HappyJaxRN

HappyJaxRN

Transplant, homecare, hospice

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  1. Too Many Patients

    HappyJaxRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know how ya'll do it. *G* bless you all. Wow...I'd be a nervous wreck 24/7. My heart goes out to

  2. Pleasantly confused

    HappyJaxRN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient say that to me before when I asked him what his name was, he said, "A B C D E F G...." Lol....that's funny. I've had some interesting patients here on my floor. 'course we get our fair...

  3. How do you get through the "gross" stuff?

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

    I 2nd that....I know my limits. I can handle most anything, but some things...I draw the line. I don't stick around very long if possible to get away from the very thing that's going to make me...

  4. septic pedophile wanted by FBI

    HappyJaxRN replied to dfk's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's hard to separate someone's behavior from who they are as a person. But I'm like you...I don't feel that someone should be neglected healthcare because of their actions. I'm a healthcare provider...

  5. Floating to diffrent units in your hospital

    HappyJaxRN replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    They float us out based on acuity of our pts and based on the number of transplant pts we have. I haven't floated since July of this year. Swweeet. I hate floating because I feel backwards where ever...

  6. Appropriate Action?

    HappyJaxRN replied to mdmetz's topic in General Nursing

    Had I done something like this in my job, my would be reprimanded. I believe he should have been reprimanded. You never write anything in someone's chart like that tho. I'm not sure about him being...

  7. working as a CNA

    HappyJaxRN replied to cshelly12's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it counts as experience as an RN, however, it also depends on what your functions are as a CNA. Being a CNA before RN definitely helps! I didn't get anything special for being a CNA...

  8. Drop off where?

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

    It's always best to do it in person, but most places will tell you if they want you to apply online or in person. I would call the HR Department of where your interest is and ask which method of...

  9. Can I keep going.....

    HappyJaxRN replied to webblarsk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I'm sure he appreciates everything that you've done for him and did for him after his passing. You're a great nurse and very compassionate! It's hard when you...

  10. Person who has a seizure

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm a thrill seeker too...really should work in the ER. I'm always jumping in...getting my hands dirty and well, yes...sometimes regretting that I jumped in. I'm getting a little better tho......

  11. Hi from Jacksonville

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Jacksonville....The cost of living here is fair. Not bad. Can buy a nice house for a reasonable price. Not a lot of cultural activities compared to Orlando. Very HIGH crime rate. It does depend on...

  12. Hi from Jacksonville

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Jacksonville is a coastal town and we have been hit several times...however like mentioned before, no where in Florida is safe. Might I mention that there is a lot of water in this town as well. We...

  13. Person who has a seizure

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Now that I've written this topic, MY LUCK...totally MY LUCK...watch me go to the mall....which I do so infrequently now...since I do a lot of shopping online...and WATCH..This scenerio will happen....

  14. wearing perfume to work

    HappyJaxRN replied to acaringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy which is never followed is that if you wear a scented products, it can't be overwhelming. Except on the heart and LUNG transplant floor, you can't have any perfumes. NONE. I agree with...

  15. Person who has a seizure

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Um...there's a law called the Good Samaritin Law. Can't spell it...you shouldn't loose your license unless you were WORKING in the capacity of a nurse...or medical personnel..say at like...a hospital...

  16. NCLEX .... Failed x 6

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

    The NCLEX finds your weakness. I was battered with Insulin and blood sugar questions. I figured out what the test was doing and paid closer attention to these questions. If you had a lot of priority...

  17. New equipment...No training...

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good point.

  18. New equipment...No training...

    HappyJaxRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't get it....Isn't there a huge liability when a hospital introduces new equipment but doesn't train or explain to anyone how the new equipment works? My hospital keeps doing this. They have...

  19. Person who has a seizure

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    I could 'what if' this scenerio all day. I just feel...that...if I was called to come and help someone...and I didn't see the initial seizure, how do I know it's gone on longer or shorter than 3...

  20. Steroids for pneumonia?

    HappyJaxRN replied to longforseaair's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah it does...seem that way...in fact one of the side effects of steriods, prednisone in particular is "slow wound healing." I've never heard of it being prescribed for

  21. New equipment...No training...

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is true to. I agree. I understand it's not the first time this has happened. The PCT didn't know about the port. I don't think the nurse did either. BIG painful oversight. The last time I...

  22. Person who has a seizure

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    That was exactly what I thought when I was taking the CPR class...who knows who this person is...call anyway...I'm not versed on seizures and as a nurse have only seen one or two of them in a hospital...

  23. Person who has a seizure

    HappyJaxRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay....That's exactly what the RED CROSS said to do too....if less than 3 minutes, don't call 9-1-1. But that's all the instructor said....not if the person is epilectic...would have helped some....I...

  24. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    HappyJaxRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I'm sure that they didn't. That's really painful and it really IS an emergency. Nothing silly about it at

  25. NCLEX .... Failed x 6

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

    It's harder for someone who is already a nurse because you answer the questions based on your experience....which is different than what the book says....who really practices nursing by what the text...