jifferte BSN, MSN, RN

Nsg. Ed, Infusion, Pediatrics, LTC

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    How many different nursing positions have you had?

    jifferte replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going on to my 19th year of nursing. In that time, I've worked in the following areas: 1. Long term care 2. Med/ Surg 3. Peds 4. Home Health 5. Infection Control 6. Risk Management 7. Nursing...
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    THE RED TENT

    jifferte replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I just started the novel. So far, it's very interesting. Sent from my iPhone using
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    Gtube leaking on autisic child

    jifferte replied to Nmckzs's topic in General Nursing

    You're very welcome! Sent from my iPhone using
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    Gtube leaking on autisic child

    jifferte replied to Nmckzs's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps a pediatric size abdominal binder if the parents and MD are in
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    IV Sizes?

    jifferte replied to Jennx's topic in General Students

    Fragile hand veins- a 22 inserted without a tourniquet. You do not want to risk blowing what are most likely very frail
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    What's your go to outfit after work?

    jifferte replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby's old band shirt and pajama pants. Oh, and I should add a top knot for the hair. Just thinking about this look makes
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    stinky patient pet peeve

    jifferte replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    As a nurse with more than 18 years under my belt and a nursing instructor, if I ever found one of my student's patient assignments filthy and said student stated, "I'm a RN student- not a CNA...
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    I live in an area with A LOT of snow, and as a nurse, do I need an SUV?

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

    I live in NY where the weather can be unpredictable. It's not unusual to have a mild day followed by a foot or two of snow. Like you, my evening job is a half hour away- mostly highway driving. I...
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    Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    jifferte replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hello, I will begin teaching Fundamentals in Nursing at a local PN program this week. I have roughly 17 years of experience in the following areas: Med/Surg, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Infusion therapy,...
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    Falls

    jifferte replied to NurseQT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ridiculous and dangerous. Your DON needs to have a night RN supervisor. Sent from my iPhone using
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    Your Specialty & Why

    jifferte replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Nursing

    You're very welcome! Good luck to you and please keep us
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    Your Specialty & Why

    jifferte replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, mostly rounding on new admits and new infections with the ID doc. Lots of interface with the local DOH. Tons of administrative tasks as well such as audits, tracking, reporting, and the formation...
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    Your Specialty & Why

    jifferte replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a home infusion nurse, a specialty that I love. I've been working in this specialty for 7 years. Prior to that I worked as an infection control nurse, an ADNS, and a nursing supervisor. This...
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    Excelsior MSN

    jifferte replied to Fairy1's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you so much for your reply. I've been debating this for quite a bit, and quite frankly I'm still on the fence. Best of luck to you, I hope that something is able to be worked out. Sent from my...
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    Excelsior MSN

    jifferte replied to Fairy1's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm considering enrolling in the MSN/ Education program. Is there an issue with completing the Capstone? I'm in NY, I'm not sure if the issues are state dependent or if it's the program itself. Any...