MS._Jen_RN

MS._Jen_RN ASN, RN

Orthosurgery, Rehab, Homecare

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  1. Labelling Lidocaine

    MS._Jen_RN replied to imenid37's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm not sure about for deliveries, but this is a JACHO issue for the OR. There have been numerous instances of mixing up of liquids. (ie clorahexadine being given IV). In my mind, the risks outweigh...

  2. Will I remember CPR when I need to?

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

    You will remember when you need to. Also, as an instructor said to us, "If they need CPR, they are already dead. Anything you do is only going to help." The most imporant thing is early defib. So...

  3. I'm not woman, hear me roar!

    MS._Jen_RN replied to humorous idaho's topic in General Nursing

    I :redpinkhe most of the male nurses that work at my institution. (I'm not "old" eigther- for what it's worth) I know you're probably just venting.

  4. Pet peeves!

    MS._Jen_RN replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    I hate it when a pt blows their nose or coughs into a tissue and then tries to hand it to me. They have a little trash baggie on their tray for that. I usually put on a glove and take it. Also,...

  5. Some musings about reading posts here...

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

    Aside from the posts here, which I consider informal and therefore not a "real" reflection of someone, I am afraid for the communication skills of my fellow RN's. I make spelling errors. I am bad at...

  6. Oddest things found in a patient!

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

    Not hilarious, but my sister stuck a purple crayon up her nose and broke it off. An instructor (RN) had a Da who put rhinestones off a bracelet up her nose to keep them away from her sister (they were...

  7. Are your hopital security armed?

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

    Our security is pretty good. Visitors don't have to check in, but if there is a problem our people are right on it. They patrol the campus in vehicles as well as on foot in the building. We have...

  8. Cesarean Art exhibition

    MS._Jen_RN replied to Selke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Interesting. Obiously very talented & sensitive. I found some of the images haunting, but in a way beautiful.

  9. Frustration- at my wits end. . .(vent)

    MS._Jen_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am so frustrated:banghead: I can't even begin to describe. . I just want to cry. . . . I am enrolled in grad school after 2 semesters of having to delay enrollment r/t various factors and trying...

  10. Frustration- at my wits end. . .(vent)

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

    Thanks for all the support guys. It's not the school that's the problem. It's Sallie Mae the lending people. I called today and they said that everything was recieved, the account is not...

  11. Pet peeves!

    MS._Jen_RN replied to ADN 2002's topic in General Nursing

    RNs who transfer a Pt with a trach to our unit and don't make sure they have emergency equipment (ie- Shiley trach in right size, ambu bag with trach attachment, 10cc syringe and stopcock and...

  12. Dress code...Shorts in summer

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

    I work in a hosptial, just outside the metro-Detroit area acutally. We are not allowed to wear shorts. We have ac though. I'm sure a lot of patients wish that we didn't- the lol's freeze, ask us to...

  13. What did you learn today as a nurse?

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

    I helped a patient with a urinal and learned that he had a "dicky do" problem. His tummy sticks out more than his dicky do. (Yes the patient actually told me this. He's hilarious.) So if you've...

  14. What did you learn today as a nurse?

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

    I just learned that Kayexalate could be taken rectally! (enema style or suppository?) I've only given it orally.

  15. A Fellow Nurse Called Her Patient an A......

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

    :yelclap: :yelclap:You should be proud of yourself.:balloons:

  16. African American Care

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

    i saw dr. lyder speak at a wound care conference. he was wonderful!! funny and articulate. very knowlegable and a good presenter.

  17. African American Care

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

    I had a diabetic patient who was doing this. I had to ask some of the older nurses if this was "normal" or if they had ever seen this before. One of them does it herself. We are in Michigan and she is...

  18. PEG/J-tube comes out what do you do?

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

    I should have specified. I am in an acute care setting. I know that it takes about 6 weeks to form a tract from the outside into the gastric space along the tube. If the tube comes out before this...

  19. MedicalZebra Update

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

    May you and and all who loved her find peace of mind and soul.

  20. Wet to dry dress. over staples??

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

    If you're not sure, call to clarify- always. It sounds weird to me. I would have called.

  21. Is it something in the air?

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

    On my Rehab unit it seems that everyone who has been constipated chooses the same night, if not the same time to drop their load. One of my colleges says, " Oh, the UPS guy came today. . " As in, "the...

  22. General questions about rehab nursing

    MS._Jen_RN replied to Brian2MN's topic in Rehabilitation

    Brian I'll try to answer a couple of your questions. At my rehab unit we do not employ LPN/LVN's. Only RN's and patient care techs. It sounds like some of what you are interested in is more along...

  23. Weird, Odd Nurses Behavior.....

    MS._Jen_RN replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally had this happen today and I thought of this thread. (and someone beat me to airing it) If you hover and you sprinkle the seat PLEASE clean it off. That's so gross. I don't want to wipe...

  24. Feeding and toileting

    MS._Jen_RN replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I am in a state of aged grace, God help anyone who says to me and my 80 yo bladder, "I'm sorry you'll have to hold it, Mrs Jones hasn't had her dinner yet." We'd have words.

  25. I had some trouble with a CNA...should I talk to the manager?

    MS._Jen_RN replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read all of the replies, but wanted to chime in. We had a good employee, with over 15 yrs of good service, get fired over a scarily similar situation. She "playfully" tapped a seat RN on...