Jillybean48

Jillybean48

Med/Surg, Peds, Geriatrics, Home Health

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  1. Thanks, guys.

    Jillybean48 replied to englishgeek's topic in General Nursing

    No, it starts with M; and our hockey team HATES the

  2. What kind of listening do you do?

    Jillybean48 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I listen to intuition, body language, common sense, experience. I find that my "heart" lies in my

  3. Help! I think I *need* to be a nurse! :)

    Jillybean48 replied to ShanMiran's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I had a baby my senior year in high school. Graduated high school at 17, and went straight into nursing school. Worked a full time job while I was in nursing school. Had the baby in day care while...

  4. HELP med error on my first day as a solo RN

    Jillybean48 replied to cardiobaby's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, everything they said plus this: It's always better for you to self report rather than someone to report you. Someone will always find out. It's one thing if you didn't realize you made an...

  5. sick day guilt

    Jillybean48 replied to sophie-h's topic in General Nursing

    If you are that sick then you should not go to work. I do understand what you mean about feeling guilty about it and I have also been halfway to work and changed my mind and then called in sick. I...

  6. Thanks, guys.

    Jillybean48 replied to englishgeek's topic in General Nursing

    That is not really my Redwings Logo in my avatar; and to be perfectly honest I'm not even from Detroit. As a matter of fact, I get my butt handed to me every year for supporting such a team when I'm...

  7. What's a "difficult pt" to you?

    Jillybean48 replied to KRVRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in pediatric home care at the moment and currently take care of a teenager. This is my difficult patient: Before I decide to sit down to eat a quick bite, I make sure she has everything she...

  8. Walkie Talkie

    Jillybean48 replied to ArrrrEnnn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes I have heard it and yes I have used it. I don't use it in front of patients. It's just what I consider "nurse talk"; one of the many things we say to eachother.... we don't mean anything...

  9. Scrub tops for petite with larger chest?

    Jillybean48 replied to crossfitnurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I feel your pain my friend . I am 5 feet tall, I weigh 110 pounds, but my chest is large . It is not an easy task finding scrubs that fit. I wish I had an answer but I have a hard enough time...

  10. RN Assaulted by MD

    Jillybean48 replied to Lulu2RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is a reason I keep a baseball bat in my truck:mad:. Then again, there's a reason my husband keeps removing

  11. Help! Accused giving more narcotics than peers

    Jillybean48 replied to h8bootheel_mo_rn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree. Unions now are not what unions were meant to

  12. Problems nurses face that no other professions understand

    Jillybean48 replied to alcal's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In what other profession does your rate of pay go down through the years even though you gain experience?? Just because of the law of supply and demand,

  13. New nurse, may get fired...

    Jillybean48 replied to fangirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh my gosh well this sounds scary. I hope you are okay. When you feel like it's safe go ahead and post something if you need any advice. Until then I guess I will say a prayer for the newbies as...

  14. I'm so worried.

    Jillybean48 replied to Rnhm13's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You will get used to the distractions like the noises. People will always be screaming your name and there will always be buzzers and bells; eventually you just won't hear them unless they are...

  15. Speed Freaks and Serene Souls

    Jillybean48 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Organization, preparation, experience, routine, delegation, prioritization. Everyday unexpected occurrences are bound to come up, but there is still a routine to follow. Personally, I have a...

  16. Need expert advice on how to pass 39 patients' medication in a 2-hour time frame.

    Jillybean48 replied to OneMurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wait... what????????? For

  17. How to interview a nurse leader

    Jillybean48 replied to lolakbolak's topic in Nurse Management

    I don't see any reason why they would be offended, I sure wouldn't be. But they may have trouble finding the time to do it on short notice.. that may be your only problem. All you can do is ask.

  18. Charge nurse

    Jillybean48 replied to Nightowl_lpn's topic in General Nursing

    What is happening in this comment? Are you seriously suggesting that this nurse should spend her time doing walking rounds during a shift checking all of her patients briefs to see if they have been...

  19. Do Nurses Get Traffic Tickets?

    Jillybean48 replied to rachelita's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a policeman wave me through a sobriety checkpoint on the way home from work one night (after working 3-11 shift) while I was wearing scrubs. But I have also received speeding tickets while...

  20. enjoying religion without actually being religious yourself?

    Jillybean48 replied to ceccia's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I absolutely love this post, it warmed my heart just reading it because it reminded me of the many people I've worked with in the past who also would sing or hum gospel songs or answer "blessed"....

  21. What reality show do you follow?

    Jillybean48 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Hells Kitchen, Big Brother, Master Chef, Celebrity

  22. Full Moon Friday the 13th

    Jillybean48 replied to Biffbradford's topic in General Nursing

    YIKES! Yeah, I was so happy my patients' family asked me to work early (I do pediatric homecare) so I got off at 6pm.... thinking WOO HOO I will escape the craziness of the full moon/ Friday the 13th...

  23. "It's Not That Special --

    Jillybean48 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh my gosh this is funny. I do agree with you on this. The way I see it is that if it comes up in my feed and if it pertains to me in some way and I have something to add, I will add. If not, I...

  24. Need a seasoned nurse's advice

    Jillybean48 replied to marvelmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow. This is just sad. I'm so sorry you are going through all this. I don't personally know what this is like because I was not a CNA before I became a nurse. I don't understand it because in all...

  25. Advice for charge nurse ...Help

    Jillybean48 replied to okikatt's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NO WAY on this one. It doesn't matter if she came off "a little condescending" or not..... there was no time for this CNA to get her feelings all in an uproar over silly crap when patients needed to...