RNDave

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  1. Inwhich department and why ?

    RNDave replied to hrmgtm's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm working on an oncology/medsurg unit. I'm the 'token male' on my shift at least. I guess I took this job because I wanted to get the traditional medsurg experience and work with some very sick...

  2. Accelerated OU program and two small children

    RNDave replied to Lisa621's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I graduated June, 2007. One of my classmates was a mother of 5 school age children. She did well and seemed to keep the family going at the same time. It can be done. I think the key though is an...

  3. Old man thinking of nursing

    RNDave replied to coop47's topic in Men in Nursing

    I started my prerequisites for my accelerated 2nd degree BSN program at 48. For my 50th birthday I got my BSN and a job. And no, I wasn't the oldest in my class. I may be 50 but I have the mind of a...

  4. Scared outta my mind!!!

    RNDave replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like great perfect pre-nursing career experience to me. you may see some unexpected similarities.

  5. why did you go into nursing?

    RNDave replied to nghtfltguy's topic in Men in Nursing

    It seemed like a good idea at the

  6. Frustrating Meeting Re: Call Lights

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in Nurse Management

    Thanks, Ms. Bug. I ran across a Medscape Nursing CE article that mentions some of your points. Rounding on the hour is one of the main ones. So, at the very least for my patients, I intend to round...

  7. Frustrating Meeting Re: Call Lights

    RNDave posted a topic in Nurse Management

    We had a mandatory meeting yesterday with our manager, RNs and patient care techs. This was the third meeting in 3 months, if I recall correctly, about answering call lights in a timely manner. The...

  8. Tell me your GPA. Just wanna compare

    RNDave replied to mahkev2000's topic in Male Nursing Students

    3.8 going into nursing school. 3.6 cumulative after nursing

  9. Frustrating Meeting Re: Call Lights

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in Nurse Management

    When I mentioned PCTs not answering their phones, I meant the cordless phones we all carry at work, not home phones. I don't think teamwork is a problem. I should mention, if it's not clear, that I'm...

  10. Frustrating Meeting Re: Call Lights

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in Nurse Management

    Good questions. The general consensus is that there isn't enough staff most days. I would say that most of us have a strong work ethic. I get frustrated with a couple PCTs who don't anwer their...

  11. Do men have priority when considered for Nursing School?

    RNDave replied to playbanjogood's topic in Men in Nursing

    OP, Resisting the temptation to lecture regarding your last sentence, getting accepted has to do with GPA, test scores, your statement of purpose letter, and the admission interview. Just remember...

  12. Starting Salary 2nd Career BSN, Detroit Area

    RNDave replied to Firehawk734's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I know a few of my classmates were hired onto ICU's right out of school. Some of them do plan to get into CRNA school. I chose the traditional 'medsurg first' route because I have a well-honed...

  13. How far will a BSN take me?

    RNDave posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this is a broad question but I'm wondering how I could maximize my BSN? I like being a staff nurse but what might be next? Is management, clinical or administrative, the natural career...

  14. Starting Salary 2nd Career BSN, Detroit Area

    RNDave replied to Firehawk734's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I'm a recent OU graduate (June, 07). The above is true, but... Working afternoons or midnights (which you will probably have to do anyway) will get you a significant shift differential in addition to...

  15. Got Laid Off... Good time to Start in the Med Field... But WHERE???

    RNDave replied to Future-Male-RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    You can probably get a hospital nurse tech job once you complete med surg. We have Patient Care Techs (PCT) where I work. This doesn't require certification. Just be persistent and something will turn...

  16. New Grads after 6 months: How do you feel?

    RNDave replied to RNcDreams's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm just through my first 6 months since preceptorship. Over all it's been a great experience. We've had some students doing a rotation on our unit recently. I don't know about you all but it makes me...

  17. How far will a BSN take me?

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, everyone. When I started my BSN program, my long term goal was to be a nurse practitioner. Now that I'm out in the real world I'm thinking more in terms of what can I do with what I already...

  18. Glen Beck's hospital experience

    RNDave replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    Here's my take. It's a rambling, poorly written account of his point of view. He is just an opinionated entertainer with a radio and TV show, not an journalist. I don't quite see that this "article"...

  19. 7 Patients Feels like Too Many

    RNDave replied to luv2yoga's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm new, too, working on a medsurg floor. I usually have 6 patients on afternoons. Our midnight nurses take at least 8. The few times I've had 7 patients, I also had an LPN working with me. I agree...

  20. Guys, do you wear your wedding band to work?

    RNDave replied to JaredCNA's topic in Men in Nursing

    I agree, barefootlady. I wear mine on the appropriate finger. No one in management or my coworkers has mentioned taking it off to clean. But, maybe we should. Who knows what nosocomial evils lurk...

  21. The Stress....???

    RNDave replied to TonyFl's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's about the best "in-a-nutshell" description of bedside nursing I've seen,

  22. The Stress....???

    RNDave replied to TonyFl's topic in Men in Nursing

    > I remember when I interviewed with the department head for the nursing program I went into. I mentioned some of the same reasons for going into nursing as you've mentioned. I mentioned the...

  23. Mature Nurses over 50

    RNDave replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know how 'mature' I am, but I am a few months over 50 in medsurg/oncology and will start studying for my chemo certification soon.

  24. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    RNDave replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree that practical experience trumps book-learnin'. That's why physicians have internships and residencies. Do you assume that your practical experience from 'having patients, and looking up...

  25. Holistic RN or chiropractic?

    RNDave replied to abell's topic in Holistic

    I practiced chiropractic for a number of years. It is a profession requiring business sense and entrepreneurship. Clinical skills are important, but you won't get to be much of a clinician if the...