MS._Jen_RN ASN, RN

MS._Jen_RN is a ASN, RN and specializes in Orthosurgery, Rehab, Homecare.

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1. Advice anyone...PLEASE?

   MS._Jen_RN replied to JessicaMarie's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the update! You have done a fabulous job. You have set a wounderful example for your daugther. Keep on keepin' on. You can do

2. Let me hear your raves

   MS._Jen_RN replied to Kyla.ann's topic in General Nursing

   Today I pulled together the discharge for a patient that was so happy to be able to go home she did a little dance in the bed and said, "OOH, OOH give me a hug!" She works as an "exotic dancer". So, I...

3. We Can't Use Tap Water for G-tube Meds? Only Sterile Water?

   MS._Jen_RN replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

   Sterile water meets United States Pharmacopeia standards. Tap water should not be used; it can and often does contain contaminants, including pathogenic microorganisms, pesticides, pharmaceuticals,...

4. I need 50 ways to get out of my med surg job.

   MS._Jen_RN replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

   The most gracious way, in my mind, would be to suck it up, go in for your shift tomorrow, but tell management before you start that this will be your last shift. Tell them exactly the reasons you've...

5. Strange appearance of incision site to left hip after FX repair.

   MS._Jen_RN replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

   It could be a normal healing reaction. Sometimes the incisions, especially those with staples, seem like a small ridge. They sometimes also get a red-brownish color immediatly around the incision....

6. I'm probably nuts for asking, but....

   MS._Jen_RN replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

   Nover smoked, tree-hugging, bleeding- heart, left of democrat

7. How many of you are on prescription drugs for anxiety, depression, mental health?

   MS._Jen_RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

   Me too Chenoaspirit. 3rd semester, BSN program, 4th year at the university. I was lucky to have a good PCP who recognized what my "real" issue was. (This after a few visits for various symptomatic...

8. Are NPs utilized in trauma centers?

   MS._Jen_RN replied to vlmusicalsound's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'm an ACNP who works with the Orthotrauma/Orthopaedic Surgery team in a level one trauma center. I don not act as the person doing primary consults in the ED/ER but do assist with procedures there...

9. Required Nursing Uniform

   MS._Jen_RN replied to pbstrums's topic in General Nursing

   My former employer had a color-coding. At first I thought it was silly, but I grew to really like it- for many of the reasons stated above. I currrntly work as an NP in a different facility, I wish...

10. Certification Frustration

    MS._Jen_RN replied to worm9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had NUMEROUS problems with the ANCC and the state of Michigan. I graduated in Aug, took the test in Oct, no license until FEB. (Yes, Feb) Basically it took repeated calls, messages and near the end...

11. **need advice on a bit of a problem**

    MS._Jen_RN replied to Guest343211's topic in General Nursing

    Something to be aware of -I know that you said you are just straight forward and honest. But, I've met some people who thought the same thing about themselves who really came across as contrary and...

12. fellow nurse, small error...what to do?

    MS._Jen_RN replied to BigMar's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've seen more than one truly subcut injection leave a hematoma/ecchymosis. The only thing that would lead me to thnk it might have been IM is the location. I'd ask the other nurse about it. You can...

13. He doesn't realize my dreams

    MS._Jen_RN replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know a friend or a couple who could use a little help with their bills? Would they rent you a room in their house? One of our friends is renting our guest room and it's great for all of us. He...

14. ANCC frustrations

    MS._Jen_RN replied to MS._Jen_RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks, I guess that I never thought of the ANCC as a

15. Feeling the heat for not passing driver's DOT physical

    MS._Jen_RN replied to TPfan24's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm glad you feel better about your decision. You did the right thing. Too many professionals feel bullied into making exceptions that should not be made. As a motorist on the road with those people...