DebanamRN

DebanamRN MSN, RN

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  1. Just applied to Chamberlains MSN-MBA program

    DebanamRN posted a topic in Chamberlain College

    I start in July. I'm really excited. I chose Chamberlain because they once again are making the whole thing easy and discounting my tuition. I can do one class at a time and take two years to complete...

  2. 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

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. Another one for my journal

    DebanamRN replied to EmergencyNrse's topic in Emergency

    Hysterical! Proof that we are not only nurses but detectives

  9. 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...

  10. 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

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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...

  17. Just Giving ya'll an update

    DebanamRN replied to ErinBSN's topic in Emergency

    Good for you! A change of scenery can do wonders for the

  18. Just applied to Chamberlains MSN-MBA program

    DebanamRN replied to DebanamRN's topic in Chamberlain College

    Virtual. Can't go to physical classes, I work too much! But very excited

  19. Do they check to see if you have your BSN/Masters degree ?

    DebanamRN replied to lumbarpain's topic in General Nursing

    I have talked to Nurse Managers that will hire you if you are currently enrolled in a BSN program. So, if you can take even 1 class a semester, even online, you put yourself ahead of the competition....

  20. I'm trying my best, but seriously stop putting me down on the phone

    DebanamRN replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Emergency

    Honestly, as an ED nurse, I can say: she is that way with everybody and getting report from, or worse, giving report to, these types is horrible. And by all means, send the patient. We don't mind....

  21. Do they check to see if you have your BSN/Masters degree ?

    DebanamRN replied to lumbarpain's topic in General Nursing

    I had to give my job a copy of my BSN. Otherwise, no

  22. How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    I still wear pantyhose to

  23. Giving PRN meds- need some clarification

    DebanamRN replied to nikkicb2004's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You were right as the other posters stated. PRN narcs and anti-anxiety meds are dangerous. If your coworker had to code the pt due to resp depression, he wouldn't have been very happy with that, would...

  24. Bored in the ER?

    DebanamRN replied to sapphire18's topic in Emergency

    I agree with NO50Franny - I spent 12 hours in external triage the other day and you have to be able to think on your feet. Its never boring. From the patient with ICP who wound up transferred to the...

  25. Bored in the ER?

    DebanamRN replied to sapphire18's topic in Emergency

    I have never been bored. I've been a lot of other things, but not bored. I have tried working in other areas but ED is in my blood. Once you get bitten by the ED bug its hard to go