DC Collins

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  1. Do give up your seat for a doctor?

    DC Collins replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new RN, and my answer is yes and no. I see it as who needs it the most at that very moment. If I am in a room with a pt and just talking to the pt, absolutely I will give it to a doc if the doc...

  2. Universal Precautions are not optional...

    DC Collins replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    After speaking with him/her/them as mentioned above, if you see no improvement, I would approach management anonymously with this info, without mentioning names. If management isn't handling it, then...

  3. New RN can't find a job!!!!!

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

    Did you make any good contacts at facilities where you did clinicals? I too graduated in August, and just had my first shift in the ED last night, right where I spent my last quarter of school. DC, ED...

  4. ACLS/BLS

    DC Collins replied to Gem0607's topic in General Nursing

    ACLS, I would say no it doesn't cover first aid - its too specific. But wow, I would think BLS would! (Personal opinion only of course). DC

  5. Thoughts on St. Joseph Medical Center? Does a new grad have chance for job there?

    DC Collins replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Everyone has different experiences, of course. And nobody, no company, etc. is perfect. But imho, your *odds* of finding a fantastic long-term employer in Franciscan are excellent! I get the same...

  6. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program - Fall 2010

    DC Collins replied to LilyGirlie's topic in Washington Nursing

    GRATS! I graduated from TCC Aug 2010. Let me tell you, it will be a WILD ride. But worth it. Good luck! DC, ED RN

  7. nursing programs in washington state!

    DC Collins replied to angieee's topic in Washington Nursing

    Not in the Pierce County area either. DC, ED RN

  8. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    DC Collins replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    Oh, and BTW, TCC has a GREAT reputation in the south sound. So work your orifices off and don't spoil it DC

  9. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    DC Collins replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    Free advice to all of you who have been lucky enough to win the lottery. - Make friends of your classmates. These people will become *very* important to you in the coming quarters. - Study Groups!...

  10. Spring 2011 Applications

    DC Collins replied to mamayogibear's topic in Washington Nursing

    To begin with, TCC doesn't have an LPN program. They do bridge existing LPNs to RN. TCC is on the lotto system, so anyone with a 3.0 or better and the proper prereqs has an equal shot. It is the only...

  11. Out of state new grad RN considering WA

    DC Collins replied to Kodakgee's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm not trying to discourage you...but...if you are looking for a job up here in Western WA, you will *really* have to sell yourself. I keep hearing that this area has been burned by new grads from...

  12. New to WA---RN New Grad Programs?

    DC Collins replied to keilene's topic in Washington Nursing

    Sorry you haven't had a response yet. I don't know about hospitals outside this area, but the local ones, Multicare and Franciscan do require a residency. And yes, that means being preceptored. At...

  13. moving to washington

    DC Collins replied to bnarmywife's topic in Washington Nursing

    In my opinion, Franciscan is a *great* place to work. I now work in the ED at St. Clare, sister hospital to St. Joes, but volunteered at SJMC for about three years, and loved it. The working...

  14. Thoughts on St. Joseph Medical Center? Does a new grad have chance for job there?

    DC Collins replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi Maria, I volunteered at St. Joes for about three years, in Wound Care, then the 8th Floor (med/surg/ortho), and finally in the ED. I wouldn't have stayed that long if I hadn't loved it. In...

  15. Moving to WA!

    DC Collins replied to tk0224's topic in Washington Nursing

    T, To me, any Franciscan facility is GREAT to work at. I volunteered at SJMC for about three years, starting in the Wound Clinic, then on the 8th floor (med/surg/ortho), and in the ED. I loved all of...

  16. New RN who doesn't want med surg

    DC Collins replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had absolutely *zero* work experience in any health care field, except for my last quarter of clinicals in the ED. I loved the ED, sold myself, they saw that, and hired me. If you don't want...

  17. Vaginal Exams

    DC Collins replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh, but there is even more to it than that. You never know where you might end up working...Primary caregiver's office, ER, etc. In those settings, while you may not be performing the exam, you will...

  18. What type of lifestyle can a nurse afford?

    DC Collins replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet, unless I missed it in my skimming, is the *difference* in your current lifestyle vs. your future. If, like most, you are *struggling* financially during your...

  19. Are you bothered by the noise of the AM shift staff?

    DC Collins replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Have y'all who have this problem brought it up in staff meetings, personally or anonymously? DC, ED RN

  20. How far do you drive for work?

    DC Collins replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm with those who say that using the time to mentally prepare on the way, and wind down headed for home, is a good thing. My drive is 30ish minutes, with a 12 hour shift. I like it. However, I...

  21. former employer was to pay for classes but didn't and college says I owe

    DC Collins replied to jcallison's topic in General Nursing

    You do owe the school, no doubt about it. But that doesn't mean the employer doesn't owe you. I agree with those who say small claims / atty / labor dept. Don't let it sit, or you are keeping open...

  22. Accepted into NS and scared!

    DC Collins replied to HippieGypsyGirl's topic in General Students

    Recent grad (this year) and new RN here... I would be worried about you if you weren't scared. But don't worry...you will have your hand held during clinicals and not allowed to make a mistake. Even...

  23. Per Diem outside of ER?

    DC Collins replied to star77's topic in Emergency

    How does one get started in CCT? DC

  24. Experienced RN Job Market.

    DC Collins replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you work? When you leave, I might apply for your position, lol. Teasing. DC

  25. Student Nurse - interested in E.R.

    DC Collins replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    That sucks. When I volunteered in an ED for nearly 2 years, they let their volunteers in the room during traumas/codes to observe as a reward. We would sometime get to run labs, get blankets, or other...