pdaddy

pdaddy has 1 years experience and specializes in ICU step-down, Med/Surg Trauma ICU.

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1. Tncc

   pdaddy replied to jillba's topic in Emergency

   Can someone who has taken this course take a look at this practice test and let me know if it is in fact similiar to the one given. I am taking the course next week and want to know what to expect. i took this practive test and did not do so hot so n...

2. RN to BSN Online Programs. Let's hear some recommendations

   pdaddy posted a topic in Online Learning

   I have only seen a couple of these threads but with very few responses. I already have 3 nursing classes towards my BSN out of the way and am looking to complete the rest totaly online. The trouble it, there are far too many to choose from and at suc...

3. Requirments for graduate nursing increasing?

   pdaddy posted a topic in General Nursing

   Is anyone sure of when the requirements for Nurse Practioner change from Masters to Doctorate?? Signing off- PDaddy

4. Ethical and moral dilemma

   pdaddy replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

   Well I did tell the family that his heart never went into a shockable rhythm according to the interrogation; that's why they think it didn't fire.

5. Ethical and moral dilemma

   pdaddy posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work in med/surg/trauma ICU at an inner city level ! trauma hospital. I had a pt. the other day that came in from a cardiac event and required the hypothermia protocol. He was 58 and living in an ECF when his ICD fired off 77 times non warranted d...

6. Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

   pdaddy replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

   Tricia, do you by chance think you could help me out with some contact information? Anything would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

7. Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

   pdaddy posted a topic in General Nursing

   My friend who's a fellow RN told me about open nursing positions in Iraq. Apparently they are so desperate for nurses there they are offering $200K for just 6 months. Any info on this? I tried googling it but with no luck

8. Any male nurses here have good things to say about Dansko's?

   pdaddy replied to pdaddy's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have worked as a chef (small grill chef) in the past and i know all too well the rigors of working in a busy kitchen when you're slammed. i would hold your opinion as an authority over many other's. Thank you kind sir and much luck with your classe...

9. HELP!!!! Taking the NCLEX in 2 weeks!!!

   pdaddy replied to SuperSN2008's topic in NCLEX

   As long as you stay above 50% with the qbank questions you'll do fine. I took it last year and was faced with the same dilemma (scoring WAY higher from Saunder's) and this made me nervous as well. I averages around 55-65 through Kaplan and i would be...

10. Planning a huge move to Ann Arbor, suggestions greatly appreciated

    pdaddy replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thank you soooo much for the great info, it will help us out more then you know it. So sorry for the SUPER late reply, waaay too many things going on at once. it seems our move will be taking place after completion of my BSN in 20 months . I was...

11. Any male nurses here have good things to say about Dansko's?

    pdaddy posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

    I'm in the market for a new work shoe and have been doing my research. My gf who is also an RN swears by Dansko's as i see many others on this board do as well. I however have yet to see any comments from the men on this issue

12. Planning a huge move to Ann Arbor, suggestions greatly appreciated

    pdaddy replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great idea that I never even considered. i will definetly be looking farther into this option, thanks! Sarah and Alex, it would be great to get advice from someone that's in the area already. I suppose the two biggest questions at hand wold...

13. Planning a huge move to Ann Arbor, suggestions greatly appreciated

    pdaddy posted a topic in General Nursing

    So my girlfriend (RN of 3 years) and I (RN of .5 years) are planning on a move to Ann Arbor in hopes of employment at the U of M hospital. I'm interested in getting into an ICU as soon as I can to get the year experience needed for their CRNA program...

14. NCLEX HAIL STORM 265 Questions

    pdaddy replied to AliceanRN2B's topic in NCLEX

    Well congratulations! I took it on monday as well and still nothing! I think I'm going to make the state pay for the treatment of this ulcer they have provided me, lol

15. NCLEX HAIL STORM 265 Questions

    pdaddy replied to AliceanRN2B's topic in NCLEX

    Did you find out from checking the website or did you pay the 7 or so bucks to find out? What day did you take the test?