RNDave

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  1. Medsurg vs. ICU or ER

    RNDave posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work on an oncology/medsurg unit. It's my first RN position, having just graduated in June. The majority of the time it's very busy. Hardly anyone punches out on time. I like the floor (co-workers,...

  2. Medsurg vs. ICU or ER

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. I do like where I'm at. A good number of my classmates went straight into ICU, NICU, CCU. But, I felt compelled to get some basics down in medsurg first. I'd also like to get...

  3. Medsurg vs. ICU or ER

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but maybe I won't have to run as far;). Just

  4. choosing a specialty and personality type?

    RNDave replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    I thought I was INFP, but after taking the test I scored as INFJ. That's fine. I was getting tired of being INFP.

  5. Guys- what made you want to become a nurse?

    RNDave replied to glamgalRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    We had 8 guys out of a class of 39. Ours was a 2nd degree BSN program, so everyone was going into nursing as a 2nd career. Personally I chose nursing after spending a number of years as a...

  6. Can a new grad negotiate?

    RNDave replied to bucknangler's topic in General Nursing

    Can O' Worms! What you make should be based on qualifications regardless of gender. Cheers,

  7. How is it REALLY to be a Male Nurse?

    RNDave replied to Riverhopper's topic in Men in Nursing

    - You will have to clean patients. This will involve a lot more than just poop. - You will probably not make more than 75K your first year in nursing. - I am respected and I feel so. - The shortage...

  8. Men Nurses - Survey about YOU!

    RNDave replied to statshound's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well?? We'll have to start deducting points from your grade if we don't hear

  9. Passive Aggressive males

    RNDave replied to zaggar's topic in Men in Nursing

    :roll Overconfidence is inversely proportional to relevant experience.

  10. choosing a specialty and personality type?

    RNDave replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    I fit that profile, too. I'm an INFP for sure. I'm new to nursing working on an oncology/medsurg floor. There are moments of human connection on our unit with patients of all types, not just oncology...

  11. Nurse story

    RNDave replied to rph3664's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes, we 50 year old males are indeed evil, lascivious individuals. I guess it's just our nature. Please forgive us.

  12. WGU online programs

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks, I look forward to it. We had a couple classes online in my BSN program. One was well taught, another poorly. I'm not a big fan of online ed but I can't take time from work now. And I want to...

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

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

    :deadhorse

  14. "Male Nurse"? "Female Doctor"?

    RNDave replied to quakerkid's topic in Men in Nursing

    One of the best come backs I've heard is "No. I take care of females,

  15. Tuition Forgiveness

    RNDave replied to punkstar's topic in General Nursing

    Some of these forgiveness programs require you to work a certain time before the employer issues you any money. Check out the details, ask questions.

  16. What do you think of this ratio?

    RNDave replied to HealthyRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    1:4 is about as good as it gets. It sounds like a well run/managed unit.

  17. Med-Surg Roll Call

    RNDave replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm on my 2nd week post orientation, working on an oncology/medsurg floor. It's been wild. I've had a couple days where I didn't take lunch and still ended up punching out an hour overtime. I love the...

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

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

    Maybe the simple answer to this debate is this: If you want to be a bedside RN only and have no interest in moving up the administrative ladder or getting advanced practice education, then getting a...

  19. Any Oakland University grad students here?

    RNDave replied to yellow finch's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I didn't answer because I'm not in an OU grad program. But, I did recently graduate from OU with a BSN. I like the school. The faculty members are generally very helpful and available to students. The...

  20. Traverse City, MI

    RNDave replied to scattycarrot's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Munson is also a magnet hospital, if I'm not mistaken.

  21. I passed?

    RNDave posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just checked 'Quick Results' and I passed! I was told I would have to wait 2 business days to get results. I took the test on Friday meaning I wouldn't find out until Tuesday. But, pearsonvue.com...

  22. I passed?

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I did take the test in Troy. I was there around 8:30 for my 9:00 appointment!

  23. I passed?

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you

  24. I passed?

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks,

  25. Test on August 20th. HELP !!!

    RNDave replied to jess2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Jess, Heed the poster recommending you take a break from studying and do something relaxing. As corny as it may sound, fill your head with positive self talk - "I am an RN. I am an RN." Be...