DutchRN09

DutchRN09

Ambulatory Surgery, PACU,SICU

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  1. Got My Dream Job!

    DutchRN09 replied to rena86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Awesome, all that matters is that you are happy with your choice. Congrats

  2. Haven't had my license a whole year and was "let go" from my first nursing job.

    DutchRN09 replied to nurselovespurple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! All things provide an opportunity to learn, and you did learn something, and a good thing came out of

  3. I can't believe that I made such a stupid mistake and am kicking myself!!!

    DutchRN09 replied to RN Chaos's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You'll never do that again...we all make mistakes, and no one was

  4. Do I REALLY need a BSN?

    DutchRN09 replied to myschuler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It depends on location, I have a B.A. and a M.Div. and an A.D.N., and work in a level 1 hospital ICU. I might get my BSN sometime, and have taken 2 classes toward that, but am not currently...

  5. Commuting, is it worth the drive?

    DutchRN09 replied to RN4L's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can always spend the night, as long as you can afford that in your budget and then you only drive twice in a week. Get the experience and hope you can transfer closer to home. Congrats on the...

  6. Day shift or night? Starting to doubt myself...

    DutchRN09 replied to C-lion's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would not work nights, and didn't even as a new grad. Days may be busier (not that nights are quiet), but if you prefer days, you'll do fine. There is orientation, preceptors and opportunities to...

  7. I passed!!!! Yes! Pvt works

    DutchRN09 replied to jayz1989's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  8. Mistakes... Feel like there is no coming back from it

    DutchRN09 replied to babysteps25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Actually your manager should have been pleased that you had the foresight to call a RRT. So what if it wasn't needed, better than than the other way around. Everyone makes mistakes and disposing of...

  9. Probably looking for a new job

    DutchRN09 replied to amzyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think I would stick it out for at least a year, hone your med skills, your time management skills, take a class, offer to everything that comes your way, be a part of a unit council or start a PI...

  10. 8s vs 12s; night shift or day shift?

    DutchRN09 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have worked 5 8's and 4 10's and now am working 3 12's and it is the best thing ever. I just worked my 3 12's and am off for the next FIVE days. I have worked 3 -11 and that is a really busy time,...

  11. Would you take a pay cut to work days?

    DutchRN09 replied to dienne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would def. switch to days, you can usually pick up a shift, and although you might have to adjust your budget some, you would get your life back and your health

  12. newly hired to icu

    DutchRN09 replied to TNT_RN09's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congratulations on your job offer! I am about to finish my orientation, you have a lot more pertinent experience! Time management and med management is a real asset. You will do great!

  13. Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

    DutchRN09 replied to mls4455's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't smoke, none of the hospitals in my area hire people who

  14. DESPERATELY Need your HELP & ADVICE 3weeks on the job really hard time

    DutchRN09 replied to pixiegirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you have a skills list that you have to complete? If not, you might ask for one so you know what you need to know, Did you keep any text books? If so, look up skills that you are unfamiliar...

  15. Discouraged new nurse

    DutchRN09 replied to KBICU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you sign up for extra shifts or are asked to work extra, get your bonus pay approved by the appropriate manager before you work. I know you must feel taken advantage of, hospitals do what works...

  16. Nursing Scrubs: The Material Makes A Difference

    DutchRN09 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just bought some scrubs made by Dansko, (on zappos) and they are great. No

  17. Top 10 tips for nursing school

    DutchRN09 replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    1. Be responsible for your own learning. 2. Do not get in with the group of students who stress over every question after the test 3. Go with your FIRST answer, cover up the answers, READ the...

  18. Should I regret going ADN over BSN?

    DutchRN09 replied to lindsayk728's topic in General Students

    I have had no issues finding a job, I am in Illinois and work for a Trauma 1 hospital. I have taken 2 classes toward the BSN completion, but am not taking any right now, since I am learning my...

  19. I got the Job! (Outpatient Surgery Center)

    DutchRN09 replied to nursefrances's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Congrats! I worked in Ambulatory Surgery and loved it. If you have experience with eyes that will help. Our eye turn around time was about 20 minutes, so you have about 30 minutes to recover your...

  20. Lazy nurse or what

    DutchRN09 replied to Theguest2012's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can't be serious.

  21. Are these sneakers acceptable for nursing school?

    DutchRN09 replied to 369XYZ's topic in General Students

    Trust me, you do not want shoes that have anything like mesh. You def. don't want anything soaking

  22. ICU or ER?...Dec 2012 Grad

    DutchRN09 replied to fhsu_nurse's topic in Critical Care

    ICU - I work at a level 1 trauma center SICU. Any new people that get hired for days have prior ICU experience, at smaller hospitals

  23. In a HUGE Internship Program

    DutchRN09 replied to EMTtoRNinVA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you work with a preceptor? Here is what I did, I had one patient for 2 weeks, and then picked up the 2nd one at noon for 1 week and now have 2. Mornings are busier in the ICU where I work, so...

  24. Leaving My First Job - Advice?

    DutchRN09 replied to ms285907's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you are fortunate that you have a job offer, so that makes leaving feasible. There are no stress free areas in nursing, but if this is the area of nursing that offers the best fit, go for it....

  25. First semester nursing work

    DutchRN09 replied to rammstein's topic in General Students

    See if your local community college has a CNA class/test, become certified and apply for a CNA job at a hospital you want to work at when you become an RN. It will help you with patient care skills,...