Don Gloves

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1. Phasing Out ADN?

   Don Gloves replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

   I have a BS in another subject, then earned an ADN (with honors) in 2007 while my children were young. The community college was much closer than the university that offered a second degree BSN. I check the box for a four-year degree- but alas, no BS...

2. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

   Don Gloves replied to Esme12's topic in COVID

   26 y/o female RN, BSN, CCRN. TX Christian University grad.

3. Medical Assistants being called nurses

   Don Gloves replied to Ethicsrn4life's topic in Relations

   Several years ago, I visited a physician for additional tests and symptoms of low thyroid. This was one of the messages I received from the MA: ...The longer you are on the medication, it should improve. We will continue to monitor every 6 months, u...

4. Describe your med pass!

   Don Gloves replied to CloudySue's topic in Camp

   Two nurses pass meds to two shifts of 225 campers and counselors at breakfast, one lunch (not many meds passed at lunch) and dinner meds for 450+. (Not every camper gets meds.) One nurse does sick call at breakfast and dinner; the other stays behin...

5. Dr Oz's show on antidepressants...your thoughts?

   Don Gloves replied to Marshall1's topic in Stress 101

   Within the last year or so, Dr. Oz hosted a show about the risk of stroke with antidepressants. The weird thing is, it was about MAO inhibitors. I've seen LOTS of charts and medical records, and have yet to discover a patient taking an MAOI for dep...

6. Best Nursing Shoes/Sneakers

   Don Gloves replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Try the ones recommended from the other posts, as it all depends what's comfortable for you. I have a somewhat flat foot and wear Danskos for the awesome arch support. Other than being exhausted, nothing hurts at end of shift--not my feet, back...no...

7. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

   Don Gloves replied to emptyboxcars's topic in New Nurse

   OR has 8-hour shifts. I've heard Psych does, too.

8. Online RN to BSN - DFW area. Texas Tech?

   Don Gloves posted a topic in Texas

   I've heard good things about Texas Tech's program in Lubbock, and mixed reviews for UTA. If you don't mind, please share the approximate cost of your program.

9. Can someone explain how a study group is at all effective?

   Don Gloves replied to bhanson's topic in General Students

   One thing you need to beware of is incorrect information. Ultimately, YOU need to understand the information, because YOU will take the test independently - without the study group. Learning the material independently will help you to reason out a q...

10. Was I Inappropriate

    Don Gloves replied to rachelita's topic in General Nursing

    I was told it was a HIPAA violation to inquire on a patient's status by any means (by contacting the patient or his/her family, asking staff, or searching hospital records) when the patient been transferred from your department. Your heart was in the...

11. Have you heard about DJ Sullivan?

    Don Gloves replied to gnom's topic in Operating Room

    Not sure what their goals were....quality improvement, I think. I was new to the hospital after they'd arrived. They also had a heavy hand in orientation. This is a pedi hospital, and from everything I gathered, they had not done their homework re...

12. Have you heard about DJ Sullivan?

    Don Gloves replied to gnom's topic in Operating Room

    DJS consulted for about six months. They were not well-received by the OR nurses, especially the well-seasoned ones. Fiscal cutbacks were not implemented. I do not know what the hospital's motivating factor was to hire them - quality improvement,...