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  1. Been an RN for 20 years, can't take anymore

    jag nurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You are me almost to a T. I'm two years older than you and just resigned after months of hard decisions. Bedside nursing has done my body in to the point of no return. I just can't lift these...

  2. EPIC

    jag nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have an issue with EPIC that I never had with Cerner and would grateful for any help. 1. I pull all currently due meds from the Pyxis and many times, once I get to the patient's room, and pull...

  3. EPIC

    jag nurse replied to jag nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't seen a way to print the MAR. Do you know where it's

  4. EPIC

    jag nurse replied to jag nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's a "Report", which is just a simpler form, in the MAR, that tells me when they're due, so they can both be inaccurate. Thanks, all, for your replies! I'll bet part of it is what some of you...

  5. Shift routine and time management

    jag nurse replied to Newnurse23's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly what I like to do. The computer, however, won't allow giving medications early. Yours does, I'm

  6. Organizing your day with VS and team nursing

    jag nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    The floor, on which I currently work, has team nursing meaning that two nurses take report on ten patients. We have to wait for about three different night teams to get a few patients from each, and...

  7. New Nurse, Med Error = Lost Job

    jag nurse replied to NewRN9423's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that SNF, LTAC and Rehab nursing takes a special person. You could job shadow and see if it fits you. Where I am from, their patient load is quite high, but you can check out your area. If...

  8. New Nurse, Med Error = Lost Job

    jag nurse replied to NewRN9423's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could give you a big hug. First of all, I admire your accountability. Secondly, time management comes with time, unfortunately, and asking for tips just like you're doing. Third, bedside...

  9. What is the latest you’ve been called in while being on call?

    jag nurse replied to nburg003's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have a choice, either. I picked up a shift, and when the day came, I looked at the schedule for that night. It looked like they were covered appropriately. I was two hours away so texted...

  10. Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    jag nurse replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    Our transcription system at work leaves something to be desired. The other night, I had a male patient. The poor fellow had four shoulders and was

  11. Professionalism investigation

    jag nurse replied to Goaldigger80's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm glad they didn't punish you for what you didn't do! Rude people are everywhere these days. There used to be a lot more respect, in the world. Now days, some people would rather attack than...

  12. Ethical Dilemma: Is it ever ok to mislead a patient?

    jag nurse replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    I'm happy that things are going better. You are one fine nurse and caring nurse with great insight. Bless

  13. Ethical Dilemma: Is it ever ok to mislead a patient?

    jag nurse replied to RNjuice's topic in General Nursing

    You could be describing my mom. Save your right to practice and your license. If she refuses, she refuses. The medication may relieve some symptoms and help her drag on longer, but this woman isn't...

  14. ICU Nurse Fired For Refusing 3rd Patient

    jag nurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad that worked out for you. ? At my current facility, our new manager lives with the CFO and is reportedly (only hear-say) good friends with the CNO. At the last staff meeting, she basically...

  15. ICU Nurse Fired For Refusing 3rd Patient

    jag nurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    ^ THIS

  16. I am lost

    jag nurse replied to apmarquez's topic in General Nursing

    Your current job sounds miserable. Like the others stated, get everything ready, on this end now. Give your notice then mark off your calendar, with a nice bright sharpie, at the end of each day...

  17. Documentation

    jag nurse replied to LovingLife123's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my. I totally getcha...100%! I'd also like the docs to work the floors. Hey, maybe there should be a J.C., Insurance, Provider month, where they work the floors, and we'll sit behind a desk,...

  18. What is the latest you’ve been called in while being on call?

    jag nurse replied to nburg003's topic in General Nursing

    Same here, but it was 4 a.m. (I work nights). That particular charge nurse wanted to make sure we were properly staffed, so I was called in for one patient. Another Charge that we have, however,...

  19. How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    jag nurse replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. While I don't do my badge as much as I need to, at the end of every shift, I wipe down my stethoscope, nurse bag, purse, COW, phone, thermos, and work

  20. How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    jag nurse replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. When I started a new job, I got the new color and paid a pretty good price for six pair and two jackets. After eight months of laundering, they were no longer wrinkle-free like they once...

  21. How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    jag nurse replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    I've talked to people like that, too...Never have understood it. I don't even like to clean out the animal cage, until after I have showered. Don't want the little critter to get any diseases, from...

  22. Professionalism investigation

    jag nurse replied to Goaldigger80's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm so sorry you're going through this. Can you go to your clinical instructor and tell her/him the story and let her know your fears? Maybe, you can also (if need be) get references from some of...

  23. Has professionalism gone out the door ?

    jag nurse replied to faithfulhsmama's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You aren't crazy. Over-worked staff and understaffed hospitals plus more legal ramifications all play a part, in my opinion. I, too, have seen professionalism go away--far away in some cases--to the...

  24. Is this legal? What are your thoughts?

    jag nurse replied to coffeecup's topic in General Nursing

    Several years ago, the early 2000's, everything was split, and we liked it. If we were sick, we used our sick time and didn't have to dig into our PTO. But, that facility decided to lump everything...

  25. Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    jag nurse replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    For