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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. Any opinions on working for Clarian Health in Indy??

    Dad-2-3 posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm graduating in December and have applications in at several places including Clarian Health in Indy. Anyone work at IU Hospital or Methodist? What is your opinion of either hospital? How is working...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. ATI predictor

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

    I took the RN ATI Predictor today and passed with a 99% chance of passing the NCLEX. During the test I felt like I was really bombing it, so I was suprised to see a decent score pop up on the screen...

  18. Possibly moving to Cincinnati

    Dad-2-3 replied to pengoo2008's topic in Ohio Nursing

    that link above is to the summer externships. here is the internship link. there are several available. http://www.health-alliance.com/college/careers/opportunities/internships.html i'm still just a...

  19. Any interview tips for a soon to be rn?

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

    I'm just a student myself, but these were some of the questions asked at my interview. Tell me about yourself Give me one instance when you went above and beyond to show respect to a fellow...

  20. They didn't even check my references??

    Dad-2-3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    i'm a soon to be new grad in december and i recently interviewed at a large teaching hospital for a cardiac critical care internship. they called 4 days later with the offer. i accepted the next day...

  21. Aviator Scrubs

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

    Thanks to this thread I now have some masculine looking as well as very functional scrubs. I really like all the pockets. As soon as I find out if there are any color requirements on the unit I will...

  22. They didn't even check my references??

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

    That is very, very

  23. They didn't even check my references??

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

    Thanks for the quick replies. I guess I just expected a much harder interview/selection process. No worries....it is THE position that I wanted. Thanks for the well wishes. I hope to learn a lot and...

  24. Help Please...

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

    First I would like to apologizs to the OP because this is a bit of a hijack, but I can't let this go. I first want to say that no offense was taken by me about the ADN VS BSN thing because I...

  25. Help Please...

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

    I went to school full time. Luckily my wife was able to keep our heads above water financially with her job, so I did not have to work. My family made lots of sacrifices and we didn't have money to...