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  1. BSN and Associate Nurses Are Neck and Neck. Will This Change?

    OHNBJL replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    But minimal clinical benefit does not assure daily

  2. BSN and Associate Nurses Are Neck and Neck. Will This Change?

    OHNBJL replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    I totally agree with you!! ADNs are forced to get their BSN in any way possible. On line classes are not only expensive but do not do anything for clinical experience. I just spoke with one nurse who...

  3. BSN and Associate Nurses Are Neck and Neck. Will This Change?

    OHNBJL replied to allnurses's topic in General Students

    I graduated in 1976 with my ADN. The push for BSN was on the agenda then and remains in the forefront now more than ever. I obtained my BSN in 1994 as my certification for Occ Health Specialist '...

  4. What do you hate most about your job?

    OHNBJL replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

    Electronic medical records !!! The program we use is horrible. Most EMR is written to produce coding and billing. Their is little margin for medical documentation. I'm stuck with check boxes and...

  5. ICU nurse not liking my job

    OHNBJL replied to NURSEJSS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My current VNA nurse was an ICU nurse. She said she left because of the stress from understaffing and 12 hr shifts. She has 2 children and was constantly missing their events, etc. She is much happier...

  6. ICU nurse not liking my job

    OHNBJL replied to NURSEJSS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    By reading your post, I truly get the felling that this position is not for you. So move on. Look at the other job posting on your facility and see what would be a netyer fit. In the meantime remember...

  7. Is She Artistic or Autistic?

    OHNBJL replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderfully said! Your personal experiance is invaluable as a practitioner. Your patients are very fortunate to have you caring for them. Your child is so blessed to have you as an advocate and a mom....

  8. How to deal with loneliness as a VERY young RN student...any help or advice?

    OHNBJL replied to createddaisy's topic in General Students

    At 17 I was also the youngest nursing student in a community college program there were only 4 students take. Out of high school. All 34 others were older. Most had previous backgrounds in health...

  9. Being micromanaged by a CMA?

    OHNBJL replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like harassment to me. If I were the supervisor that she was reporting to I'd be questioning why she had so much time on her hands. I'd be watching her!! Your doing the right thing by. Keeping...

  10. So I just need to vent

    OHNBJL replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    Good for you!!! Mental illness are the same as physical illnesses and should be treated with compassion and understanding. Best of luck in pursing your education. I'm a firm believer that personal...

  11. How long is your commute?

    OHNBJL replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    Right now I'm 3 miles from my job. And had this job for 12 yrs. My previous job I was 30 mins away but it was mostly highway. I worked there 14 yrs. I would never want to be more than 45 mins out....

  12. Should Our Study Group Allow a Failing Student to Join?

    OHNBJL replied to WellThatsOod's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally agree with the other posters. She needs remedial help and has gotten too far behind. Sounds like she needs help with study skills and note taking. Be honest and let her know that she is just...

  13. Ethical dilemma

    OHNBJL replied to hotflashion's topic in General Nursing

    I work an an RN in a walk in clinic also. I do all aspects of patient care. Including injections and blood draws. We are a small clinic and have 3 MAs and one other RN. The clinic manager wants me to...

  14. Meet Miss Colorado 2015 (Kelley Johnson) - The Nurse Behind the Stethoscope

    OHNBJL replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos to you Kelly Johnson!!! Great monologue. That is in itself also a talent!! Your caring and compassion showed through as well as your sharp mind. You have only begun your nursing career but I'm...

  15. Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    OHNBJL replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I also pack my lunch and very rarely eat out. Cook at home and freeze meals for later. I sew my scrubs. (And my daughters). Susie Orman gives great, practical, and easy to comprehend advice. Put my...

  16. The Nurse on the Other Side

    OHNBJL replied to sheilagood52's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that all patients, regardless of occupation, should be treated with compassion and respect. However being an experienced nurse is sure to bring attention to those nurses who are currently...

  17. What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    OHNBJL replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    Love to read. Many different topics from autobiographies to educational material and mysteries. Teach knitting at adult Ed. Especially love this because I meet so many different people of many ages...

  18. Should I get my masters? 48 years old with 24 years experience

    OHNBJL replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree with some of the other posters reguarding what would be the focus of your masters. If education is it than go for it in that field. We are way too short of professional nursing instructors...

  19. I'm the worst CNA they ever had

    OHNBJL replied to jarae's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Elderly people are particular. So what I do with a new client is sit down and go vet what they want done. Then write it down so we both understand the plan. This way there's no complaining about...

  20. OCH in a post office

    OHNBJL replied to thomas76's topic in Occupational Health

    I've been an Occ Health Nurse Specialist for years. Worked for a ship building company. I did PE's Drug screens, blood draws, treated injuries.Triaged etc. Had standing orders. Had a company doctor...

  21. Becoming a nurse is no longer an option for me?

    OHNBJL replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    Check with your school about the scholarship and maybe there is a misunderstanding. You can't change your mom's mind or attitude so just accept it. The only way out is to take time out and get a job....

  22. Holy cow! My book total is how much?!

    OHNBJL replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    First check with the students in the class ahead of you for books to buy. But always check with the profs to make sure they will be using the same edition or if you can use an earlier edition. The...

  23. Hope you can help

    OHNBJL replied to Mreed8959's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't let the naysayers get you down. Contact your BON and weigh out all of your options. You maybe able to find a study group that can help. Good

  24. Should I wait to have a baby?

    OHNBJL replied to AHobbs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hard decision. And it is a very personal one that only you can make!!! Nursing school is very demanding and stressful. Classroom, labs and clinicals are time consuming and seem to be never ending....

  25. Which EHR do you use at your practice

    OHNBJL replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i work in a clinic and we use Lytec. Very time consuming with multiple check boxes. Navigating through it can be difficult. Some of the choices where obviously not written my medical people. Also...