Jensmom7 BSN, RN

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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    Jensmom7 replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    Same here-Hospice doesn't utilize students, either. However, last month a few of my patients at the facility were assigned to students, and no one bothered to tell the CI they were Hospice. I pulled...
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    Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    Jensmom7 replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Back in the 70s and early 80s hospitals did away with aides (no certification back then). It was called primary care. Granted, acuities weren't quite as high, but staffing ratios were still 5-6 per...
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    Help with a oz to mil question please

    Jensmom7 replied to Wayne47's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't muddy the waters, guys-the only formula you need to know for this particular answer is 30ml=1oz. Just 2 manipulations of that: ___ oz X 30 = ___ ml ___ ml / 30 = ___ oz Just a little proud of my...
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    Ignoring your education?

    Jensmom7 replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    I like the smell of lavender, and find it very soothing. But to cure cancer? No. Just
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    Weeding Out the Weak?

    Jensmom7 replied to Ajcapri's topic in General Students

    There's a saying I've learned: "Your lack of preparation is not my emergency." Perhaps your class can go to the instructor as a group with your concerns. If they won't listen to you, keep going up the...
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    retirement age

    Jensmom7 replied to faithfl's topic in Retired Nurses

    I'm 59 (or will be in 3 weeks). I plan on "retiring" at my full retirement age of 66 and 4 months, but will most likely keep working a few days a week, with a little volunteering thrown in. What I...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    Jensmom7 replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    Just a wild guess... Because of threads like this one that reek of entitlement?? And personal experiences of seasoned RNs who have had to deal with them?? Am I close??
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    I'm leaving floor nursing...

    Jensmom7 replied to newbieRN2012's topic in General Nursing

    When we lost a few field nurses, the admit nurse had to take a light (5 patient) case load for awhile. Don't be surprised if you get tapped for that at some
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    I'm leaving floor nursing...

    Jensmom7 replied to newbieRN2012's topic in General Nursing

    I can't edit for some reason. I just noticed you're going to be an admission nurse. So, my advice still stands for someone considering becoming a Case Manager (which is really just a field nurse) lol....
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    I'm leaving floor nursing...

    Jensmom7 replied to newbieRN2012's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Hospice is wonderful, but don't get lulled into thinking that there's no stress at all. It's just a different stress than hospital nursing. Those hours are wonderful, but they aren't ground in...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    Jensmom7 replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    But that's just it, and something you are refusing to acknowledge; it ISN'T the floor nurse's job to teach you. It's your CI's. You also put students and new employees on the same level. They are not....
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    Short Rant Alert!

    Jensmom7 replied to AcuteHD's topic in General Nursing

    Hehehe I wonder how many guys bailed around post #41?? I finished with all that nonsense about 7 years ago. The peri-menopause years were Hell. Had to stop wearing tampons because they leaked after...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    Jensmom7 replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is that you're thinking you've been assigned to a nurse. No. You've been assigned to a patient. The nurse just happens to be sucked into the vortex of your entitlement and your CI's...
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    eliminating the LPN role ?

    Jensmom7 replied to Annaleemabey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The more things change, the more they stay the same. I graduated in 1979. At that time, LPNs were being phased out of hospitals, and could basically only find work in Nursing Homes. Now, RNs are...
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    Nurse Slang Yo!

    Jensmom7 replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    Then you may want to avoid public forums from now on. P.S. I checked your previous posts,
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    Nurse Slang Yo!

    Jensmom7 replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    Following my own recommendations and backing out of this thread because one poster is trying to get everyone in trouble. It's a shame, too. This used to be a fun thread.
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    Nurse Slang Yo!

    Jensmom7 replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    Please stable your high horse, and refrain from throwing out the "Ugly American" stereotype. Yes, some of the humor you read here is very dark and would certainly be considered inappropriate IF it...
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    Did you marry a doctor?

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

    We have a sense of humor. Maybe this topic just wasn't that
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    A question for the COBs

    Jensmom7 replied to smartassmommy's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like it could be interesting. I may start used bookstore crawling. As long as I have my rescue inhaler handy, I should be fine
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    Did you marry a doctor?

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

    The heck with that-he should be able to afford to keep you in your own home with 24 hour
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    Did you marry a doctor?

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

    And once again, I quote Ellen DeGeneris: "If you have to say 'just kidding' (or any version thereof), you really aren't". Besides, this is the 21st century. Who's your mom, Cherry Ames? Sue
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    Dying, unresponsive patient and assessing pain

    Jensmom7 replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Doesn't always work that way at end of life, though. Blood pressure is the least reliable vital sign for determining much of anything. I've had patients who had a pretty "normal" blood pressure until...
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    Dying, unresponsive patient and assessing pain

    Jensmom7 replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Didn't say you were. This was a reply to another poster. I already told you that you did it right!!
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    Dying, unresponsive patient and assessing pain

    Jensmom7 replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes, the most important thing is to know who your best resource is. With a Hospice patient, you'll never go wrong talking to one of the Hospice nurses when you have a question or concern....
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    Clinical Nurse Assistants (CNA) Help or Hindrance?

    Jensmom7 replied to hkaren79's topic in General Nursing

    What are your feelings about CNAs? I'm assuming you mean Certified Nurse Assistants. I Googled "Clinical" just on the off chance there was something I hadn't heard about, and all the results were for...