DutchRN09

DutchRN09

Ambulatory Surgery, PACU,SICU

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  1. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    DutchRN09 replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Was an aerobics teacher, retail at Casual Corner, A/R at a college [got an undergraduate degree for free that way while working FT], went to grad school, worked as a pastor, hospital chaplin, became a...

  2. Interview with Ambulatory Surgery

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

    I work in Ambulatory Surgery in a hospital and we do everything. Admissions (adult and peds) IV starts, meds, IV meds, order labs and tests, prepare consents, charts, recoveries post-op, discharge...

  3. Possibilities after Ambulatory Care / Clinic Nursing

    DutchRN09 replied to MJ415's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I work in Ambulatory Surgery, have 2.5 yrs experience and am moving to SICU. So I think its possible to move. I am moving because of a spouse transfer, or I would have stayed. I like it a lot....

  4. Tips for Dealing with Difficult Patients...

    DutchRN09 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I usually give them something to eat, drink, pain pill and leave them alone for a while. It seems to help. But perhaps they become bored and decide they are ready to go

  5. New Grad Nurse Dilemma. Please help.

    DutchRN09 replied to peacelives10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Way to go! Get the experience and then you can always transfer. Congrats on getting a

  6. How many Hours per Week do you work

    DutchRN09 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    32 hrs/wk. Sometimes I pick up but no more than 4 hrs a

  7. Should I consider this job?

    DutchRN09 replied to Ankh82's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You know if the cost of living is ok for the pay. It's more than new grade get in the

  8. burned bridges what to put on job application

    DutchRN09 replied to stargazer88's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My employer will only state that someone is eligible for re-hire or that they are not. Managers and charge nurses can not complete any referals. Maybe that is true

  9. Smart and Poor: What Should I Do?

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

    If you have an ADN you will eventually find something and then you can always keep going, don't go into debt, it is not worth it if you can avoid

  10. Going from Lettland to USA

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

    That's because most Europeans have heard of other countries and many Americans have heard of only some other countries. For instance, I am from the Netherlands and many Americans I talk with at work...

  11. Nurses who worked through school

    DutchRN09 replied to ginaw623's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 0.8 2nd shift and employer reimbursed tuition. No kids, but have a spouse and still managed to have a life. Now working and doing rn-bsn online [which is way easier than sitting in a class...

  12. Should I stay in the unit I'm currently working in or transfer to different one?

    DutchRN09 replied to Kookie2412's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would definetely stay in your job, it is so much work going back to school and you are blessed to be able to study on the clock. Floor nursing is

  13. charge pay

    DutchRN09 replied to suhlir's topic in General Nursing

    1. how much extra do charge nurses make at your facility? $1.00/hr 1. if they also have an assignment. no 2. what type of floor it is. ambulatory 3. number of beds in the department/floor. 17 4....

  14. Do you think I could get kicked out?

    DutchRN09 replied to w.ross1990's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I guess it was an unfortunate situation you put yourself in, but I assume you know that by now. Apologize for your mistake and explain that you understand it was inapropriate. I think most people can...

  15. New grad nurse - purposely work part time?

    DutchRN09 replied to SoCal student's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Orientation was FT, job is 0.8 FTE but not 40K. Going to 0.6 FTE after 2.5 yrs and Baylor package. So its possible, but may take a little

  16. "Sir or Ma'am" when addressing physicians?

    DutchRN09 replied to nurs4kids's topic in General Nursing

    It just depends on the situation. Some dr's I always use sir/ma'm, and with others I do no not. I am however, always

  17. AM I CRAZY??

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

    I would not move for per diem, you just never know if you would get any hours at

  18. Would this be appropriate for an interview?

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

    Good

  19. Should I stay or should I go?

    DutchRN09 replied to Heart for Nursing's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with everyone else! Take the

  20. Nurses working overtime

    DutchRN09 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    32 average, but soon moving to Baylor

  21. How to eat on he road?

    DutchRN09 replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

    Apples, bananas, hummus with pita bread, cut up veggies from home. I get a lunch break (sometimes) and that is what I take every day. Cheaper and healthier than cafe

  22. Desperate for some feedback/help with my resume.

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

    I would put the nursing experience together, i.e. RN, and under that Student Nurse and then list other work experience. Please google RN resume and that way you can see some examples. Your school...

  23. Are jobs becoming more available

    DutchRN09 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is better, I am in the midwest, applied for 5 jobs and received an offer for the SICU weekend package at a Trauma 1 hospital. I have 2.5 years experience in Ambulatory Surgery at a...

  24. Moving-how soon to start looking?

    DutchRN09 replied to UTVOL3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I can only speak for myself, I am moving the middle of June, started applying in Feb, and have a job starting in July. I would apply and see what happens. Employers will wait for you if you are the...

  25. Would you leave current job for a Mon-Fri less stressful opportunity?

    DutchRN09 replied to ooMissNurseoo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Absolutely yes, shorter commute, loan forgiveness, which will lower your bills. No