danedsel

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1. Hospital cancelled my contract due to inexperience...

   danedsel replied to BeccaroseRN's topic in Travel

   I've always found travel nursing similar to working for a temp agency. I did these temp assignments for about 5 years in Los Angeles. Within about 3 hours you'd know if an assignment would work out and you'd be back the next day. Sometimes, your rec...

2. Kaplan Predictor Test

   danedsel replied to Kdunn062307's topic in NCLEX

   Having done the Kaplan test prep and predictor tests myself, I can tell you that you want to stick with as many Kaplan resources as possible. I hate to say it, but content and what is more emphasized can change from vendor to vendor. Let me be clear ...

3. Advice on where to go from med-surg?

   danedsel replied to danedsel's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, thanks purple! Those indeed are good questions to ask! One of the previous commenters mentioned 'shadowing.' I didn't know that some facilities allowed that sort of thing, but then again, I never asked about it, either. If I can, I may apply an...

4. Advice on where to go from med-surg?

   danedsel replied to danedsel's topic in General Nursing

   A wise and well-constructed response. I agree with everything you and the others have stated. I'll likely stick it out for as long as possible. Thank you.

5. Advice on where to go from med-surg?

   danedsel replied to danedsel's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I do think days would be better because of the 10 shifts I've worked here and there. The difference is - well - like night and day. =| Sorry, couldn't help myself. On this particular floor, there are more resources and fewer meds to give during...

6. Advice on where to go from med-surg?

   danedsel posted a topic in General Nursing

   I graduated nursing school last summer and got a job on SICU working nights. The transition was jarring and hellacious (to say the least), so I transferred to med-surg thinking it would be smoother. You can probably imagine how that worked out... I'v...

7. Homemaker to RN @ 40

   danedsel replied to LuKeeU's topic in General Students

   It shouldn't be an issue - in general. If your age is the real concern, it is true that some employers like to hire young, new grads simply because of the rigors of physically sustaining a 12-hour shift.

8. Bullying in nursing field does exist

   danedsel replied to Dianna11's topic in Relations

   Context? You mean 'subtext.' The context is pretty clear.

9. Bullying in nursing field does exist

   danedsel replied to Dianna11's topic in Relations

   Bullying can take many forms through many outlets. For example, virulent passive-aggression could exist in behavioral or verbal form. Someone coming up to you explicitly conveying their disdain for your existence can now be considered hate-speech, as...

10. Submitting International Verification Form to Ca. BRN

    danedsel replied to Max06's topic in Registration

    California is infamous and has been for a long time with its sluggish administrative process! Worst case scenario, you have to re-submit. I hate to say it - but if you've got the money and resources - a trip to Sacramento getting everything knocked o...

11. UWORLD is the NCLEX!!

    danedsel replied to isaura305's topic in NCLEX

    Uworld is most likely harder than the NCLEX, so when you take the NCLEX, you're more prepared. Content and mastery, therein, are very helpful foundations for directing you to correctly prioritize and execute effective management of care. This helps f...

12. Can a nursing student transfer schools?

    danedsel replied to bobbabo's topic in General Students

    I fought this battle and succeeded, but it was going to another local community college in the area. Here's the thing: A previous post suggested just going for your ADN, which is 2 years (5 semesters), to shorten your tenure. That might be good advi...

13. Nursing school does NOT get easier as you progress...

    danedsel posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I realize that this is all subjective and many variables exist, such as the state you live in, the school you attend, etc.; but, I can conclusively say that - through experience - nursing school never got any easier or less challenging from semester ...

14. One Liner to Diffuse Escalating Situation With Patient

    danedsel replied to Lev's topic in Relations

    I like it, Lev. Nevermind the public stoning...

15. Stuck myself with dirty needle - please help.

    danedsel replied to danedsel's topic in General Students

    Primary cutaneous tuberculosis in a 27-year-old medical intern from needle-stick injury: a case report