Jedrnurse BSN, RN

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    Should I....?

    Jedrnurse replied to KelsLPN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a lot of variety in the field. In a lot of jobs you won't find such an intimidating change in the role. If you've already been successful as a nurse you'll do
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    How to reactivate an RN license expired 2 years?

    Jedrnurse replied to Jroc728's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, you can officially request "inactive" status. Did you do anything like that or just let it lapse? In MA, if you're inactive, you have to complete some contact hours and pay a fee to...
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    Such thing as too late to negotiate?

    Jedrnurse replied to Sheika34's topic in General Nursing

    Is that rate comparable to new grad rates throughout the area? If it's low-ball even in that category, that might give you some room for negotiation. Keep in mind that they may just say "Next!" and...
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    Such thing as too late to negotiate?

    Jedrnurse replied to Sheika34's topic in General Nursing

    True- it's a balance between level of experience and getting a reasonable professional salary. One problem though. If you start really low and the organization gives pathetic raises, you remain poorly...
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    Such thing as too late to negotiate?

    Jedrnurse replied to Sheika34's topic in General Nursing

    That rate is abysmally low - what state are you in? If it's a union position, they may have used a formula to put you on a certain step and grade. The only usual wiggle room with that is to ask for a...
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    Becoming a CNM

    Jedrnurse replied to Nc_momma26's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend that a person take a CNA course and see if they do well with hands on care before committing to a nursing program. Also, the experience can make you more comfortable in your
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    Leaving New Job after only 4 months

    Jedrnurse replied to Sweetie_Pooh's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, any submission to HR will get back to your manager. Chances are you won't be considered prior to the 6 month mark if that's the corporate policy. Also, if it's not a good fit for you, it's...
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    Feeling forced to be the house supervisor

    Jedrnurse replied to Dani_Mila's topic in General Nursing

    Politely tell them "Hell, no". You're leaving anyway. They're so desperate for staff that I doubt they'd fire you first for declining the supervisor position. If they do, file for unemployment (fight...
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    Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    Jedrnurse replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed! Yet another reason why ALL licensed administrative nurses should be required to work the floor at least one shift a month. (And maybe educational institutions should put more emphasis on their...
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    The Above and Beyond question in an interview

    Jedrnurse replied to mikeworksRN's topic in General Nursing

    You could always tell them that you NETY 30% more new grads than the average staff
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    Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    Jedrnurse replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    You're so right! They're a "look-like-we're-doing-something" smokescreen which ends up doing bupkis to alleviate the
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    Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    Jedrnurse replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Just like when extra staff/services/supplies magically appear when the Joint Commission comes. The amount of resources available are almost always relative to what management wants to
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    2020 away from healthcare

    Jedrnurse replied to Lostsoull's topic in General Nursing

    ...to sort of gloat about having left the field. I get a kind of "So long, suckers!" vibe from
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    Millennial Nurses Have Issues

    Jedrnurse replied to Nurse Yoni's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, talk about painting with a broad
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    Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    Jedrnurse replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I skimmed over that little tidbit. You're right- in the context of the issue that concept means
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    Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    Jedrnurse replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    That Texas experience sounds hellish. Was it a "major" medical center or a smaller community facility? Also, did they have ostensible ratios (at least on
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    Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    Jedrnurse replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Irrespective of the issue, I'll take a guess that you no longer do direct care nursing. People that are presently and directly impacted by the issue at hand (unsafe assignments) have more "skin in the...
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    Getting my CST

    Jedrnurse replied to marjolynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Why not? As long as it doesn't cause undue financial burden, as it could be a pay cut. Also, vet the school/program well; I've heard about some fly-by-night "technical schools" that will leave you in...
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    Please Help

    Jedrnurse replied to guest1136129's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely, she's on orientation, so she hasn't been there long enough to qualify regardless of symptom
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    Please Help

    Jedrnurse replied to guest1136129's topic in General Nursing

    If she became a nurse because her boyfriend told her to and she's already calling out sick while on orientation at her job, she should write this place off. (They're probably about to do the same.)...
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    Why is BSN required for CRNA?

    Jedrnurse replied to MM1989's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I have no problem calling any faculty "Professor", but I save the term "doctor" for...doctors. Hell, how many people could call someone with a Ph.D in Medieval Poetry "doctor" with a straight...
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    dealing with stress response

    Jedrnurse replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad that you mentioned that labeling your feelings as PTSD was strong, as often people are very quick to throw that designation around which can dilute its meaning. That being said, your former...
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    Switching from hospital to LTC or other area?

    Jedrnurse replied to NurseK93's topic in General Nursing

    You may find some of the suggested specialties that have been mentioned extra difficult to break into at the LPN level. Are you considering advancing your licensure to
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    Doctors offended by TV show about nurses

    Jedrnurse replied to FullGlass's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, in the Royal Pains finale, the PA's story arc ended by, wait for it, her going off to medical school. And it's not like I'm a doctor-hater or anything, it just seemed like the writers...
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    Doctors offended by TV show about nurses

    Jedrnurse replied to FullGlass's topic in General Nursing

    Given the usual lopsided of media portrayal of doctors and nurses, I find that any grievances from doctors re: this show to be a source of...chuckles. Because there would be too many staff working...