MS._Jen_RN

MS._Jen_RN ASN, RN

Orthosurgery, Rehab, Homecare

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  1. nurses getting consents signed?

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

    I would NEVER "witness" something that I didn't witness. And it is not OK for you to get the consent signed, at least not where I've worked. That's the MD's job.

  2. co-worker stealing narcotics

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

    From the Admin's side (I know, not a popular one)- They are not legally allowed to tell you what they have done in response to your report. For all you know they are gathering evidence and/or have...

  3. Male RN-assist with pelvic exams?

    MS._Jen_RN replied to walnuttree91's topic in Emergency

    You know, I'm not a guy, so I can't agree, but I'm sorry that you aren't able to view your patients in a non-sexual way when such a thing is going on. I know it's not a wonderful sight all the time....

  4. "blown" IV's

    MS._Jen_RN replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    I don't count it as "blown" unless I get no blood return or puffing up (infiltration) when I flush. (Flush slowly if you think that it's blown.) The others were right on about the BP cuff and/or no...

  5. Mormon Undergarment

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

    Hellonurse36, Tell us more about the undergarments. Are they blessed? Were they worn/taken to the temple? You said there is a top, do women wear both a top and bottom? I used to be a member of the...

  6. It's that time again! Working Christmas?

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

    I like the way my unit does it. We have a holiday rotation. When you are hired you are assigned to one group or the other, which ever is less people. One group works Xmas, Memorial day, 4th of July....

  7. what did you do in your former life?

    MS._Jen_RN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, we're a talented bunch! I was a buffet attendant (fancy huh?), line cook, waitress, bartender, and Patient Care Tech (CNA w/o licence). Sometimes I feel like I've gone back to being a...

  8. Pregnant but Negative Urine Preg?

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

    Had a friend who had HPT's that read, in order, +, -, -. Turned out later that she had an ectopic. MD said that ectopics are notorious for funny readings.

  9. "I'm NOT going to support his habit...." LONG

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

    I Just picked up on the fact that you are using H2O2. That's a HUGE no-no in the area of wound care. Others have posted about the emboli, it is cytotoxic-immediatly- and doesn't discriminate between...

  10. "I'm NOT going to support his habit...." LONG

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

    I didn't have a chance to read all the replys, so sorry if I repeat. You are not wrong in being upset. Where I work if this presents we often consult an addicitve disease specialist for pain...

  11. MRI vs CT

    MS._Jen_RN replied to all4schwa's topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on what you are trying to image in what organ/tissue. Ultimately it often becomes the radiologist's call. (In my facility) That's what they went to school for afterall. There are known...

  12. Yoo hooooo! Mods.......new features?

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

    'Cause steel sinks :)

  13. smelly stethescope?

    MS._Jen_RN replied to all4schwa's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ok, Not trying be obvious or whatever, but did you wash the sock (is that what smells?)? Try wiping down after each use (shift?)? Do you store it in a bag/box/locker that could be the culprit? Just...

  14. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

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

    One of the former RN's on our unit did this. The "double checker" found it. It was the last straw in a not so stellar tenure there. She was fired. Thank God.

  15. Add to the story....

    MS._Jen_RN replied to bassRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Why, That nice gorilla over there is getting ready to give me a massage and then we are going to. .

  16. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

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

    One of my collegues gave a Female pt adhesive remover wipes to wipe with before a CCMS UA instead of the castile soap towlettes. The CNA caught it. Thank goodness, that wouldn't have felt too good....

  17. Our inappropriate frequent flyer

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

    Why can' t the MD medicate? I know ours would if we told them what was up. They'd be happy to stick someone who had behaved in that manner toward any of us.

  18. phone calls no outsider would believe

    MS._Jen_RN replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    ummm, some do "go in". just

  19. Add to the story....

    MS._Jen_RN replied to bassRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    she wan't really sick afterall. She just wanted to meet him. He called in the RN who took one look and . .

  20. Did you Vote today?

    MS._Jen_RN replied to Country PICU's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Will vote soon. The polling location is 2 blocks from my house. I walk. Lucky me! We are coosing a Gov. and Sen. Scary day here in MI for me.

  21. the hug for Tweety thread

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

    Love is a sometimes wonderful and sometimes hurtful thing. Walt Whitman said, "Tis' better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all." I hope that holds true for you....

  22. Illegal Alien- frustrated!

    MS._Jen_RN replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: I couldn't have said it better. If the people you are helping need help, then what's the problem? If they don't that's another story. I don't care if the folks I serve are american or if...

  23. Horrible tragedy

    MS._Jen_RN replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    Jim- I'm so sad for you and your colleges. It hurts, I know. A friend did the same in HS. We can't know what they are thinking etc. I there an Emplyee Assistance Program or some other venue that...

  24. Hypochondriac Nurses

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

    I was so much like you just described when I was in Nursing School it's weird. I know about the whole "med student disease" but it was more than that. I got treated for anxiety and depression and...

  25. Do Rns Clean The Urine And Bowels

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

    I've begun to agree with your assessment. Sad isn't it, that someone would even consider getting into it knowing they can't deal with a part of it.