JerseyTomatoMDCrab BSN

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    Feeling like I'm doing everything wrong lately

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    For the same reason that social worker, dentist, pharmacist, therapist, doctor, optician, shoe cobbler and fairy godmother are all school nurse
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    Am I ridiculous or is this somewhat normal

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to this on so many levels! When I left my first hospital job to move to MD, I went from a decent sized hospital to a HUGE university affiliated medical center. The differences were...
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    Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, same here. There was "Staff Appreciation Week" last week as to not exclude the paras, aides, cafeteria workers and custodians. Heaven forbid we have a special week for teachers, with their...
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    Being called in to work extra.. ALL. THE. TIME!

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to 20plusyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be the person making those calls when I was charge nurse for the day. Trust me, they are used to getting ignored or told no. My per diem job was the worst. I did routine m/s and tele and...
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    I don't have time to pee!

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to bossman's topic in General Nursing

    I just pee in my pants. And then go to the school nurse for clean clothes. And complain that I don't like the selection. And then my mom calls the school nurse the next day and demands an explanation...
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    Children of teachers/employees

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab posted a topic in School

    I have, as I am sure you all do as well, several students who are the children of people who work in my school. Several teachers, a few cafeteria workers and custodians. Do you guys ever notice that...
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    Night shift exercise routine?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to JVoEDrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When I started on night shift a few years ago, I cancelled my gym membership because they weren't open 24 hours and I never went. That's crucial for a night shifter! I started working out after my...
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    Obese Nurses

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Goldentreasure's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I hear ya! When I began my SN position, I definitely noticed a difference in how I felt with a desk job versus running all over the place as a floor nurse. I was really bummed at first because I hated...
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    Female vs male patients

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to qaz99's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "You better get someone to walk your *** to your car tonight." --- 30 y/o male patient, mad that I didn't get MD to write for oxy on discharge "You should be working at a prison the way you treat...
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    Is this a hipaa violation?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to NurseRatchedTheBest's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    A question best left to the
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    Planned Parenthood NP

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to OCRN3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have never worked at PP but I was a patient at one for MANY years when I had no health insurance. Say what you want about their practices, but I can tell you that without their services I wouldn't...
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    Meaning of your username?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    Half drunk
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    Meaning of your username?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    Your eyes could steal a sailor from the seeeea (do do do do do, do do do) Fun fact: This song was inspired by an actual person who lived and died in NJ (the state in my username that I blatantly...
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    Children of teachers/employees

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    It really does boil down to parenting. I have another teacher (who is a saint, by the way) with 2 kids in the school. I've seen them once this year, both times they were genuinely sick. Sweetest kids...
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    Kudos to this doctor

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Nursing

    I DO NOT MISS THE HOSPITAL. Gosh, this post is giving me flashbacks. Great job,
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    Meaning of your username?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    This is fun to read! I am originally from New Jersey. I lived there up until about 2 years ago when I moved to Maryland. My name is an homage to the tasty items both states are known for! If I had to...
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    Question for Day Shift Nurses Who Own a Dog

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely go for the dog walker. I'm sure there is someone in your area who offers this service, you just need to look. Try care.com, they have a pet sitter
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    Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    SAME.
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    Don't go to co-workers' parties where drinking is occurring

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think socializing outside of work with you compatriots is one of the biggest perks of having a grown up job! You bond and have stuff to laugh about the next time you work together. You can't always...
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    When a patient complains

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    The "customer service" mentality of hospitals these days is one of the main reasons I left the bedside and one of the things I remind myself of when I start feeling tempted to go back. We are expected...
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    Administration hovering and criticizing

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab posted a topic in School

    I had to force myself to wait an hour before typing this because I was so angry. This is a vent. A long one. You have been warned! About 5 minutes before the first bell rang, the secretary got a call...
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    Why would you give this up??

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to 1mrsbs's topic in School

    Girl. Preach. There has to be a drawback to every job. The pay is that drawback for me. I've been really feeling it lately, it's nice to see that I'm not the only one. That being said, OP, I can't...
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    Recommendation for comfortable nursing shoes

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to megster871's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Fun fact: googling "good nursing shoes" years ago when I was hired for my first job is what lead me to discover AN in the first place. Anyway. I love as good pair of Nikes. Nice compression socks (I...
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    Scrubs: Are Colorful Ones Unprofessional?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to purplegal's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My first hospital job was navy, white or ceil blue for all RNs, maroon for CNAs and hospital issued green for OR and PACU. Housekeeping wore black, PT wore khaki. Pedi and NICU could wear cartoons and...
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    Lunchtime Fodder for Teachers

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    PS I eat lunch in my office by myself because once I was in the faculty break room and someone made a comment about me spreading germs from my "dirty office" while I was filling my water bottle. I...