HappyJaxRN

HappyJaxRN

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  1. trying to avoid burnout

    HappyJaxRN replied to gizelda196's topic in General Nursing

    You know what. You gave me an excellent idea. I think I'm going to do this too. I guess I need to get back in contact with my shrink and see what he says. When someone thinks about the things I've...

  2. What would you do?

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

    Hello. I dug this e-mail out of the thread garbage and thought maybe I would continue to say that, I'm miserable. I had two great oppertunities to move on and I turned on of them down because I was...

  3. Lunesta vs. Ambien

    HappyJaxRN replied to ER-RN2's topic in General Nursing

    I've had insomnia ever since I can remember too...When I was a teenager, my parents were frustrated and would tell me to go to bed and lay here...it would relax me enough to fall asleep. Nope. I...

  4. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    HappyJaxRN replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I didn't know this was happening. You would THINK that he would be swept up based on his background, education, and maturity. I don't think that's fair at all. Oh well, they're

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

    HappyJaxRN replied to godzilla's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If someone has been arrested prior to being admitted to the ER or where ever they go, the nurse can give the blood alcohol levels to the police. When someone is arrested or placed in protective...

  6. treating a visitor of your pt? reprimanded for not doing it....

    HappyJaxRN replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure of the answer here, but I can say that we (at my hospital) will take blood pressures, blood sugars and even hook someone up to one of our EKG boxes if it's needed. I think that's okay...

  7. Worried...caught med error but only CNA

    HappyJaxRN replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I think I misunderstood as to what was being said.

  8. Please help... (felony and nursing?)

    HappyJaxRN replied to godin78's topic in General Nursing

    Never give up on your dreams and hopes. Remember that everyone makes mistakes. There is hope in this world. You're not alone. I've never committed a crime other than received a couple of speeding...

  9. Please help... (felony and nursing?)

    HappyJaxRN replied to godin78's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...You're posts are mean. You shouldn't be giving this kind of advice. In fact, no advise. ESPECIALLY to someone you THINK may be suicidal. You just crushed this person with your words and...

  10. I need help for nclex rn exam

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

    I prefered Mosby's Flash Cards....Make sure that whatever you study, they have rationales. Work as many questions as you can. I liked the flash cards, because I could take them with me. I would remove...

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

    HappyJaxRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Normal Salin' (normal saline).... Sub-Q I need to think about this one

  12. treating a visitor of your pt? reprimanded for not doing it....

    HappyJaxRN replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, us too. Has happened. We take the visitor to the

  13. Practicing IV sticks

    HappyJaxRN replied to vegnurse21's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... My message didn't post... Then you SHOULD be okay. Good

  14. Worried...caught med error but only CNA

    HappyJaxRN replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. I think you did the right thing. And I also think you should have been involved in filling out the report since you were involved. It doesn't put a black ball on your record though. Not to...

  15. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    HappyJaxRN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    People that got away with things where other people were scrutinized for because they weren't the teacher's pet. I also didn't like it when the cell phones went off during the tests or in class. The...

  16. Practicing IV sticks

    HappyJaxRN replied to vegnurse21's topic in General Nursing

    No. It shouldn't cause any air bubbles, but I don't know the supplies that you have. Do you plan on connecting the INT tubing and flushing with NS? That's where the air bubbles come into play. If...

  17. Why are so many of us over weight?

    HappyJaxRN replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    Um, I lied. I have to respond. I agree. I agree. Thanks for being sensitive in your post. Um, whatever happened to being overweight related to hormonal imbalances? Um, okay...it's a long stretch, for...

  18. Why are so many of us over weight?

    HappyJaxRN replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY. And since the nursing STUDENT that eagerly shot me down for saying that stress was a cop out for being fat, here ya go. Guess the RN behind my name really does mean that I got an education....

  19. Why are so many of us over weight?

    HappyJaxRN replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    Omgosh....you're a nursing student. You have no idea how stressful nursing really is. Hope you can keep your positive

  20. Why are so many of us over weight?

    HappyJaxRN replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know. First of all, you don't know me. Second of all, I was talking about me. I'm overweight and have a very stressful life. I used to be anorexic when I was a kid. As I got older, for some odd...

  21. Please help... (felony and nursing?)

    HappyJaxRN replied to godin78's topic in General Nursing

    I was watching Dr. Phil a couple of weeks ago. I was in complete horror. I apologize for not understanding the psyche of the person...aggressor, who attacked her husband. She was a nurse. I was...

  22. Why are so many of us over weight?

    HappyJaxRN replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know...these people that you're working with really disturb me. I've been following a lot of your posts and I think that these people have been so cruel to you. Seems like you can't make anyone...

  23. Why are so many of us over weight?

    HappyJaxRN replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    This can be summed up in one word:

  24. Being called in extra....do you go??

    HappyJaxRN replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work extra, but I realized that I can only take 3- 12 hour shifts per week. I'm usually completely drained by the time I finish my last 3rd 12 hour day. Our jobs are so physically, mentally,...

  25. Overwhelming

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

    I felt like this too. If you have a good preceptor & you're on a good floor, he/she shouldn't feed you to the wolves. I had a great preceptor. He was understanding and very helpful. When you're...