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  1. How does a nursing instructor spend their day?

    jrt4 replied to stablesystole's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    "I don't really give a damn about theory and feel that it is mostly the excrement of people who can't hack it at actual nursing work. I understand the value of research, but I don't personally care...

  2. Fluids with + KCl

    jrt4 replied to lorichka6's topic in Pediatric

    I don't typically see it routinely ordered unless the patient was dehydrated on admission or has a risk for dehydration/electrolyte imbalance. You would be surprised at how many patients are at risk...

  3. hated by medical director.

    jrt4 replied to gfauker1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree that based on your description, you do not have the support behind you from nursing that I would expect in this day and age. It also seems that whatever organization you work for does not see...

  4. question about picu and vented

    jrt4 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Pediatric

    I agree with the posts above. I used to work in a small community hospital PICU...most of our patients were not intubated. I now work at a large academic medical center. The PICU has 2...

  5. wanting to leave after 7 months

    jrt4 replied to bymysoul2squeeze's topic in Nurse Management

    Based on your description, I would say you are absolutely right...it is not worth it...at least right now. Not all nursing management positions are like this. I think it is either the position does...

  6. LPNs in Children's Hospitals?

    jrt4 replied to Kidsrablast's topic in Pediatric

    How is this an insult to her education? She is making the choice to work at an organization that does not utilize LPNs in a primary role. This is not uncommon. In fact, I have known LPNs who choose...

  7. peds hematology/oncology career

    jrt4 replied to Biglos94's topic in Pediatric

    I would suggest working on an inpatient peds floor that cares for hem/onc patients. If your end goal is to work in a peds hem/onc clinic, they are going to want that background of giving inpatient...

  8. MHA vs MSN

    jrt4 replied to tech1000's topic in Nurse Management

    I have an MSN and it has opened up many doors. I would suggest going that route. However, I agree with others...if your end game is outside nursing leadership and more into hospital administration...

  9. RN Supervisor salary

    jrt4 replied to laurenjarrod's topic in Nurse Management

    Typically if you are internal, it is just a percentage bump. I would estimate between 3-5%. There is usually a grid to that factors in any prior years of leadership experience. I was making around...

  10. Msn or mha

    jrt4 replied to KDBSN,RN's topic in Nurse Management

    I would disagree with the statement that MSN degree programs do you not give you enough experience in accounting and finance. I received extensive education in this and even had to draw up a mock...

  11. working as an RN after NP?

    jrt4 replied to kahra's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We have several NPs working the general floor as bedside RNs. All employees work under a job description and are coded as such...if they extend outside their job description (regardless of education...

  12. How to phase in/out of Peds

    jrt4 replied to rnrg's topic in Pediatric

    As a hiring manager...I do not always look for experience. Yes it is nice to train someone who already knows pediatrics but I would encourage you to explore other things that will make your resume...

  13. How would you handle this situation?

    jrt4 replied to Xxlaliz's topic in Nurse Management

    I disagree with the majority of what most are saying. I have been in similar situations. This person has an aggressive personality and feels entitled to work there. The first discussion I would have...

  14. NE-BC Exam

    jrt4 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hey guys - I am getting ready to take the NE-BC exam. I was wondering if anyone has purchased any of the study guides/practice books? Which ones did you find helpful? Any

  15. Desiring to be a CNO

    jrt4 replied to WCSNurse's topic in Nurse Management

    I am in no position to suggest what search committees are looking for in a CNO but I would think that experience as a CNO in any capacity would give you a bump. The CNOs I have worked under have had...

  16. Wrist tattoo in Nursing

    jrt4 replied to futurenurseLisa's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    As a nurse administrator I would advise you to really decide if its worth it. I would imagine that as a newer generation of patients and providers come through it won't be as big of a deal but right...

  17. Male pediatric nurses?

    jrt4 replied to FutureNurseKyle's topic in Pediatric

    I have been a pediatric nurse my entire career. Yeah you will get mistaken for the doctor a lot and little kids will call you "the doctor" but I have never been made to feel bad about my career...

  18. Male pediatric nurses?

    jrt4 replied to FutureNurseKyle's topic in Pediatric

    Not all hospitals are accredited by the joint

  19. Rejection is for winners too

    jrt4 replied to SummerGarden's topic in Nurse Management

    I think you make an excellent point that just because you are rejected doesn't mean that you are a "loser". Interviewing multiple candidates who have similar qualifications is extremely difficult....

  20. correlation between quality of handshake and job offer or rejection

    jrt4 replied to abab's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wouldn't be too upset if you do not get this job. It does not seem like this manager is a good "leader"...there are a lot of those in the nursing profession given that most managers have no formal...

  21. Fired. How Do I get rehired?

    jrt4 replied to pppp87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, a unit

  22. Fired. How Do I get rehired?

    jrt4 replied to pppp87's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If I am being honest...if I had multiple candidates to choose from and this was discovered on interview or while reviewing the application..I probably would not go there. I agree with a previous...

  23. Resume Help

    jrt4 replied to nursn101's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would just leave that part out. You do not have to indicate that it was for your family. You could just put "respite worker" and for employer just put something like "independent contract". The...

  24. Family zone in PICU pt rooms

    jrt4 replied to bame rn's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Ruby it is very different for pediatrics. Our patients can not advocate for themselves (most of them). That is the difference. The parents are over involved because they are the only advocate for...

  25. Mistakes as a new pediatric oncology RN

    jrt4 replied to peds_oncoRN's topic in Pediatric

    The comment regarding the contamination made me cringe a little as a nurse manager on a gen peds floor with a high volume of hem/onc patients. BUT your co-workers are right...mistakes do happen. Its...