SeattleJess

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  1. Being asked to sign on treatments not done

    SeattleJess replied to puppypower's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks, GrnTea. I will remember

  2. New CNA

    SeattleJess replied to megandanielle1997's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations! Samhain's advice is excellent. Keeping your attention on maintaining your standards for yourself and avoiding the tarbabies of gossip and comparison is vital for any field. Also, you...

  3. Being asked to sign on treatments not done

    SeattleJess replied to puppypower's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would add only that you may want to make a written report to your employer on the conditions and ask them to remedy it. Also, report to your state BON and any other relevant oversight agency. Then,...

  4. "Dear Nurses: Please Forgive Me" : A Response

    SeattleJess replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What an excellent attitude! Gold medal for you,

  5. "Dear Nurses: Please Forgive Me" : A Response

    SeattleJess replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  6. "Dear Nurses: Please Forgive Me" : A Response

    SeattleJess replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Esme12, I'm also sorry for your loss. My beloved father died a year ago. Although I was numb with grief, I was surprised to notice that I could feel a stab through the heart when people asked how old...

  7. Do you think MacBook 11inch would be good for Nursing School? Or is it too small?

    SeattleJess replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    angikat, that's an impressive system you have going with your Apple gizmos! It's very appealing. Still, I had better experience with taking notes by hand. There seems to be some evidence that...

  8. Fall 2014 students...what are you buying in preparation for school?

    SeattleJess replied to 7237dallas's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Okay, let's see... over $850 of required and suggested textbooks. A penlight, folding pen and small Moleskine notebook. A small soft suitcase with wheels and collapsible handle. (I'll be bus commuting...

  9. Nursing salary and buying a home?

    SeattleJess replied to applesbananas's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that's one way of looking at it. However, if you look at the big picture - lifetime earnings and expenses - paying a huge amount of interest just to get that deduction may not be so smart....

  10. ACCEPTED into my nursing program!

    SeattleJess replied to SavvyNurse91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! Hope you can bask in the glow. You earned

  11. As a nursing student I'm afraid of _____. (fill in the blank)

    SeattleJess replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Kittythestudentnurse, I admire your attitude! Thanks for your helpful story. As the crew said in Galaxy Quest, "Never give up! Never

  12. As a nursing student I'm afraid of _____. (fill in the blank)

    SeattleJess replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Oh NO!!! Does nursing school really have group projects? I had two group projects while doing my prerequisites (A&P I and Statistics) and it was a horrible, horrible experience each time. I'm...

  13. As a nursing student I'm afraid of _____. (fill in the blank)

    SeattleJess replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    You are describing my CNA instructor perfectly! It helped me to think of the class as a special lab class on working with difficult people. We both know they're out there! I determined that I would...

  14. As a nursing student I'm afraid of _____. (fill in the blank)

    SeattleJess replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    ,,,or a "nontraditional student" with juvenile

  15. An Unapologetic Reasoning On Why You Don't Want To Be A Nurse.

    SeattleJess replied to Mr Midwife's topic in General Students

    Well, this is a fine kettle of fish! We need to be good with the books and the practice. But how will we know if we're good on our feet if we don't put ourselves in a position where we're on our feet?...

  16. Lab practical...any tips??

    SeattleJess replied to Scorpiochic26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That's a great little drill site. Thank you,

  17. Ten Tips for New Grad Nurses

    SeattleJess replied to JayPeacock's topic in Nursing Career

    My research suggested that the Red Cross is a great way to get significant volunteer experience. Or, as you might call it, "free education." (I love that attitude and I'm going to borrow

  18. Ten Tips for New Grad Nurses

    SeattleJess replied to JayPeacock's topic in Nursing Career

    KatieMI, can you say more about how specifically the CNA job search differs from the RN job search? Your post makes me realize that I was assuming they'd be quite similar - behavioral-based...

  19. Post-interview agonies

    SeattleJess posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Argh.... I just finished my first interview for a CNA job. There is really only one organization that I want to have hire me and I volunteer there. The woman I was scheduled to meet with for a panel...

  20. Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    SeattleJess replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Also true for me, Amnesty! Thanks for putting it so well. I also come for the inspiration, mentoring and learning help. Allnurses, I'm bringing you with me to nursing school and keeping you with me...

  21. If you need careplan help..

    SeattleJess replied to beckyboo1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are such a blessing, Esme. How do you do your job AND mentor us? I really want to know because sometimes it seems like your contributions to allnurse is at least a half-time job. Surely you have...

  22. The honor of basic nursing care

    SeattleJess replied to ilikesharpthings's topic in General Nursing

    Bless your heart. You are helping me to remember that we are all The One. Didn't Mother Theresa say something about "Jesus in one of his distressing disguises" being the challenges we serve? Thank you...

  23. If you need careplan help..

    SeattleJess replied to beckyboo1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am so grateful for the intelligent and heartful comments that both Esme12 and GrnTea have made. Thank you, my role models and

  24. Lab practical...any tips??

    SeattleJess replied to Scorpiochic26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Second vintagemother's tips. I got a skull and a preserved sheep's brain to dissect at home on my own after my lab partner destroyed ours in class one. Later, there always seemed to be extra hearts or...

  25. Supposed Failed Background Check

    SeattleJess replied to Swim3's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This advice is so wise that it is worth