AJJKRN

AJJKRN

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  1. Has nursing made you negative?

    AJJKRN replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. Nursing hasn't made me negative at all, I've always been an optimist, but nursing has made me more cynical and cautious of others in general...but then again maybe it was just the added...

  2. Random: best lotion for dry nursing hands!

    AJJKRN replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Gold Bond intense therapy and it comes in minis that fit in your pocket! ( The other suggestions probably do too

  3. New grads precepting???

    AJJKRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    This sentence is the biggest red flag. Where I work you have to have at least two years experience in acute care to even be considered for our float pool, among other things like a certification or...

  4. Help with lab values?

    AJJKRN replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Need to be more specific...how low and what's

  5. FBI: Hospice Owner Told Worker to 'Make Patient Go Bye-Bye

    AJJKRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    Wow. This really takes away from a person's dignity and choice during their end of life and

  6. New Grad RN’s Paradox on the West Coast (or others), What is Your Opinion?

    AJJKRN replied to FatsWaller's topic in General Nursing

    There is absolutely NO shortage of new grads, I repeat, NO shortage of brand-spanking new grad nurses! (With the exception of areas that no one really wants to live in) Now experienced nurses...you...

  7. Tough decisions

    AJJKRN replied to Killha21's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on how much you'll get paid, I wouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth. Believe me, working in the hospital is not all that it's cracked up to be. I personally have only worked inside a...

  8. Peep Laparotomy with Cadbury Creme Implant

    AJJKRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Happy Easter AN

  9. How does your facility pay for Mandatory education?

    AJJKRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I went back and re-read the OP to re-clarify because I think I initially misunderstood. We don't get paid for time not worked. Say you're suppose to work 36 hours a week and you work two twelves and...

  10. How does your facility pay for Mandatory education?

    AJJKRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I would get paid my hourly base wage for non-Pt care for anything mandatory. Must be the difference in facility but I don't see how they can get away with not paying you legally for a mandatory

  11. WGU RN-MSN April 2016 start

    AJJKRN replied to MsKP6041's topic in Western Governors University

    No worries, as soon as you show interest in WGU someone from the school will email you a waiver code. They did me but I do have a code from someone if you need it though. I'm hoping to start the BSN...

  12. Lack of Professionalism in PACU

    AJJKRN replied to MamaJean, RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think it's just the change in how we have become more technologically dependent which in turn blurs the lines of what used to be thought of a social mores and boundaries. It's the new age

  13. forgetting to prime an IV line

    AJJKRN replied to gradnurse8575's topic in General Nursing

    In a peripheral line some air won't hurt the Pt and should be absorbed/mixed by the time it hits the vena cava but in a central line, etc this would be a totally different story. The pump should...

  14. Staff Recognition

    AJJKRN replied to rhummel's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a computerized system that allows staff to recognize each other, like on a staff website for other needed info such as accessible protocols, cafeteria menus, want ads, etc? A monthly...

  15. When should nursing homes be allowed to evict residents?

    AJJKRN replied to Emergent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We've definately kept people over six months to a year plus that were in MVA's that resulted in TBI's. Some where Pt's with felonies but most have been young adults that were here on a visa to attend...

  16. Over reaction or justified indignation?

    AJJKRN replied to Jlwysong's topic in General Nursing

    How would this step help confirm anything if the Pt doesn't have a clue how to read cc/mL's let alone different syringe markings? Really...I'm

  17. Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    AJJKRN replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    They can and have used it recently as an excuse for grounds for termination... That being said, it's probably what I get fired for if I ever was to get

  18. Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    AJJKRN replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    We have designated "drink cabinets" on every floor of my hospital. While it works for management and keeps TPTB happy, the cabinets generally turn into cesspools because staff do not realize that...

  19. Ratio + Acuity Controlled Facilities?

    AJJKRN replied to PrayingToPass's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you live in California, you may just be very disappointed! Wish I could give you some examples but this is nursing sunshine. Sincerely, Good

  20. PO vs IV Medication Question

    AJJKRN replied to smithma5's topic in General Nursing

    mucinex comes mixed in with a ton of liquid cough medicines though. You'd think someone from the pharm industry would figure out a solo liquid to increase their

  21. Who loves their job? Any shout outs?

    AJJKRN replied to KSM-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Med-Surg & Step-down float. Love

  22. BSN Almost Done - But might not work as an "RN"

    AJJKRN replied to dsjones's topic in General Nursing

    Have you looked into Parish

  23. peg tube without flush order

    AJJKRN replied to supaflyz's topic in General Nursing

    Do you not have a protocol that covers this? My facility covers all tubes (g/j, peg, Dobhoff, NG,

  24. Giving a PRN Medication on Accident

    AJJKRN replied to ichiro12's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I think your preceptor is trying to say no biggie AKA no harm no foul. Me personally, you did not give the correct med the Pt asked for so yeah, is write it up. This is however a learning...

  25. What is the best job that has to do with mother and baby

    AJJKRN replied to Wannabern24's topic in General Nursing

    What about Lactation consultant? If had anything to withs moms and babies this would be my