Jedrnurse BSN, RN

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  1. Jedrnurse

    I'm not sure if nursing is for me and I am freaking out.

    Jedrnurse replied to Brewskii13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Remember, nursing school is not nursing. Don't write off the career solely based on the school curriculum. Big time apples and
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    Need advice about jobs

    Jedrnurse replied to Karamia0x's topic in General Nursing

    In general, you never want to burn a bridge. Life is funny, and you never know when doing this (quitting without proper notice) will come back to haunt you. I learned this the hard way. Maybe you...
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    Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Jedrnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Now, you having the song stuck in your head is
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    Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Jedrnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I am definitely with you on this one. (Even if some dictionaries list it as a legit
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    Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Jedrnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    And what are your thoughts about "all
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    Linguistic Pet Peeves

    Jedrnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    ...used casually to illustrate that linguistic pet peeves do not have to mean one writes like a stick is stuck up one's buttocks. Is your post meant to provide EBP support for the adjective in your...
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    first job at a methadone clinic

    Jedrnurse replied to Bishop043's topic in General Nursing

    There is a different kind of stress in a methadone clinic. You have to have a strong sense of self- there will be some clients who will play big time psychodrama games with you. Some clinics monitor...
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    RN TO BSN ONLINE programs WITH BS degree in another field! HELP!

    Jedrnurse replied to Lovebeingamom76's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You wouldn't have any acceleration, because the BSN courses in these programs are just nursing, having nothing to do with your other degree. The advantage is that your other degree would assure you...
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    9 month or 12 month pay?

    Jedrnurse replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    In general, I think having a consistent paycheck is better. Also, if you work a summer job, that second check will seem like icing on the
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    Is it ever okay to raise your voice ?

    Jedrnurse replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    You averted a total meltdown which would have been catastrophic. As everyone knows, when you mix a meltdown and a special snowflake, all you're left with is
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    New nurse: I get no respect

    Jedrnurse replied to Nurse326's topic in Emergency

    This is not a statement on the discomfort level of the OP's situation one way or the other, but does anyone else out there hate the word
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    New nurse bulletin board ideas

    Jedrnurse replied to Kerber's topic in School

    I collaborate with the art teacher in my school; sometimes I ask her students to create things for my board as a class
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    School Nurse Newbie- help!

    Jedrnurse replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    A This is the link to the New York State Center for School Health website; it's a good reference. (Used as an example, a lot of states have similar resources.) I also find the School Health Alert's...
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    Nasn certification exam

    Jedrnurse replied to happygirlrn's topic in School

    The School Health Alert "Clinical Guidelines for School Nursing" was helpful. (And continues to be, it was a good investment as far as textbooks
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    What now?

    Jedrnurse replied to babyrnhlw's topic in General Nursing

    Learning Spanish would be a help whether or not you go advanced
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    The problem with Some new nurses

    Jedrnurse replied to princesscoronado's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is an underlying assumption here that helps fuel this divide. "They may be able to do YOUR job (emphasis mine), but you can't do theirs." CNA duties are a subsection of the nurses' duties that...
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    hiring pregnant RN

    Jedrnurse replied to ap2409's topic in General Nursing

    I'm speaking about the company holding open a position for the person on leave, when in fact the person has already decided that they will not be returning after they've exhausted the cumulative sick...
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    hiring pregnant RN

    Jedrnurse replied to ap2409's topic in General Nursing

    I get why employers would not want to hire someone who'll barely finish orienting and "getting up to speed" before going out on leave. That's not including the special accommodations some people...
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    Am I wrong from refusing to help a friend?

    Jedrnurse replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

    Most of the physical therapists I've spoken to describe programs (minimum master's level, some DPT) that do sound academically harder than nursing school. If she can't swing BIO 101, there's no way...
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    How do I quit my job the RIGHT way?

    Jedrnurse replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sounds like even though you asked for advice, you're going to go with what you wanted to do anyway. What's the big deal? Put on your big girl/guy scrubs and give them your items and letter of...
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    How do I quit my job the RIGHT way?

    Jedrnurse replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think formally letting them know is the most professional and classy way to do it. Wasting some staffing person's time (while they're calling you to look for coverage) if you have already decided to...
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    I'm 31 married with a 2 year old. Am I too old to start fnp program?

    Jedrnurse replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't worry, you shouldn't have returned to school "a long time ago." You should have a fair number of years of nursing experience under your belt before studying to be an advanced practice
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    RN or DNP?

    Jedrnurse replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try to be a nurse before you think about being an advanced practice nurse. Also, think about being accepted into school, graduating and passing the boards before choosing a
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    Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    Jedrnurse replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Two minutes of fame, but many more of
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    Hospital requires you to pass Nclex on first try.

    Jedrnurse replied to Sagegrr's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. I thought the GN option disappeared when NCLEX moved to computer testing with its much faster result turnaround. Is this done on a state-by-state basis? (I do have to laugh when students...