Jerico

Jerico BSN, RN

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  1. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    Jerico replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Am not looking DOWN on other nurses. Am trying to raise standards and measures for the profession of nursing. Set a standard : meet the standard. EX: To become a registered nurse you must have a...

  2. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    Jerico replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Caroladybelle: You are angry. Am not on here to cause anger but to promote thought and open minds to view from a cerain perspective which will PROMPT ALL members the nursing profession to join as a...

  3. VERY difficult but happy decision

    Jerico posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have been offered job by three different hospitals. Pay is not enough to choose one over the other. I have one year NICU III experience and plan to be NNP asap. One is a dream NICU(world class...

  4. ATTN: Military Nurses...Help!

    Jerico replied to et2brn's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats on your ambition. I was prior enlisted. Then I did AFROTC and became an officer. Was not in nurse corps, but in closely related area. Am now BSN RN (NICU) and hold a Master's degree in...

  5. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    Jerico replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Look at the development of MAGNET status. Look at how NP programs have taken off. If you have a BSN and if you don't like the way you are treated/paid and your experience is EQUAL (and alot of times...

  6. Most RN's first borns?

    Jerico replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    #2; but had another profession

  7. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    Jerico replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I believe I do. A had a "diploma" program in engineering. Nursing is doing any GOOD by allowing LESS than a BSN to take the NCLEX. By allowing this we continue to give the impression nursing is...

  8. VERY difficult but happy decision

    Jerico replied to Jerico's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I'd be under a bridge with a heroin needle stuck in my vein; drinking a fifth every night or dead right now, if it were not for God. Discovered He has a plan for each and every one of...

  9. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    Jerico replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nursing programs NEED to be leveled in order for COHESION to take place in the profession of nursing. In order for us all to be equal (in PERCEPTION or otherwise...) we should all not ONLY take the...

  10. VERY difficult but happy decision

    Jerico replied to Jerico's topic in General Nursing

    Scottjon: Your suggestion that when I notify the "dream job" people tomorrow I let them know that family issues prevent me from coming there now is what I was thinking of doing. I will figure out...

  11. "I don't know how you can do that!"

    Jerico replied to nicuRN2007's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I get this alot too. I just grin and say "I LOVE it", hold out my hand in a cup shape and say "The smaller ones I can fit in here". I think their reaction to our work is one of awe. Everyone has this...

  12. Phototherapy

    Jerico replied to dmsdms's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Sorry, but I can't stop giggling.. I read this thread and the first thing that popped into my mind was how the baby must look like a Thanksgiving turkey with all the aluminum foil and

  13. can't decide between the NICU and ER

    Jerico replied to JulieRN07's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There was more variety in the ER. I got thrown up on and cussed in the ER. I felt more stress in the ER. In the NICU it feels more autonomous. Just as busy but more serious thinking involved IMO....

  14. CCRN-----------Yeah I got it

    Jerico replied to cajrio's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Way To

  15. VERY difficult but happy decision

    Jerico replied to Jerico's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all of you for helping me think this from every angle. I took the job where I do not have to commute three hours back and forth once a week and miss giving time to our son. When I...

  16. Hey Texans! Check This Out!

    Jerico replied to jollyjenny's topic in Texas Nursing

    Texas does have high property taxes, but there isn't a state income tax. It has some awesome schools

  17. Ethical Question- What would u do?

    Jerico replied to BChapp3182's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Being the parent of six, going through six teens: Logically, I think it would be in the BEST interest of the TEEN to do the test. I'd wager parents usually don't ask someone to TEST their teen unless...

  18. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    Jerico replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My opinion of the ADN/RN debate: "You don't know what you don't know"....The nurses with the lower level degree do not KNOW what they DO NOT know. Once you learn and find out what you didn't know...

  19. could u please proofread & give feedback TY

    Jerico replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Should be BSN, RN. Degree came before the registration. Have been in health care mgmt a LONG time, been a nurse for two years. The letter of recommendation is a tad TOO long and TOO complimentary....

  20. Rn

    Jerico replied to kanny's topic in General Nursing

    I'd just call the doc back and ask for orders and remind him what you discussed if you are worried about it. Putting it in nursing notes seems oK to me...he didn't order her discharged yet, so no...

  21. Preemie survival rates

    Jerico replied to Ozboy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do not take statistics for fact. Statistics can say anything you want them to say depending on where you are coming from. Some babies are biologically stronger therefore they survive. Some NICUs are...

  22. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    Jerico replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Glad to hear that about MD. Was born there and I have a daughter attending an art school in Baltimore. Was considering doing NNP (Neonatal) and then moving there to share and apt with her for her...

  23. Communication with Parents

    Jerico replied to Loralai's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I seldom contact a parent. We take calls. A note left attached to the isolette is great - a good reminder to call. Our unit is so busy that we rarely get a break OR lunch many days. If I have...

  24. Concerns and fears

    Jerico replied to misslo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh WOW! I must have seemed like and ancient nursing student when I got my BSN at the ripe young age of 50, two years ago. I wanted to SO go to medical school and was even in premed until my 4th child...

  25. Needing advice from NICU nurses.

    Jerico replied to MississippiRn1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes. When I was in nursing school I loved my rotations in ER and NICU. Both are intensely exciting in my opinion. I did ER until an NICU internship opened up at one of the best. I think your ER will...