DTWriter

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1. Dismissed, what now?

   DTWriter replied to Forever Curls's topic in General Students

   How long is the program? To me, it seems ridiculous to dismiss someone when they are so close to the finish, but I get that these nursing schools need graduates who are likely to pass the NCLEX (I.e. the better the NCLEX pass rate, the better the sch...

2. Having a hard time choosing first job!

   DTWriter replied to natifante's topic in General Nursing

   For each unit, ask to shadow during a time when you would be working (I.e. day shift or night shift) - a great way to familiarize yourself with your colleagues and get an idea of the working conditions. Side notes: A 3 years contract is suspicious. D...

3. CNA 11 Years need your help

   DTWriter replied to L.P.CNA's topic in General Nursing

   Side note: I hope you did not let the patient know that you got fired, or gave the impression that his mother contacting the employer got you fired. His mother might call your former employer again and they might take further action.

4. CNA 11 Years need your help

   DTWriter replied to L.P.CNA's topic in General Nursing

   She should have contacted you, not your employer. I agree with @TriciaJ and I bet @caliotter3 is right about the mother's intent. Harsh but you should sever ties with this patient, and be cautious about getting this close with a patient again. The da...

5. Covid-19 Parties

   DTWriter replied to Emergent's topic in COVID

   I feel sorry for the healthcare professionals who have to take care of these mor... patients.

6. Famous person as patient?

   DTWriter replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, yeah. If it is that generic, the chance of figuring out the patient's identity is nearly zero, but the risk is still there. Some of the posts have been fun to read but there are some posts that are like "a bit too much information there." I gue...

7. Famous person as patient?

   DTWriter replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

   Is this research to see how many nurses would reveal the famous people who they cared for? Side note: Why are posters actually hinting at the celebrities who were under their care? Call it paranoia but that is not wise. There should be no hints at al...

8. Where to go as a nurse if you dont want to work with patients at ALL?

   DTWriter replied to guest1074618's topic in General Nursing

   Was there a particular topic that you found interesting about nursing? What are your interests outside of nursing? Side note: On the bright side, you completed your general nursing education AND gained nursing experience before the pandemic started. ...

9. Would you "adopt" a nurse or allow yourself to be "adopted" (For Nurses' Week)?

   DTWriter replied to Sour Lemon's topic in General Nursing

   Grasping at straws but what if these nurses are actually planning to give away their care packages to someone in need? Yeah, there are probably nurses who are asking for care packages for themselves, but is it wrong to do so? There are nurses who liv...

10. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    DTWriter replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in COVID

    If you have the time, it does not hurt to focus on a "Plan B" career. Side note: For those working during this pandemic, here is a link to some freebies. Get them while they still care: Free Coffee, Crocs and Doughnuts! Updated Freebies & Discoun...

11. Is the increased love for healthcare workers an irony that will fade away when things get better?

    DTWriter replied to DesiDani's topic in COVID

    Call it "broken record" but nurses working during this pandemic (and their loves, especially those who live with them) should be getting their money worth. "Thank you" does not pay the bills. As Gov. Cuomo said, "Thank you" is nice but assistance is ...

12. Difficult doc

    DTWriter replied to missourinurse2b's topic in Relations

    How bad do you need this position? Is he THE doctor for the facility, or is he a part of a group? Have you tried finding who is this doctor's superior/employer? Doctors like this tend to cave real quick, or even get fired, once their superiors get in...

13. How to Staff Better During COVID-19 and Disasters

    DTWriter replied to nataliadab's topic in COVID

    It has been said over and over again. A nurse working during this pandemic is being played (especially if he/she is working with inadequate equipment) if he/she does not get something comparable to this => Don't let the public guilt trip you into ...

14. To be a coward, or to be a fool?

    DTWriter replied to MsJenn_The_RN's topic in COVID

    This may be controversial but I believe that nurses working during this pandemic should be getting their money worth. They should be getting paid more than they usually do (I.e. more so than a travel nurse's salary pre-pandemic). They should be recei...

15. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    DTWriter replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in COVID

    When I said "when mandatory recall does happen," I meant if it happens, but there was a comment made by a governor about the possibility of recruiting healthcare professionals, but, for now, they are asking for volunteers ?