Jensmom7 BSN, RN

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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    Jensmom7 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I thought 5 liters WAS the normal size of a Nurse's
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    Clubbing is the New Black

    Jensmom7 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes, yes they do.
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    Clubbing is the New Black

    Jensmom7 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not a nose picker, an olive
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    Clubbing is the New Black

    Jensmom7 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ok, I typed and deleted three responses to this because I don't feel like getting my hand slapped by the Powers that Be. I'm just going to say, I understand that you're probably a little embarrassed...
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    Keys to Success for Nursing Students With Disabilities

    Jensmom7 replied to Donna Maheady's topic in General Students

    There's a saying, "Just because you CAN do something doesn't always mean you SHOULD." I've seen people who have no disabilities wash out of Nursing because they can't keep up in the work environment...
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    Clubbing is the New Black

    Jensmom7 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wondered how long it would take for someone to get butt-hurt over this. Why not just ask what OP was referring to instead of assuming insensitivity and using it as a soap box for a lecture? You risk...
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    This week, I have learned... (8/8)

    Jensmom7 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I told my daughter when she was very young, " I will always be here for you, but if I EVER get called to school because you misbehaved or mouthed off to a teacher, just remember...you still...
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    Jensmom7 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    What can I say, I went to a Catholic University lol.
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    Jensmom7 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Atropine is my favorite drug-10 minutes after you give it, no more gurgling, patient is comfortable, family isn't horrified anymore. Seriously, I think I like it better than Morphine
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    Licensing help

    Jensmom7 replied to Britthomson2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, Florence and I worked side by side. (Pssst...pass it on. Flo was easy. E. A. S. Y.)
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    Dear New Grad Nurse

    Jensmom7 replied to ashrose1992's topic in General Nursing

    Thank YOU for actually coming back and reading responses after your initial
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    How do you deal with Munchhausen-type pts?

    Jensmom7 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    This was in the early 80s. Today we would be falling over each other getting to the phone. Back then, sadly, not so much. He was also head of the department. Mom was on a first name basis with the...
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    COB rollcall

    Jensmom7 replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    We thought they'd never
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    Jensmom7 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    When I learned this, my first thoughts were, "Has anyone ever actually had currant jelly? How does one catch a currant, much less jellify it?" Fortunately, I did not say this out loud. That MedSurg...
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    Jensmom7 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I was probably the only one in my OB Clinical group who didn't get all misty and weepy over "the miracle of birth" yada, yada. If I had to palpate one more fundis I was going to throw up. And...
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    Jensmom7 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Lol this was 25 years ago. And when I got to ICU, intubated, I ran multiplication tables and Nursing mnemonics (On Old Olympus' Towering Top etc, etc.) in my head, over and over-just checking to see...
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    Jensmom7 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, some people never learn that lesson: Me: (Having anaphylactic reaction. At work; diaphoretic, air hunger, tunnel vision, wish the damn elephant would get off my chest) Can't breathe! Call code...
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    Licensing help

    Jensmom7 replied to Britthomson2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Huh, that's nothing. MINE made me wait 6 weeks to get my results. Via snail mail. And didn't seem to care that I was having heart attacks on a weekly
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    Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses

    Jensmom7 replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Students

    My auto correct changes meds to mess
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    That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    Jensmom7 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    During my ER rotation: "In any emergency situation, the first thing you should do is stop and take your own pulse." Truly, words of
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    Losing clinical marketability

    Jensmom7 replied to Libby1987's topic in Nurse Management

    Haven't been in a hospital in 10 years. I know I couldn't survive one shift on a MedSurg floor right now, physically or mentally. I'm fine with it. Because I'm now a Helluva good Hospice
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    COB rollcall

    Jensmom7 replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    This. I got my BSN 36 years ago, for two reasons. 1: My parents wanted me to go to college. 2: Way back then there was talk about making a BSN the entry level for RNs. Bwahahaha. Sorry, that was...
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    Celebrity TV Nurses

    Jensmom7 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Was Amy the one with the huge mouthful of teeth? Like 36 all in the top row? And a massive head of blonde hair? Anyhow, my favorite was Bobbi Spencer. Talk about Media wish fulfillment for every male...
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    What is your ER policy for lunch breaks?

    Jensmom7 replied to emergency_love's topic in Emergency

    Just so everyone knows, Federal Labor Law states that if you are required to perform your job duties during a scheduled unpaid meal break, you MUST be compensated for it. I worked night shift in Gero...
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    COB rollcall

    Jensmom7 replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't ever call yourself "just an RN". You've been doing this for 30 years. You are a "well seasoned