AJJKRN

AJJKRN

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  1. Has anyone done epic credentialing?

    AJJKRN replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    Can't say much but I have a colleague that worked the floor for decades and now works in the informatics department. She just dropped to base pay as the differentials were no longer available. She...

  2. WGU vs. UTA

    AJJKRN replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors University

    I think this was meant for me So far it's going great, the only snag I've hit are for the field experience classes, and only because I didn't reach out to my work soon enough to set up mentors. I...

  3. How to fix bedside nursing

    AJJKRN replied to vt prn's topic in General Nursing

    We just trialed this at my hospital on one of the floors last year and it did not work out. Not saying that expectations were clear for all team members especially about charting, etc but the LPN role...

  4. LTC transition to hospital

    AJJKRN replied to TXRN roxie's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should take the job for both experience and to support your livelihood. Who knows, you may end up loving it...the acute care hospital is not the be all end all. Get experience first then...

  5. Relocation assistance

    AJJKRN replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    $10,000 sign on bonus $2,500 relocation less than 50 miles $5,000 relocation greater than 100 miles Must have one year experience Also offers a paid leave accrual that matches the years of experience...

  6. Canceled Patient Morphine Allergy

    AJJKRN replied to RNlife6's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I do get the point, just saying I wouldn't be the least bit annoyed if I had a patient tell me they couldn't have a drug because it causes those symptoms as opposed to "I get sick to my stomach with...

  7. The Lamentations of a Distressed RN (New Grad)

    AJJKRN replied to deebee20's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure a few extra states were just snuck in and the government forgot to announce it, that's all...my company does this with new protocols and equipment all the

  8. Canceled Patient Morphine Allergy

    AJJKRN replied to RNlife6's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think hypotension and bradycardia are on a bit of a different level than mild nausea or say

  9. "Can I give you report?"

    AJJKRN replied to future_RN, CNA's topic in General Nursing

    This is the expectation at my hospital. CNA to CNA report is not allowed other than the need to know stuff like how the patient transfers, likes to eat, have the door closed, etc. Sometimes it's...

  10. Accelerated Degree in Nursing or Masters Program?

    AJJKRN replied to sweet_ifunanya's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Just to clarify, from my understanding, nurses don't only work bedside, or in hospitals/nursing homes. There are many other fields that a nurse can work in. If I decide to go this route, I will...

  11. New ASN grad moving out of state

    AJJKRN replied to please302's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It is cruel but times are changing...or you may want to spend your energy towards an RN to BSN/MSN program. I work for a really good employer but if I had to pay bills and support a family I would...

  12. Displaying Lapel Pins

    AJJKRN replied to TeenyTiny's topic in General Nursing

    Lanyard with my badge clipped in at the hook thingie. I just put the pins through the material on each side in a way that faces out when it's around my neck. Not recommended if you work in psych (but...

  13. New ASN grad moving out of state

    AJJKRN replied to please302's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So what state did you license yourself in? Where you currently live or where you will be moving to soon? If its in the state where you currently live then yeah get on the job hunt process asap along...

  14. Hospitals that offer great tuition reimbursement to their RNs--where are they?

    AJJKRN replied to MIRN923's topic in School, College Programs

    My employer offers $4000.00 per calendar year to its employees to advance in pretty much whatever education they want as long as the classes are passed and you agree to a two year commitment. Was your...

  15. Is he shirking a crap job or am I just in a bad mood?

    AJJKRN replied to redheadrn86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes people's reasonings just don't match our own regardless of gender but in this case gender was used as the excuse/scapegoat. I was working the other night and a peer assigned to an airborne...

  16. feeling frustrated about jobs

    AJJKRN replied to KellyDAguilar's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it takes a while to find your niche. With that being said, sometimes it takes a while at a job to find your niche too. Did any of these jobs offer a shadow day prior to acceptance to gauge...

  17. MSN - how long does it take?

    AJJKRN replied to Lz1123's topic in Western Governors University

    I believe that 8 CU's are the requirement per term when in the MSN portion. I just finished my first term and am halfway through so I have done 18 CU's so far. My goal is to finish in just under two...

  18. Quick advice, verbally attacked by coworker

    AJJKRN replied to Ftrrn27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Call HR and see what resources are available to you as well as employee health. I personally would not sign the write up if I truly felt that it was in no way caused by my actions. Have you talked...

  19. Worried about skill mix

    AJJKRN replied to achapman763's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    To the best of my facility uses software called ClariVia that tracks staffing schedules, staff to patient assignments, patient acuity, and

  20. Worried about skill mix

    AJJKRN replied to achapman763's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Do you have trends to pull from to see the average daily census and peaks/lulls? Do you utilize a staffing

  21. Feeling down no job as A RN

    AJJKRN replied to 321Ken's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Be realistic but try and keep your faith too, and keep

  22. When do you reach your breaking point?

    AJJKRN replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, but I guess also in a good way, rarely do crappy shifts make it into my top ten list of worst shifts ever since becoming more experienced. I think one of my fears are the financial stability...

  23. Preceptor From Hell-Need Advice

    AJJKRN replied to Breycn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would just like to add that I will never understand why spellcheck turns I'm into Mom...even though I am a

  24. Preceptor From Hell-Need Advice

    AJJKRN replied to Breycn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Mom a floater too. Staying out of the politics is one of the best perks to floating...that and not having to work with the same patients and nursing staff for better or worse every shift. I would get...

  25. I keep getting sick at new hospital

    AJJKRN replied to ChristopherB's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Could you take your work clothes with you to the allergist to get tested to narrow done the possibilities? One of the nurses I work with has to have special gloves compared to probably 90% of my...