HappyJaxRN

HappyJaxRN

Transplant, homecare, hospice

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  1. i think i'm havin a 1/4 life crisis

    HappyJaxRN replied to lmacks4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally agree. Paying back my student loan of 16,000 dollars is the pits. The payments aren't cheap either. I would opt for the one that is less expensive. Altho, it depends on what is important for...

  2. I need some advice fellow nurses....

    HappyJaxRN replied to ItsyBitsySpider's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you can't work nights, go to days at the other hospital offering you a day position. It's hard to leave and enter into the unknown at a new hospital, but you have to do what's important for

  3. How many pt.s do YOU have today?

    HappyJaxRN replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. None today. Sometimes only one if they are fresh post op, either fresh liver, kidney, or pancreas patient. Sometimes only 2 depending if one is on an insulin drip and frequent accuchecks....

  4. How many pt.s do YOU have today?

    HappyJaxRN replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    you took care of 15 patients by

  5. Is it wise for a new grad to start in ICU?

    HappyJaxRN replied to Kolt19's topic in MICU, SICU

    Who am I to deter someone from doing what they want, but I tend to agree with you. I started out on an advanced floor and feel that I wish I had learned the basics first. I learned everything...

  6. Do Doctors Really Care?

    HappyJaxRN replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    Bowel obstruction can lead to perferated bowel. You need immediate attention! If a GI MD can't see me right away, I think I would go to the

  7. Nurses and Dysfunction?

    HappyJaxRN replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Too bad you didn't have a tape recorder. :chuckle I can't believe she said that about nurses' backgrounds....and insulted the integrity of the staff. :angryfire Might I further add that even with an...

  8. Nurses and Dysfunction?

    HappyJaxRN replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Jodyangel, I LOVE your avatar!

  9. Patient Exchange

    HappyJaxRN replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. It's unfortunate, but if you don't get along with a particular patient, that patient can wear you thin. Now, I'm not talking about a patient that has been on your unit for only 1,2...6 or 7...

  10. Is it wise for a new grad to start in ICU?

    HappyJaxRN replied to Kolt19's topic in MICU, SICU

    WOW! Think of it! With this experience, you can write your ticket anywhere!

  11. Mouth care almost led to death of patient-input

    HappyJaxRN replied to oxyjen's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Bell. I don't think you did anything wrong. What a horrible way to die, choking. I believe with a DNR patient, you still provide comfort messures. So you did the right thing. She may have...

  12. What was harder? Non-nursing bachelors or ADN?

    HappyJaxRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the school and the non-nursing degree that someone holds. I'm sure a Bachelor's Degree in Biology is hard too. I've spoken to others who have had BA's and Master's Degree's in...

  13. What kind of nursing do you do????

    HappyJaxRN replied to dspring's topic in Men in Nursing

    I work fulltime as a Transplant Nurse:

  14. Medication Nurse Assistants

    HappyJaxRN replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA that passed meds and was thrilled to do it. We were called medicine techs. I was disgusted at the requirements to be able to pass the meds. I found errors after errors from other staff...

  15. The Drama Continues (long, sorry)

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks you. That was sweet.

  16. The Drama Continues (long, sorry)

    HappyJaxRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi ya'll. What a wonderful day this is today! I hope everyone is happy, healthy, and having a great week so far. Well, I had a horrible weekend on my TOXIC floor. My patients were fine. In fact, I had...

  17. The Drama Continues (long, sorry)

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to blame it on her hormones....Do you go through menopause for years? She has a reputation for being like this for years....I've only been there for a year. And although she's a pain in...

  18. taking NCLEX tomorrow.....again

    HappyJaxRN replied to medic2bsn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah. Me either. I paid money to GO to their website to see my results early. No e-mail was ever sent. That's

  19. Overwhelming

    HappyJaxRN replied to Vlynn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there. I can say that what you're feeling is completely normal. You will feel overwhelmed at times when you get out on your own. As for understanding priorities, it will come as well. When you get...

  20. Percentage of Break Downs?

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...what an amazing story. I wish I could stop working and just go back to school, but I can't afford it. Oh well...What's that saying? Can't beat em', join

  21. Percentage of Break Downs?

    HappyJaxRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there a high percentage of nurses who have nervous breakdowns or get burnt out or both? Do any of these lead to workplace violence or suicide? I was curious because someone floated to my floor and...

  22. Please help me think of a nursing-related name!!!

    HappyJaxRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle

  23. how many hours a week do you work????

    HappyJaxRN replied to akerdonn's topic in General Nursing

    36 hours a week. Usually 3- 12 hour shifts in a row. That way I can have at least 4 off in a row.

  24. a Question about HIPPA, the police, and etoh levels on a pt

    HappyJaxRN replied to godzilla's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    We would usually transport the drunken drivers who at been arrested to the jail where they would agree to submit to a breathalizer (sp) test. Sometimes people arrested for DUI weren't drunk from...

  25. Percentage of Break Downs?

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    nurse clown: do you work in a hospital? 13 or 14 patients??? holy crow!