DallasRN

DallasRN

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  1. Where should I realistically be at this point in orientation?

    DallasRN replied to cblossom78's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of great information has been shared but I think this sums it all up. Perfectly. ER is a tough place to work. Even for those with years of experience but wishing to transition into ER from...

  2. Any advice for anxious and socially awkward new nurses?

    DallasRN replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the positive comments and yes, more serious concerns should be addressed by those other than new grads. The "moderator" could help facilitate that referral and might be necessary to...

  3. Any advice for anxious and socially awkward new nurses?

    DallasRN replied to Sweetme2's topic in General Nursing

    We read these sorts of posts on a rather frequent basis and it got me to thinking about something. (Retired from nursing after 40+ years so lots of time to "think". ?) Moving on...certain times of...

  4. Starting new position as inpatient nurse educator, what can I expect?

    DallasRN replied to Kat12340's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. Totally agree. I have no OR experience but have to wonder what the staff receptiveness might be for someone with so little "hands-on" experience. That applies to any "Professional Development...

  5. Nybon Nursing School Under Investigation

    DallasRN replied to Bshade's topic in School, College Programs

    Reading some of the comments, I see that others have said the tuition needs to be reimbursed while others said the school may file bankruptcy. Agree. However, reimbursement of tuition is a drop in...

  6. Teachers and Staff Want To Be Taken Care Of

    DallasRN replied to Tocino's topic in School

    Another thought - and again, I've NEVER had a school nurse experience (and I'm only reading this thread because I'm retired from nursing and too lazy to do my chores)...anyway... For teachers...

  7. Teachers and Staff Want To Be Taken Care Of

    DallasRN replied to Tocino's topic in School

    Maybe suggest she go see her psychiatrist? I'm definitely not a school nurse - never even worked pedi - but using my best judgment I somehow don't think school nurses are qualified to handle brain...

  8. Home Health Assessment Help?!

    DallasRN replied to h_ley's topic in Home Health

    Haven't done HH for a while and it wasn't for me, but...Primarily Medicare HH patients? Are you an RN or LVN? Different assessments for the two disciplines. RN's typically complete the OASIS and...

  9. Rocky Start/Orientation and Nurse Confidence

    DallasRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

  10. Rocky Start/Orientation and Nurse Confidence

    DallasRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Given your history of anxiety, etc., and after 6 years of "experience" and still not feeling confident, I think you really should explore other options. Life is too short to spend time in positions...

  11. Turbulence and Turmoil in Nursing

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I agreed with all your comments but especially those about being stress-free, happy, and content. I'm right there with you! I quit a few years ago and frankly, I'm about as poor as a church mouse...

  12. Turbulence and Turmoil in Nursing

    DallasRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This article is almost comical in its accuracy. Only other nurses would believe it. Even after 40+ years of nursing in all sorts of environments (ICU/ER/Office, etc), I'm still amazed when I see this...

  13. Clinically Inexperienced Manager

    DallasRN replied to ChaosCoordinatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the clarification. I agree that nursing managers with NO healthcare background would be detrimental on many fronts. My point was that having a manager with SOME nursing/bedside...

  14. Clinically Inexperienced Manager

    DallasRN replied to ChaosCoordinatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good points and may have contributed to my downfall in management. I had some very specific skills (beyond ICU/ER) and as a result, spent a huge amount of my time in staffing duties. For some...

  15. Clinically Inexperienced Manager

    DallasRN replied to ChaosCoordinatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand the second line of your comment. How do you equate "no healthcare experience" to the things mentioned? As far as I know, the profession hasn't arrived at a point where they are...

  16. Clinically Inexperienced Manager

    DallasRN replied to ChaosCoordinatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been out of the hospital loop for a good many years now, but I recall years back there was talk about hiring people with Masters in Business and Associate degrees to manage busy units in major...

  17. Clinically Inexperienced Manager

    DallasRN replied to ChaosCoordinatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    My perspective is different from many. Years back, I worked in a trauma center ER in another state and the manager was, hands down, the best manager I ever worked under. As I recall, she was an "old...

  18. Fired. How To Get Over It.

    DallasRN replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Career

    I'll give you another thing to laugh about. This particular instructor had "grown up" in a diploma school. (Remember, we're talking about me in school in 1979). Most med surg units had done away...

  19. Fired. How To Get Over It.

    DallasRN replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Career

    I had a similar reaction HiddenAngels. My stomach knotted while reading. About 1979 while in nursing school, the first med-surg patient I was assigned had 21 meds. Yes, 21!! I was up all night...

  20. Schools under fire! Fake Degrees Caught!

    DallasRN replied to ASN2016's topic in Nursing News

    I can understand your frustration. Back in the darkest of dark ages when I was in nursing school, clinical made us or broke us. They were the foundation for the next clinical and/or the next course...

  21. Schools under fire! Fake Degrees Caught!

    DallasRN replied to ASN2016's topic in Nursing News

    This question has led me into discussions (arguments) with many people. The people that received (bought/purchased) diplomas and took NCLEX exams based on those illegally obtained diplomas are not...

  22. Fired. How To Get Over It.

    DallasRN replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm right there with you altho' I left nursing sooner than you. I have an extremely easy PT job - just 12 hours a week - that has nothing to do with nursing/healthcare, doesn't pay much, but no...

  23. Fired. How To Get Over It.

    DallasRN replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Career

    Things like this make me very happy I've outgrown the nursing profession. I should probably say out-aged. I really don't understand today's nursing world. All I hear and read is "staffing...

  24. Home health nurse accompanying pt’s to out of state appointments

    DallasRN replied to Local nurse's topic in Home Health

    Because you live within a few miles of another state does not make it OK to provide care in that state if you are not licensed to do so. Is it a compact state? Many are and you would then be...

  25. Tired of ALFs throwing us trainwreck patients with little to no information on referrals.

    DallasRN replied to Patchouli's topic in Home Health

    I have little to add other than to say I experienced similar things during my (very) short stint in home health. As a result of your findings, the nurse is almost constantly running behind, being...