sjb2005

sjb2005

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  1. Do you feel valued in your current nursing position?

    sjb2005 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel valued in my current postion. I have had jobs where I have felt valued though. Unfortunately, I didn't realize how valued I was until I left.

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

    sjb2005 replied to ARIZONA_RN_STUDENT's topic in Arizona Nursing

    AND WE SHOULD...command a six figure income. With evrything I have experienced in nursing over the years we can't have enough. $$$superseeds everything unless I can find an employer that treats me...

  3. Nurses getting revenge

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

    I'm sorry, I had to laugh. Usually I' wound so tight I spin like a top. Sometimes the release is good. I just hope it's

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

    sjb2005 replied to stlnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I'll make it to retirement in this business. I would certainly move on if the right circumstances come forth...ex:Win the

  5. What is the SNF unit?

    sjb2005 replied to Shootingstar11385's topic in General Nursing

    Skilled Nursing Facility....Old folks home is what some people call it. Hard work for the CNA mounds of paper work for the advanced practictioner. If you can survive....you can do

  6. Salary Roll call!

    sjb2005 replied to Kellink's topic in General Nursing

    14 years under my belt(RN). $33.75/hour for LTC noc supervisor(basically easy). The best pay was float nurse/ any shift $38.00/hour plus benies AbbottNorthwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN. Best...

  7. Lpn's Supervising Rn's-long Thread

    sjb2005 replied to HONEYBEAR's topic in General Nursing

    LTC and Acute are definetly 2 different animals. Been there :uhoh21: done

  8. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    sjb2005 replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh, no. I have got to get to the store for those incontinent pads. I'm laughing way too

  9. How many Pt do you take care of?

    sjb2005 replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    Current: Minnesota LTC/subacute..11-7 shift: 1RN(me), 2LPNs and 3 CNAs. If no one is sick. 70 res. MN Med/Surg 11-7: Charge=4pts, floor nurse=6-7pts and RNs cover LPNs ontop of this pt load. Before:...

  10. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    sjb2005 replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow, that is some administration your working with there. :smackingf :smackingf :smackingf :smackingf

  11. Pet Peeves

    sjb2005 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    Bringing this one back to the front again. This isn't Little House on the Prairie....Flush that toilet after you empty the catheter into

  12. to be or not to be a gero nurse

    sjb2005 replied to shanon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you have experienced LTC and like it, get your certification in gerontology. The cerification along with a 4 yr degree can put you in some good positions (LTC DON). But, I'd go further to NP...

  13. Strange symptoms, weird diagnosis

    sjb2005 replied to sugabuga's topic in General Nursing

    EKGs show the eletrical functioning of the heart. If the EKG is normal, that does not necessarily mean his heart is ok. He should get a full cardiac work up with a cardiologist. If the cardilogist...

  14. Lpn's Supervising Rn's-long Thread

    sjb2005 replied to HONEYBEAR's topic in General Nursing

    The RN's will be responsible like it or not if some thing happens with a consequence. Unfortunately, you will go down with them. They will fall harder though. :smackingf If you let yourself be taken...

  15. adding to doctors orders... legal or not?

    sjb2005 replied to nursepeachie's topic in Legal

    A similar thing happened to me within this past year. Since I do the chart checks and audits, I ran across this many times. Nurses were lining out the physician's hand writing and correcting the...

  16. The Nightshift Funk

    sjb2005 replied to HillNPStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in a fog if I worked day shift. I am definitely a noc person. My brain does not function correctly on days. My stomach churns with hunger by 8am even if I ate breakfast. As long as I stay on...

  17. Post-Its from the edge

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

    Love your name and your response. Thanks for the

  18. Should I make the move?

    sjb2005 replied to gerinurse10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Find what you like and go for it. Don't get stuck in something you don't prefer. Should of, could of, would of......I would definitely have made better decisions on my career if I new what I know...

  19. Would appreciate some opinions on pain management

    sjb2005 replied to kk2000's topic in Pain Management

    Please tell me more about what types of symptoms you suffer from with Crohns. My friend suffered for years..frequent hospitalizations, TPN, fistulas....she ended up with an ileostomy and has...

  20. hospital diploma vs four year degree?

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

    I recommend the 4 year degress at a minimum. I am an ASN. Even though I am capable of more challenging nursing postions and ones that appeal to me more, I do not qualify because a 2 year degree does...

  21. What was the amount of your 1st paycheck as a nurse?

    sjb2005 replied to brina's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can't remember what my first paycheck was. It was too long ago. I do remember my biggest. Over $6,000.00 for 3 weeks work. I was an independent contractor so that was before taxes. Of course I...

  22. Would appreciate some opinions on pain management

    sjb2005 replied to kk2000's topic in Pain Management

    Education is the key in changing this "drug seeker label" trend. The drug reps for MS Contin as well as many pain clinics will teach a valuable inservice on pain and pain control. Ask your employer...

  23. Pet Peeves

    sjb2005 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    I love your pet peeves. I got a good laugh. We used to have only one cabinent for pots and pans. I could tell whenever he put the pans away. Sometimes I thought he booby trapped that cabinent just...

  24. Pet Peeves

    sjb2005 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    what a major pain. been there. no matter what excuse anyone has....you can make time for these simple

  25. i can't get a job...

    sjb2005 replied to shyone2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good advice to you!!!!! Although there is a nursing shortage, many employers are looking for the right people to fill their open positions. Sell yourself. What are your attributes. Cater to the...