jifferte BSN, MSN, RN

Nsg. Ed, Infusion, Pediatrics, LTC

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  1. 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 district, and I have already started as a sub nurse. Wh...
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    Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    Yes, very much
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    Palliative Care + Hospice = A+

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

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

    Wow! Thank you so much!í ½í¸˜
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    MA in charge of clinic?

    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 several textbooks in my hand and my bag. Had to ask to...
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    Graduation dress

    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 congratulations.
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    Graduation dress

    There aren't too many choices out there and afraid many of them aren't very stylish but here are a few that several [ATTACH]22038[/ATTACH][ATTACH]22039[/ATTACH][ATTACH]22040[/ATTACH]
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    RT vs. RN? Is RT a useless profession?

    ***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 with.
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    Day 5: 2016 Nurses Week Mashup Contest

    Pretendinitis- self explanatory
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    Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    Hallelujah! Working with my best friend tonight!
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    Day 1: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

    Nurses: We're born with it!
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    Becoming a Nurse Educator

    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 program will want to hire instructors/adjuncts/ profess...
  14. I'm so sorry that you had to experience this. Hope you are doing well.
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    Maria Wants to Be a Burn Nurse

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

    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 face!
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    TATTOOS!!

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

    Link?
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    Work and pets?

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

    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 plenty of activity time to keep from being destructi...
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    The film: Vaxxed.

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    Failing student in clinical

    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 failing theory, we put pen to paper in the form of co...
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    Excelsior MSN Capstone

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

    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 there, I hope that I can be as helpful and influential ...
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    Student nurses with disabilities

    And furthermore, the name calling is just, ridiculous. You need to stop.