JerseyTomatoMDCrab BSN

med-surg, IMC, school nursing, NICU

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    What's the worst nursing mistake you've done or seen someone else do?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to AnnG_'s topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is scary enough without worrying about what comes
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    Is this thing still on?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Oh trust me, I never REALLY thought that was what administrators do Just a joke. It's been a transition. I feel stupid in my lab coat, for one. I have to wear real clothes which is weird. I did my...
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    Hi! New ADON here!

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am/am feeling overwhelmed because I'm not really sure what to expect or what is expected of me. Floor nursing is so task oriented: you get your assignment, provide you care, do what you need to do....
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    Is being a CNA a really hard job?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been a nurse at 4 hospitals in 2 states and I have never heard of or seen a patient throw feces at a staff member, CNA or
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    Which field of nursing is the most technically hard?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    This type of question just contributes to nurse vs nurse animosity; a constant and sometimes unspoken competition stemming from the imagined debate of who is the MOST stressed, who works the ABSOLUTE...
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    Research patient or see patient first?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to RNingBSNing's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked bedside, I always got to work a few minutes earlier to look up when my meds were due. Something about knowing how much I had to give and when helped structure my day. If I had time, I...
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    Too young to do school nursing?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to grobertson10's topic in School

    You will NOT be bored. Ever. It's an entirely different type of stressful and business but it's stressful and busy nonetheless. In hospital nursing, you are surrounded by other nurses and medical...
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    Who is still hanging around??

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    Update! I had an interview earlier this week at an eye center. It was a circulating OR position for glaucoma surgeries, retina procedures, etc. It is M-F, no weekends or holidays but also no overtime....
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    Do I have to get my masters?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    No you do
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    "just" a school nurse rant

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    What the
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    Who is still hanging around??

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    Thanks,
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    Who is still hanging around??

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    In unrelated news, as some of you may know I am leaving my school at the end of this year. Mr Tomato and I are moving since he got a promotion and I will not be working in a school once we do. I do,...
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    Who is still hanging around??

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    My kids are here until Friday, our last day is Monday. Not a whole lot of time to get end of the year stuff done so I am scurrying around this week trying to finish everything!! I leave my office as...
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    School Nurse Haiku

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I know you are bored I did third grade too, you know? I lived, as will you Don't care if it's warm Or that you got a new pool You are staying here! Listen here, punk kid I was not born yesterday...
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    Probably leaving school nursing...

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to FloridaBeagle's topic in School

    Of course! And Pink Wednesdays
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    Probably leaving school nursing...

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to FloridaBeagle's topic in School

    I am also leaving school nursing at the end of this year. My fiance got a new job and we are moving back to the Tomato part of my username next month. You need a certification or masters credits to...
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    School Hours

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My kids go from 0900-1530 but the doors open at 0830 for breakfast in the classroom, announcements, etc. My hours are 0830-1550 but I always get here earlier and sometimes stay after when
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    What is your dream job?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Dog
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    Last day?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab posted a topic in School

    Our last day was officially announced yesterday evening. My kids are done on 6/9 and staff is finished on 6/12. We are so close!!! What about everyone else? This year has absolutely flown by for me, I...
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    Big Trouble

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Bentlysnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    OP, we have lots of questions. Please
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    Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    Same here! I would say "I'm going to go prepare for change of shift report with the oncoming nurse, is there anything you need right now?" and if they said no, I would tell them I would come introduce...
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    Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    This offensive to both nurses and patients. Does management REALLY think patients won't pick up on this artificial exchange after the first 2 reports they are woken up to
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    Lice policy?

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to momto5RN's topic in School

    We have a no live lice policy. Nits are okay. If lice are found in school, they are sent home to be treated. They can return the next day and I do daily checks in the morning for 1-2 weeks. I also...
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    Pills in Baggies...

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I had a mom send some Adderall in an unlabeled prescription bottle, stuck in her first grader's backpack. When I called to remind her of the medication policy and informed her that it's unsafe to send...
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    Submit a School Review and Qualify to Win $100!

    JerseyTomatoMDCrab replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Add my school and I will do it