JustJen

JustJen BSN, RN

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 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...

  7. Most useful items to pack-medical mission

    JustJen replied to JustJen's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for all the suggestions....keep them

  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

  16. lost mom during the first semester

    JustJen replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I understand you loss. My Mom was at my graduation, only because we found out that she was going to die of cancer and had to move closer so we could take care of her. I don't know what what your plans...

  17. Staying organized on the floor

    JustJen replied to quetepye's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked the floor, after I got report and I knew what part of the hall I had I would: Get one of the large basins (I re-used one with my name on it) and go to the supply room. I would put all...

  18. Witnessed a terrible death last night--pls help me...

    JustJen replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    I worked an Oncology floor and was very happy helping my dear patients and their families deal with end of life issues....until I had to witness my own Mother's death as a result of lung cancer. After...

  19. Ekg

    JustJen posted a topic in Cardiac

    Please help, For whatever reason, I have a mental block when it comes to EKG interpretation. Is there a book that you can recommend that will help me memorize all the components of abnormal strips? I...

  20. Hired As A Nurse Extern Now Being Used As A Cna ???

    JustJen replied to N51308's topic in General Nursing

    Before I finished school this COULD HAVE happened to me. I was hired in a position that sounds a lot like yours. The single most reason that it didn't happen to me was the RN that I shadowed would not...

  21. Too much to do and not enough time: How do you do it?

    JustJen replied to xptp29a's topic in General Nursing

    Ask for help! It may sound simplistic....but ask. I am a RN on a busy Med-Surg Unit. I don't mind asking for help when I need it. There is a trick to it, though. You have to be the person that is...

  22. BRAINSTORM: Fundraiser ideas for pinning ceremony?

    JustJen replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought..... One of our local hospitals "sponsered" our event. They take it out of their recruitment budget, I guess. Its brilliant if you ask me! Maybe you could find a hospital that would...

  23. Pt stole from a worker?/drama

    JustJen replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    I am a very sympathetic person, BUT..... What, besides money could that patient have taken from the sitters purse? I have seen lots of damage done with simple things like nail files, tweezers, etc....

  24. New grad needs advice/info r/t oncology

    JustJen replied to btown annie's topic in Oncology

    I worked on an Oncology floor right after school. I enjoyed it, learned a ton, and found it very rewarding. I became very close to many of my patients and their families. Often they would be admitted...

  25. Whats so bad abour Med/surg.

    JustJen replied to paulaking1978's topic in General Nursing

    I love Med-Surg. As a new nurse, I have learned so much there. The drawback in Med-Surg is that your patient to nurse ratio is usually the