DC Collins

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  1. Some crazy/funny things that patients did.

    DC Collins replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt in the ED who presented w/ bilat cellulitis from her ankles down. She also had chronic tooth pain. To keep the dental pain low she fought her infection with amoxicillin...which belonged to...

  2. How are you doing finding jobs?

    DC Collins replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely suggest they start networking NOW. I graduated in Aug, and of the ones I know, about 1/3 still don't have jobs. I got mine in the unit in which I spent my last quarter. Tell them to...

  3. American Nurses Association

    DC Collins replied to csupiphi's topic in General Nursing

    I am a recently hired ED RN. I suggest the ANA and whatever specialty organization you are in, or are at least interested in for your future. For example, I am joining the ANA and ENA (Emergency...

  4. Meeting the staff on second interview

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

    Just be friendly, open, honest, and yourself. Let them know you are a team player and like working with others. DC ED NOC RN Abbreviations R Us

  5. New Travel Nurse-Advice Please?

    DC Collins replied to Viviana's topic in General Nursing

    Verbal contracts *can* be binding, if there is a financial impact to one or more parties due to that verbal understanding. But more important, how much do you want your recruiter on your side in the...

  6. Night Shift Advice

    DC Collins replied to MeTheRN's topic in General Nursing

    ---#1. There is more support during the day. There will be other, more experienced nurses on shift with you. They will help you figure out what to do as you go. ---#2. My unit currently has a...

  7. Nursing Student Interested In L&D

    DC Collins replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not all schools are the same, but in mine, our entire last quarter was spent in one unit. We pick our top three choices of units, and our school does their best to fulfill those wishes. That small...

  8. 2 years pp or 1 year pp, 1 yr L&D?

    DC Collins replied to satguruRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In a similar vein to the post above, can you Ask to be cross-trained, working some shifts in

  9. Latent TB

    DC Collins replied to RenaissancemaN's topic in General Nursing

    Aren't you afraid of cancer related to those CXRs? DC ED

  10. do you like your ER?

    DC Collins replied to prmitchell's topic in Emergency

    With the kind of money you will be making, you can visit other places on your days off to get out of your town. Go with the job you love! The only thing worse than a job you don't love is one you...

  11. Wife Doesnt Want Like the Idea

    DC Collins replied to Luminosity's topic in Men in Nursing

    There is poop to be cleaned up from time to time. Vomit too. Key being from time to time. Hey, you ever want to get your Techs or CNAs on your side? Help with the cleanup! These people can make you or...

  12. Does being called a male nurse annoy you?

    DC Collins replied to freefalle's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm with ya on that. Maybe I'm different than most, but identifiers don't bother me. If I am in a room with 12 people with different skin colors than mine, I don't mind someone talking about me as,...

  13. Men: Are catty / backstabbing / selfish female nurses typical, or not?

    DC Collins replied to Streamline2010's topic in Men in Nursing

    There always has to be that one though...lol. DC, ED RN

  14. Question for the fellas....

    DC Collins replied to RNYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    *IF* anything, I would say that *all* else being equal, being male *might* help get you into an interview. And that's a big "if", and a big "might". Beyond that, I doubt it helps or hurts in any way...

  15. LTC: Litle old ladies refusing care.

    DC Collins replied to red2003xlt's topic in Men in Nursing

    Get the experience where they will let you and don't sweat the rest. Even in my last quarter of school, my preceptor made sure I knew what I was doing, then let me skip out on other experiences. And...

  16. Tattoos as a male Lpn

    DC Collins replied to Duce's topic in Men in Nursing

    The facilities with which I am familiar have a no-show policy. Even without such a policy I would cover up anyway. Pt comfort is pt comfort. (I love tattoos

  17. Benefits of being a male nurse vs Female nurse

    DC Collins replied to girtenbt's topic in Men in Nursing

    Things are well balanced in my ED. No pay diff. No hiring diff. We guys help out when there is heavier lifting to be done, no extra charge :) The gals take all the pts needing...uh...girlie stuff...

  18. New RN here. Recently hired at a hospital. What is my next move?

    DC Collins replied to dropoff's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to agree with the above posters concerning your leaving. It costs facilities a *bundle* to train you. Facilities in my area tend to no longer hire nurses from other states, knowing that it is...

  19. Going insane waiting on a call back

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

    This was put perfectly. Call on Friday if you haven't heard back by then, then follow the advice above on how to call. DC

  20. Volunteering

    DC Collins replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    Having been a volunteer for a few years, I know it is expensive to train and keep paperwork for volunteers. That is why the 1 year, to make it worth their while. I agree with the above poster - tell...

  21. Noting physician orders

    DC Collins replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, get out if/when you can. A hostile environment is no place to work. Sending good thoughts your way. DC, ED

  22. Can't believe how quickly the time has passed...

    DC Collins replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    Grats! Nursing school is definitely a form of boot camp. They break you down so that they can build you back up. But you made it! WOOHOO! DC, ED

  23. Legitimate Pain or no?

    DC Collins replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Burnt out is right. As a nurse it is *exactly* your place to ask the doctor such questions. You do so with utmost respect to the doctor. You present it in SBAR format, explaining your rationale. Any...

  24. Legitimate Pain or no?

    DC Collins replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't have put it

  25. Legitimate Pain or no?

    DC Collins replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Sweet Jesus, SO WHAT if she is psychologically dependent on the meds. Pain is pain, especially with what your pt is going through. As a recent grad and new ED RN, I am *proud* of you for fighting for...