doctorwhofan

doctorwhofan specializes in dealing w/code browns and blues.

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1. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

   doctorwhofan replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

   When I graduated as a nurse I had been scrounging to get by for several years. I was living the ramen noodle lifestyle and would often choose to put $10 of gas in my car and then buy $10 of cheap groceries. Needless to say, my first paycheck as a nu...

2. LVAD and heart failure help

   doctorwhofan replied to doctorwhofan's topic in NP

   Thanks!

3. LVAD and heart failure help

   doctorwhofan posted a topic in NP

   Hi guys! I'm interviewing for a heart failure position in a few weeks and I have very little experience in the world of cardiac. Can anyone recommend some online lectures or journals to refresh things for me? While I plan to fully admit my lack of...

4. ARNP VS APRN

   doctorwhofan replied to MissRN_Dior's topic in Advanced

   Advanced registered nurse practitioner Advanced practice registered nurse You'll also see advance practice nurse (APN)

5. HIPAA and Demanding Family Members

   doctorwhofan replied to Taiin's topic in HIPAA

   In the state I work in, the next of kin must sign family members into their facilities prior to their arrival, even if the patient is of sound mind. It sounds as though this person needed to call another family member to find out the information. Pe...

6. Nursing student with 0 experience

   doctorwhofan replied to al-sheikhh's topic in General Students

   It's been a while since I did nursing school (17 years - eek!) but I worked retail the entire time. I had been at the store several years and the manager was very accommodating with my crazy clinical and nursing school schedule. My first year as a nu...

7. Pocket Snacks for 12 Hour Shift?

   doctorwhofan replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

   I get migraines if I go too long without food. I carry granola bars, almonds, trail mix, carrots (they taste ok at room temp), a banana, or even a chocolate square in a pinch. I've also done a peanut butter sandwich but I wear a lab coat so my pocke...

8. Stephen King Readers Thread

   doctorwhofan replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

   This is my favorite thread in the history of me posting on AN. Maybe because it has nothing to do with being at work?? All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.... 😝😝😝

9. Stephen King Readers Thread

   doctorwhofan replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

   I bet there's an ICD 10 code for "fear of Stephen King". Or "obsessed w King". I mean, we've got squirrel bite.

10. Stephen King Readers Thread

    doctorwhofan replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I really enjoyed Gone Girl. I liked how I didn't know what was going to happen next and that it was told from different points of view. I think the author has something else out now I need to check out.

11. Stephen King Readers Thread

    doctorwhofan replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Can't. Stop. Laughing. That review is what I wanted to say but I don't write that well. Thanks for sharing!

12. Stephen King Readers Thread

    doctorwhofan replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Interview with King on Harry Potter vs (ahem) teeny bopper romance. I can't remember the quote, but basically he said that Harry Potter taught kids what it's like to stand up for what's right, how to stand in the face of adversity, and how to fight ...

13. Stephen King Readers Thread

    doctorwhofan replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Omg, yes! Lol!

14. Stephen King Readers Thread

    doctorwhofan replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^^^^^^ THIS!! (And don't get me started on 50 shades...but that's a different thread.)

15. Stephen King Readers Thread

    doctorwhofan replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I think his head would explode. Loved On Writing. Loaned it to a friend and haven't seen it since. (Sob, sniff). Must get another copy.