DC Collins

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  1. A Conversation with my Supervisor

    DC Collins replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    Time for a new agency

  2. Private Rooms Standard

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

    I'm with ya. I don't see any immediate solution, especially in this economy, but at least the trend is toward more private rooms in the facilities I have experienced. YAY for that! DC

  3. PLEASE HELP I need Brutal Honesty!!!!

    DC Collins replied to Wyllowdaemon's topic in General Nursing

    If CNA is what you are interested in, don't worry so much about the weight loss in the beginning. That can come with having a busy job. While working on getting into a CNA class, and also once in a...

  4. I'm lost, help...

    DC Collins replied to purple10's topic in General Nursing

    I like the 'hostile work environment' concept. If it's on an application, they will likely appreciate the honesty. However, if they do like the honesty, and speak with you, be prepared to answer as to...

  5. Question about recalling information learned in school

    DC Collins replied to kris98's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with CaLLaCoDe. The real learning begins when you start working, but the education you are getting now is the foundation for what you will build later. I am a recent grad myself, so I can also...

  6. Does your specialty fit your personality?/Why did you choose your specialty?

    DC Collins replied to Katherine25's topic in General Nursing

    I am just starting as an ED nurse. I volunteered in an ED for a couple of years and loved it. Then I did my last quarter of clinicals in an ED. Again, I loved it. I loved it so much that I held out...

  7. Called for 2nd interview!

    DC Collins replied to rshenry's topic in General Nursing

    Grats! It's a great feeling, no? In addition to the above...all correct...if they ask about how you would handle an issue with a co-worker, tell them you would speak with the co-worker first. *Then*...

  8. Nursing Question

    DC Collins replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    Someone mentioned Vicks. I recommend peppermint oil under the nose. If your facility doesn't keep any on hand, visit your local 'new age' shop, or other place that sells pure oils. It leaves a very...

  9. Can an R.N. just be PLOPPED into ICU to work???!??

    DC Collins replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Well Marie, thank you for posting this for us all to ponder. I am starting my first RN job in a couple of days. Fortunately, having done my last clinicals in the hospital / unit (ED) in the same place...

  10. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    DC Collins replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't even mind working those shifts - I work 12 hour nights and my family won't see me those daytimes anyway (he said while snoring :) If I work xmas eve, I can be up with them for a few hours...

  11. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    DC Collins replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    Well, we don't get 'bonuses', but I do like the time-and-a-half for the whole shift! DC

  12. Which topics in microbiology are the most useful in nursing?

    DC Collins replied to Copperismydog's topic in General Students

    For me, the general ideas of how 'critters' work helps me remember how easy it is to transfer disease from one person to another, and I take note every time I deal with a patient, family member, etc....

  13. Best makeup for clinicals?

    DC Collins replied to chinacatSN's topic in General Students

    As a guy, I can't say much about the makeup part. But as a recent grad (meaning recent clinicals) and a newly hired grad, I can tell you about the sweating part. I already sweat easier than most...

  14. New Grad dilema

    DC Collins replied to New2ERNursing's topic in Emergency

    My pleasure

  15. New Grad dilema

    DC Collins replied to New2ERNursing's topic in Emergency

    I am total agreement btw with your wife about loving your job. How much happier life is when you get to help people *and* get paid for it too! That's why I went back to school in my mid-40's - I had...

  16. New Grad dilema

    DC Collins replied to New2ERNursing's topic in Emergency

    Please do all the investigating you have in mind, as that is the best way to go before you get 'stuck' with something, but I do have a thought... If you need something to do for work while you figure...

  17. Best route into the ER

    DC Collins replied to NoPrisoners's topic in Emergency

    I hate to be the stick in the mud, but I have to disagree with those who suggest med/surg first. M/S and ED are two *very* different worlds. If you are *sure* the ED is what you want, then it is...

  18. Possibly wanting to Shadow a RN in the ER

    DC Collins replied to testing109's topic in Emergency

    You should ask the unit manager about shadowing. If the place(s) you want to shadow don't allow it, then yes, volunteer. Having volunteered in an ED myself, this is where I fell in love with the ED....

  19. High acuity patients in Minor Care and low ER staffing

    DC Collins replied to FNPveteran's topic in Emergency

    I work in a moderately busy ED. Triage is the quickest portion of the process, so we have usually 1 RN, and 2 when busy, staffing triage. Our Fast Track (your express) has a ratio of 4-1, and even...

  20. New Grad dilema

    DC Collins replied to New2ERNursing's topic in Emergency

    I am with those who say stick it out. You might be able to get days once you have some seniority. But just think, you have all those days off you wouldn't have with a 8hr day, even if they aren't...

  21. What brand/type of shoe should I get?

    DC Collins replied to opal6779's topic in General Nursing

    Originally Posted by iamlibertarian Anyone have any suggestions for the rare Murse?

  22. What brand/type of shoe should I get?

    DC Collins replied to opal6779's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone have any suggestions for the rare

  23. Use of Clean Exam Gloves

    DC Collins replied to BloodNGuts's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a 'mere' volunteer at a local hospital. I wear clean gloves (and am encouraged to do so) for many, many things, including simply transporting closed linen bags to the laundry chute, as an example....

  24. "Its dead, Jim"

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

    Please go back next semester. In the end it will be worth it. Take the loans! There are always programs coming along that give you lower rates later anyway. Besides, you will never find a more...

  25. Opinions Needed!!

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

    I'm with mystiqx on this. I would go ahead and do it, not only for those reasons (especially the part about teaching being a good reinforcer), but also because: 1) if she really is interested in...