JennieBSN

JennieBSN

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  1. Mandatory Overtime???

    JennieBSN replied to nanablue2's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you!! Now, one more question, if you don't mind...isn't this practice, uh, ILLEGAL? I thought nurses weren't legally permitted to work longer than 18 hours without an 8 hour break. I've...

  2. Mandatory Overtime???

    JennieBSN replied to nanablue2's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I'm another one who has no idea what 'mandatory overtime' is. Am I to understand that this is when your employer forces you to stay past your scheduled shift to cover staffing shortages? Is...

  3. LOUD MOUTHED AMERICANS!!!!

    JennieBSN replied to LORA's topic in General Nursing

    Lora, honey, look in the

  4. THE HEART OF THE MATTER, PERSPECTIVE...SURVIVAL IN NURSING...

    JennieBSN replied to FamilymanRNBSN L/D's topic in General Nursing

    Todd--I wear my cross necklace to work every day...I grab onto it and say a little prayer when I need to. I wear it as a constant reminder and comfort...I can go to work with no makeup, hair all...

  5. Poor Organizational Skills in Clinical??!!!

    JennieBSN replied to lauraw's topic in General Students

    'Janleb's' response was good. Very good. She hit on a few key points. Prioritizing care, and organizing your care so it goes with the flow of the patient's day (i.e., PT, xray, etc.). Starting...

  6. Did you have a Preemie or Pre Term Labor while working?

    JennieBSN replied to dawngloves's topic in General Nursing

    Case in point, you guys...one of our nurses is 12wks. preggers, and just had to be hospitalized for hyperemesis. Got IV zofran, compazine, multivites, the whole nine. She's been forced to cut down...

  7. who left this here?

    JennieBSN replied to john privett's topic in Nursing Humor

    LMAO!!! I am crying I'm laughing so

  8. Professional Attire for Nurses

    JennieBSN replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, y'all are going to shoot me for this, but I think it would be a good idea for nurses to go back to the 'old days' of wearing all white, caps, white hose, the whole nine. Yes, the colorful...

  9. CNA's Humiliation

    JennieBSN replied to hanginginthere's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I personally think all nurses should be CNA's first!! We should all have a taste of what the CNA goes through. Yes, the job is similar in the bodily fluid department, but in a lot of places, the...

  10. Would you get out?

    JennieBSN replied to bedhead's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't get out, per se, but I have definitely made the decision to cut my hours after a particularly bad incident involving unsupportive and catty staff members. I can usually blow it off (I had...

  11. Malpractice Insurance

    JennieBSN replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Y'all are scaring me. Now I'm thinking I need to go get insurance!! At my hospital, several nurses have been involved in UGLY lawsuits over the span of 20 some years (susy k...you'll...

  12. Good clogs? For males?

    JennieBSN replied to Chris-FNP's topic in General Nursing

    HEY!!! I'm in the south, and I have an AWESOME pair of clogs!! I've had the bones cut out and re-aligned in one foot, plus plantar fascitis (sp?) in both, PLUS no arches in both. My feet, in a...

  13. Dream Job

    JennieBSN replied to kjmta57's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse midwife at a home for unwed mothers. I love teaching and taking care of teens in labor. All they need is someone to guide them and show them the way....that would be MY dream job. Working...

  14. NO MORE SUZY K !!!!!!!

    JennieBSN replied to theboss's topic in General Nursing

    Suzy, I don't think you were being nasty. Just thought you would like some support. I'm glad you asked a question I've always wanted to, but didn't for fear of the hostility exhibited in this...

  15. Did you have a Preemie or Pre Term Labor while working?

    JennieBSN replied to dawngloves's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. No critical care differential. After all, our job is so 'easy' and all about just standing at the bedside saying, 'push!' I've ALWAYS thought we should get crit. care pay, treatment, AND unit...

  16. Did I see an Angel today?

    JennieBSN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I have chills. I for one believe you did experience divine intervention. Oh,

  17. If an MD shoved you...

    JennieBSN replied to TracyRN's topic in General Nursing

    BUSTED!! You go, Fergus.

  18. How long is maternity leave in the US?

    JennieBSN replied to Marra Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Aaah! I am so jealous of Canadian nurses!! My canadian friend told me about your awesome maternity leave...you have it GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD. We get 6 weeks paid, and anything over and above that...

  19. I wanted to walk out with 1 day left before grad!!!

    JennieBSN replied to Michelle_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, Michelle! If I could give you a big hug right now I would. Bless your heart. I'm so sorry you had a crappy shift like that. After a night like that, I watch a funny movie and sit on the couch...

  20. If you had to do it over again.....

    JennieBSN replied to RitaS's topic in General Nursing

    Gawd, even after last night, which was the kind of night when you can actually VISUALIZE killing off your co-workers, I suppose I would still be a nurse. I was b****ing to my husband, swearing I was...

  21. Malpractice Insurance

    JennieBSN replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I don't carry it for the exact reason you stated some people choose not to. Many, many, MANY people have advised me that yes, if a lawyer sees that you carry personal malpractice insurance, this is a...

  22. Is paying back loads of money worth it for a BSN?

    JennieBSN replied to teresab_2000's topic in General Nursing

    Most financial gurus will say that going into debt for education is considered 'positive debt' because it will help you advance yourself further in the long run. I personally have my BSN, however, my...

  23. Stress Reduction/Time Saving Idea

    JennieBSN replied to [email protected]'s topic in General Nursing

    I get enough telemarketing calls at home... thanks for making this just another place I'm not 'safe' from the ever-present let-me-try-to-sell-you-something crud.

  24. LOUD MOUTHED AMERICANS!!!!

    JennieBSN replied to LORA's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, Lora, I'd say YOUR post is pretty RUDE and

  25. Anchoring nasogastric tubes

    JennieBSN replied to ratsak's topic in General Nursing

    The alcohol/tincture of benzoin method works very well for me also. Good idea on using tegaderm,