ctdismukes

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1. All advice will be appreciated

   ctdismukes replied to proudpops's topic in General Nursing

   At night we typically stared out with: MVAs (motors vehicle accidents) - because everyone was out on the road at 7pm OR Interfacility Transfers (hospital to nursing home or vise versa) - to pick up left overs from day shift As the night progressed...

2. All advice will be appreciated

   ctdismukes replied to proudpops's topic in General Nursing

   I am formally an EMT and now Im in nursing. I WISH WISH WISH all nurses could have had one semester of clinical rotaion through ERs and on ambulances! I have said that from DAY ONE! That field will keep you on your toes and gives you a better perspec...

3. Nursing shortage no more?

   ctdismukes replied to Uniquemoi04's topic in General Nursing

   Getting back to the VA Hospitals... I had been applying to the one here in Tampa as a student LPN for the length of my entire program. I was told face to face by one of the recruiters: "We may not hire students right now. We just don't have the money...

4. Where should a nursing instructor begin?

   ctdismukes posted a topic in Educators

   Good Evening Everyone! Im a new LPN in Tampa, FL that has been in the medical field for several years (EMS, clinics, etc.). I am working toward my BSN and then my MSN in Education to teach other nurses. I have noticed though that even LPN instructors...

5. To all the moms out there: How did you do it?

   ctdismukes replied to Karina1481's topic in General Nursing

   GO NOW! Take the extra money out, apply for schoalrships, do what ever it takes to get in ASAP! My daughter is 27 months and I just graduated in December. It was tough, I won't deny it. My husband (making only $48k/yr here in FL) was our ONLY source ...

6. sticky instructor situation

   ctdismukes replied to weezergrl456's topic in General Nursing

   When I first read your posted I wanted to tell you "Fight the Power!" But alas I know I wouldn't have if I were you. At this point in the game, you only have to deal with her for a few more weeks. Just take a deep breath and let it ride. You have e...

7. RE: How much heart Break? Does it still hurt?

   ctdismukes replied to MMayo's topic in General Nursing

   "I have been wondering if I am of the edge of burn out when I am just starting RN nursing school. I still care about my nursing care, though I ration my caring alot more than I use to. I m assuming the inital stages of inexperience and ignorance abou...