Jedrnurse BSN, RN

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    What would you do

    Jedrnurse replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    If they've done the old "bait and switch" thing, you don't want to stay. It's a sign of things to come if you continue there. If you can afford it, just leave and focus on job hunting full time. Be...
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    Negotiating with a union contract?

    Jedrnurse replied to hoppynurse's topic in School

    The only wiggle room is the step they start you within the grade on the contract. Even then, some districts have a concrete formula based on years of
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    Bed Bugs- parents don't think it's a big deal

    Jedrnurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    MUCH more of a transmission risk than lice and more of a health concern as well. In my of my old schools this scenario would warrrant Def-Con
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    No seriously, there's a (school) nursing shortage

    Jedrnurse replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    That's a shame. In most places in my state nurses are on the teacher's
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    Which will prepare you more for nursing school? CNA, PCT, or Medical assistant

    Jedrnurse replied to sweet.tea's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a PCT, it involved CNA duties plus some "extras", so it proved to be more beneficial. CMA (Medical Assistant) duties - as far as I can tell- seem to be office oriented. While you'd probably...
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    New Grad Application Rejection

    Jedrnurse replied to CBerries's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Also, keep in mind that some organizations have perpetual postings and sometimes are not actively seeking to fill them. Being a new grad can be difficult, because of the experience catch-22. (How can...
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    LOW sugar, check ketones?

    Jedrnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    These parents are pretty well trained. I guess there's a precedent of him having ketones when coming down with something even though his sugars were low. Go
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    New Grad Burn Out

    Jedrnurse replied to WickerRN's topic in General Nursing

    This describes so much of what's wrong with our institutions. Increase the ratios, then admonish people when it takes longer to do their work. Oh, and shackle people with those ridiculous new grad...
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    Will one year of subacute rehab help me get a med-surg position?

    Jedrnurse replied to 2018nurseandbeyond's topic in General Nursing

    Sub-acute experience shouldn't hinder you, but your short tenure at your job
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    Got a repeat offender...

    Jedrnurse replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Well, there goes THAT
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    It's P-day

    Jedrnurse replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    It always cracks me up how much the boys titter when they hear the word
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    Add Veterinary services to my credentials

    Jedrnurse replied to tining's topic in School

    I don't know, he IS the color of a snowflake after
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    LOW sugar, check ketones?

    Jedrnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    0.1, but that wouldn't necessarily mean anything. Anyway, he's back to school today, and seems healthy. Time will
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    PARTING GIFT

    Jedrnurse replied to RNfindingherway's topic in General Nursing

    A nice card/note is fine if you're so
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    LOW sugar, check ketones?

    Jedrnurse replied to Jedrnurse's topic in School

    I'll check out these links after school- thanks for the
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    Anyone recently take the National Certification exam?

    Jedrnurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Don't overthink trying to study, because the potential subjects on the test (from wee ones to high school) can cover anything from croup to STIs. Take it as soon as you're eligible, as there's a...
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    Got a repeat offender...

    Jedrnurse replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    When is lunch in relation to PE class? I'm with you on the vomit thing, by the way. If I don't see it, it didn't
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    Anyone recently take the National Certification exam?

    Jedrnurse replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I used the School Health Alert "School Nurse Resource Manual". It was a good "jumping point" as it lists common conditions with things to assess and interventions. Each condition listed also has an...
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    Do you have to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    Jedrnurse replied to Marie_30's topic in General Nursing

    This site is replete with posts from people regretting going to nursing school, many of whom had never touched a patient prior to making that decision. I think an added benefit of working in a...
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    Do you have to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    Jedrnurse replied to Marie_30's topic in General Nursing

    For me it wasn't so much the training in the CNA class, but the actual experiences that helped. If you work in a good place, ask questions and keep your ears and eyes open, you can learn a lot of...
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    What are your perspective on Mandate Fairness?

    Jedrnurse replied to ashagreyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. Staffing should be the responsibility of management. I'm referring to the "magical" ADA status that would allow one to work a full-time job but be exempt from mandating. I'm also reading between...
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    What are your perspective on Mandate Fairness?

    Jedrnurse replied to ashagreyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but while there is an organizational issue going on here that needs addressing, I wouldn't be willing to give total absolution to this co-snowflake... I mean
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    Do you have to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    Jedrnurse replied to Marie_30's topic in General Nursing

    All the more reason to get a taste of it, before you're an RN supervising the
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    Do you have to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    Jedrnurse replied to Marie_30's topic in General Nursing

    It's not needed in the schools in my area. I do recommend it, though. It can benefit you in your
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    Any Nurse Work in Orphanage?

    Jedrnurse replied to OncologySANEBABE's topic in General Nursing

    That's pretty much been my experience, or they might be called "residential schools". I gotta warn anyone interested in this; kiddos in what used to be orphanages are the ones with serious...