jifferte BSN, MSN, RN

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    Cheaters.... What is our responsibility?

    jifferte replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

    The previously mentioned poster who admitted to cheating in her pre-requisite classes in a BSN program also plans to become a CRNA. As a nursing instructor, her comfort level with respect to having a...
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    COB rollcall

    jifferte replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    COB here- 1997- LVN diploma, 2006- ASN, 2008- BSN, 2016 (hopefully)-MSN. Sent from my iPhone using
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    Com'on, you got one...What is your heart wrenching moment?

    jifferte replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    COB= Crust 'Ol
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    Should I go straight through?

    jifferte replied to dotdotcurve33's topic in General Students

    We move from novice to expert in practice through stages that require experience. Experience is necessary to adequately fill a leadership role in nursing. I would not discourage you from pursuing a...
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    Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    jifferte replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    No, hubby is a software engineer. I do know of several nurse/ LEO couples though. Sent from my iPhone using
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    This week, I learned (7/18).....

    jifferte replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    How is this possible???? Sent from my iPhone using
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    This week, I learned (7/18).....

    jifferte replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Finally receiving the diagnosis is at once both tough and a relief. Early intervention and continued therapies made all the difference for my now 11 y.o. son (Aspie). Know that you're not alone and...
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    This week, I learned (7/18).....

    jifferte replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learned; 1. In my 20's and 30's I never stopped to smell the roses. I'm in my 40's and with the recent deaths of some of my contemporaries I'm really trying to learn how to do it. 2. That...
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    In the old days, 10 patients on med/surg?

    jifferte replied to dudette10's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I had 6-8 on day shift Med/Surg way back when. You were fortunate if you had a PCA and if you did, you shared them with another district. I do not miss it at
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    What I learned this week (7/4/15)....

    jifferte replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that sometimes justice is not served, and that the way we look at caregiving is changing. I learned that when your professor says she will take off points for wrong APA format that she is in...
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    Another Case Study For Your Learning Pleasure

    jifferte replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Shot in the dark but I'd suggest a work up for lupus. Sent from my iPhone using
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    Excelsior LPN to RN

    jifferte replied to Helper-T's topic in Excelsior College

    Excelsior graduate from NY here... I had no issues being hired onto a local hospital's Med/Surg floor right after I passed the NCLEX. My Excelsior credits transferred to a local, private four year...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    jifferte replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Esme, sending prayers and healing light to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery, we're all pulling for you. Sent from my iPhone using
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    Broviac Allergy

    jifferte replied to summer16's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    A few of my central line pts. Who have had reactions in the past to conventional tapes generally do well with either hypafix or hy- tape. Good luck to
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    What is the most complex clinical procedure you had to do in your career?

    jifferte replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm.... Good post. Let me think..... Midline placements, declotting occluded PICCs at the pt's home with cath- Flo. Obscenely complicated wound dressing changes, wound vacs, chest tubes, full Trach...
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    jifferte replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is awesome! I go weak for real Italian bread dipped in olive oil, peanut butter sundaes, home made chocolate chip cookies, Apple pie..... I could go on forever. I believe in indulging, but...
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    Wear gloves during assessment?

    jifferte replied to future_nurse11's topic in General Nursing

    Recently, I had the misfortune of winding up in my local ER. I had to admit I was slightly taken aback when the nurse wore gloves to do a simple neuro assessment. I guess I come from a different...
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    Bullied by Clinical Instructor

    jifferte replied to dorkiexcici's topic in General Students

    Negative Nancy strikes again. Oy vey. What in the body of the OP's post(s) would ever lead you to the conclusion that she is on the Autism spectrum? Are you a diagnostician? I fail to see how any part...
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    Stories of the pre-vaccine days

    jifferte replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Great thread! I had the chicken pox as a child, as did my sister. Her case was more severe as she had them in her ear canal, esophagus, etc. She has a good amount of scars too. My good friend's...
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    jifferte replied to dinah77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In my honest opinion, the anti vaxers should be made to march past the graves of the thousands of children who died during the Polio epidemic. I have a son on the autism spectrum, and having...
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    Return to fitness

    jifferte replied to Libby1987's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Weight Watchers and the Couch 2 5k app helped me get back to my pre- pregnancy weight and fitness level. Both programs are very user friendly. Good luck to you and if you need any encouragement,...
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    I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    jifferte replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    In my honest opinion, your professor was being extremely kind in sending out that email. My students know and expect to be lined up and inspected. They're also very well aware that they will be sent...
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    Being let go during orientation in ICU

    jifferte replied to hyed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    IMHO, the ICU is not the place for a new grad. Nurses that work in the ICU generally have a wealth of clinical experience and tightly honed instincts from which to draw upon. Please do not be too hard...
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    Morphine Diversion--Need replies ASAP

    jifferte replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in Washington Nursing

    If your facility has not taken the appropriate steps, then they are liable as well for whatever happens from here on out. I've seen this many, many times and sadly, the recidivism rate is...
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    Home health and scary dogs!!

    jifferte replied to Mommytracknurse's topic in Home Health

    Prior to visiting, I always ask the client if they have a dog. Usually, the client will volunteer if the pet is friendly or not. I usually bring doggie snacks or small bones when visiting, so if I...