Now Heparin...

  21. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    This Jenn RN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    My patient kept asking for her Dilauntin the other day,... meaning

  22. Funniest Things Doctors say!

    This Jenn RN replied to RNdiva505's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a dr. see a patient in pain the other day. After we left the room the dr. said "Do you think I should add more morphine or give her some dilaudid?" I was like,.... You are the dr., not me, so...

  23. Just curious- When pt's are drug tested..

    This Jenn RN replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We test pts. who may have a decreased LOC or are acting strange and its only to find the best way to treat them. Nothing is

  24. Personal Info in Cover Letter?

    This Jenn RN replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    I too have a son on the spectrum. When I was fresh out of nursing school, I didnt have any experience in the medical field. However, I did have a son with a disability and I did provide in home...

  25. Scheduling question

    This Jenn RN replied to obnurse9398's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We do self scheduling for a period of 5 weeks at a time. Within that time we have to work 4 weekend days, 2 mondays and 2 Fridays. We can put it in up to 6 requests off for any