Just Dave

Just Dave has 27 years experience.

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   Old Nurse, New DON

   Just Dave posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new DON that came up from the ranks and floors. Do any of you experienced DON have brain sheets, or checklists or other workflow forms that you created that make your day run smoothly. I am looking for ideas and structure from those who ...
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   Get your med surg experience early!

   Just Dave posted a topic in Career Support

   I wanted to pass on some advice and help other avoid some pit-falls. I did psych nurse as my residency... as cool as it is, I think that I seriously handicapped myself right out of the gate every time i try to pick up shifts on another unit, or eve...
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   Time to remove the "nurse" in APN?

   Just Dave replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

   physician assistant sounds a whole lot less impressive than nurse practitioner PA are masters level caregivers who work under the direct supervision of an MD. most wanted to go to med school and couldn't for various reasons nurse practitioners are (...
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   Needle stick from urine collection cup.. Patient HepC positive...

   Just Dave replied to Leeleeboo7's topic in General Nursing

   welcome to nursing, rookie. it wont be your last stick. it happens. don't freak out. In a few years you'll be sniffing psuedomonus wounds like old school ditto paper lol stay cool, keep giving good care and put away your phone on the job. don't get ...
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   I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

   Just Dave replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

   you sound burned out. take a break and come back when your head is clear. you are no good to your patients who need you if your head is a mess while you are gone, maybe youll remember why you chose this life in the first place. its ok to take a break...
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   Nursing in Florida. From school to on the job... a info session

   Just Dave posted a topic in General Nursing

   Thinking about nursing in sunny Florida? Questions about school, the job, money and all the rest? I'm sitting here at work on a slow evening and I felt like writing a little primer about Nursing in Florida. I have been at this gig for 20 years, and i...
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   PHSC 2017 Fall Nursing

   Just Dave replied to MamaNurseLlama's topic in School Programs

   Congrats to all those tha got in... truly.
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   PHSC 2017 Fall Nursing

   Just Dave replied to MamaNurseLlama's topic in School Programs

   Letters in mail. I got wait listed for rn bridge. Guess I'm going to Rasmussen lol
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   PHSC 2017 Fall Nursing

   Just Dave replied to MamaNurseLlama's topic in School Programs

   Go To ADMISSIONS Office. Bring the app you downloaded online (they might have some) Bring teas scores, in less thru have them online for you. Pat at bookstore amd go back to admissions wirh receipt It's pretty painless Only a week left
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    PHSC Nursing Hopefuls - Fall 2016

    Just Dave replied to meltominoire's topic in Florida

    Lpn to Rn bridge. Composite 75 2.8 gpa 78 teas County resident I feel like I might get declined after seeing everyone else's scores. .... guess I might be laying Rasmussen 20k Ugh.
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    PHSC 2017 Fall Nursing

    Just Dave replied to MamaNurseLlama's topic in School Programs

    Throwing my hat in the ring Rn bridge program 2.8 GPA 78 teas I have a ba in psychology from usf, but I don't think that has any weight. I looked at some other threads... I'm not overly hopeful, but I have a sense of humor If I don't get in, I go p...