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sjb2005

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  1. I feel like such a tattle-tale...

    sjb2005 replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let it get under your skin. You did the appropriate thing by reporting it to the charge nurse and letting her/him handle it. Nursing can be very frustrating and for those who care about one...

  2. I was passed over as charge...given to new grad instead

    sjb2005 replied to amurdock's topic in General Nursing

    I'd casually approach the educator/manager to inquire about there decision not to choose you. It could be you didn't fit in there agenda...If you get what I mean. I you like your job...Stay with it....

  3. Difference Between a New Nurse and an Old Nurse

    sjb2005 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dutch your so right. I think I take it alittle further

  4. Possible Avian Flu Pandemic

    sjb2005 replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thanks for the info on the Avian Flu. I had a staff member many years ago contact a "bird flu" from her exotic birds. She was sick, very sick for many years and eventually died. All of her birds...

  5. Do you like Minnesota?

    sjb2005 replied to sympathoadrenal's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing like -30 degress and a wind chill of -80. One refreshing breath and you choke and cough a bit. My kids like it when we throw a cup of hot water out the patio door...It makes a loud boom and...

  6. Do you like Minnesota?

    sjb2005 replied to sympathoadrenal's topic in General Nursing

    Your are right on. A friend once told me before I moved that no one leaves Minnesota for too awful long, they all eventually come back. See, Minnesota is full of very wise

  7. Do you give up your seat for a doctor?

    sjb2005 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll give my set up to any doc who doesn't have one. I don't have time to sit long

  8. Do you like Minnesota?

    sjb2005 replied to sympathoadrenal's topic in General Nursing

    Minnesota. I was a chicago transplant at 18 yrs. and have been here over 20. My 3 sons were born and raised in northern MN. We left with family in tow to Las Vegas for 1 1/2 years. I totally was...

  9. White Sox win the division!!

    sjb2005 replied to misschelei's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I love that song...I hope they get the series. We're watching closely from afar. We know we might die before the cubs win. Go White

  10. Stressed out student needs to vent

    sjb2005 replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    Nursing school and advanced nursing is extremely demanding. I think I went 50% grey after that last year off school. Just remember, the stress pays off in the long run. Good

  11. Hospital Bloopers

    sjb2005 replied to lady_inred's topic in Nursing Humor

    I can't forget that time I was hooking up some IV Rifampin. I forgot to close the line after priming and red medicine ended up on the floor. What a koolaid stain. I think the red stain is still...

  12. Pet Peeves

    sjb2005 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, this has been so therapeutic. There are somethings I just can't get excited about. VITAL SIGNS. I must be whacked. It is the basics of nursing assessment. I do them all the time but i hate it....

  13. rapid response team.anyone using this?

    sjb2005 replied to galfromnairobi's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our hospital implemented the Rapid Response Team this past August. It has worked very well in our rural hospital. I like the team thing and it has helped us by pass certain bureacratic red tape to...

  14. 12N Sleeping During Break

    sjb2005 replied to MEDRQST's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    MsMonicaRN, There certainly is a catch 22 in many areas of

  15. Experiences with Diabetic Patients

    sjb2005 replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    That diabetics can't eat sugar and that they don't try to take care of

  16. Salaries..

    sjb2005 replied to noworries's topic in Nursing Career

    I know many nurses who have found work with reputable companies. Sorry, don't know any personally

  17. Pet Peeves

    sjb2005 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Who the heck keeps putting that ghost call light on. Is there an eletrician in the house that can finally fix it? Oh, heck. Fire him, pay me $20 bucks and I'll rip the wires right out of the wall....

  18. Salaries..

    sjb2005 replied to noworries's topic in Nursing Career

    Hospital float night shift pays the best. Of course, more senority pays more. I did float with 10years+ RN credit. $38.00/ hour. All the training, relocation bonus, sign on bonus(they might have...

  19. Pet Peeves

    sjb2005 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    It might be me, but that chronic complainer brings me down. If it isn't the continous, day after day complaints of sickness, then it's how crappy she's being treated. Oh, get over it already. Her...

  20. Salaries..

    sjb2005 replied to noworries's topic in Nursing Career

    Check Minneapolis,MN. AbbottNorthwestern hospital. Good money , good MNA contract, Good MNA reps. Minneapolis offers good wages, reasonable real estate prices and good shopping. I highly...

  21. Experiences with Diabetic Patients

    sjb2005 replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    Almost a DITTO story for me. I was diagnosed with Type I at 26. By 28, I had a pump. I think the pump helps me a great deal keep on track and be a an effective nurse. My dad was diagnosed with Type...

  22. Pet Peeves

    sjb2005 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Along with all that, your boss says that you can't get paid for that break you missed. "You need to find time to take your break". OH

  23. 12N Sleeping During Break

    sjb2005 replied to MEDRQST's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I worked for a LTC facility that allowed sleeping on the employees unpaid break time. The "sleeping lounge" had recliners, couches, alarm clocks and timers. The employee had to let someone know they...

  24. Proper insulin combining?

    sjb2005 replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    Clear to cloudy. Don't mix anything with lantus. Pt only needs humalog/novolog or regular w/ lantus. Not all 3 insulins. It is recommended not to inject lantus in areas where other insulins are...

  25. nights vs. day shift for new grad

    sjb2005 replied to kahlo's topic in Nursing Career

    I recommend Day shift for a new grad. You can maximize learning new things and have the resources to help. I've been nights for many years. It's the many years of experience that get me through...