DirtyBlackSocks

DirtyBlackSocks has 3 years experience and specializes in Army Medic.

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1. Need to find an accelerated BSN program that I can get into!

   DirtyBlackSocks replied to SuperNova153's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Be prepared to get on a long wait list at a community University or shell out some big student loans to get into a private University with that GPA. I'm currently sitting at a 2.9 because there's an F...

2. Instructor reamed me even though nurse said I did right thing..what do you think?

   DirtyBlackSocks replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

   Just keep in mind that instructors are overly critical of students so that they will remember their mistakes. The more seriously you take it now, the better a nurse you'll be when you don't have some...

3. Thinking about switching career paths.

   DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

   barlow, Thanks for taking the time to make that reply, I got a lot of great information out of it.

4. "NP's Are Smart Nurses" ????

   DirtyBlackSocks replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

   Don't NP's have more power in the medical field than

5. Thinking about switching career paths.

   DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the replies everyone. Where does one go about looking for jobs where they need RN's for research rather than standard bedside

6. Thinking about switching career paths.

   DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

   I've considered it. My initial plans were to actually get an NP and open my own clinic. As far as business selling reptiles, fish, etc. I do it on the side right now - and have about 20 years...

7. Thinking about switching career paths.

   DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for all the replies. I think I'm going to get my BSN and try and get into Research Nursing then move into Biology after that. Does anyone have information on where I can find job...

8. Thinking about switching career paths.

   DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks. I'm more interested in information of how hard it is to find work in this field by comparison, if anyone has any information on that end.

9. Thinking about switching career paths.

   DirtyBlackSocks posted a topic in General Nursing

   So here's the short version. I'm disabled, narrow spine, bad hip, take narcotic medications for it, as well as anxiety problems and PTSD from the military which I take other medications for. Covered...

10. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    Did this behavior continue after that single incident? I don't know about pressing charges, if it was a single incident - definitely file a report in it so other nurses are aware that the PT is...

11. Co-Worker not smelling so good

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Depression issues can lead to havoc in terms of proper hygiene. I can attest to this - before I sought help for depression and anxiety issues I would have no problems going a week without a shower. My...

12. Hairline fracture?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I had a hairline fracture in my left calcaneus through all of basic training in the Army. Never had it casted, went through all of the training with it - while I definitely felt it (running 2 miles in...

13. patient dies from combination of drugs that doc prescribed. who is responsible?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to premedwoahs's topic in General Nursing

    Elaborate more on the situation if you want more concrete answers - either way it's the fault of all three people, if not more, that everyone else has mentioned in this thread. Who would take the most...

14. Falsely Accused!

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to nm123's topic in General Nursing

    Ask to see the video. Either you're lying, or they are. Get a lawyer ASAP - as this is something that can cost you your license should you not challenge it. If you're not lying - I'd get a co worker...

15. Hello varicose veins! [Caution: VENTING!!]

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to simply_precious's topic in General Nursing

    Bring a folding lawn chair into work - one of the really small ones that folds out in four directions to make a seat. Stash it somewhere, and bring it out when you're ready to document. If some one...