DutchRN

DutchRN has 12 years experience and specializes in Oncology, Med/Surg.

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1. nurses with spinal fusion and current area of practice

   DutchRN replied to happy76's topic in Disabilities

   L-5 S-1 fusion with instrumentation 5 years ago. I've been a nurse for 13 years. As of now I'm on a medical disability because I can no longer walk more than 200 feet wtihout having intolerable pain and radiculopathy. I also have about a 45 degree sc...

2. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   DutchRN replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I graduated from nursing school 3 days before my 49th. birthday. I'm now 61 years old. I have worked full time on a med/surg unit for the past 12 years. When I first began my practice, it used to make me chuckle when a patient would say, "Oh I'm glad...

3. scared i'm going to lose my license..

   DutchRN replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

   I am so happy for you! I'm sure your new job will be better suited to you. Chalk your last job up as a learning experience........ yo've learned what you will accept and what you will not. Good luck to you nurse441!! I hope you keep us posted.

4. scared i'm going to lose my license..

   DutchRN replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

   441Nurse I am so sorry this has happened to you as a new nurse and your first job. As others have stated, RUN!! No amount of money or benefits will make up for the stress you are under with this job. You will burn out in a matter of weeks regard...

5. nurses with spinal fusion and current area of practice

   DutchRN replied to happy76's topic in Disabilities

   L4-S1 fusion with implementation (4 titanium screws and spacer) for spondylithesis and scoliosis with a 40 degree curvature. Off work for 6 months, in a back brace for 3 months 24/7. Worst surgery I've ever had. I still get injections in my lower bac...

6. How did your employer recognize Nurse's Day?

   DutchRN replied to allevi's topic in Relations

   The facility where I work acutally does make a big deal out of Nurses Day the entire week. The highlight is breakfast prepared by our unit manager. There is juice, waffles, fruit, assorted cereals, bagals, coffee, tea. Throughout the entire hospital...

7. Moments You Wouldn't Wish To Be A Nurse !!!

   DutchRN replied to hoope's topic in General Nursing

   spenmom Well said! People often ask me how can I stand to work on an oncology unit and isn't it so sad? My answer is this; Sometimes yes, it is but most of the time I feel very honored to be allowed to be a part of a patient's life where they are so ...

8. To my preceptor, future students beware (rant)

   DutchRN replied to leekun2010's topic in General Nursing

   leekun2010, I am so sorry you had such a bad experience with your preceptor. Nurses really do seem to eat their young. I too had several bad experiences as a student nurse. During one clinical rotation I clearly remember my instructor taking me ...

9. 11 Things Your Nurse Thinks (But Will Never Tell You)

   DutchRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Carolladybelle, you've hit the nail squarely on the head! Having cancer does not make patient's or family members "nicer".

10. OCN certification...does it really make a difference?

    DutchRN replied to jentrump29's topic in Oncology

    The Oncology Med/Surg unit where I work does not require OCN certification but it is highly recommended. We are not paid extra for certification but we are reimbursed for the OCN exam if we pass it and we are reimbursed every four years for the renew...