JanineKelbach RN

Nurse Health Writer / Author

I help nurses with burnout by discovering freelance health writing as their LAST prn job. I am the co-host of the Savvy Scribe podcast.

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    Nurse Satisfaction comes before Patient Satisfaction

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    Easier said than done...you know? We don't have the time with ratios being high, and our shifts being long, but never long enough to get all the work
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    Nurse Satisfaction comes before Patient Satisfaction

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    hahah thanks Michelle
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    5 Tips When You are Floated to Another Unit

    JanineKelbach posted a topic in Nursing Career

    It's Monday morning, you had the weekend off, and it was spectacular! You finally got to relax and are ready to tackle the day. You get to work, coffee in hand, and glance at the staffing board, and...
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    5 Tips When You are Floated to Another Unit

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm glad you all like it....even though I still hate floating myself, I thought these tips could help
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    SO true!! Thank you
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    "All you do is sit around until a baby is born," "your job must be great, all you do is sit and hold babies", "be happy, you're in the happy part of the hospital." I have heard it all. My job as an OB...
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    Healthy Weight Week: Eat Healthy Lose Weight

    JanineKelbach posted a topic in General Nursing

    Did you know that "Healthy Weight Week" is January 15-22, 2017? Why did they come up with a Healthy Weight Week? Many people diet at the beginning of a new year, setting unattainable, unrealistic...
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    Healthy Weight Week: Eat Healthy Lose Weight

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    That is SO wonderful!! How do you eat at work? And days your off? What do you do at the
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    Healthy Weight Week: Eat Healthy Lose Weight

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    WOW! Now THAT is dedication!!! Good for you!! Those fit trackers do keep motivation up! Way to go, keep up the good
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    L&D/Mother Baby Job Hunt Advice

    JanineKelbach replied to nikkinixter's topic in Nursing Career

    That is confusing to me as well. Do you have anymore nursing experience? Maybe they want more than just L&D? What other types of work have you done? I can't ee why you can't land an
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    Healthy Weight Week: Eat Healthy Lose Weight

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry if you feel offended by this article, it wasn't my intent. Rather, it was to live a healthy life style, like those fitness compititors. As I said, I am far from one, and do not consider...
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    Maternity Nurse Q's

    JanineKelbach replied to Jesshewitt's topic in Nursing Career

    I started my career in OB, 15 years ago, and find happiness there. If I had to do MedSurg, I would. It wouldn't be my "happy" place, but I love caring for people and therefore, I would. I recommend...
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is holding you back? My advice, apply for the next open position!! Get in there!
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So so sorry for your loss Thank you for your kindness and
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, you almost have to eat something in the car on the way to work, just to keep the blood sugar level stable
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ha, thank you. It is a busy job, but well worth it
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It sounds like you have a difficult group of people to work with. I know those who have been there 15, 20 and even 30 years sometimes don't want to be charge. After knowing them for the last 15 years,...
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LoL We love the food (cut up and easy to eat
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks, and good
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our charge pay is only a quarter...but still, I guess it's something. Do you work L&D, Kooky? What type of
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unless it's an NAS
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Work towards it! It is the place I will work forever. When you know where you want to be, you have to go for that
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    A Day In The Life Of An OB Charge Nurse

    JanineKelbach replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    True!! And sometimes, we need someone to take care of