ayejay09

ayejay09 has 2 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg.

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1. Doctor stole my stethoscope

   ayejay09 replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I purchased a lilac Littmann this week and got it engraved. And it no longer leaves my side. Problem

2. What do other hospitals do regard to scheduling staff for weekends?

   ayejay09 replied to Metalchild's topic in General Nursing

   We self schedule. You have to pick 4 weekend days (out of 6 weeks) and have to do 1 on call on the weekend. Our weekends tend to be covered more because who doesn't want an extra $6 an

3. Travel Nurse with a Pit Bull - Housing Question

   ayejay09 replied to Pea's topic in Travel

   Extended stay hotels are your best bet. I have 2 pitties and that's how they travel with

4. Nursing Starting To Scare Me

   ayejay09 replied to nessa_chambers's topic in Nursing Career

   I was not eaten as a new nurse. However, I was confident but asked questions. I also learned not to take any crap off of anyone. You say you're thinned skinned, you might want to toughen up. Not only...

5. Not taking a break

   ayejay09 replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

   No matter what floor or hospital I've worked at, I've taken at least my 30 minute (sometimes 15-20) break. I eat my lunch and then go back to work. I pass off my pager/phone after checking up on my...

6. Who loves med-surg?

   ayejay09 replied to MountainBikeChick's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I love med-surg when I can actually do my job. My currently facility restricts RNs because we are a prestigious medical teaching facility. Doctors get priority over nurses. Overall, I love my job and...

7. New Charge Nurse

   ayejay09 replied to Chilled1121's topic in Critical Care

   I've never heard of switching assignments for social reasons. There have been a couple of times I've REQUESTED not to have a certain patient back, but it doesn't happen often. And I request that way...

8. Doctor stole my stethoscope

   ayejay09 replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   This was the ONE time I forgot my

9. New Grads With Attitude

   ayejay09 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I'm not a new grad, but even when I was I didn't act like that. I love working my nights. Who doesn't love holiday pay? And i'm always eager to learn new things. I even show our new nurses things when...

10. Doctor stole my stethoscope

    ayejay09 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So, this week hasn't been fun. My lovely Litmann that I received as a Christmas gift has been stolen by a doctor. I've even gone so far as to post fliers around the unit. I know that many nurses have...

11. ATI Live review/Predictor Score

    ayejay09 replied to NurseBre94's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I scored a 98% pass rate and passed with 110 questions in 30-45

12. "Are you a Christian?"

    ayejay09 replied to anon456's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I've had to deal with this question. And I'm not Christian.. I'm Wiccan! I find it easier just to stay away from the topic or lie to make them feel better. I've actually had a patient request not to...

13. I know this gets posted often...

    ayejay09 replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It took me 3 months to find a job in nursing. This is in an area that had a critical nursing shortage. I did 6 months of psych before finally getting an acute care job. Good luck. There is no logic to...

14. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Summer 2016

    ayejay09 replied to asmack18's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats to all who were accepted! I am a current RN 2 here at Vanderbilt. Welcome to the Vandy