Jensmom7 BSN, RN

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    Took nclex, shut off at 75qs, now im scared to know the result

    Jensmom7 replied to Micy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you Google something like "Department of Professional Regulation (your state)", it should come up in your search. The Illinois site has a "License lookup" tab you can click on, then you have to...
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    Took nclex, shut off at 75qs, now im scared to know the result

    Jensmom7 replied to Micy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Can't you just go to your state BON website for free, type in your name and see if there's a license number there?? I'm talking about the actual website, not some third party waste of time (for...
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    Ok, I am a little creeped out!

    Jensmom7 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    When you work Hospice this is an everyday occurrence. Not creepy at all. As someone is transitioning, they frequently start seeing and talking to dead relatives and friends. It's usually comforting...
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    You're Welcome :)

    Jensmom7 replied to alishab112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Only when I worked Peds. With the teenagers who knew better. They got Mom Voice if they gave attitude. With the little ones, it was a gentle "What do you say?" with a smile, because most of them...
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    Jensmom7 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Heh. I've got 3 cats and I can tell who pooped just by looking at it
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    Irritating spouses/family that don't understand?

    Jensmom7 replied to Eleven011's topic in General Nursing

    I thought "hunk-a-hunk-a-burnin' love" was something you went to the Clinic to get a shot for??
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    College books are the biggest scams ever

    Jensmom7 replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, at least one thing about college hasn't changed in the last 40 years. Granted, while my books didn't cost nearly what they do now, back in 1975, half my books for pre-req courses sat in my...
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    Moved mom out of house: The story continues

    Jensmom7 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    My story is nowhere as horrific as some of yours, but I tend to agree with whoever said many nurses come from co-dependent or abused backgrounds. I'm an adult child of an alcoholic parent. My mother...
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    Pretty much told to lie

    Jensmom7 replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    "Hit 'im
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    Modest or Over-Sensitive

    Jensmom7 replied to housecarl79's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to look, but wasn't there a guy here a few months ago who claimed this same scenario happened to him? He made several posts about it, wasn't a nurse, it was around the time there was a thread...
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    12/5: What I've learned this week - No, I don't have "just a second" to help you

    Jensmom7 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Me, either. But I WAS a band geek-Symphonic Band and Marching Band. Tried out for the dance squad once and my band director got royally pissed
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    12/5: What I've learned this week - No, I don't have "just a second" to help you

    Jensmom7 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned today that not everyone knows that you can't crush MS Contin. Kind of explains why the patient won't wake up and her pressure was 48/30. [emoji33] Her pulse was 96 and respirations were...
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    12/5: What I've learned this week - No, I don't have "just a second" to help you

    Jensmom7 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I get that a lot, too. Especially when they find out I'm Hospice. Most people really do like nurses. It's just that the ones who don't are so darn LOUD about
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    12/5: What I've learned this week - No, I don't have "just a second" to help you

    Jensmom7 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Your SN friends are awesome. I love that
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    RANT, sick of certain nurses

    Jensmom7 replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I worked as an aide (no "C" back in the day-we were "Nurses' Aides") while I was in school. It was hard work 40 years ago, and I can't imagine it's gotten any easier. There's nothing wrong with...
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    Jensmom7 replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    Lol reading this reminded me of what I had said earlier, about knowing some "older folks" who would wonder who had taught these people their manners. Then I realized...I AM one of those older folks!!...
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    Can you recommend a medication?

    Jensmom7 replied to russianbear's topic in Patient Medications

    We make recommendations to physicians all the time in Hospice. Matter of fact, I know a few doctors who will simply say, "Do whatever you want." At that point I have to remind them that I don't have...
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    Interview a Nurse (school project)

    Jensmom7 replied to sjarmistead's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, because an anonymous public forum without any way to verify a respondents credentials is the perfect venue for an interview. Don't pull the shame on you card. We're actually trying to give her...
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    Interview a Nurse (school project)

    Jensmom7 replied to sjarmistead's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Trust me, I've seen my share of big rigs *snerk*
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    Interview a Nurse (school project)

    Jensmom7 replied to sjarmistead's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey, I'm a bona fide member of the COB Society! I'm too busy looking for young uns to eat!! Besides, I've seen so many CDLs in my career, none of them impress me anymore
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    Compassionate Connected Care (C3)

    Jensmom7 replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    Since when does "You're welcome" as a response to "Thank you" make a person feel like they're a problem? I know a lot of older folks who would be pissed off if I said anything else, and might just ask...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    Jensmom7 replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    You can protect me anytime. Someone who carries a weapon, but whose first impulse is MOT to start shooting the place up. I like
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    Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

    Jensmom7 replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Everyone I know in the Chicago area "calls
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    Jensmom7 replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, no offense, but if I'm ever unlucky enough to be in a situation like that, and discover you have a CC, unless you're ex-military or law enforcement, I plan on getting as far away from you as I...
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    Crusty Old Bat Society

    Jensmom7 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, "The House of God". Great book, made into a craptastic movie ("Young Doctors in Love"). I read it in college in the 70s, laughed until I cried. Favorite passage: (Resident describing how utilize...