jennylee321

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  1. Is starting in OB right out of school a good idea?

    jennylee321 replied to sarahbellen's topic in General Nursing

    I went straight to NICU because I loved it and never looked back. Had a great new grad program that allowed me to be competent in caring for level 3 babies once off

  2. What school supplies did you live by during nursing school?

    jennylee321 replied to KJRod's topic in General Students

    I was really big on index cards for studying and highlighters. I highlighted in all my textbooks after I'd read a chapter and then come back and make summary

  3. Manager said something covertly racist

    jennylee321 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    I'd probably save my energy on this one. If your manager has a history of this kind of stuff wait till she says something more clearly inapproriate before you bring it to HR. Reporting your supervisor...

  4. Tips for nursing students to get a job after graduation

    jennylee321 replied to nami16's topic in Canada

    I was offered a camp job as a student nurse but had to turn it down because it just wasn't enough money to survive on, I needed to save for tuition. If you think you can handle being a PSW then sure...

  5. Chances of New Grad RN finding pediatric outpatient/ambulatory/clinic jobs in Toronto/GTA?

    jennylee321 replied to Hope888's topic in Canada

    I did end up moving back into level 3 but thats where I started and missed the skills I was using in higher acuity. But I really enjoyed working in level 2 as well. You will be doing lots of...

  6. Chances of New Grad RN finding pediatric outpatient/ambulatory/clinic jobs in Toronto/GTA?

    jennylee321 replied to Hope888's topic in Canada

    Just to clarify yes postpartum units do not really have nurseries anymore but most hospitals delivering babies have some sort of level 2 nursery. Focus your search of level II nurseries, I work in...

  7. Wanting to leave nursing- other job opportunities in New Zealand with a BHSC degree?

    jennylee321 replied to NurseLi2018's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    What about practice nursing?Or community nursing? You'd be working more independently and have better

  8. Will I have to remember this as a nurse?

    jennylee321 replied to KJRod's topic in General Students

    Like one of the previous posters said you will know the anatomy of the speciality you work in and what's relevant to your day to day work. I once had a cardiac nurse draw me a picture of a patient's...

  9. Blood work

    jennylee321 replied to LuluStar's topic in General Nursing

    This site is not for the purpose of giving medical advice. Bring your concerns to hospital staff. Moderators will close this

  10. syringe pumps and mechanical slack

    jennylee321 replied to afc40's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Pumps well at least the newer alaris ones have a "prime set syringe" function which primes a few drops through to reduce the start up time it takes for the syringe to engage. This function is most...

  11. 2 NICU Job offers, need opinions on offers

    jennylee321 replied to K.Alva's topic in General Nursing

    Experience in a level 4 Childrens NICU is so valuable if you leave for another NICU, you'll have all the skills that level 3s are looking for. Don't undervalue the opportunities that bigger units can...

  12. Changing specialties

    jennylee321 replied to pedi_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Really emphasize your experience on that pulmonary floor because those skills should transfer over ie. Vents, trachs, TPN. Also doing well baby checks in primary care is baby related. From your school...

  13. Working nights w/ barking/needy dogs that probably wouldn't let me sleep during the day

    jennylee321 replied to lmb93's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed my dog sleeps quite a lot during the day when I'm on nights, but he still barks plenty. I sleep between the barking sessions, he usually stops once whoever is walking by has

  14. Lost newish grad

    jennylee321 replied to Name9335's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Can you apply for full time at your current nursing home job, they seem to think to are doing a good job and if you work full time you can really start developing as a

  15. Extravasation in neonates

    jennylee321 replied to allstressedout1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The

  16. Extravasation in neonates

    jennylee321 replied to allstressedout1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Different at different places I've worked. Infiltrated, I just take it out and monitor it. If I'm more concerned about it I show the doc. For a bad extravasation- document a detailed assessment of it,...

  17. Nursing conditions

    jennylee321 replied to Mary3010's topic in Nursing Career

    Good point brownbook, I personally had more back pain when I was sitting at a

  18. New Grad: Unhappy with my job on Med-Tele

    jennylee321 replied to mjlover's topic in General Nursing

    Well you can't stay on your current floor for much longer since its closing so people will understand that as the reason you are moving on. My worry for you would be that your anxiety might get worse...

  19. Nursing conditions

    jennylee321 replied to Mary3010's topic in Nursing Career

    To address your standing concerns. My feet and calves used to ache when I first stated nursing. I don't seem to have this issue anymore, yes my feet are tired, but not so tired that I couldn't go out...

  20. Nursing conditions

    jennylee321 replied to Mary3010's topic in Nursing Career

    In a perfect world we would all get regular breaks, but healthcare is a cost cutting business that wants to have the absolute least amount of staff on to handle the patients. If you work in a state...

  21. Graduate School worries

    jennylee321 replied to MarieC23's topic in General Nursing

    You are being to hard on

  22. Choosing a unit

    jennylee321 replied to LJR89's topic in General Nursing

    Hard choice, the transition might not easier to the floor you know and love. The difficulty of the first year of nursing can't be underestimated, having a good rapport with the nurses on the floor and...

  23. NICU specific questions to ask the interviewer.

    jennylee321 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's insane

  24. Pass my nclex rn for the 2nd try

    jennylee321 replied to EmBeeC's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats what an exciting time for you

  25. 36 weeker in isolette

    jennylee321 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry I phrased that wrong, I meant overbed heater melting the photo lights if they get to