jifferte BSN, MSN, RN

Nsg. Ed, Infusion, Pediatrics, LTC

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    Student nurses with disabilities

    jifferte replied to sara2013's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Sorry, but my statement, which is in no way, shape, or form illegal, still stands. As I have said in each of my posts on this thread- If you are not able to think critically, synthesize, assess,...
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    Student nurses with disabilities

    jifferte replied to sara2013's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    As an addendum, it's positively tragic that if you have a dissenting opinion, name calling ensues. Sad and unprofessional. You will encounter individuals throughout your career who do not agree with...
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    Student nurses with disabilities

    jifferte replied to sara2013's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Sorry, you can argue until you are blue in the face. If you're not able to think critically, assess, evaluate, and intervene when necessary, this isn't the profession for you. In perusing this thread,...
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    Look who's back..back again...Jahi's back...

    jifferte replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    This poor child (sighs). This story is just so sad all around. I wish they would let her go in
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    Student nurses with disabilities

    jifferte replied to sara2013's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am fully aware of the definition, although I am inferring that you are personalizing this thread. Basic cognitive abilities are measured by attention and concentration, executive function,...
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    Student nurses with disabilities

    jifferte replied to sara2013's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am sorry for what I am about to say, but quite honestly not everyone can be, nor should they be a nurse. Being a competent, conscientious nurse requires that the individual be able to assess,...
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    A Nurse's Hands

    jifferte replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Beautifully
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    Why did you choose to become a Nurse?

    jifferte replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I am so very sorry. Hugs to
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    Why did you choose to become a Nurse?

    jifferte replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I fell into it. I wasn't doing much in college so I took the nurse entrance test on a lark. I got into the local LPN program and found that I loved it. Helping people makes me happy, and the work was...
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    Why do you wear a white coat? (if you indeed do)

    jifferte replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I teach, and the wearing of a lab coat is explicitly written out in my employee handbook. I wear it for teaching purposes only, and it is neither grungy nor wrinkled. No pen marks
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    RN to MSN

    jifferte replied to hlnorrn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior is
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    Clinical instructor keeps handing out clinical warnings?

    jifferte replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    Eek. How would you show competency for even the most basic nursing tasks? Was there even a high fidelity simulation lab so the students had some sort of clinical experience with
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    Online Masters Program

    jifferte replied to tgray152001's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm currently two thirds through an online MSN program in Nsg. Ed., what would you like to
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    Excelsior MSN

    jifferte replied to Fairy1's topic in Excelsior College

    This is good to know Pixie. I had concerns about completing the upcoming capstone this fall while working and doing the mom thing but this allays my fears,
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    Clinical instructor keeps handing out clinical warnings?

    jifferte replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    The instructor isn't failing you. YOU are failing yourself by being unprepared, failing a skill, and causing emotional jeopardy to the patient. Look back and re-read everything you
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    Survey for school!

    jifferte replied to Sdwyer043014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am 41. I've been a nurse for 19 years. Yes, I have experienced violence as a health care provider, and in most instances I have been satisfied with how my employer handles reports of
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    25000 mcg of fentanyl in 5 sec

    jifferte replied to 8-ball's topic in Critical Care

    This is the 2nd Alaris related infusion problem I've read about today on all nurses. Hope the pumps were locked out/removed and the events reported to
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    Festivus: The Holiday for the rest of us!

    jifferte replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I'm
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    Excelsior MSN

    jifferte replied to Fairy1's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm taking Advanced Pathophysiology right now through Excelsior...what would you like to
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    Is nursing school really "that" bad?

    jifferte replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    I worked and had newborn twins and a two year old. Was it easy? No. Doable? Yes! Sent from my iPhone using
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    Graduate level Pharm and path

    jifferte replied to tenishia01's topic in General Students

    I am taking Advanced Pathophysiology next semester through Excelsior. I know they also offer Adv. Pharm and Adv. Physical Assessment. Hope that
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    Cannot stand director

    jifferte replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

    Careful. MANY of us teach AND practice. Perhaps you should drop your preconceived notions- you may learn something in the process. Sent from my iPhone using
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    Is going straight from nursing school to nurse supervisor a good career choice?

    jifferte replied to Theloving100's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I should've clarified this. These are a small sampling of issues that came up while I was a Nsg. Supervisor, before I became the ADNS. Sent from my iPhone using
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    Is going straight from nursing school to nurse supervisor a good career choice?

    jifferte replied to Theloving100's topic in General Nursing

    Bad, bad move. Don't do it. I was an ADNS for years and the decision making you need to be in a supervision position must be experienced based. You're friend is very lucky, as situations like the...
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    What advice would you give your 19 year old self?

    jifferte replied to depalma.amada's topic in General Nursing

    Oof I could've written this! I should add: Run naked on the beach because you will only look like this for a limited time. Finish school now, the whole she-bang. Grad school is much harder with a...