JustJen BSN, RN

JustJen has 5 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Oncology, Med-Surg, ED.

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1. Clinical Instructor site problems...need ideas

   JustJen replied to sexyrn1's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   An alternate site? Maybe rather than a traditional hospital, a hospice or maybe a dialysis

2. written up

   JustJen replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   Seems insane to give a full head to toe during report....what you might do is make yourself a form that lists head to toe info and make one for each patient. Your could give one per patient to the...

3. was i unprofessional? (quick story)

   JustJen replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Maybe you have never been charge AND had a group of patients. I have, and let me tell you....IT ISNT EASY! I cant imagine a group that big PLUS admissions.....Yikes for you and Double Yikes for the...

4. Pain meds IV push

   JustJen replied to krista312's topic in General Nursing

   I would not feel comfortable leaving Morphine in a bag to infuse....whats the the difference between that and leaving a syringe of morphine sitting around. The medication is out under your name, you...

5. Preceptorship advice!!

   JustJen replied to laceface24's topic in General Nursing

   In my opinion....go thee to the ICU. They usually have the best programs for new grads and you will have fewer, sicker patients. Depending on your preceptor, that will set you up to see in real life,...

6. Most useful items to pack-medical mission

   JustJen replied to JustJen's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for all the suggestions....keep them

7. Most useful items to pack-medical mission

   JustJen posted a topic in Emergency

   Hi Everyone- I am planning on going on a Medical mission trip to the Caribbean and wondered....for those of you who have done mission trips, what are the most important things to pack? The obvious is...

8. What is your definition of a good manager?

   JustJen replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

   The 2 managers that I have the most respect for have one thing in common....they are not afraid to do the job they "manage". One I could call at 2 am to say they were holding patients in the ED and...

9. SPIT AT....AGAIN!

   JustJen replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

   I have called the local P.D. ....they have a "Hanibel Lecter" type mask that keeps the spit away from everyone except the spitter.... it has been effective. I WISH I could have a stun-gun. It would be...

10. need tips for easier NG placement

    JustJen replied to kadell's topic in Emergency

    As a right handed person, I find that if there are no contraindications, standing on the patients right side while inserting into the left nare is my most sucessful "side". I can use the right nare,...

11. Online RN to BSN with Jacksonville University

    JustJen replied to thegreenmile's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would love to hear from anyone with experiences with this program (good or bad) as I am considering applying to their RN-BSN program.

12. nights are killing me!

    JustJen replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    All I can tell you is that it takes a couple of months to fully get used to nights. Try to rest when you can, it will get better! Melatonin is great to help you sleep well....good

13. If you could ask a GENIE...

    JustJen replied to holisticlady09's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good one! 1) Incontinant people would have a "self cleaning" button. 2) Family members would have a mute button. 3) People wouldn't be so eager for have something wrong with them. It makes...

14. Waiting for the Results of a Drug Test. I'm Freaking Out!

    JustJen replied to lorenwithano's topic in General Nursing

    CAll HR!!! Iwas once not called back after a drug test....wanna know why? My signature on my application (really neatly written) didn;'t match my signature at the drug testing lab (tired, long day of...

15. brushing up on phlebotomy

    JustJen replied to chupacabracore's topic in General Nursing

    My only advice, Try everyone at least once....you will get better the more sticks you attempt. Be brave, go in with 1 needle, say "I AM going to draw some blood, and DO IT!!! Hang in