JentheRN05 RN

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    Worst information given in shift report!!!

    JentheRN05 replied to AMARTIN1's topic in General Nursing

    I think we all do when we're new. I had a patient that was going to be discharged the next morning. A very obvious walkie-talkie with cellulitis. During report I mentioned that he will be going home...
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    Order of Pre-reqs...need advice

    JentheRN05 replied to no er holds's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would definately take Micro first. A&P will be important for everything later, Micro isn't as important, and if you take A&P now, you might forget a few things, best to do it right before...
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    How did you get through your first bed bath?

    JentheRN05 replied to Nesher's topic in General Students

    You are caring enough to think of this, and so did she. But she was also very determined to have us succeed. What happened with us is we were given patients who could either, wash their own peri area,...
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    I am an RN but am NOT getting training. HELP!!

    JentheRN05 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I was in this exact situation myself from 1 week after graduation, passing boards 3 weeks later, throughout my probationary period (3 months). I ended up leaving the job because of the lack of...
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    Upset - sorry so long

    JentheRN05 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I need some suggestions on how to proceed. I applied for a job online, got the interview, got the job, started orientation today. Now I got a call from HR saying that I didn't click a check mark on a...
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    Upset - sorry so long

    JentheRN05 replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I appreciate the input, I tell you though, it was difficult to sleep the last couple of weeks, always wondering if I was going to work to be
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    Upset - sorry so long

    JentheRN05 replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah it was resolved, on Friday I was told that I would have to fill out another application and write up a contract with my supervisor, not sure what the contract will entail, but my boss (even...
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    Need help with a conversion...

    JentheRN05 replied to Osborne55's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    joyflnoyz is totally right, mg = weight, mL = liquid. You'd have to post the problem for us to help
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    I Got The Job!!!

    JentheRN05 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Someday I'd like to try psych nursing. Just not yet, since I just graduated in May
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    gifts for LTC residents...Christmas!

    JentheRN05 replied to KatieBell's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My suggestion - Lavender scented baby lotion. I would suggest this several times over for the residents in a LTC because they rarely get spoiled and relaxed at the same time. I have also found that...
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    help with assignment

    JentheRN05 replied to hali's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks about the 'cute dog' she's alot bigger now (boxer full blooded reverse brindle) and very very
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    Question about horror stories

    JentheRN05 replied to nursehottie12's topic in General Nursing

    That's the way I make it through. One thing you must always keep in mind, no matter how rude, no matter how much they could use a bath, the person you are caring for is sick and wouldn't be there if...
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    help with assignment

    JentheRN05 replied to hali's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hair is dead tissue outside the roots, therefore it has no nerve endings in the hair shaft. At the root it has nerve
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    help! to follow my heart or not???

    JentheRN05 replied to adjowakim's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You deserve to be happy right? Did all those years in school mean you should take a job and not be happy, HELL no! Take the job, you will regret it later if you allow it to pass
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    Kicked out of LPN Program

    JentheRN05 replied to Watsurf's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am so sorry your going through this. Is there another school in your area? I would check into other options because the stigma at this school may not be so good when you return. I hope you heal from...
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    HELP!! Need ideas for Teaching presentation

    JentheRN05 replied to watchthis22's topic in General Students

    Diabetes Management Complimentary Therapies Relaxation Techniques - I did my teaching project on this and WOWed the teachers because I was able to relax them almost to the point of sleep :) There's...
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    Saving 100,000 Lives Campaign

    JentheRN05 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know our hospital is involved in the 100000 lives
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    Nursing Uniform Policy

    JentheRN05 replied to rustysflygirl's topic in General Nursing

    And yes colored coded. Wine for Nurses, Ceil for techs and aides, Dk Blue for housekeeping, green for surgery (they have theirs
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    Question About APA Format and Citation

    JentheRN05 replied to Pachinko's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here's a really cool citation machine
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    Where is the best place to purchase scrubs on line that is economical and dependable

    JentheRN05 replied to amiconfused's topic in General Nursing

    If you buy them in Sept then you get 10% off your order after the price originally being $19.97. I bought 3 sets (top and bottoms) spent $65 (INCLUDING SHIPPING) I thought that was a pretty good deal....
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    Upset - sorry so long

    JentheRN05 replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you very much. I will put in a call to my direct manager tomorrow, when I get a break - they only give us about 10 min. I will definately say something about the anxiety because I really really...
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    Upset - sorry so long

    JentheRN05 replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay - Here's another question. Would it be prudent to EMAIL the head of nursing and explain the situation? Orientation takes all day and trying to get away to have a chat with her is near impossible....
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    I hate those days where feel totally dumb

    JentheRN05 replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    The amount of responses doesn't say how many people care, or think your 'dumb'. You are fine I am sure, everyone and I mean EVERYONE of us have a bad day where we just can't get things right. But if...
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    Have you ever done/wanted to do this?

    JentheRN05 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A particularly bitter LPN was taking care of the patient I was assigned to. As I was going over my meds with the instructor I got to a med, I know it wasn't normal. Non-diabetic getting glucose....
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    Need Advice, My Son Was Diagnosed With Add

    JentheRN05 replied to JasmineG's topic in Psychiatric

    It's my opinion, since I have 2 boys in the same boat, that first you should try the non-addictive kind. Strattera - I think I made the mistake of putting my youngest on Ritalin, and not having the...