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  1. Neuro Floor Nightmare!

    DC Collins replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    This is not an, "its your fault" response - I want to clarify that because I know how things can sound over the net. :) In addition to the good answers above, I would find a way to become the problem...

  2. Rude docs - not letting it get to you

    DC Collins replied to muesli's topic in General Nursing

    I am of the mind that you answer the doctor calmly and directly. "...why the patient's not on precautions for a disease," would be, in front of the patient (politely), "Because no physician informed...

  3. What do you get from BSN?

    DC Collins posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For those of you with BSN's, what is it you get from your BSN that you do not get from an ADN, that is better for your individual patients? I have my ADN, intend to get my BSN (and always did intend...

  4. Nursing in the next 10 years

    DC Collins replied to linguine's topic in General Nursing

    As the economy swings upward again, I believe RN "Travelling" will again be on the upswing. DC, ED NOC RN ADN Abbreviations R Us

  5. For those new grads who are employed, what's your method?

    DC Collins replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, it all comes down to networking, one way or another. For me, with no prior health care experience, it was all about that last quarter of school which was mostly clinicals. I made...

  6. Is it just the holidays?

    DC Collins posted a topic in General Nursing

    People on the various forums have been sweet and kind to a fault, especially when disagreeing with someone... ...up until very recently. Now, we (very possibly including me) have at least been coming...

  7. Morphine shortage?

    DC Collins replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    We do too. We just typically give 4mg Zofran IV just before the Dilaudid. Saves a lot of mess :) DC, ED NOC RN ADN Abbreviations R Us

  8. Is it just the holidays?

    DC Collins replied to DC Collins's topic in General Nursing

    Cookies work just fine!

  9. Is it just the holidays?

    DC Collins replied to DC Collins's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent idea! DC, ED NOC RN ADN Abbreviations R Us

  10. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program - Fall 2010

    DC Collins replied to LilyGirlie's topic in Washington Nursing

    Soon, soon. But, I work through the morning of the 23rd, will get 3 hours of sleep before I have to go out with the wife's family to an early dinner on the 24th, then back home to sleep. 25th, well,...

  11. Advice needed (sorry so long lol)

    DC Collins replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    Keep this in mind then, before you choose to accept a job as a nurse: It is the law that you not abandon your patients. If you give your nurse manager the finger, and one of the patients you were...

  12. asking for meds?

    DC Collins replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    not only that, but the the prescriber is cued in on the situation by the nurses request for a change to a standing order. maybe something is going on that the prescriber needs to know about. dc, ed...

  13. Advice needed (sorry so long lol)

    DC Collins replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    Another thought...can you get one of your co-workers to plan to cover for you? That way you could at least leave once coverage is there. DC, ED NOC RN ADN Abbreviations R Us

  14. Is it normal after graduating to be nervous about being on your own?

    DC Collins replied to spacy224's topic in General Nursing

    May I have a *hell yeah*? I am about to start my fourth week of work, and I am still nervous. Every nurse I work with tells me that will go away...in about a year, lol. You're fine :) DC, ED NOC RN...

  15. Facebook and Former Patient Friend Request

    DC Collins replied to us2uk4u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Later, when you are a Nurse, you can possibly update your choice. As for now, it is probably a wiser choice which you made. At minimum, however, ask your Dean for advice. DC, ED NOC RN ADN...

  16. Educate me on Blood Cultures

    DC Collins replied to Amnesiac70's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, a cpl of tries, then to the local expert, then the lab. Then, if the doc is adamant, the Doc can do what he/she wants or just order the Abx. DC ED NOC RN ADN Abbreviations R Us

  17. which specialty does this describe?

    DC Collins replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, yeah, which is why I fought my way into the ED :) DC ED NOC RN ADN Abbreviations R Us

  18. I am just.........simply thrilled.

    DC Collins replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I too love nights like some above, but grats to you for getting what you want. But..."off shift quota"? ??? ???????? What is it and more important, why is it? DC ED NOC RN ADN Abbreviations R Us

  19. Full time clinical tech, while reviewing for NCLEX-RN. Survival tips?

    DC Collins replied to 222mom222's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't take your time - just grab a handful of practice questions when you have a free moment (ha! lol), and take the test ASAP. The practice questions are just to get you ready for the style of test...

  20. Meeting the staff on second interview

    DC Collins replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Grats MissJessica! Wishing you happy holidays and a poop and puke free year :) DC ED NOC RN Abbreviations R Us

  21. your plans for continuing competency

    DC Collins replied to nedlloyd's topic in Washington Nursing

    But what do you do to get those hours? DC ED NOC RN Abbreviations R Us

  22. Meeting the staff on second interview

    DC Collins replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Same for my facility as for

  23. do you like your ER?

    DC Collins replied to prmitchell's topic in Emergency

    Lordie! That sucks! Both my level 3 and its sister level 2 have no more than 1 doc / 8 beds. DC ED NOC RN Abbreviations R Us

  24. Broke 2 year contract

    DC Collins replied to Shondacat517's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, msnurse14 is correct. A contract is a contract. If they wish to do so, they can. DC ED NOC RN Abbreviations R Us

  25. Average Cost of Insurance

    DC Collins replied to Quark09's topic in General Nursing

    I remember the 'good ole days' when insurance was just that...*insurance*. Insurance is something which is intended to cover your ass for disasters, whether medical, car, home, etc. What we mostly...