HappyJaxRN

HappyJaxRN

Transplant, homecare, hospice

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  1. Never Again

    HappyJaxRN replied to bshaw96's topic in Agency Nurses

    Omgosh.....WOW! How traumatic! I'm sorry you had to endure that! That's terrible! I don't think I would be going back there! Or if you have to....speak to your DON or NM about it and see if they can...

  2. Never Again

    HappyJaxRN replied to bshaw96's topic in Agency Nurses

    OMgosh! You handled yourself much better than I would have. I think I would have seriously questioned that assignment. I guess I'm spoiled in the hospital. If we have an assignment that we are...

  3. difficult co-workers

    HappyJaxRN replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lord have mercy, I could talk about this subject for hours. I too used to be a CNA/Patient Care tech, so no one get their panties in a wad with what I'm about to say! It stinks! It really does! Most...

  4. Assignment help!!

    HappyJaxRN replied to chicane's topic in General Nursing

    Did they tell you why you failed it and/or did they direct you what to work

  5. Illnesses and calling in sick

    HappyJaxRN replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry....the MORALE OF THE STORY HON....is to do what is BEST for you! Don't listen to everyone else! Like your boss. Get your notes and anything else that will cover your gluteus! Hope you feel...

  6. Illnesses and calling in sick

    HappyJaxRN replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't this an interesting topic. I don't get it.....We take care of sick people and we get sick too. I was in the hospital for 3 days...they were all ER visits. I spent a number of days being tested....

  7. Wound care education

    HappyJaxRN posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hey there. I work as a Tranplant RN and I am coming across more and more wounds. More and more incisions seem to be dehissing lately. We perform dressing changes on the floor absence of a wound care...

  8. Hostile Working Environment

    HappyJaxRN replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Totally unacceptable behavior on the part of the persons cussing at you. I can't image that happening to me. I think the first place I would start, personally, and not saying that it's right, is...

  9. Floating to Different Units

    HappyJaxRN replied to reading frog's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. And tonight would be a perfect example. I'm in Ortho tonight when my normal floor is liver/kidney/pancreas transplant. I feel pretty lost, but everyone around me is helping. I had forgotten how...

  10. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    HappyJaxRN replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    No way. I make more than most of the facility/hospital nurses around town. I work at a hospital too and the only reason why I make more at the hospital is because of shift differential. Most of the...

  11. Is it possible to begin home health (very) part time?

    HappyJaxRN replied to geekgolightly's topic in Home Health

    I've been an RN for 2 years and have only 2 years worth of critical care nursing. I started working in home care nursing 2 months ago. I love it too. Most agencies will work with you and you can set...

  12. Don't think I want this job anymore.

    HappyJaxRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Home Health

    If this is what you really want to do, can you do it somewhere else? Personally, I work a full time job with full time politics. I would tend to quit my part time agency job if it came chuck full of...

  13. How do you not stress out?

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

    i was nervous too, but you have to relax...make yourself relax before going in. i had to preoccupy myself with work and things. when you take your test, take several huge breaths, relax a little...

  14. Does anyone use the CHAT?

    HappyJaxRN replied to Justhere's topic in General Nursing

    I used to go in there a lot. I haven't had the time. If I had more time, I would probably be in there more. It's great to talk to the members here in real

  15. What's In Your Pocket?

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

    -permanent marker -black pen -red pen -scissor -hemostat -alcohol wipes -blue IV caps (cap IV's when they finish infusing) -front breast pocket--> pack of gum -in my back pocket --> folded notes...

  16. Co-worker practiced outside of scope

    HappyJaxRN replied to Justsuernc's topic in General Nursing

    You already did your part and reported it to your supervisor. Step away now. It was their choice not to report it to The BON. You are not under and further obligation since the incident was...

  17. Cna's Hired At 50.

    HappyJaxRN replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    My best friend is almost 60. She works five 12hour shifts. Nothing is stopping her, certainly not her age. She worked in OB for awhile, then transferred to the extremely busy Cardiovascular floor. Now...

  18. What would you do?

    HappyJaxRN replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You need to let your supervisor know what's going on. Someone needs to talk to him and it shouldn't have to be you. CYA, there was another story somewhere on here that a female patient accused a male...

  19. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    HappyJaxRN replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    There was probably something else going on

  20. Stripping JP drains

    HappyJaxRN replied to Schweetnsazzy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just keep workin' it. Eventually, you'll move things just right and it'll start flowing again. Or you can get an order to flush the drain if it needs it. That's probably in an extreme case...

  21. Patient Almost Coded

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. She told him. Or she said she did. Irregardless, it was already documented in the computer and on the flowsheet outside the room and the float nurse could have seen it if he had looked at

  22. Patient Almost Coded

    HappyJaxRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay...check this out... I was called in to work extra. So I be bop in early to get report from a float nurse. He walks over to me and tells me that he left updates on the audex system and that all 4...

  23. Patient Almost Coded

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Basically. Hung it, told me he left updates (no full report) and that everyone was fine. Mentioned my one pt was getting blood, but she was fine and he

  24. Patient Almost Coded

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    I sent an e-mail to my nurse manager about the incident. Curious as to what she

  25. night shift nurses-

    HappyJaxRN replied to stn2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there. Well, I work as a nurse on nights and at first I stayed on a night schedule even on my days off. That was 4 years ago. For the past 6 months or so, my body has been flip flopping. On my days...