MS._Jen_RN

MS._Jen_RN ASN, RN

Orthosurgery, Rehab, Homecare

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  1. To clamp or not to clamp......that is the question

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

    I clamp if it's one of those patients who keep getting a blood backup in a locked line. It seems to help. Our policy is to change every 72h, but we can get an order to extend.

  2. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    MS._Jen_RN replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We recently had a patient who had stayed with us a LONG time (for acute care rehab anyway) pass away from complications. We were close to his family and did our best to support them while he was on...

  3. Getting CNAs to WEAR GLOVES & WASH HANDS?!?!

    MS._Jen_RN replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Those two are probably the source of the UTI's, not the lack of gloves. (Not that they shouldn't be wearing them anyways for other reasons.) ~Jen Another thought, maybe just asking them-...

  4. "But I'm pregnant . . ."

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

    I didn't read all of the posts but wanted to add something. Our facility requires that anyone claiming restrictions because of pregnancy (or any other heath issue) have a note from their MD outline...

  5. G-Tube Feedings and loose stools

    MS._Jen_RN replied to kwagner_51's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The metamucil will not directly heal the fissures, but it will firm the stool(it's a bulk forming laxative- absorbs water.) (Be sure to mix it with plenty of h20 when you put it in the tube)The...

  6. HESI Exam Poll (Please Respond)

    MS._Jen_RN replied to boomer1's topic in General Nursing

    2003 Eastern Michigan University, had to take exam to graduate, could take it more than once if wanted. Was not a part of any grade and score did not affect graduation.

  7. Share your story: "I hate it when I'm right!"

    MS._Jen_RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had an older pt who had a hx of prostate ca with mets- surgically removed, chemo, radiation, "cancer free" x's 6 years. He starts acting kinda weird, less alert, slightly confused. Not as severe as...

  8. Share your story: "I hate it when I'm right!"

    MS._Jen_RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Us

  9. Can't do nightshift

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

    Would it help to go to your MD and get a note? I know a few of our eve RN's have a note from their MD saying that they can't be mandatoried to stay over on MN's.

  10. Rules for the ER (long)

    MS._Jen_RN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Planned parenthood will even do one for FREE and you won't have to wait 6 hours and piss off the staff.

  11. What ingredients are in your Ben and Jerrys?

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

    Does Unilever make Ben and Jerry's? Was this story run on a more well known source?

  12. Hair Problems...help !

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

    Thought I'd share the lyrics to a great song I heard the other day on NPR. . . .(I know, tree-huggin' liberal hippie nerd am I) ~Jen The lady's "got a pair" that's for sure. You could probably find...

  13. Chaperone or not during exam

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

    I would agree. Because it is for the safety and comfort of the patient, they should choose. If the patient just wants someone, reguardles of their gender, that's OK too. Just to play devils...

  14. Epidural placement as a "spectator sport"

    MS._Jen_RN replied to Suebee6's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a nursing student, who had seen far worse things, I came VERY close to passing out while watching an epidural insertion. I would probably be OK now, but something about it that day. . . I would,...

  15. My 3 year old has MRSA!

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

    I work in home care as well as the hospital. One of my homecare Pts had community aquired MRSA. He was an otherwise healthy 30 something that worked in a field having nothing to do with healthcare....

  16. School loans and debt, how much are you in the hole?

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

    After my MSN, which I am currently working on, I will owe close to 40,000. About 60,000 of you add my hubby's. Sometimes when I think about it, I want to :barf01: or maybe . But I think in the long...

  17. Morgellon's Disease

    MS._Jen_RN replied to indigo girl's topic in Psychiatric

    It could be a disease. . . . or is it a microscopic alien invasion of fiberous beings. Just kidding. It's very interesting. I think that sometimes we are too quick to discount things we don't...

  18. Dialysis patients who are incontinent

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

    That's why I said things like this should be considered in the policy, staffing and design of the hemo places. I understand that it's not possible the way things are now and even if things were...

  19. My really cool, doctor going above and beyond story

    MS._Jen_RN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    When I was Dx'ed with depression/anxiety I was in the middle of an anxiety attack and in total denial. My MD caught me trying to leave w/o going up to the counciling dept like he told me too. He put...

  20. Dialysis patients who are incontinent

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

    I understand the risks with leaving your patients. I understand infection control issues. I am not at all critizing the RNs that work in hemo. I send Pts to hemo all the time. I've never had them...

  21. Non christian RN @ Catholic hospital?

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

    Glad you're happy. I didn't look at teh date on the original post:)

  22. Question about the linea nigra

    MS._Jen_RN replied to newbie1983's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It can be found in persons that are not preggers. I have a very faint one too. It will probably get darker when I am with child. You're not a freak or anything.

  23. Non christian RN @ Catholic hospital?

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

    Me too. I'm not sure quite what religion I am, but it's certainly not Catholic and I work for a Catholic hospital, in a Catholic Health system. I LOVE it. There are many hospitals in my area and this...

  24. Gen X Precepting Baby Boomer.................

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

    I'm proud to be a Gen X'er but I get on with all others. I really value the wisdom and advice that has been shared by my mothers and grandmothers generations.

  25. Do you have a diagnosis of mental illness?

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

    Ladybuglass, I comend your bravado! I agree with your decision to disclose. I have major depressive disorder with anxiety. I work with a few people with other mental issues. We know about eachother...