DutchRN09

DutchRN09 specializes in Ambulatory Surgery, PACU,SICU.

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1. Why did you become a nurse?

   DutchRN09 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   I wanted a job that had set hours, and when I am not there I did not have to think about it, or be on call 24 hrs a day. I work 2 days a week and can support myself, and have health insurance, plus...

2. If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

   DutchRN09 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe be a librarian, there are books and the people who are there, can take themselves to the bathroom, they take their family members home, and you have to get your own coffee when you are there and...

3. military service male nurse

   DutchRN09 replied to PinBall's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Thank you for your service. With your experience, it should help you become a part of flight team. Most people where I work have ICU experience. Start doing pre req's for your BSN of you can, or...

4. Last minute advice - Labor and Delivery Interview

   DutchRN09 replied to KMNewRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Good luck with your interview! Be postive, willing to learn and be

5. Happiness vs more money

   DutchRN09 replied to adamsmom2's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that people tend to study more if they have a financial stake. It is ok to keep a job you like and that works for you. It may inspire your son to do what he loves as

6. Why does every unit have a princess?

   DutchRN09 replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   We had one where I used to work, the only person who could work 12's on the entire unit. Everyone else had to work 8's. No clue as to why, but I do not miss

7. Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

   DutchRN09 replied to eminthesr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I would do it again, I work 0.6 with FT pay and good benefits, day shift hrs. Most of my co workers are nice, and so are the doctors. The work is interesting and challenging and I have a lot of free...

8. Hit the ground running.

   DutchRN09 replied to oldnurse1990's topic in Travel

   All I can say is that PBDS is a poor indicator IMO. The hospital were I was just stopped using it. I would clarify expectations if

9. How do you handle the everyday stress of a nurse?

   DutchRN09 replied to Bugs20091's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Do not pick up OT, walk the dog, yoga, gym q d., eat healthy, don't think about work when not there, do not pick up

10. What to do when a doctor won't let you read back an order

    DutchRN09 replied to aem31's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I say something like " so give ---mg q2, is that right? And they say "yes" takes like 2

11. Leave you family for nursing??

    DutchRN09 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Many residents end up divorced as well, there is an interesting documentary on PBS about this very

12. Where to go from here

    DutchRN09 replied to dhibler's topic in General Nursing

    40K for an RN degree? What is the average salary in your area? That sounds like a lot of debt for a potential job that pays around 22 dollars an hr (in Illinois) to

13. Finding the right time to sleep...

    DutchRN09 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    The night before I work I sleep from 2100-0515, that works well, and then I repeat that x2. When I am off, I sleep from 2200-0600/0630, which I why I prefer working days, although they are super...

14. Is 7 the new 5?

    DutchRN09 replied to Capco56's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes, where I came from in the Midwest, nurses had 7 pts 3-11, I don't know about a night. Where I currently am it varies from 5 to 7. Mostly 7 though on general floors. I have 2, but am in ICU,...

15. Leave you family for nursing??

    DutchRN09 replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career

    No, unless you want to be divorced at the end of your program. Nursing school is hard enough on relationships when you are living in the same house, let alone when you are living apart. Three years...