AJJKRN

AJJKRN

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  1. RN's without APRN certifications working in capacity of NP

    AJJKRN replied to WLQRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has a newer RN role that supports the night shift hospitalist. They field all of the pages and help with admits, etc throughout the night. The hospitalist is in house and always available...

  2. Cardiac Observation Unit-a step down unit?

    AJJKRN replied to minmin11's topic in Cardiac

    This sounds like the regular cardiac med-Surg floors for my hospital but with awesome Pt ratios (ours are 1:5 or

  3. More important to lay low or fit in?

    AJJKRN replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

    You're out of high school so it is best to leave those days behind. Focus on you and if you make friends in your program along the way then those friendships may prove to be way more valuable in the...

  4. What do you think is the importance or implication of Basic Life Support in research?

    AJJKRN replied to mitchsabio's topic in General Students

    I think the importance or implication would be if the CPR was being performed correctly or even at all...hence the move for hands only CPR for bystanders. That what you're looking for, an

  5. Salary Confidentiality

    AJJKRN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    My work place is like this. They say they want to keep salary out of the mainstream conversations between staff to keep communication open and respectful. Really...while not really everyone's...

  6. explanation, please

    AJJKRN replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Does it mean it was "shared" on Facebook or some other social media? I'm not that tech savy as AN is my only internet

  7. Med error question

    AJJKRN replied to Sarah7784's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the above posters, other than running it by prior to the primary nurse (which would have been the best thing probably but maybe not if it was the MD wanting to make changes) you had a valid...

  8. Disease Prevention

    AJJKRN replied to SNESbanez's topic in General Nursing

    Please go to the CDC's website and familiarize yourself with standard precautions and also other isolation

  9. Anyone else read this?

    AJJKRN replied to GenSurgRNFA's topic in Nursing News

    Not odd, publicity for colleges and universities to price

  10. Do I have to be an RN to be a Medical Writer?

    AJJKRN replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in General Nursing

    Then dont sell sell yourself short! I'm not too convinced that you have to have a certain nursing degree to write about all scientific/journal/EBP materials. Search the different types of writings...

  11. Being micromanaged by a CMA?

    AJJKRN replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Either the Med Tech has valid concerns (Disclaimer: I don't think there should even be med techs or MA's that can give medications so very personal opinion here) or Me thinks that this person sees you...

  12. New Grad- Choices - Med/Surg, Renal dialysis or PDN

    AJJKRN replied to priyaremi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep, from reading your post it sounds like your leading more towards the dialysis job! Best of

  13. Do I have to be an RN to be a Medical Writer?

    AJJKRN replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in General Nursing

    What type of writing are you talking about...journals, EBP, satire...you might get more responses if you expand on what you want to write

  14. Finally got an acute care position

    AJJKRN replied to Sammyxann's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Get you a good brain sheet (SBAR type) and maybe a separate med pass/task sheet to stay somewhat organized. Surgical Pt's are my favorite! You will either hate it or love it so good

  15. New to med surg

    AJJKRN replied to JenParrish's topic in Medical-Surgical

    With twice the hourly rate and other perks, you can probably understand why they're not looking to spend money on orientation and have high expectations for you. I got three shifts myself but started...

  16. New to med surg

    AJJKRN replied to JenParrish's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is a fairly normal orientation for the floor pool. You're expected to be able to hit the ground running just like a travel nurse would be expected to do. You should be getting a nice differential...

  17. Social issues regarding RN to BSN?

    AJJKRN replied to Linzie0406's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This sounds like my hospital, it's the "Creme de la Creme" for the area as well. I've also been at my entity for ten years now but have noticed a twist in trends in turnover. The hospital leaders have...

  18. Social issues regarding RN to BSN?

    AJJKRN replied to Linzie0406's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    While I agree that education that doesn't financially cripple you for the rest of your life is never a waste, I am curious about just how many of those people you speak of are trying to stay at your...

  19. Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

    AJJKRN replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

    As Heron eluded to, hopefully the MD is being actively (or about to be) disciplined. The disciplinary process is between the MD and his superiors/HR

  20. Are they training me to be a nurse or a doctor?

    AJJKRN replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Your education, clinical experience, and hopefully eventual work experience is all teaching you how to anticipate and troubleshoot what is going on with your Pt. The NURSE is the APP's (advance...

  21. Preceptorship Advice

    AJJKRN replied to erickz623's topic in General Nursing

    Bring bagels!

  22. ADN desperately seeking CAREER ADVICE.

    AJJKRN replied to KbmRN's topic in Nursing Career

    From what I understand, WGU costs $4000 a semester instead of per credit hour. I believe that it is self-paced so you can get through it as fast or slow as personally needed. I'm looking to start in a...

  23. Interview Wait

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

    It may give you a clue to the managers own time management, or lack of. The last manager I had that did this to me had a great personality but lacked in her ability to respond to floor issues (or any...

  24. Cost vs realistic job prospects

    AJJKRN replied to Paticake35's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, most prospective employers will not look at any education that is not nursing based when considering hiring a new graduate nurse. It's just one of the quirks of nursing. A previous...

  25. ADN desperately seeking CAREER ADVICE.

    AJJKRN replied to KbmRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Does your facility offer tuition assistance? It might be worth it to knock out a cheaper (but reputable) option BSN like WGU...and re-eval your options