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ddoosier

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  1. Calling in sick....feeling worst after the call!

    ddoosier replied to TeresaB930's topic in General Nursing

    I feel guilty because of the effects that my absence has on my co-workers. But when your sick, no one wants you there. Management is always suspicious of "call-ins". But even so, whoever took your...

  2. Incompetent nurses

    ddoosier replied to medicrnguy's topic in General Nursing

    UGHHHH!! Find a different profession or pursue

  3. Trauma Nursing

    ddoosier replied to VieraGrl1030's topic in Emergency

    I started out as an extern on the trauma nursing unit at a level one trauma center. From there, I approached the nurse manager in the Surgical ICU expressed my interest in her unit to extern. I was...

  4. Surgical Nursing

    ddoosier replied to foxgirl2's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it and follow your own intuition. I went straight into the ICU after graduation and have no regrets. I agree that obtaining floor experience is invaluable because you can benefit from enhancing...

  5. Wine Debate

    ddoosier replied to TiggerBelly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have given budweiser via ngt to a pt with dt's. it was prescribed and it

  6. What do you think of Sacramento?

    ddoosier replied to m_chatelaine's topic in California Nursing

    I have worked at UCDMC for almost 3yrs (2yr as a student, 1yr RN) and I love it. There are many things to consider. I love working in a teaching facility. UCD is a level one trauma center and we...

  7. Flushing a clotted IV??

    ddoosier replied to redrat's topic in General Nursing

    A few month ago I had a pt with a swanz who was HIT. Every qd, we have to recalibrate the CCO. Because I had to draw back slowly to get an accurate mixed venous, she developed a clot on the end of the...

  8. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    ddoosier replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly

  9. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    ddoosier replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure you are venting and I am not taking your post personally. Perhaps you need a change. Luckily, I work with a great team. There is drama, however, I choose not to get involved. I listen and...

  10. Is anyone else uncomfortable with this?

    ddoosier replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    CMT's have a purpose. Psych techs pass meds in CA (Tazzi...love your quote..lol). In anycase, I would not feel comfortable allowing a CMT working under my license blindly. Meaning....did they look up...

  11. gift for new nurse?

    ddoosier replied to Laught3r's topic in General Nursing

    "Your 1st Year As a Nurse" by Donna Wilk Cardillo, RN. It validates all of those feelings that you have as a rookie nurse. Plus, lots of advice. ISBN

  12. took my nclex 2day........ahhhhhhhhhh

    ddoosier replied to SweetVen's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Mine shut off at 75 and while initially I was relieved, the panic then set in and I thought for sure that I failed. I didn't..thank goodness. I know some people who had to endure the whole thing and...

  13. Help! Interview for position tomorrow in NICU!

    ddoosier replied to sasparilla's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Be yourself. Be very enthusiastic about learning. When asked about your weakness...turn into a positive. For example, my reply was my weakness is that I have a tendancy to come off as aggressive....

  14. CA NCLEX results

    ddoosier replied to kimora's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Call board. Many times it depends on how fast your school submits your records. I received my results in two days. Also, sometimes when you call the board, they will give you hints on whether you...

  15. Delta College, Stockton, CA

    ddoosier replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in California Nursing

    :wink2: I graduated from Delta last year. I had great experiences. What kind of questions do you

  16. Oh God, A NURSE is my pt!!!!

    ddoosier replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I have cared for RN's and a MD's. I have also cared for family members. Also go to sit in on a C-section for a MD's wife. Funny thing was...I was a student RN observing and I was able to gown up and...

  17. NICU in California? Good hospitals?

    ddoosier replied to lccougar02's topic in California Nursing

    UCDMC Sacramento. Level 1

  18. Who survives ARDS in your experiences?

    ddoosier replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    22yr Male post MVA. Lungs were crap. As his ARDS advanced, he was placed on a rotating bed to increase perfusion, Oscillator (sp?) then ECHMO. His chance for survival was slim but he pulled through....

  19. Personality Type and Nursing

    ddoosier replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to what you are going through. I did well in college during the Pre-reqs and then came nursing school. I too felt that one of the criterias to succeed was to "read your instructor". It...

  20. Hourly Wage for the ICU?

    ddoosier replied to Anesthetize's topic in General Nursing

    UCDMC, new RN's begin around 31 p/h and after six months 33. Great place to

  21. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    ddoosier replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Sacramento, CA SICU RN x 7mths 36 hr per week gross - $2900.00

  22. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    ddoosier replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Sacramento, CA SICU RN 36 hr per week gross - $2900.00

  23. California BRN license verification.

    ddoosier replied to IS_fizzle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX today and callled the BRN to verify that my file was complete. After a little fishing, I was told that Pearvue electronically transmits your results and the BRN know sometimes within...

  24. will a misdemeanor prevent me from being able to sit for the nclex?

    ddoosier replied to cmc5423's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    8 years ago I was charged with possession of marijuana and was charged with a felony. I received deferred adjudication and completed 5yrs probation and as a result, I was not convicted. However, I...