MS._Jen_RN

MS._Jen_RN ASN, RN

Orthosurgery, Rehab, Homecare

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

    MS._Jen_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    At my facility we, historically, have gotten a foley cathater and put it in the residual opening (sterily), inflated the balloon, checked for gastric content return and plugged/clamped it. (Note:...

  2. 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

  3. 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...

  4. 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,...

  5. 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...

  6. 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....

  7. 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

  8. 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...

  9. ANCC frustrations

    MS._Jen_RN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated in Aug. It took the ANCC 8 weeks to process my paperwork to let me sit for the credentalling exam. 8 weeks! I finally took the exam on Dec 9th. I've been waiting for the state of Mi to...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. **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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. ANCC frustrations

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

    Several of my classmates have had similar issues. It's frustrating because it seems that there is no one to really complain to. I have to have the paperwork to get a license and have to have the...

  19. When money is low...

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

    I was a waitress and bartender during nursing school. I didn't find anything wrong with it. It was even fun sometimes. The worst part was coming home smelling of food/booze/smoke. Like someone...

  20. I Saved a Life!

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

    I, like others, have read many of your posts and I would have no doubt you had it in you. You go girl! Let this be the start of a new way of looking at

  21. I hate when my co-workers are wasteful.

    MS._Jen_RN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    That is also one of my pet peeves. I've straightened up numerous rooms and found 5 or 6 of something the pt only really needs one of. I too think it really just comes down to laziness. I'm sure vast...

  22. Do nurses talk about their patients when the leave

    MS._Jen_RN replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses and nursing assistants see all shapes, sizes, colors and variations of the human body. I'm not even sure that I would notice streach marks let alone comment on them. Often things we notice...

  23. buying scrubs

    MS._Jen_RN replied to max4pack's topic in General Nursing

    Ebay- new and

  24. What's in your sharps container?

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

    Why not draw all the narc from the vial and squirt the little bit of waste into the regular trash can? It's not like it's a lot of liquid and what ever paper is in there absorbs it. As for pills,...

  25. Burned out traveler - need a home base - any recommendations on a great ED?

    MS._Jen_RN replied to ItsTime's topic in Emergency

    There are several great EDs in the SE Michigan area. Especially Detroit Recieving (BUSY level 1 trauma ctr), Henry Ford Hospital and Siani Grace. Nice Urban and metro area. Several large universitiys...