Dad-2-3

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1. bringing work home...

   Dad-2-3 replied to RNmaria's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I sometimes bring work home. I have about an hour on the road after work, so that helps to decompress. I have also recently begun journaling my day when I get home. I think it has helped by just...

2. Took care of a nurse today...

   Dad-2-3 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm an RN on orientation. I don't care to give away too many details but it was nerve wracking since this nurse works on my unit and I see her every shift that I work. She has been a nurse for more...

3. need advice on getting big picture

   Dad-2-3 replied to jamkpb's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I do the same as racing-mom. I feel no shame in not knowing something, and I don't feel embarrassed (sp?) in asking. A short answer reply to my question along with a roll of the eyes is sometimes what...

4. Its True about Nurses and Tickets

   Dad-2-3 replied to ScooterNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I don't care who you are, that's just plain

5. I think I am an ACLS phoney

   Dad-2-3 replied to racing-mom4's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks. I passed with no problems. I will feel much more confident in my next code

6. I think I am an ACLS phoney

   Dad-2-3 replied to racing-mom4's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Congrats on passing! I have my mega code Friday afternoon. During the mock codes I was calm when I wasn't the one under the gun. When it was my turn I fumbled through each of the stations with a bit...

7. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   Dad-2-3 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Passed in 75 questions. 12 SATA, 3 med calc, and tons of prioritization. The poll results are showing exactly what Pearson says about the NCLEX. That is 85% of people pass whether it be at 75...

8. what shoes do you wear...

   Dad-2-3 replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I want to eche Steve on this one. I would never buy shoes I hadn't tried on first. A comfortable pair of shoes help out when you have a rough 12-13 hour (or more) shift. BTW~~It's Danskos for me. My...

9. Orientation.

   Dad-2-3 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

   I can't really say much because I'm in orientation myself, but my advice is that while you are standing around waiting, take the oppurtunity to study the admit paperwork/discharge paperwork for your...

10. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    Dad-2-3 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not looking for any congrats or pats on the back here. Instead I just want to pass along some good thougths/vibes in here. I took the NCLEX RN yesterday. I had 75 questions with 12 of them being...

11. Calling a Code

    Dad-2-3 replied to Bella36RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to Tazzi. If an aide came to me to ask if it was OK to call a code I would have a sit down with them after the code was over. Better to look like a bunch of morons than to have a patient arrest...

12. med calculation test at work

    Dad-2-3 replied to ava'smomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Take a deep breath. If you have taken a med calc test each semester and passed then you will be OK. Reflect on your past success! I had to take a critical care med calc test in my orientation, along...

13. Positive Thoughts

    Dad-2-3 replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    Just want to say thanks for this thread from a new grad who is about to begin working. It is scary as hell to read some of the stories in these threads. I want to go into my first job with eyes wide...

14. How did your spouse handle the news of a career change?

    Dad-2-3 replied to CTGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think she said "It's about time!!!!" :trout: Just kidding. LOL My wife was very supportive. I was making decent money at my previous job as a foreman of a construction company, but she knew I was...

15. It's official.......

    Dad-2-3 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    COngrats. It's a great feeling isn' it? I was pinned last night! 12/14/08 @ 1830. I even gave a short comical speech that had people laughing their butt off. One more big test..............NCLEX...