jifferte BSN, MSN, RN

Nsg. Ed, Infusion, Pediatrics, LTC

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    New to School Nursing- looking for tips & advice

    jifferte posted a topic in School

    Hi everyone (*waves). I've been a nurse for 22 years now, mostly in high tech-infusion, critical peds, and nursing ed. & admin. I recently applied to a school nurse position within our home...
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    Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    jifferte replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, very
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    Palliative Care + Hospice = A+

    jifferte replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful article, thank
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    Anyone work for Coram as IV per diem nurse?

    jifferte replied to RNfromSA's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I currently work for them, feel free to PM
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    2016 Spring Article Contest Top 10 - You Pick 4 Winners

    jifferte replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in News, Announcements

    Wow! Thank you so much!í
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    MA in charge of clinic?

    jifferte replied to anchordown16's topic in General Nursing

    To illustrate the difference between a licensed nurse and a MA, I offer several anecdotes. All of these have happened at my local provider's office over the last several years. 1. Weighed me with...
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    Graduation dress

    jifferte replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sorry, that got cut off. Several previous classes chose the dresses pictured above. I believe they are from allheart and barco. Good luck to you and
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    Graduation dress

    jifferte replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There aren't too many choices out there and afraid many of them aren't very stylish but here are a few that several
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    RT vs. RN? Is RT a useless profession?

    jifferte replied to AspiringRN27's topic in Nursing Career

    ***This This This x 10000! As clinicians they are invaluable! I have learned so much from the great RTs I've had the pleasure of working
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    Day 5: 2016 Nurses Week Mashup Contest

    jifferte replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Pretendinitis- self
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    Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    jifferte replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Hallelujah! Working with my best friend
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    Becoming a Nurse Educator

    jifferte replied to xhalox's topic in General Nursing

    I have 20 years of experience, (18 when I was hired) and in my current instructor position, I am the instructor with the least years as a practicing nurse, so the short answer is no. A reputable...
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    A Newly Defined Type of Constipation: Opioid Induced Constipation

    jifferte replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry that you had to experience this. Hope you are doing
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    Maria Wants to Be a Burn Nurse

    jifferte replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This made my day! What a wonderful
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    Is She Artistic or Autistic?

    jifferte replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    This is a beautiful tribute. As a mom of an 11 year old on the spectrum, the joy you take in your daughter brought a smile to my
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    TATTOOS!!

    jifferte replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 tattoos and they have never hindered me career wise. You'll most likely be just
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    jifferte replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    Link?
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    Work and pets?

    jifferte replied to nURse_dEZi's topic in General Nursing

    A missing pet has got to be so heartbreaking, here's hoping that both cats are found safe and sound very
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    Work and pets?

    jifferte replied to nURse_dEZi's topic in General Nursing

    I have two GSD/ Rottie mixes (profile pick) and until they were about 2 years old, I couldn't leave them for long periods of time without them getting into something. Working dogs like the GSD need...
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    jifferte replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

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    Failing student in clinical

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

    It is always difficult to fail a student, and it sounds like both you and the program took several opportunities to bring her up to snuff. When grievous clinical errors are made, or the student is...
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    Excelsior MSN Capstone

    jifferte replied to SpEdtacular's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi- I'm in a similar boat. I'm taking Capstone this fall and I'm nervous as
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    ED to Informatics ... nervous!

    jifferte replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations! I know you will be amazing in your new position! You don't know it- but you've sort of been my Excelsior "spirit guide" these past few years. Now as I'm finishing up the program...
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    Student nurses with disabilities

    jifferte replied to sara2013's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    And furthermore, the name calling is just, ridiculous. You need to
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    Student nurses with disabilities

    jifferte replied to sara2013's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm sorry but to the two individuals who keep posting- you need to clearly read each line of my posts. I'm not sure what is unclear here. If you are not capable of critical thinking and judgement due...