Jwrnsktr

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  1. Student nurse dismayed by bedside nursing attitude

    Jwrnsktr replied to new gal's topic in General Students

    I loved bedside nursing, when I actually nursed the patient and not the electronic chart. EMR has taken our attention away from the patient and put it into maintaining pages and pages of charting...

  2. "Your job is to make me happy"

    Jwrnsktr replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Of course they feel this way! When you have patient satisfaction scores driving hospital reimbursements, this is the message that is sent. Retired after 28 yrs. Enough is

  3. 58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

    Jwrnsktr replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    It's a rewarding but rough job. It is physically demanding, mentally challenging and emotionally draining. I did floor nursing for 27 years, and left it at age 62. It took a toll on my knees. You are...

  4. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    Jwrnsktr replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Go up the chain of command and report her. If you can, get collaborating statements from others. Then, get your resume together and look for another job. Nurses are in demand and you should be able...

  5. I feel like nursing school didn't prepare me for work

    Jwrnsktr replied to Gem1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been a nurse for 28 years. I'm still learning! Most of what you need you will learn during your orientation to your unit from your preceptor. Then,once you are pushed out of the nest, ask...