dragonflyRN

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  1. Argo....you know thats not the norm. Most units are staffed with females....because most nurses are females. I always made it a point to get along with everyone, but I don't eat lunch. Had a few I hung out with outside of work....and that was trouble...
  2. Tips for New Graduate Nurse Starting a job

    Work with more than one preceptor....everyone runs their day differently. Be confident! ( I know you are!) And if you hate med/surg....there are other options!
  3. I didn't mean to be rude....but i thought it was almost comical. Maybe you can help take care of Mom!
  4. Hard time going from LPN to RN????

    NEWS FLASH!!! RN's get to deal with all that fun stuff too!
  5. Do you realize what a live in nurse would cost? No....medicaid will not cover that.
  6. Anyone try renewing their CPR online?

    I did the online version through the AHA. I need to get the skills portion tested. It was cancelled twice. I need to find another place to check my skills...ugh!!!
  7. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Never place a chicken wing under your breasts....and when a nurse finds it there....never say "I wondered where that went..." as you gobble it down.
  8. Some Sonography Help

    As a RN, if I had to do it over agian, I would choose sonography or xray tech. I love being a RN, but it is stressful. There are many options for sonography. From OB to cardiac....you can specialize. I wish you luck in whatever you decide!
  9. Anyone work as a Independent Nurse Contractor?

    I am not sure what type of contracting you are thinking about, but I am an independent contractor. I am contracted through a company to do in home training visits. The company calls to see if I am avaliable, i accept or decline, I make the appointmen...
  10. Applying for out of state jobs as a new grad

    IMO, I would continue to apply for positions that intrest you in your state and others. I would not seek licensure in any other state until at least you have had an interview. I recently moved from one state to another and did not get my new states l...
  11. NCLEX ? in different states

    You only have to take the NCLEX once. You can take it in any state. I went to school in Ohio, lived in Michigan, took my NCLEX in Michigan and received my first state licensure in Ohio because that is where I applied for licensure. To obtain licensur...
  12. Dansko clogs

    Has anyone ever bought the Sanita shoes? I love my Danskos....and want a new pair exactly like the ones I have, not with the soles made by another company. I was wondering if anyone has boughtthe Sanita brand and how they compare to the original Dans...
  13. Proper notice

    I am in a situation and I am afraid that I may not be able to give a 2 week proper notice. I need to move out of state as soon as possible. Should I attempt to stay in a hotel for 2 weeks so I can give notice? Do you think that a future employeer wil...
  14. Working at a Clinic/Private Dr Office

    I am a RN and I currently work for a group of cardiologists. Requirements for this position were 3 years of experience in cardiac nursing preferably in a hospital. My primary function in my practice is to manage the patients on anticoagulation therap...
  15. thoughts of end of life

    I have to agree, for myself. Should I ever be diagnosed with a terminal situation, I will meet death on my own terms. It is unfortuante at this time that there is not legal assistance avaiable.