DutchRN09

DutchRN09

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  1. Job hopper? advice?

    DutchRN09 replied to nycnurse18's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I guess you can always apply. You might have to explain something about your work history, perhaps you can talk about the scheduling difficulities or something else

  2. Not feeling it...

    DutchRN09 replied to LostN's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is helpful, I am starting in the ICU in July, and know I have a lot to learn. I just ordered a Critical Care book and saved the ICU faq

  3. Do you think that a "high school dropout" mentality exists in the field of nursing?

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

    you do not seem to have a lot of respect for others. i do not understand where you get your data for your generalized statements from. my co-workers do not fit your profile, and i do not either....

  4. In a few years all RNs will be required to have a BSN?

    DutchRN09 replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My place does not pay more for a BSN...but I am getting one, just to keep my options

  5. Foley Catheter Removal for SCIP Core Measure

    DutchRN09 replied to NurseAnnie123's topic in General Nursing

    Stickers in the chart, the DR has to sign QD if Foley stays

  6. Needing encouragement, trying to get past being fired a few years ago.....

    DutchRN09 replied to nursingosaurus's topic in General Nursing

    There is no greener grass. If you like the hours you have, I would

  7. post op

    DutchRN09 replied to mrnewman's topic in General Students

    Do not answer yes to a question with "all" in it. Its never right. And don't answer yes to questions with Never in it either...or always, or any absolute term like

  8. Nurses - favorite part of your job and nursing school?

    DutchRN09 replied to hmadden12's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely thought nursing school was the most horrible thing ever. But the outcome was worth it. I enjoy my work, most of my co-workers, and the best part is the variety of things that

  9. Night Shift or Evening Shift

    DutchRN09 replied to MsNewbie's topic in Nursing Career

    I have worked 3-11 and liked that I could do things during the day and sleep at night, but you are never home (obviously) for meals. I work noon-2030 now, its a little better, but I want 3 12 hr

  10. Is it hard to get a job with an Associates degree in Nursing?

    DutchRN09 replied to bailee4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I too worked as a PCT during my ADN program, which helped me land my current RN job. I started my BSN completion this semester. Nine classes to

  11. What career did you have before nursing?

    DutchRN09 replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a hospital chaplain and local church pastor for 10 years. I have been an RN for 2. It took me 3 years while working

  12. I'm absolutely ECSTATIC!!!!

    DutchRN09 replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You could share how much you would learn working as a tach, and how it would help you both in nursing school and as a nurse, since you would be able to understand a broader picture and know what it is...

  13. H20 post op

    DutchRN09 replied to DesiGRocks's topic in General Nursing

    When I get the pt from PACU, unless they are throwing

  14. University of Wyoming RN/BSN Online

    DutchRN09 replied to RNShenanigator's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I hope that if a lot of people write they may keep the tuition the same for those of us who are already enrolled. (But I doubt it). I enrolled in POLS and the instructors were not yet listed, but I...

  15. new grad bad interview

    DutchRN09 replied to rn_yogi's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of clinical questions? I guess keep the ABC's in

  16. University of Wyoming RN/BSN Online

    DutchRN09 replied to RNShenanigator's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I can't believe how much more its going to cost....I only need 9 classes so I probably stick it out, but I wrote the Dean of Students to share my concerns, I wish they would keep the rate the same if...

  17. 1 year decision: contract job vs perm, need advice

    DutchRN09 replied to Sniped4Life's topic in General Nursing

    "My theory is if I eventually went contract in my metro area, the hospital would likely pay me significantly higher than what my pay grade should be because otherwise, even 3 contracts a year with 12...

  18. Any hospitals out there doing 8 hr shifts?

    DutchRN09 replied to kacm74's topic in General Nursing

    I am in Illinois, and we have

  19. How have you helped save your unit money?

    DutchRN09 replied to jojoroo's topic in General Nursing

    We recycle

  20. WHY did you choose to work where you did in nursing?

    DutchRN09 replied to demylenated's topic in General Nursing

    How long did it take you to find you niche in nursing? I found it when I started where I am now Was it what you expected it to be? Mostly. Patient variety and lots of interacting with multidisciplany...

  21. Re Day Surgery Unit; nurses, opinions please....

    DutchRN09 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I work Ambulatory in a hospital. D/C a drain is not a sterile procedure, pts are send home if they can void, after some procedures urine will be tinged for a few days. I don't understand the IV...

  22. Favoritism in Nursing?

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

    I once worked somewhere PRN, and the manager always said when an opening comes up (FT) you'll get it. Guess what, an opening came, I applied and did not get it... I moved on. The message was loud...

  23. How much per semester did you nursing school cost?

    DutchRN09 replied to 5860TomCat's topic in General Nursing

    I rented my books from Chegg, about 80 dollars a semester, tuition was about 1100 (CC) reimbursed by employer, currently enrolled on line BSN completion, about 135 a credit hr, again reimursed by...

  24. Differences between BSN and ADN?

    DutchRN09 replied to bkingren1031's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It matters if you want to look for a job elsewhere. I have a BA and a Masters' Degree in another field. But went back to complete BSN online. About 6000 dollars, employer

  25. All Hospitals the same?

    DutchRN09 replied to eyeball's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked at several departments at the same hospital. Each dept is