KJRN79

KJRN79

OB/peds (after gen surgery for 3 yrs)

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  1. Stay calm dad - possible future nurse :)

    KJRN79 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    So far, so good.

  2. Potty training at school

    KJRN79 replied to tanna898's topic in School

    I work with PreK's also. We have a policy that children being trained must wear training pants and rubber pants over them. The pull ups do seem counter-productive. The kids also are expected to...

  3. Caring For NICU Parents

    KJRN79 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Excellent post, Bortaz. I have worked in Level II Nursery, years ago, but my best friend had her son prematurely and she is also a nurse. SHE was overwhelmed as a mom visiting her son. Your post...

  4. playground safety

    KJRN79 replied to cruzcontrol's topic in School

    Love this suggestion! I'm a nurse in a daycare/ PreK, and my first few years here we had kids with broken arms/ collar bones from falls from the equipment. I figured that there has to be a better...

  5. Personal question looking at LTC for parent

    KJRN79 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OK, let me say that 80% of my nursing career has been spent in Maternal Child or Pediatrics and that I went to nursing school in the 70s right after that whole big nursing home scandals. I know that...

  6. Are you going to work tommorow in the big storm?

    KJRN79 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I now work in a school that is notorious for closing at the threat of snow, making many parents mad, but I'm pretty happy with that situation. When I was in home health, there was a 2 foot snowfall...

  7. Yale New-Haven, where should I live?

    KJRN79 replied to ctnurse420's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    The Milford/ Orange area seems to have a lot to offer! good luck with your new

  8. Heart transplant question

    KJRN79 replied to KJRN79's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, thank you, very informative. Now if anyone comes around asking ME any questions, I might sound like a know a little bit of what they are talking about. LOL. Very helpful. Thanks. My...

  9. Heart transplant question

    KJRN79 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't decide where to post this question, so please do move it for me. Thank you. Can anyone please tell me the steps involved in the process of heart transplant when the family/patient has...

  10. The Patient I Failed

    KJRN79 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you are writing about my grandmother. Except for the part about her husband of 52 years. My grandparents made it to 60 and he did not have a full code/ vent death. My uncle found my...

  11. Told to work 7 days/week or lose job

    KJRN79 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I did work 7 days/week in home health, until it DID drive me crazy! I did it because I was the maternal-child nurse and no one else had the "expertise" or "inclination" to see newborns. I didn't...

  12. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    KJRN79 replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    We have a married pair of pedis: Mrs. Dr. Doctor and Mr. Dr. Doctor. They REALLY confuse

  13. Left side lying?

    KJRN79 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have experience years ago, Hi Risk OB/ L&D and now work in an early Head Start program with home visits to newborns and high risk pregnant moms. I met a mom yesterday who has been advised to...

  14. Rockin' Idol Nurse

    KJRN79 replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    :redbeathe her!!! Does anyone know her? Is she on here? Amanda? Speak up! Sing out!! Whatever! You go

  15. How do I help others after a loved one's suicide?

    KJRN79 replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    (((((((((((Kuku and friend)))))))))) That is truly horrible. What to say? what to say? I don't think there is any "thing" that is right. "I'm sorry." "What can I do?" Just do stuff....bring food, help...

  16. Student Help - Infant/Toddler Observation

    KJRN79 replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a daycare center and we get students all the time observing, but they are mostly early childhood ed majors. I would check with schools in your area with early childhood ed programs and see...

  17. On flight to Europe... "we need a nurse"!

    KJRN79 replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I was on my first flight home from Disney with my then 6 year old son when they came over the speaker saying "any medical personnel". YIKES!!!! ANY???? LOL. I was an OB nurse so I was hoping someone...

  18. How many times did you switch jobs as a RN?

    KJRN79 replied to RNroseshea's topic in General Nursing

    1. First job as RN, surgical unit, county hospital 2 and a half years. 2. Same hospital, high risk ob 1 and a half years 3. moved across country, high risk ob, 2 and a half years 4. got married,...

  19. green poop

    KJRN79 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Pediatric

    spinach?

  20. Have you ever personally used alternative medicine for a medical condition and if so,

    KJRN79 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a wonderful family doc who was an osteopath and would adjust me for different conditions, including mono and chronic fatigue. I go to a chiropractor when I feel I need one and get massages for...

  21. A doctor asking you to give him a cup of coffee!!

    KJRN79 replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    It's has to be 25+ years ago, a doctor at the nurses' station told me to get him coffee. I simply said "no" and turned to leave. (I didn't think I was being rude, but I didn't think he was serious.)...

  22. Average time on the job (RN) / working independently

    KJRN79 replied to nursjac's topic in General Nursing

    I jumped units or hospitals every 2-3 years in the beginning. At my previous job, with a homecare agency I was there for 7 years. I'm in the middle of my 10th year at my current job in a...

  23. The Dumber than Dumb Prize... any nominations?

    KJRN79 replied to hosa32726's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG, how would one go about taking out one's own uvula??? Gag reflex,

  24. I Don't Know Nothin' 'Bout Birthin' No Babies

    KJRN79 replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    It was like the bad car wreck. You don't want to look, but you can't help yourself. Oh, that cracks me up. As one who goes to car wrecks and worked L&D! I see exactly what you mean! Great...

  25. Unusual disorder - Trich

    KJRN79 replied to Faster's topic in General Nursing

    I had a preschool child with this. Her mom wanted her to wear a hat all the time at school, but the child didn't want to. She had very close to no hair. After the first couple of days of school,...