Don2014

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1. Advice for a New Grad RN After Quitting job/ Orientation after 5 & 1/2 months

   Don2014 replied to DonovanRN's topic in New Nurse

   I had a similar situation only 2 weeks ago. I had my first day of a 5pt load with admits and discharges. I knew it could have gone better, but when I asked my preceptor what I could have done better, there was no response. The next day I was asked to...

2. Online RN-MSN Programs with Non-nursing Bachelor's

   Don2014 replied to 777RN's topic in Post Graduate

   Where did you decide to go? Any other recommendations?

3. First Post- Not a nurse yet... advice for an old guy?

   Don2014 replied to thecadman99's topic in Men

   45 year old new grad here too. After being downsized from NPR, I went into night weekend program at a local community college. I found that the night students were highly educated, focused and had little time for drama. I have a couple words of advic...

4. Stethoscope covers OK for men?

   Don2014 replied to leftysoftball's topic in Men

   Apparently the oil from your skin can degrade the tubing. Maybe the cover will aslo extend the life of the scope? I just got a Littmann Cardiology III ( good sounding scope BTW) and want it to last a while.

5. Student Nurse with a poop problem

   Don2014 replied to Grrrse's topic in Men

   Two masks with toothpaste in between. Works wonders!

6. From construction to nursing, has it been done?

   Don2014 replied to jerc47's topic in Men

   To answer your original question - Yes, I have a friend who worked construction for 20+ years and is now a fantastic ICU nurse. He frequently flies to Haiti to help build houses and nursing duties! In other words, a great guy. There's good advice he...

7. How hard really is intermediate Care

   Don2014 replied to RN_Student14's topic in Cardiac

   In my experience, 3-4 patients is low and explains why no was running around. The unit I worked on (as a CNA) was 6 or 7, and some days were crazy!

8. DaVita Village

   Don2014 replied to Islnd_RN's topic in Urology

   From what my friends are telling me, the "non profit" hospitals they are working for are treating them just as Wal-Mart would!

9. DaVita Village

   Don2014 replied to Islnd_RN's topic in Urology

   I just started and can add a few things. It's location specific. My "home" is in a state of change with a new FA and almost all new nurses and techs. So, I'm training in a nearby location that is smoothly run from the top down. The company has many p...

10. Guys - what did you wear for interview?

    Don2014 replied to Don2014's topic in Job Hunt

    Thank you Medic2 and Commuter! It sounds like I should ditch the jacket since this interview is for a staff nurse position. Now I have to work on the questions that are going to be thrown at me! BTW- This site has been an excellent resource for me. ...

11. Guys - what did you wear for interview?

    Don2014 posted a topic in Job Hunt

    I have been taking nursing interviews for a first job out of school and need some advice. I am older (45yrs) and am concerned that I looked too "corporate" in previous interviews by wearing both a jacket and tie. While I'm sure that dress alone was n...

12. At my wit's end...

    Don2014 replied to jasonsgirl4eves's topic in General Students

    I would not have made it through school alone. I stuck with a small group of 5 friends (who were all smarter than myself) who studied together and graduated with honors. The negative people will find people with similar attitudes.

13. At my wit's end...

    Don2014 replied to jasonsgirl4eves's topic in General Students

    There are going to be difficult people everywhere you go, even more if you work in a large hospital. Try to think of it as not just "school" but an opportunity to develop a professional attitude that you will use every day when confronted by unfriend...

14. TECH VS DIALYSIS RN

    Don2014 replied to joje_26's topic in Urology

    I am just out of school as an RN and joined DaVita. I was surprised as well to see that they would hire without any experience. I will be happy to relay my experiences in this situation.

15. Dialysis or nothing?

    Don2014 replied to Don2014's topic in Urology

    Hi guys! They offered a position with chronic patients in one of their out-patient clinics. I liked being there for a 10 hour shift and got see how the staff supports each other and observed a smooth work flow. I signed and start on Monday!