sjb2005

sjb2005

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  1. Nursing Uniform Policy

    sjb2005 replied to rustysflygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Free Scrubs...I'm all for it. Color makes no difference. Now...if they could just wash and iron them for me. That would be a great

  2. Can Assoc. RN cut diabetic toenails?

    sjb2005 replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I was a CNA, I trimmed a guy's toenails and clipped his skin. Blood everywhere. I didn't realize this was something I couldn't do. Fortunately, no amputation was necessary.(He healed,

  3. Pet Peeves

    sjb2005 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY!

  4. Post-Its from the edge

    sjb2005 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to that! Where can I

  5. Chem or A&P, which is more difficult?

    sjb2005 replied to Priddyeyez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chem was easy for me. It was advanced A&P that got me. Finally after many years I get it.

  6. Can Assoc. RN cut diabetic toenails?

    sjb2005 replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    IN MN, we are obligated to trim diabetic toenails. However, if the task looks to challenging...off to the podiatrist they

  7. Pet Peeves

    sjb2005 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Can you cut us some slack? Nurses who use report time to socialize and gossip. If they listened to report and got out on the floor, we could get those change of shift lights taken care of before we...

  8. Pet Peeves

    sjb2005 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    I

  9. Sick of it!!!

    sjb2005 replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In acute care, you will find similar issues. You will have more personal control for your own shift though. We do not work in an industry that supplies us with enough and efficient man(woman) power...

  10. Pet Peeves

    sjb2005 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Orientation on days or evenings when you are hired for straight nights. I recently started a new position within the organization. I have been straight nights for many years and continuing on the...

  11. No smoking policy

    sjb2005 replied to asher315's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital is smoke free. Staff can smoke in their cars only. The adjoining clinic is no smoking end of story. If an employee even smells remotely like smoke, they will be disiplined. Our county...

  12. Nurses getting revenge

    sjb2005 replied to DF-LPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL. Let me know where I can sign

  13. Do You See Yourself Making It To Retirement in Nursing?

    sjb2005 replied to stlnurse's topic in General Nursing

    BAck injuries are nothing to scoof at in nursing. I sympathize with your sitauation. I have found nurses to be very judgemental about those who have back injuries. I have been very fortunate that I...

  14. Sorry To Upset You, But....

    sjb2005 replied to lisa41rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I too would question what the heck happened while my resident was at the hospital. I can only say...since I've been there done that...I have a respect for both types of

  15. Nurses getting revenge

    sjb2005 replied to DF-LPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I would rather be a nurse than a cop. I admire those who protect

  16. what made you decide on taking up nursing??

    sjb2005 replied to krissy_07's topic in Nursing Career

    Psst. Don't tell anyone....I really like nursing. I just want it to be more rewarding like it should

  17. RN Network

    sjb2005 replied to lollieab's topic in Travel

    There seems to be alot of travel assignments to TX or interest in TX. What's up with

  18. A 1,000,000 National RN shortage by 2010?

    sjb2005 replied to ARIZONA_RN_STUDENT's topic in Arizona Nursing

    MSNBC had a good report on the nursing shortage over noc. It's not the job for me...I can do it...It's how I am treated by the employer and the financial risk of taking care of humans when we are...

  19. Doubts about Nursing - 1st yr clinicals

    sjb2005 replied to dave1's topic in General Nursing

    She should come to this site. Post her concerns. I couldn't get passed putting a needle in some one. It worked out in the long run. Been an RN for over 14 years

  20. Tuition Reimbursement

    sjb2005 replied to stlnurse's topic in General Nursing

    No reimbursement at my current job. Had a job with up to $3,ooo for ASN to BSN. Didn't stay long enough to take advantage of

  21. Job offer please offer advice

    sjb2005 replied to crystalclear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It sounds good for an LPN. My sister-inlaw doesn't make that in acute care. It been along time since LPN for me but I would go for it. Good

  22. fainting for no obvious reason

    sjb2005 replied to 2spr0ut02's topic in General Nursing

    Been there. I used to pass out. It was from hyperinsulinemia. Not saying that this is the case with you of course. You can get free diabetes monitors to watch your blood sugars closely. During...

  23. what made you decide on taking up nursing??

    sjb2005 replied to krissy_07's topic in Nursing Career

    $$$$$. I needed to make $$ so my family could survive. It seems crass but that was my reason. If I could have been a gas station attendent or waitress and make that kind of money...I would still...

  24. Why do unit nurses have bad reps?

    sjb2005 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think you might encounter some frustration working here. Nurses have limits and your used to calling the

  25. Pet Peeves

    sjb2005 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Changing the time on the MAR. The last time I administered the med was..for example 0600. Someone writes a new time in and it looks like it's been given at that time for the whole time. Should have...