DebanamRN MSN, RN

DebanamRN has 10 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in Hospice, ER.

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1. Just applied to Chamberlains MSN-MBA program

   DebanamRN replied to DebanamRN's topic in Chamberlain College

   I am just entering my preceptor class. After this, I have capstone and then I'm done. I work as a hospice nurse non-management but I find the education has benefited my

2. At the end of my rope...hate nursing.

   DebanamRN replied to Brittany2206's topic in General Students

   I hated nursing school, hated clinicals, hated working after school, hated life in general. Nursing school is like pregnancy - by the end you are done with it and want to scream "when will the...

3. LTC and loving it

   DebanamRN replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   As an ER nurse I give you all the credit in the world. I can tell when residents receive loving care, and I feel proud of the nursing profession that includes such wonderful, caring nurses. I can't do...

4. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

   DebanamRN replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   "I do get sick of the pat answers. they usually make the job candidate sound insincere anyway. That is why I never ask "What are your weaknesses." Quote from an earlier post. I drink to much coffee...

5. Please quit wasting my time: Interview Advice from Hiring Manager

   DebanamRN replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I have recently transferred from a small community ER to a large teaching ER in the same healthcare system. In both jobs my co-workers commented on how I fit right in. It may not seem fair or...

6. Feeling broken and there's no way out...

   DebanamRN replied to RNRichi's topic in Emergency

   Keep up the good work. Eventually you will become more comfortable. I've seen experienced ER nurses go nuts with hard patients. I would have had the pt sedated and in 4 points ASAP and had the doc by...

7. Another one for my journal

   DebanamRN replied to EmergencyNrse's topic in Emergency

   Hysterical! Proof that we are not only nurses but detectives

8. New Nurse's 1st Crash & Burn

   DebanamRN replied to JazzyK89's topic in MICU, SICU

   You did a great job. Lots of times the family doesn't understand, or won't understand, or won't accept, or can't accept, how sick the pt really is. Everybody hopes for a miracle, but sometimes it just...

9. What is the most interesting case you've seen in the ER?

   DebanamRN replied to BigDiesel's topic in Emergency

   I love the ED because we get such interesting cases that lead to so much learning. Keep up the great

10. BSN Preceptorships - Does ER level matter?

    DebanamRN replied to JustinAllen's topic in Emergency

    What you learn will transfer well, because its the basics. Trauma is all fine and good, but you gotta recognize that MI, CVA, septic, etc. patient. Even in our tiny ER we do trauma, because we are on...

11. Inserting The Foley Catheter In A Male Patient

    DebanamRN replied to magicjoh's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not only do I extend the member upwards, I have them breathe deep (a tip given to be by a more experienced nurse). It

12. W on my transcript or a failing grade?

    DebanamRN replied to AndyMandy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've taken the W several times. It's never been an issue all these years and degrees

13. BSN Preceptorships - Does ER level matter?

    DebanamRN replied to JustinAllen's topic in Emergency

    I work in an 18 bed ER in NJ and we see some wild stuff. Go in with a great attitude and soak up all you can. You will probably be surprised what goes on in

14. Chamberlain RN-BSN online Graduates out there??

    DebanamRN replied to finallyRN7's topic in Chamberlain College

    Graduated last June. No problems - nobody cares where the BSN came from, just that I have it. Going back to them for my

15. who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

    DebanamRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

    I wasn't difficult. I reworked a project from an earlier class. It was all my original work, so I tweaked it and got an A. My subject was CHF and so it was very relevant. I still use that information...