thedude

thedude has 4 years experience and specializes in SICU/MICU and soon...CVRU.

Latest Activity

1. 

   Ok people, face facts: Staffing in LTC is always going to be outrageous!

   thedude replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Instead of telling people to stop complaining you should encourage them to vote and lobby. Why, as a profession do nurses still feel so powerless? Telling people to stop complaing does nothing to move...
2. 

   AA hair care racist?

   thedude replied to vickynurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   She automatically assumed you were racist and all you were trying to do was give good care. I think we know who the real racist is
3. 

   New member

   thedude replied to Goofy613's topic in General Nursing

   Hey, welcome aboard. As for people telling you not to apply becuse they will look down on you, what if they are wrong? I say it never hurts to apply. If they say no, you tried, but if you do not...
4. 

   what to do next?

   thedude replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

   I suggest going in and giving her your resume face-to-face. It shows interest and makes a lasting impression. She is sure to remember you before she will a e-mailed
5. 

   Spontaneous Pneumo in Teen

   thedude replied to Jolie's topic in Emergency

   Sedation or not I am shocked they wouldn't keep him for observation at least one night anyway. A procedure like that sounds painful, I wonder if the docs would require sedation in the event they need...
6. 

   Still think we have the best Health care in the world?

   thedude replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I'm glad you got good care. However, getting so-so care from a US Dr. does not mean that is the same standard every Dr gives. I am sure there there are poor Dr's in Singapore as well. As for the...
7. 

   Recovery Room Nurses Making $78.00 Hr?

   thedude replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

   WOW!! How can they afford to pay that
8. 

   I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

   thedude replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hospitals are not hiring LPNs or LVNs in most areas. They usually have to be desperate before they will consider it. Keep looking though, there has to be some place out there in need. Also, watch your...
9. 

   nursing ratios in longterm care

   thedude replied to Smiles07's topic in General Nursing

   I think 30 pts per nurse too much, but that is the norm. It should be more like 20. With the massive amounts of meds these folks are on it takes a very long time to pass meds. That is not to mention...
10. 

    Curious...any of you guys considering Peds/PICU/NICU?

    thedude replied to SteveNNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am in a peds rotation right now and cannot wait until it is over. I love children, I just have no desire to work with them. It is too sad to see them sick and
11. 

    Question for Students

    thedude replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Who is going to choose to go to school for a career that doesn't pay well. I have a family to feed and want a decent wage. However, I also wanted to help people and make a difference. Nursing seemed...
12. 

    Single Mom, become a nurse??

    thedude replied to Honeylee's topic in General Students

    You can always get a weekend job as an aid, the pay is decent and the hours are pretty good