JennRN65

JennRN65

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  1. WGU - RN to BSN - 90 hr clinical requirement. How are you meeting it?

    JennRN65 posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I am interested in WGU's RN to BSN program, but am interested in hearing how you have satisfied the 90 hour clinical requirement. Does anyone have any information?

  2. Possible new student - any input would be appreciated

    JennRN65 posted a topic in Ohio University

    Good afternoon,I have read through most of the very long thread and had some further questions. I saw that there were some challenges getting transcripts reviewed. I am hoping that has been...

  3. Possible new student - any input would be appreciated

    JennRN65 replied to JennRN65's topic in Ohio University

    Well, submitted an application and was notified that I am not eligible for the flexible start program and the earliest start date would be spring 2013. I would be just about done with another program...

  4. Extra Shifts, Extra calls, feeling a bit guilty

    JennRN65 replied to 33762FL's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel guilty. Let it go and enjoy your life and free

  5. Nurse's vent!

    JennRN65 replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry your mom doesn't respect you or your knowledge. Many hugs to

  6. Feeling Flustered

    JennRN65 replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked nights for 18 years. For me, scheduling all three shifts (or in my case four) in row has helped me have a normal life on those days off. My normal days are Monday - Thursday nights....

  7. PLEASE HELP! How does your hospital do holiday rotations for night shift staff?

    JennRN65 replied to jnsrn's topic in General Nursing

    We have three rotations and within that you can bunch or split the holidays. I bunch mine so my holidays this year are Thanksgiving eve, Thanksgiving Day and Memorial Day night. Next year is...

  8. You know it's going to be a crazy night at work, when

    JennRN65 posted a topic in General Nursing

    they have called at least 4 times begging for help........ Sigh....we are going to get beat up AGAIN tonight. Hoping this is not the new

  9. Surgical leave... I just need some love and support from other nurses!

    JennRN65 replied to KayRN910's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you! I had shoulder surgery 6 years ago after a patient tried to remove my arm. I was out of work for almost 7 months though with the recovery. Shoulder surgery recovery is the most painful...

  10. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    JennRN65 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    You can choose to believe that. There are issues in every profession, but you aren't reading a board about every profession, you are reading a board about nursing. If 10 people post about a bad day...

  11. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    JennRN65 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    No, what you see are nurses being human. We all have bad days, but we also have good ones. You aren't going to remember the posts that say, "I made a difference today," but you are going to remember...

  12. The thing about 12 hour shifts...vent

    JennRN65 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are just toxic.......and don't get that 36 hours a week is a full time job...... It is her normal behavior towards

  13. Florida Hospital RN Job Fair

    JennRN65 replied to bewitched's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, they show a ton of open positions. Now if they didn't have such big bugs down there.......... They are all close to disney though.....

  14. Job market reality for new nurses

    JennRN65 replied to DNS on the go's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I went through the "overage" of nurses in 1993 when I graduated. It was tough then too. The majority of my classmates who had jobs at graduation were people who worked at facilities as tech's, unit...

  15. Never thought I'd have this problem: which job to choose?

    JennRN65 replied to formerbrat's topic in General Nursing

    While many of the nurses I work with commute the 45 minute to an hour drive, it would drive me nuts. I have done it before and it gets very old, very fast. Add traffic, bad weather, accidents, etc...

  16. wanted: thoughts on bedside reporting

    JennRN65 replied to SiennaGreen's topic in General Nursing

    We recently started bedside reports. Complete report takes place as normal at the desk, but when the report is complete, both nurses go to the bedside to confirm all of the information (checking...

  17. Fired By Patient Family

    JennRN65 replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it happened to me before. I will tell you to try and not let it bother you, but it will regardless. Sometimes it has nothing to do with you (the majority of the times), but has to do with the...

  18. Advice, what would you have done in this situation?

    JennRN65 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    1. The nurse who came to tell you that the patient needed the bedpan started the cascade by not putting the patient on the bedpan herself. You don't need report to put someone on a bedpan. 2. If...

  19. Working 3 12hr shifts in a room, yay or nay?

    JennRN65 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in General Nursing

    I always work my 3 - 12 hour shifts in a row. In fact, I am working my fourth tonight. It's much easier for me doing them in a row, I hate breaking my sleep

  20. Panic attack setting in

    JennRN65 replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know it is your

  21. Anyone have Kathy White Fast Facts for Iphone?

    JennRN65 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Was trying to decide whether to buy the updated book or buy the app for Iphone and was wondering if anyone has bought the Iphone app? Do you like it or would you rather have had it in the book form?...

  22. Work calling 3-4+ times a week to come in

    JennRN65 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Don't answer the phone - let them leave messages. There are days that we get 2 - 3 calls a day for help. My answering machine is my friend. Now if the voice on the other end offered an incentive,...

  23. Do you think this is fair?

    JennRN65 replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's fair. Weekend option at our hospital does not work holidays unless they fall on the weekend. If it falls on the weekend, it is their responsibility to work it. If it doesn't, they never...

  24. A legality question about pay

    JennRN65 replied to Amberjade's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, not right in any way. In 17 years in healthcare, I have never clocked out and completed required work. I would be complaining to the Labor Board, it's illegal what they are

  25. Tax question for Per Diem RNs

    JennRN65 replied to drenched's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds normal for any working person. The more you make, the more they tax.... You can change your number of deductions to bring home more each payperiod. Make sure you won't end up paying at the...