DirtyBlackSocks

DirtyBlackSocks

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About DirtyBlackSocks

DirtyBlackSocks has 3 years experience and specializes in Army Medic.


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  1. Need to find an accelerated BSN program that I can get into!

    Be prepared to get on a long wait list at a community University or shell out some big student loans to get into a private University with that GPA. I'm currently sitting at a 2.9 because there's an F where a W should be on one of my courses that I n...
  2. Just keep in mind that instructors are overly critical of students so that they will remember their mistakes. The more seriously you take it now, the better a nurse you'll be when you don't have some one around to guide you. Don't take it to heart - ...
  3. Thinking about switching career paths.

    barlow, Thanks for taking the time to make that reply, I got a lot of great information out of it. :)
  4. "NP's Are Smart Nurses" ????

    Don't NP's have more power in the medical field than PA's?
  5. Thinking about switching career paths.

    Thank you for the replies everyone. Where does one go about looking for jobs where they need RN's for research rather than standard bedside care?
  6. Thinking about switching career paths.

    I've considered it. My initial plans were to actually get an NP and open my own clinic. As far as business selling reptiles, fish, etc. I do it on the side right now - and have about 20 years experience in total. The market is extremely competitive, ...
  7. Thinking about switching career paths.

    Thank you for all the replies. I think I'm going to get my BSN and try and get into Research Nursing then move into Biology after that. Does anyone have information on where I can find job opportunities related to research nursing as a new grad RN?
  8. Thinking about switching career paths.

    Thanks. I'm more interested in information of how hard it is to find work in this field by comparison, if anyone has any information on that end. :)
  9. Thinking about switching career paths.

    So here's the short version. I'm disabled, narrow spine, bad hip, take narcotic medications for it, as well as anxiety problems and PTSD from the military which I take other medications for. Covered in tattoo's, big scary guy. All of that worries me ...
  10. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    Did this behavior continue after that single incident? I don't know about pressing charges, if it was a single incident - definitely file a report in it so other nurses are aware that the PT is combative. There is also the need to realize that people...
  11. Co-Worker not smelling so good

    Depression issues can lead to havoc in terms of proper hygiene. I can attest to this - before I sought help for depression and anxiety issues I would have no problems going a week without a shower. My sister in law, who is bi-polar and refuses to tak...
  12. Hairline fracture?

    I had a hairline fracture in my left calcaneus through all of basic training in the Army. Never had it casted, went through all of the training with it - while I definitely felt it (running 2 miles in under 13 minutes made me fall down and cry like a...
  13. Elaborate more on the situation if you want more concrete answers - either way it's the fault of all three people, if not more, that everyone else has mentioned in this thread. Who would take the most heat from the error? Probably the nurse.
  14. Falsely Accused!

    Ask to see the video. Either you're lying, or they are. Get a lawyer ASAP - as this is something that can cost you your license should you not challenge it. If you're not lying - I'd get a co worker to try and get a signed statement from the PT in qu...
  15. Hello varicose veins! [Caution: VENTING!!]

    Bring a folding lawn chair into work - one of the really small ones that folds out in four directions to make a seat. Stash it somewhere, and bring it out when you're ready to document. If some one calls you out on it, tell them the nurses station is...