Nurse_JackieVA BSN, RN

CVICU, SchoolRN, MICU, PCU/IMU, ED

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    CEU's

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to Volleygram's topic in School

    Nurse.com and I'm a member for AACN. I also take advantage of conferences that offer
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    Question?

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    I can assist and have some things but there's a company nurse for anything serious. I've always told better safe than sorry talk to your MD or go to the
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    1st day questions

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to WineRN's topic in School

    What I was told from the beginning was each nurse will run their clinic differently so personally I don't like a lot of kids in here unless they are legit sick. I am not the hang out spot and am a...
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    Leaving School Nursing...

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    I'm going through something similar and I haven't been doing this for that long. I don't know if it's because I miss the hospital or what. I'm pushing myself to finish out the school year because I...
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    New school nurse poll

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to SWimbish's topic in School

    I went to the Dollar Tree and bought some buckets - lined those suckers with plastic bags so when they puke I bag it up. Clorox wipes! I wipe everything down - I wish I had Cavi wipes from the...
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    Kids say the darnest things....

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to mrsfoster601's topic in School

    OMG, my 5yo calls it hanitizer too! Makes me laugh every time I hear her say
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    How much orientation??

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to RNBSNon12/13/14's topic in School

    I got a few hours of orientation. Nothing really. Most of my training was on the
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    What is the worst nursing job you ever had?

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    My last job - first in VA. Caught nurses lying about me to cover their mistakes during my orientation, the unit was more focused about looking good on paper that actually doing great work and saving...
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    Nurse Pass

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    We have nurse passes and I try not to see anyone unless they have a pass - emergencies and meds are my exception to the rule. I keep them incase I don't have time to chart in Health Office right away...
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    List all the Nursing Hats you have worn

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    In no particular order: LTAC Tele Step Down MICU ED Acute Child/Adol Psych - Charge Acute Adult Psych - Charge House Supervisor Psych Liaison - writing psych holds in the ED School
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    School nurse perks :)

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to Duncan6's topic in School

    As someone who's just recently moved from sunny CA to snowy VA - I'm happy for the three snow days I just had and not having to drive in that nonsense. Having the same schedule as my kids and actually...
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    What was your very first Nursing Job?

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    My very first job fresh out of nursing school was a Tele Step Down which I hated. I left it quickly then when to child/adol psych. LOVED psych! Eventually branched out into ED then back to Step...
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    Who is in the path of Winter Storm Helena?

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I made my hubby stock the fridge yesterday so hopefully we're good BUT we don't have enough
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    Who is in the path of Winter Storm Helena?

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I'm in the Norfolk area so we're getting ready for
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    How often do you use your stethoscope?

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to moreoreo's topic in School

    It's a hard transition when you're coming from the hospital to the school setting. I know when I started I felt like I wasn't using it enough but I started telling myself this isn't the hospital and...
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    4 weeks?!

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to Aem207's topic in Cardiac

    I think you should give it a try. They could have you paired with a strong preceptor and if you make the most out of it, it could be a great experience then after the orientation is done keep asking...
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    Question about holding meds?

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to Scarlettz's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Without knowing what med we're talking about and what his BPs have been ranging; I would have held it then called to get parameters or waited for the MD to do their morning rounds and talked to them...
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    Who uses the restroom in your office?

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    My question is why are there so many people with access to your clinic? Honestly that's a safety issue for me. There should be limited access to your clinic especially if you're leaving your meds keys...
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    Does your ICU use CHG wipes for bathing patients?

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to fatrabbit's topic in Critical Care

    On my old unit in CA all patients received daily CHG baths. We were told to stop using soap/water. When I moved to VA, the unit I worked on said to only give CHG baths to pts with central lines...
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    Who uses the restroom in your office?

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to JustRNingAlong's topic in School

    Students and a few teachers - overflow usually. The Principal/VP have keys to the clinic and there's an extra set of keys for everything in the main office incase I'm
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    New here

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to NurseMrn's topic in School

    Ain't that the truth - by staff and students. I've managed to lessen it because I'm "not nice," lol. I don't let the kids run me and do whatever they want ie sit ON my desk, hang out, and cross my...
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    Rapid Response vs Code Blue?

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to JennyJo22's topic in Critical Care

    Just a question for clarification: a patient passed on a tele floor, while on the monitor, and no one noticed until you said
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    I'm LEAVING!

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I've tried both ways, especially since I was given a time to eat I'd like to actually take it. Who were they fooling here, lol. So I usually leave my door open and try not to get vomit on my lunch or...
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    I'm LEAVING!

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I'm the same way and the principal even gave me a designated lunchtime that the teachers agreed upon during a staff meeting but do the teachers stop sending me kids...nope. It's super irritating as...
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    Do you ever say "no" to an inhaler request?

    Nurse_JackieVA replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I want to but I haven't yet. Some of the kids use their inhaler as an excuse to get out of class and wander the halls then see me right before they go back to class. I'll always give it to them...