JSJones,RN

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1. Indian Health Services

   JSJones,RN replied to ashleykaye86's topic in Travel

   "JSJones - I can tell you've been on the Rez for a while since the describe Farmington and Flagstaff as the "big cities":D" I know!!! Came here for a "13 week" assignment in July of 2011 and keep...

2. worried

   JSJones,RN replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

   Sarahc331: Your information is good however, I filed as 'part-year' resident in both states. I didn't claim a "permanent address" in VA which is my home state. I don't think I stated that in my last...

3. Hydralazine

   JSJones,RN replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

   We use hydralazine quite a bit in the ER I work in. Labetalol is an ok choice...I tend to think metoprolol works better...but if their HR is in the 30's, I doubt I would choose a beta blocker. If...

4. worried

   JSJones,RN replied to wanderlust99's topic in Travel

   So a little update.... I just finished filing my taxes....didn't use the website I previously recommended but instead went to a CPA locally who does several co-workers' taxes. Anyhow, I originally...

5. Indian Health Services

   JSJones,RN replied to ashleykaye86's topic in Travel

   I am a travel nurse in an IHS facility in Kayenta, AZ. I started here in July of 2011 with in the intention of completing the standard 13 weeks and moving on to another location. Well...its now...

6. This has been bothering me...

   JSJones,RN replied to tss2507's topic in Men in Nursing

   It completely depends on the patient and your situation. I have taken care of a lot of women who could care less as long as they are treated with respect and dignity. As a young male nurse, its...

7. Being a young Nurse.

   JSJones,RN replied to jlg47rn's topic in Men in Nursing

   I, am a young nurse, at age 24 now, I've been a RN for 4 years. I am treated like the 'know-nothing youngster' everyday but like other responses have noted, I take advantage of the knowledge I receive...

8. Just had to share...

   JSJones,RN replied to 6spdftwtm's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a travel nurse on the Navajo Reservation in northern AZ for about 9 months and can that I have grown so much as nurse! There have been a few patients, but you'll have those anywhere, that...

9. am i a hypocrit?

   JSJones,RN replied to xoxo0414's topic in Nursing Career

   would probably have to say pleurisy due to the length of recover and pain associated with the recovery. That being said, the risks of the recovery for a tonsillectomy are greater than those of...

10. The Mockery of Nursing

    JSJones,RN replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it may be!! I grew up on a farm and have seen a lot of pigs with this same condition!

11. I'm trying my best, but seriously stop putting me down on the phone

    JSJones,RN replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Emergency

    I have been and ER nurse for only a few years and want to personally apologize for the way you were talked to. I also want to say that not all of us think the way the nurse you gave report to and...

12. Waiting a year to take TNCC?

    JSJones,RN replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

    No, there isn't a requirement of hours to be completed prior to taking TNCC. I took it about 4 months after I graduated and did fine, was actually asked to assist with teaching the next class offered...

13. am i a hypocrit?

    JSJones,RN replied to xoxo0414's topic in Nursing Career

    No problem! Good

14. Houston Texas

    JSJones,RN replied to lollieab's topic in Travel

    I traveled to Katy, TX which is about 20 minutes outside of Houston. I loved it there! We drove to Galvestine Beach a few times which is about 1.5 hours south. We used a company by the name of...

15. am i a hypocrit?

    JSJones,RN replied to xoxo0414's topic in Nursing Career

    No, you are not a hypocrite! What I have experienced, is that the older the patient is the harder the recovery is. Usually the biggest risk comes 7 to 10 days post-op and that risk is hemorrhage at...