AJJKRN

AJJKRN

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  1. WGU for MSN and NP programs

    AJJKRN replied to JDJones89's topic in Western Governors University

    I thought the end GPA at WGU was combined/calculated with your previously earned

  2. Should I ask HR?

    AJJKRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would be on the phone with HR as soon as my eyes were open...and at least a cup of coffee drank! Good

  3. Is it too much to ask?

    AJJKRN replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    I would much rather not have the diva/staged production. Drives me nuts! Just give me a number for the pain scale and no I don't want to listen (nor does your roommate) to a reproduction of the When...

  4. Would you hire an MUSC grad over anyone else?

    AJJKRN replied to lowkey_44's topic in General Nursing

    IL here, nope never heard of it, and seriously doubt my employer has (or cares) either! let me guess, is this person spending $80,000 or some outrageous number for their

  5. to intervene or not to intervene

    AJJKRN replied to nursephillyphil's topic in General Nursing

    We have always called a code, tried to stabilize as best we could, and then sent the staff member or visitor to the ED as an ambulance

  6. Do you have to learn how to swim if you become Navy Nurse

    AJJKRN replied to Blue Robin's topic in Government, Military

    ...... Sorry, couldn't help myself...I wish I could use better emojis on AN but they're always

  7. Alcohol consumption (in nursing school)

    AJJKRN replied to Joe_Dignasio's topic in General Students

    I just replied to a different thread but I would just change your username to something that shouldn't be confused with a real name

  8. Alcohol consumption (in nursing school)

    AJJKRN replied to Joe_Dignasio's topic in General Students

    Please tell use that your user name is not your real name...if so I would suggest more online anonymity or you may find yourself either not getting accepted to a nursing school or your school time...

  9. to intervene or not to intervene

    AJJKRN replied to nursephillyphil's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on the state you're in, there should be clarification on the protection of "first responders" outside an EMS team (an off duty nurse, MD, police officer, etc) as long as you don't go outside...

  10. IS THERE A DEMAND FOR LPN'S AND RN's

    AJJKRN replied to wwdahn's topic in General Nursing

    With the exception of rural areas, there is NO nursing shortage of new grads. I do believe however that there is a shortage of experienced nurses (along with huge bedside nursing retention issues) of...

  11. Why is finding a preceptor so blahblah difficult!

    AJJKRN replied to A&OxNone's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If I go to NP school it will be through one that finds your preceptors for you! I know it will limit my options but will save me some stress and also I hopefully won't be halfway through a program on...

  12. Clinical advancement performance project

    AJJKRN replied to Tammy Guffey's topic in General Nursing

    My facility has a level III NICU, and while I haver never worked there as a nurse I did float there as a float tech. One big topic for education was infection control/prevention among staff, float...

  13. Looking for advice about what happened on my last shift

    AJJKRN replied to RN171621's topic in General Nursing

    Prevented is a better word than

  14. Looking for advice about what happened on my last shift

    AJJKRN replied to RN171621's topic in General Nursing

    What about repositioning every two hours or less? Stuff happens but if you had to get help to put here on the bedpan, your HCT should have needed help to take her off as well. Better communication I...

  15. Are NPs staff or providers?

    AJJKRN replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's sounds like the main problem has to due with an office manager that has either a larger ego than needed and/or feels threatened by some of the newer addition providers in the office (AKA the...

  16. Med surg rn certification

    AJJKRN replied to laura_on_ice's topic in General Nursing

    As a CMSRN, it's good to review stuff but I found the test to be more about experience combined with knowledge. I'm a floater too and I know my increased exposure to different Pt's and procedures, etc...

  17. The World of Nursing Thoughts

    AJJKRN replied to RNdonut's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the initiation of bedside nursing. If you can find solace in anything, know that every bedside nurse has been through this and many are still at the bedside today. I am anyways! It does get...

  18. My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    AJJKRN replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Such words to the wise, regardless, you've got to learn how to play nicely together in the

  19. Today sucked

    AJJKRN replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    (((Cyber

  20. What are the rules of what we can tell patients?

    AJJKRN replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    In instances where the radiology reports reads things such as "probable MS" or "METS", etc...I leave the interpretation to be disclosed and explained to the Pt by the MD. Way above my pay grade I feel...

  21. CVC dressing change

    AJJKRN replied to drdonna's topic in General Nursing

    My facility requires us and even the Pt if needed, to wear a mask during dressing and cap changes. We can use clean gloves to take the dressing off but everything forward (cleaning/reapplying)...

  22. Nurse Aide Interview Thank You Letters

    AJJKRN replied to fvance1012's topic in General Students

    I see that you've put a lot of work into what you want to say but I've always just bought a pack of fancy/pretty smaller (2X3 or 3X4 inch I think) thank you cards with envelopes and sent one to any HR...

  23. Healthcare System Fail: Is This Why Nurses Are Overwhelmed?

    AJJKRN replied to arthurbaird0's topic in General Nursing

    You are preaching to the choir! But thank you for singing your

  24. Help CP for Hepatic Encephalopathy

    AJJKRN replied to HelloHiloe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Look up the medication called Lactulose, what it is used for, and how it affects a Pt's Ammonia

  25. College books are the biggest scams ever

    AJJKRN replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'd be surprised, generally it's good old Coca~Cola which by the way will clean the crude off of your car's battery and connecting cables. I like a cold coke every once in a while but just think...