Jay bee

Jay bee has 35 years experience and specializes in Gerontology, Mental Health, Informatics.

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1. Will nursing wreck my hands?

   Jay bee replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

   I found the MRSA infection to be especially troubling. A doctor examining me in the ER (nonstop vomiting 24 h + from migraines) practiced handwashing diligently as evidenced by the raw red flesh of his hand - but apparently failed to wash above his...

2. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

   Jay bee replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

   Well stated. Especially the part about feeling like a human punching bag. Reward/benefit ratio is unrealistic but then nursing has been defined by women from the beginning. At least we are no longer required to wear dresses and heels! And yes, th...

3. How do you feel about being a nurse?

   Jay bee replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

   Been an LPN for decades. This has been a survival job. Raised kids and kept a house, but unable to progress due to health issues (shift work exacerbated migraines, caused other health issues). Earning a four year degree was easy in comparison to t...

4. Advice

   Jay bee replied to pebbles049's topic in Geriatric

   How do you "handle" someone who expresses her loneliness, losses, and frustration by acting out like a "witch"? You get to punch out and go home. As long as this is treated on a personal 1:1 engagement - it will never change. Feelings will be hurt, n...

5. Question-Please answer!

   Jay bee replied to Anisa.Lee's topic in Geriatric

   Look into their eyes. Tell the residents what you will be doing to them - elicit their cooperation. Never impose yourself on them if they refuse. You are still a stranger in their world. You are in their home. Protect their privacy. Close the door....

6. New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

   Jay bee replied to Bairkr's topic in Geriatric

   You are the resource and the leader for the LPN's. You need to know procedures & protocols for your facility as well as the laws that govern your license. So get out of your own way and learn to be a nurse. Listen and observe. Get to know ...