deeDawntee RN

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    Opinions spouted on religion and politics at nurses station

    deeDawntee replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    [banana]Hey Hey[/banana]
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    Opinions spouted on religion and politics at nurses station

    deeDawntee replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    [Lets hear it for Freedom of Religion][/banana] Hey the sign guy didn't work for me?? What did I do
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    Specialty within the Nursing feild that requires little or no contact with blood?

    deeDawntee replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I hear your concern about body fluids. But, I promise you can get used to it, if you have the commitment to being a nurse. Human beings are very adaptable. It really depends on your attitude. If...
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    Any past losers out there?

    deeDawntee replied to SwampCat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I second the statement that YOU ARE NOT A PAST LOSER... When you look at the whole process of becoming a nurse, it can certainly seem overwhelming. But if you break it up it becomes much more doable....
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    Opinions spouted on religion and politics at nurses station

    deeDawntee replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is so amazing to me how one issue can become this far flung political debate on these forums.... come on people, if someone is bad mouthing your denomination, you have the right to ask them not to...
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    Why do they want new grads in med/surg?

    deeDawntee replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Those are extremely good questions... I beg to differ with this "consensus" however, I think where a new grad should start is a telemetry unit. (especially if your intention is to be a CRNA)....
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    What kind of LTC resident will you be?

    deeDawntee replied to squeakykitty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I will be one of those residents who is happy all the time. It doesn't matter, I will be grateful for the care I get. I will love my roommate and will really look forward to every meal and snack....
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    Close to breaking... seriously.

    deeDawntee replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    How unbelievably tragic and something profoundly brutal to have to witness. I am so sorry that you have had to deal with 2 of those unexplainable situations at one time. My heart goes out to you...
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    Dr's office nurses

    deeDawntee replied to huami4264's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what part of the country you are in. Check out salary.com, it will give you a general
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    What would you do?

    deeDawntee replied to Windshadow's topic in General Nursing

    You leave a lot to the imagination with your post! It would depend on a lot of things. Can you afford the pay cut? Is this just a passing interest or is it a more serious pursuit? What are your...
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    Need some help!

    deeDawntee replied to Laurentina1975's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know much about the legal implications of this entire situation, but I want to congratulate you for your courage. Good for your for standing up against issues that are clearly not right....
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    new grad orientation

    deeDawntee replied to colleenrnsw's topic in General Nursing

    I think it really depends on your part of the country. Some areas have new grad orientations only twice a year and if you miss out, you may have to wait for 6 months before you can start. My advice...
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    IV compatability again

    deeDawntee replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I would never assume that all antibiotics are compatible with K+, (or any other med) because you just never know when a new one may not be. If your book or chart does not list the MIV, you can just...
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    Mayo Clinic Told Wife not to apply again, your thoughts!!!

    deeDawntee replied to bigbee13's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear about this. I am from Minnesota and even so, I don't know anything about nursing at Mayo/St Mary's (except that the pay is lower than the Twin Cities). But as in most things, if...
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    I need some serious advice!

    deeDawntee replied to tgirl84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    6 weeks orientation as a new grad, are they crazy?? OK, we will give you 2 more weeks...give me a break, that is entirely insufficient. Are they in the real world? If I were you, I would go to...
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    expectations of new grad ICU orientation

    deeDawntee replied to poppy07's topic in General Nursing

    Do not let these people bully you into getting out on the floor before you are ready. I would bet they have a staffing crunch and want you out there taking patients as soon as possible. They have...
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    EKGs.....I think I'm screwed!

    deeDawntee replied to nursekatie22's topic in Cardiac

    I agree, you have to give yourself a huge break...it will all start making sense, but it takes time. I would give yourself a good year to feel competent and then you will still have the odd rhythm...
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    Patient-Centered Care

    deeDawntee replied to happyhelpert's topic in General Nursing

    Patient centered care was a catch phrase around my institution for awhile but in my estimation was oxymoronic. It is just so freakin' obvious... now I believe our nursing practice is so widely...
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    new grad in tele

    deeDawntee replied to Leahr's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Good for you for starting in tele. I know a lot of nurses say start in medsurg, but in my opinion, telemetry is the place to start. I started in Ortho when I first worked in the hospital and it...
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    Why is mental illness considered pts. fault?

    deeDawntee replied to mrs.captain.kangaroo's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for this thread and for the thoughtful responses. When I finally became an RN at age 40, I had battled depression for years, including some hospitalizations and long term therapy. I was...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    HI Godsgem! Thank you for the kind words. You have all the right material and with your experience you will have no trouble passing the test. The Dennison CD of questions is also very helpful, but...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    HI Godsgem! Thank you for the kind words. You have all the right material and with your experience you will have no trouble passing the test. The Dennison CD of questions is also very helpful, but...
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    fed up- cant get a job

    deeDawntee replied to coogar's topic in Nursing Career

    When I first graduated from NS, the hospitals in my area were not hiring a lot of new grads either so I opted to work in a TCU. You can get very good experience in a facility like that. Don't...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    congratulations liz ccrn!!!!! way to go!!!! :yeah: :roll:roll:roll hey!! that is so awesome. i am just sad that we didn't get to know you more. did you use dr laura's course? i hope you...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    deeDawntee replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations liz ccrn!!!!! way to go!!!! :yeah: :roll:roll:roll hey!! that is so awesome. i am just sad that we didn't get to know you more. did you use dr laura's course? i hope you...