mrsjonesRN

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  1. New nurse, just want to walk out

    mrsjonesRN replied to heronurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    15 days? That's not much orientation for a new nurse. The first year of nursing is about time management. The first year is task oriented. You are just trying to keep your head above water. If you...

  2. Should I leave this racist town?

    mrsjonesRN replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All you have to do is be honest. Let a potential employer know how you felt at your job without getting too detailed. Or you can simply say the facility was not the right fit for you, that you want...

  3. Elitism in nursing

    mrsjonesRN replied to yakimandu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Aren't you being "elitist" by equating nursing education to that of a truck

  4. Should I leave this racist town?

    mrsjonesRN replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know you don't want your wife or in-laws to worry but I'd let them know what is going on...your safety, happiness, and well-being are the important factors here. Can the in-laws help financially...

  5. Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    mrsjonesRN replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    If a doctor can have his coffee at the desk, my bottle of SEALED water should not be an

  6. Solutions for Drinks at Nursing Station?

    mrsjonesRN replied to ImNicoEh's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a joint commission worker who gets kick backs for promoting glad

  7. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    mrsjonesRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Everything I own is pink..pink fanatic right here!! I am wearing a pink jacket and pink eyeshadow...trying not to look like mimi from "The Drew Carey

  8. Should I leave this racist town?

    mrsjonesRN replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unbelievable...you are very brave and have great strength...I would not be able to tolerate bigots like that. I just wondered if you could talk to your supervisor, but apparently that is out of the...

  9. My patient committed suicide last night

    mrsjonesRN replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    The human mind can be such a dark place. I am always sad to see patients who have attempted, or successfully, ended their own lives. It makes me wonder why and I always feel such sympathy for the...

  10. Omitted Work History

    mrsjonesRN replied to EvaFreeman's topic in General Nursing

    I have read disclaimers on job applications I have filled out that stated if you are found to have lied about work history you can be

  11. Should I leave this racist town?

    mrsjonesRN replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Racism is absolutely ridiculous, immature, and just downright stupid! I really hate hearing that this type of behavior still occurs. I would get out NOW. Your safety is at risk. Are the supervisors...

  12. How To Document Sleeping On Night Shift

    mrsjonesRN replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    I chart "Patient resting quietly with eyes closed. Respirations regular, unlabored. No s/s of distress. Call light and needs in reach. Bed alarm in

  13. Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    mrsjonesRN replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Getting a tattoo is exciting and gets your adrenaline going...getting stuck multiple times for blood draws makes you anxious and irritable especially when

  14. Did a low test grade discourage you?

    mrsjonesRN replied to dominiquejade's topic in General Students

    It seems a lot of students do bad on the first test of the semester, especially if they are dealing with a new professor and new testing methods. Don't be discouraged. Study harder and keep

  15. Have any of your patients ever told you that you're a good nurse?

    mrsjonesRN replied to EquinoxSolstice92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've had this situation go both ways... I've been told I am a good nurse by getting more pain medication for an addict who was withdrawing off of opioids. I have also been told I am a good nurse by...

  16. Nurses, do you feel respected by NPs

    mrsjonesRN replied to Buckeyeqt's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome advice! Can't we all just get

  17. Leaving an Interview

    mrsjonesRN replied to applesxoranges's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OP, did the nurse manager who was going to interview you even email you back to apologize and reschedule the

  18. Confessions of a Hospital Administrator: I Feel Your Pain...Pill

    mrsjonesRN replied to ServantLeader's topic in Emergency

    I'm glad your friend has a good success story from the use of a suboxone clinic. I've just seen so many people around my area abuse the heck out of the stuff. I've never met anyone that's actually...

  19. Monday morning urgent care..

    mrsjonesRN replied to Bevp's topic in School

    I guess if you look at it that way it makes sense because people cant afford a huge bill. My question is, what if the school nurse makes the wrong decision and says something doesn't need to be...

  20. Favorite sayings

    mrsjonesRN replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Nursing Humor

    I like this

  21. Advantages of Having a BSN Over An ADN

    mrsjonesRN replied to kspeed13's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Might as well go ahead and get the bsn, especially if you are wanting to potentially go to grad school one day. In my area a bsn does not matter, but like other posters have said, a bsn is mandatory...

  22. Do a disproportionate amount of nurses suffer from anxiety?

    mrsjonesRN replied to R!XTER's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Good for you! Thankfully you found what worked for you and have gotten a hold on your

  23. Do a disproportionate amount of nurses suffer from anxiety?

    mrsjonesRN replied to R!XTER's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I already had major anxiety issues, starting in high school after a couple of very traumatic experiences. When I got into nursing school, then became a nurse, my anxiety exacerbated and increased 10...

  24. What do you think about the voluntary use of seclusion rooms as a nurse/mental health aid?

    mrsjonesRN replied to Calvinfair's topic in Psychiatric

    Well

  25. Late for work excuses

    mrsjonesRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Glad I'm not the only one with occasional train