DeLana_RN

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  1. Nursing Shortage

    DeLana_RN replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing

    Right now, there is a nursing job shortage. No one is hiring besides hospitals (far fewer positions than before the economy turned bad) and these have so many applicants for even night shift positions...

  2. Nursing is not what I thought...hate my job...need ur opinion

    DeLana_RN replied to dtermineddenise's topic in General Nursing

    All these years I thought there was something wrong with me when I couldn't handle a med/tele/PCU unit with a day ratio of 1:8 (yes, eight), admits/discharges all day long - it wasn't unusual to have...

  3. I just applied for an ortho position...

    DeLana_RN posted a topic in Orthopedic

    ... which, I have to admit, wasn't my first choice (I'm more interested in oncology, but haven't heard anything regarding the job I applied for in several weeks so I'm moving on). However, I'm...

  4. Life is too short to be this stressed

    DeLana_RN replied to missninaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hmm... from my experience, the "laid back and happy ones", who never miss a meal (like breakfast in the middle of their med pass time!) and always leave on time are excellent at avoiding their pts...

  5. When you know that is lateral work place violence?

    DeLana_RN replied to zuzi's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's the personality, i.e. person (these people are often described as "strong personalities"; if you hear this, run!) They were bullies in the playground, I'll bet. Maybe they were abused at...

  6. How do I answer this interview question?

    DeLana_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, all, I need some advice fast. I have an interview with the manager of an oncology unit tomorrow, long after I expected to hear from her (I applied a month ago, but I guess such delays are normal...

  7. Question about DaVita

    DeLana_RN replied to lucky25's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, although I used to work for DaVita I can't answer your question. However, you will probably be able to get the answer from current employees in this forum:...

  8. What would you have said to this CNA

    DeLana_RN replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's an inpatient medical oncology (e.g, chemo) unit, but they also get CA post-ops, sickle cell crisis pts and some med/surg overflow. I'd say it's a med/surg specialty unit. Thanks for the wishes,...

  9. What would you have said to this CNA

    DeLana_RN replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, my, I shouldn't have read all this since I have an interview on an oncology unit on 7/16 - am I crazy to even consider going back to med/surg? DeLana P.S. But then again, you haven't seen...

  10. If you applied for a job that isn't your "dream" job...

    DeLana_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    ... how do get yourself hired? I know this sounds really weird... let me explain. My dream job, I guess, would be oncology. I started out doing that after school, but was forced to quit by an evil...

  11. If you applied for a job that isn't your "dream" job...

    DeLana_RN replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the encouragement. I guess I'm just a bit freaked out about returning to med/surg - but on the other hand, it will be an excellent learning opportunity (the ratio, up to 1:6, is also...

  12. Per diem premium at your facility?

    DeLana_RN replied to dreavt's topic in General Nursing

    In my last PRN position I did not get a pay premium... actually, I got less (full-timers were entitled to a BSN diff, but PRN staff were not. Go figure). In this day and age, unfortunately, we have...

  13. "Twins By Surprise"

    DeLana_RN replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm... home birth is so safe, women died from it all the time (and many infants died or were left brain-damaged) when it was the "normal" thing to do, by choice or necessity. Even the most normal,...

  14. Strange interview request? Shadowing a nurse

    DeLana_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, all, I recently applied for an oncology position and have now heard from HR that the manager will call for an interview soon. Here's my question regarding an unusual request (or is it?) Although I...

  15. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    DeLana_RN replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I find it interesting that some of you have said that lateral violence is usually not a problem for male nurses. That is so true, not only from my own experience (the dialysis unit bully, female of...

  16. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    DeLana_RN replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Something similar happened to me. We had a horrible, horrible code in inpatient dialysis (an area that has few codes; only BLS). It was the unit bully's pt, and IMO she dropped the ball by failing to...

  17. High turnover in Oncology?

    DeLana_RN posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi, I was wondering if some of you might give me some input. I have just applied to a PRN position on an Oncology Unit, however, I really need a full-time job (there are no openings now, since new...

  18. High turnover in Oncology?

    DeLana_RN replied to DeLana_RN's topic in Oncology

    Thanks for the responses. I can see that many nurses would want to stay in this specialty, and even have a calling (after all, I'm drawn to it myself). I was just wondering if this is similar to...

  19. Interview on an Inpatient Oncology Unit of Tuesday!

    DeLana_RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you didn't get it. I, too have applied to an oncology unit and hope to get an interview. It's the only area of nursing I have ever really been interested in (I did dialysis for a long time, but...

  20. Talking to patients about the health care debate

    DeLana_RN replied to bluesnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but unless you avoid the issue by changing the subject, your personal beliefs be the basis for your response. For the near future (i.e., affecting our current pt's who are 70+) nothing like...

  21. Talking to patients about the health care debate

    DeLana_RN replied to bluesnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The pt should be known to "the system", after all he receives home health care (but not hospice care) three times a week and is in the hospital every few weeks; meanwhile, his decubs keep getting...

  22. Talking to patients about the health care debate

    DeLana_RN replied to bluesnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps some health care does need to be rationed; how about my friend's FIL, an 89-year-old advanced Alzheimer's pt (bedridden, nonresponsive) who is slowly dying under the substandard care of his...

  23. Please Help!!!!!

    DeLana_RN replied to Nothing Comes EasyRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi, so we can give you good advice, can you give us some more info? For instance, the dialysis company name that you interviewed with (that would give us an idea of what kind and how much training...

  24. Which would you take? Acute Dialysis RN or Acute Care for the Elderly RN

    DeLana_RN replied to New Grad STL's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with everyone else, take the Acute Care for the Elderly position, which will give you general med/surg experience, something you will need if you want to further your education....

  25. Railroaded at work

    DeLana_RN replied to Babzuptown's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure you won't have to pay it back if you get fired? I see your point... but if this is not the case (you will have to pay it back either way), I would still say, resign! At least you can walk...