DutchRN09

DutchRN09

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  1. Good Shoes

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

    I wear Dansko's and then I have Zensah compression sleeves (amazon has). Awesome and pain free feet and

  2. ABGs TOTALLY understood!!!

    DutchRN09 replied to KristeyK's topic in General Students

    Thank

  3. When does the anxiety go away???

    DutchRN09 replied to Animal3's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Can you speak with your manager again and tell her you are not available for a day/night

  4. 3 things you wish someone would have told you, that you had to find out on your own..

    DutchRN09 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Be kind, it goes a long way. 2. Be polite, also goes a long way. 3. Organization helps lots. 4. Have a sense of humor, and don't take yourself too seriously. 5. Find some sense of enjoyment in...

  5. Am I gonna get fired or...?

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

    Do you have a skills check off list? If you do, have your preceptor help you achieve those goals. If you do not ask for one. Ask the educator what your weekly goals are, and study things you have...

  6. Which shift do you prefer, 7pm-7am or 7am-7pm and why?

    DutchRN09 replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in General Nursing

    Days...it's 14 before I know it. Then lunch and only 5 hours to go. Plus I am a morning person, and I can't stay awake past 2200. Getting up at 0500 is

  7. What kind of interview questions to expect at nursing home and for an oncology floor?

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

    Tell me about yourself, where do you see yourself in 5 years, give me an example on how you have managed a problem, complaint, of a patient, family member, staff in the past. Most interviews are...

  8. Regret Leaving Nursing Too Soon

    DutchRN09 replied to Omibashu's topic in Nursing Career

    You might reflect some on the kind of nursing that speaks to you. I think I understood you to say that you like to spend time with your patients. Even with 2 pts in an ICU, I don't spend that much...

  9. CLEP Exam Advice

    DutchRN09 replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It depends what you need, not all things are available through CLEP, but many Humanities are and so are some foreign languages. I did 12 credits of German and 3 of Sociology. The library has study...

  10. A Day in the life of an ICU nurse?

    DutchRN09 replied to ivyleaf's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just started in the SICU. It was complete shock the first day, its better now. I have 2 patients, all with chest tubes, foleys, vents, vs q1, oral care q1, I/O q1, assess q4, careplan daily,...

  11. Is night shift intolerance worth the $$ and Bennies??

    DutchRN09 replied to SqueakRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't stay if you are jeopardizing your

  12. Laying off everyone

    DutchRN09 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    No. Charge nurses were just added last year. I am in the midwest

  13. kind of confused!

    DutchRN09 replied to monieebologniee's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals are kind of slow usually in getting back to people. You could always call and ask what the time line is, or if any decisions have been

  14. Return to hospital??? Anyone actually like working there?

    DutchRN09 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I work 4 8"s in Ambulatory and love it. Am soon moving to 2 12"s in ICU. Going PRN first sounds like a really good plan. You can see what you think of it before you leave a good thing. I am in my...

  15. A rash of firings...

    DutchRN09 replied to kesmarn's topic in General Nursing

    There are no union hospitals where I live.

  16. Depressed and tired of being bullied with

    DutchRN09 replied to lvnmom1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Write up that person. Harrasement in the workplace is illegal. He must be insecure. And he is doing this to others also I bet. Write him up. And tell your husband, he can sense you are sad and...

  17. CNA/PCT during RN program

    DutchRN09 replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! It helps your level of comfort in clinicals, it will help {some} with level 1 ns exams. You will already know how to interact with all kinds of hospital staff and it will help you land a...

  18. I already don't like my job and i haven't even started.

    DutchRN09 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on getting a job! I hope it will turn out ok for you. You can always keep looking

  19. Career Change and need SERIOUS help

    DutchRN09 replied to TrynafindmyCalling's topic in Nursing Career

    I can understand that teaching has frustrations, but so does nursing. No nurse I know can retire early or have summers and holidays off. Several teachers I know retired at 59 with a pension. There...

  20. Do new graduates really get a job that easily in nursing?

    DutchRN09 replied to Bchung5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on your location. I am in Illinois, worked as a PCT while in nursing school, and then applied and was hired by the same hospital (different floor) once I graduated. I have worked there...

  21. How is the job market for nursing where you live?

    DutchRN09 replied to Lucidity's topic in General Nursing

    AND 2.5 yrs experience. Had 3 interviews recently and 1 offer which I accepted. There are quite a few openings here, both where I am going and the place I am leaving. I am in

  22. What was the procedure you followed when quitting your job?

    DutchRN09 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Told my charge and gave my manager a letter with my last day on it. I gave about 2 months

  23. What is the right answer to "Where do you see yourself in five years?"

    DutchRN09 replied to *4!#6's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was asked this very question at my interview and said " In five years I want to be an expert in this field." Which I

  24. Gymshoes vs. Clogs - how to spare your knees/back?

    DutchRN09 replied to StephMom&RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You have to see what works for you. I always wear Dansko's and love them but not everyone

  25. Dealing with tough interviewers

    DutchRN09 replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think you have relevant experience, you are passing meds, managing care, families, doctors. Don't sell yourself and your experierence short. I assume most of your patients come from Med/Surg...