JessiekRN

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  1. Making the move to the day shift..advice?

    JessiekRN replied to JessiekRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you all so much for your responses so far..it's been really encouraging to read and I feel a weight lifting knowing it wont be that terrible, at least after I adjust. I know my advantage here is...

  2. To the Excellent Experienced Nurses...

    JessiekRN replied to RNJill's topic in General Nursing

    LordErrorProne.. Hi I just wanted to respond to your post and seriously I'm not trying to criticize you or be judgmental, just offer up my opinion, for whatever its worth. I don't know if you are a...

  3. Making the move to the day shift..advice?

    JessiekRN replied to JessiekRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you both so much for your replies. Money is definitely a concern, as I would be losing the $3/ hour shift differential that comes with night shift. Doesn't sound like a lot of money in those...

  4. To the Excellent Experienced Nurses...

    JessiekRN replied to RNJill's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree..just from personal experience, I remember being so grateful to my senior nurses when I started out and even still now, over 2 years later, I don't know where I would be without...

  5. Most difficult to learn as student and nurse?

    JessiekRN replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    How to handle excessively needy or verbally abusive patients and family members. And how to realize it is not my fault when some problems can't be solved (some people will NEVER be happy, it doesn't...

  6. Oxycontin - I didn't know how to answer this for pt.

    JessiekRN replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Long acting medications should never be crushed. If the patient wanted less than 20 mg of the medication, then the same medication should be ordered in a lower dosage for him. Quartering a 20 mg pill...

  7. is it safe to jog after night **** work?

    JessiekRN replied to haruna's topic in General Nursing

    Jog?? After a night shift?? I'm lucky if I have the energy to brush my

  8. Nursing and OCD

    JessiekRN replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your replies. I definitely see myself in both your descriptions and I really appreciate it..it is good to know I'm not the only one struggling with this. It does seem to get...

  9. Pet Peeve

    JessiekRN replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Since we're on the topic..I've never understood the concept of patient privacy when it comes to shared patient rooms.. I realize its impossible for every patient to have their own room. But I don't...

  10. Burnout?

    JessiekRN replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    o how true this

  11. Passaic County Community College

    JessiekRN replied to denise0815's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hey.. I graduated in may of 08..wish i could be of more assistance to you but unfortunately i really dont know what their admission criteria are.. i do know they are pretty strict with their...

  12. I cant stop laughing..for all nurses

    JessiekRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone seen these? My friend is an ER nurse and showed me this one (I work neuro with seizure patients)..anyhow I'm pretty sure most nurses can appreciate these..I'm posting the seizure one but...

  13. EEG Tech and Nursing

    JessiekRN replied to feralnostalgia's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a seizure floor (when I'm not on my regular ortho floor). Every patient is on continuous EEG monitoring. I'm always running around trying to track down the techs.. it would be great if I...

  14. Reamed for ordering an ethics consult

    JessiekRN replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    Since when is DNR the surgeon/attending's decision?? I'm a new RN but this seems completely out of line.. the patient/family have decided and the SURGEON has the right to veto that decision? Am I...

  15. Night Shift Sleeping Woes

    JessiekRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone.. hoping some night shifters out there have some advice for me. I work 7p to 8a three nights a week and have no problems sleeping during the day after a shift. My problem is the rest of...

  16. Night Shift Sleeping Woes

    JessiekRN replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much everyone for taking the time to help- I really appreciate it and I guess it's just going to take some planning to figure out what works best for me since everyone has their own...

  17. Passaic County Community College

    JessiekRN replied to denise0815's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi! Don't freak out- you will be okay. It's just that to be honest sometimes it seemed that the prof.s were completely aware that we were at their mercy and didn't have any problem taking advantage of...

  18. Passaic County Community College

    JessiekRN replied to denise0815's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi.. I was trying to present the facts to the above poster but just wanted to let you know I don't completely disagree with you. It does take a thick skin to get through the program; I'm thinking of...

  19. NJ LPN to RN bridge programs

    JessiekRN replied to 2bbabynurseT29's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi! I went straight for my RN but my program had an LPN- RN option built in.. I graduated from Passaic County (in Paterson, NJ). The LPN's took a course during the summer and then joined the RN...

  20. What if I want to quit the union?

    JessiekRN replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hi GrilledCheese.. I just got hired at a unionized hospital and my union dues come to about $48/ month. I'm sure it varies according to hospital, and I know in my hospital at least those who work...

  21. So angry right now. Warning: Extremely long

    JessiekRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh. My. Gosh. Words can not express how angry and frustrated I feel for you and I can not believe such inhumanity and cruelty exists. I am so sorry, so sorry, for what you, your father, and your...

  22. Some Hospitals in NJ not hiring LPNs ?

    JessiekRN replied to DaddyO's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm not sure how accurate this is, but I had heard for a while that many hospitals (nationally, not only in NJ) are "phasing out" the hiring of LPN's, and that LPN schools themselves are becoming...

  23. Having a rough start... help

    JessiekRN replied to revere308's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I start my 1st job myself on Monday.. so I wouldn't be helpful at all in the advice department.. just wanted to say I am feeling for you and I'm sorry things have been so rough. :icon_hug: You...

  24. When do you find out the Results???

    JessiekRN replied to Sl1011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! I'm not sure what state you are in- it might be different according to state- but in NJ your results are posted online (on the Pearson-Vue site) 48 hours or so after taking the exam (it costs a...

  25. May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    JessiekRN replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated in May.. passed the boards July 15th.. and start my first job on Monday (September 8th) at the hospital I've been dreaming of working at for 2 years! I can't wait. I'm so excited and...