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  1. Men's Shoes

    DC Collins posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Men's non-croc, non-slip-on, any ideas? Doesn't have to strictly be athletic, but I need laces, velcro, something! Otherwise my heels get blisters.

  2. Men's Shoes

    DC Collins replied to DC Collins's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks! Great info. I will be looking into it after work

  3. Drug Guide

    DC Collins replied to Jimmah555's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I really like Davis (haven't seen the 2011 of any publisher). But I also got the Davis Online version for my Ipod Touch.

  4. Will you delete your Facebook account of you get into nursing school?

    DC Collins replied to RscodADN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just graduated in Aug, started work in Nov. FB was very valuable to me in school. It allows me to keep up with my classmates now. No way am I giving it up. I just try to be careful about what I...

  5. giving report

    DC Collins replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    "Question #1: What can I do to improve my giving report skills? Books? Suggestions?" I am fairly new too. What I try to do are two things: Work out an SBAR format that works for you, then do your...

  6. Men's Shoes

    DC Collins replied to DC Collins's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks Mcknis. I can't find non-slip-on Danskos anyway, lol. New Balance and Asics. I will at least give them a

  7. So many reasons to go to nursing school but with a few holding me back...advice?

    DC Collins replied to supercharmed's topic in General Nursing

    I did work...16 hours per week. So that was part of it, but very little. And the bosses were super flexible. Whenever I had a moment to drop in and get some work

  8. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    DC Collins replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, but look at the cost of living where you are. I am an RN (recent grad) and make (only, lol) $25.72 /hr compared to your $22. But my 2 BR apt in a nice complex with 2 pools, jacuzzi, 2 weight...

  9. What pay are nurses making these days?

    DC Collins replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    Western WA ADN: 12 hour shift $25.72 base $ 4.25 nights $ 1.00 certification (only for 1 cert regardless of how many) $ 3.00 weekends OT x1.5 over 40 hour per week Over 12 hours up to 14 hours x1.5...

  10. Five questions for nurses to answer for a nursing sutdent

    DC Collins replied to nortpea's topic in General Nursing

    NP - use what you can and ignore the rest

  11. Ages of male nursing students?

    DC Collins replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Started at 47, graduated at 48 (last Aug) started working at 49 (last

  12. Accepted into the ADN program!

    DC Collins replied to derky82's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Good for you! I just finished my ADN in August and started working at the end of November. I am still

  13. moving to washington

    DC Collins replied to bnarmywife's topic in Washington Nursing

    It isn't super easy to find a job around here as a new grad, but it isn't impossible. And bnarmywife, how are you enjoying St. Joes? I hope you are liking it there as much as I did when I volunteered....

  14. Are There Differences in Degree Titles?

    DC Collins replied to inforthelonghaul's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Agreed, and it's Mayo afterall

  15. Patient Care Tech to Registered Nurse

    DC Collins replied to dscott76's topic in General Nursing

    It does, in general, but make sure you SHINE while there. It isn't merely the fact that you have a work history there. It happens when you make them want to make an exception for you, because they...

  16. So many reasons to go to nursing school but with a few holding me back...advice?

    DC Collins replied to supercharmed's topic in General Nursing

    I can't emphasize how much this is true. I only graduated this past August, so it is fresh in my memories. I have a wife and a now-14-year-old. I never saw them except on breaks (Christmas, summer,...

  17. I work in a good place....

    DC Collins replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy to say its the same for me! Nothing is 100% perfect all the time, I agree. But my copeeps are great, RNs, Techs, even most of the Docs! My coworkers are the reason I love my job and my...

  18. Take job offer or keep looking?

    DC Collins replied to ChloBear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On the other hand, maybe you can set the example if you take the job there. Work hard, advocate for your patients, etc. And then if you don't like it, keep looking for other

  19. I've had it with bedside nursing! What else can I do?

    DC Collins replied to PCU_RN9's topic in Nursing Career

    I hear there are still some (larger) primary care providers' offices that hire RN's. Also, have you considered ICU? Just as stressful but in a different way (from what I hear). 1-2 pts at a time. Just...

  20. So many reasons to go to nursing school but with a few holding me back...advice?

    DC Collins replied to supercharmed's topic in General Nursing

    There aren't too many jobs that are easy on the back...some...but not many. And many of those require "prior nursing experience", including School Nurse for the jobs I have seen posted, for example....

  21. Rude docs - not letting it get to you

    DC Collins replied to muesli's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I hear you. It would likely mess with my day

  22. Is it easier to get a job as a New-grad RN with BSN?

    DC Collins replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Washington Nursing

    There is no 'sadness' to ADN programs. Most of my ADN class (Aug '10) have found jobs, including me. The person 'precepting' me in my new job is also a graduate of the same program I went through. In...

  23. What is the job market like in WA?

    DC Collins replied to marie010's topic in Washington Nursing

    I am afraid I must say that it is slim pickings around here for new grads. Even more so for those who didn't already live and go to school here. Too many of the hospitals around here have been burned...

  24. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

    DC Collins replied to mrgaylordfocker's topic in General Students

    I didn't read all the replies here, but am going to throw in: Concept Mapping/Care Planning. Know how to do one, fully and quickly. You will be well ahead of the game if you can get those concepts...

  25. Annoyed by nursing commerical they keep running

    DC Collins replied to Missy77's topic in General Students

    There may be an actual nursing shortage right now. But hospitals are finding it better (I feel and hear) to pay OT and retain RNs and bring some out of retirement than to hire new RNs when: - They...