SandraJean

SandraJean

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  1. help with finding a good refresher course

    SandraJean replied to StayHomeMom's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi. Have you checked into any community colleges in your area? Or, maybe you could contact your state's board of nursing; they might have a listing of schools that offer a refresher course. I took one...

  2. Needing ideas for high protein, high iron portable snacks

    SandraJean replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in General Students

    I love orange essence plums. They're not necessarily high in protein, but they do have 2% iron , are tasty, and easily

  3. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    SandraJean replied to Sheri257's topic in General Students

    I decided I wanted to be a nurse when I was 6 years old. Sounds kind of sappy, I know, but nursing was meant for me. I love taking care of people. I don't need to work, my husband is an excellent...

  4. How fast does it take for a patient to aspirate?

    SandraJean replied to angel p's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So, a person could be "choking" on the liquids and if not able to cough it up right then, be compromised and deteriorate right then? I'm thinking of my father-in-law, who died a year ago, under...

  5. I shaved off a patient's mustache. Was I wrong?

    SandraJean replied to NebbyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    It's obvious that you meant well and were trying to help the situation. The family is already grieving a loss of the person they know and love, they are powerless to do much to change the situation....

  6. nurses cap

    SandraJean replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    I miss my cap, too. Even though it wasn't really too

  7. What punishment should this nurse get?

    SandraJean replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Sleeping on the job is not ideal, but I don't think most nurses feel that is is OK to sleep on the job. People are human beings that make mistakes. If this was something that was routinely...

  8. CPR certification?

    SandraJean replied to twoanddone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you know if this class teaches the automated external defibrillator

  9. Do earplugs really work when sleeping during the day?

    SandraJean replied to SandraJean's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies. They might be worth a try just to

  10. Do earplugs really work when sleeping during the day?

    SandraJean posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've never worn them before, but am wondering if they are effective enough to drown out "family noise" when a night shift nurse is trying to sleep during the day. Anybody use them and do you like...

  11. Do earplugs really work when sleeping during the day?

    SandraJean replied to SandraJean's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably only wear them on the weekends when everybody is at home. When the kids are at school, I probably

  12. Do earplugs really work when sleeping during the day?

    SandraJean replied to SandraJean's topic in General Nursing

    Are they comfortable to

  13. Do earplugs really work when sleeping during the day?

    SandraJean replied to SandraJean's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work nights in the past, when I lived alone. It wasn't too bad sleeping when I got home, but the apt. was quiet. Just wondering if I could make it work with a noisy family these days! Thanks...

  14. TV's ER new NM, Eve

    SandraJean replied to maolin's topic in General Nursing

    The new nurse manager did bug me, but she did keep my interest. I love ER, but it's good that they spice things up a

  15. Nurses with eating disorders???

    SandraJean replied to Karine2's topic in General Nursing

    Please get help right away. You need to be healthy and that is the top priority. Don't wait until a "better time"... get help

  16. medication competancy exam help

    SandraJean replied to thinmint33's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in the same situation as you, but I took an RN refresher course. They reviewed medication routes and dosage calculations. As far as a review of specific medications, not really too much, although...

  17. Returning to nursing after a 5 year break

    SandraJean replied to Bizsmom's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I checked with my state's board of nursing for RN refresher classes. A local community college had one. We had mostly theory, but practice labs and about four shifts of clinical in the hospital and a...

  18. Gloving up question

    SandraJean replied to Homesick Gypsy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would think the reason for her wearing gloves would be for HER protection against your body

  19. Advice, please.

    SandraJean replied to SandraJean's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you for your kind

  20. Advice, please.

    SandraJean posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I want to re-enter hospital nursing after being out for 17 years. I had 7 years hospital experience when I left (med-surg, ortho-neuro, neuro rehab). I've done some community type nursing since then,...

  21. Going Back and Resumes

    SandraJean replied to Anjewels's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wish I had some answers to give you. I'm in the same boat. I'm an RN who's been out of work raising my family for 12 years. Last time I worked in the hospital was in 1987! I did take the refresher...

  22. Interiview advice

    SandraJean replied to wendyjpa's topic in Nursing Career

    Yikes!!!! I'm thinking of applying for an RN position, and it's been a mighty long time since I've had an interview, let alone worked! I'm interested in what advice others have to give, too.

  23. Need recommendations for RN to BSN programs in Minnesota?

    SandraJean replied to minneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I went to Augsburg, weekend college, to get my BS, major in nursing. I already had my RN from a hospital school of nursing. It is a private, Lutheran college but didn't seem to have a very strong...

  24. Advice, please.

    SandraJean replied to SandraJean's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I don't have tele skills at this point. I'm thinking that I'll need a pretty good orientation since I know a lot has changed since I've worked in in the hospital. How much of an orientation do you...

  25. Questions about going back into hospital nursing

    SandraJean posted a topic in General Nursing

    This might be long as I have a lot of questons about my future. I am an RN/BSN who has been out of work for 12 years raising my family. The last time I worked in the hospital was in 1987. I've done...