DirtyBlackSocks

DirtyBlackSocks

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  1. Any VA Hospital employee's here familiar with the system?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    The service in the VA is excellent. I think I need to discuss my concerns further with my Physician as I am a transfer from a different VA due to a move. The reason I hold concerns, is that at my...

  2. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Only ghost experience I've ever had was when I was a kid, and it scared the crap out of me. Sitting in the bath tub at about 8 years old, and a bunch of slashes start going through the bubbles around...

  3. Anyone try renewing their CPR online?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to RunnerNurse09's topic in General Nursing

    If you're really pressed for time call your local Fire Department and ask who does the EMT re certification for them. CPR recert through the right instructor takes about 3 or 4 hours of your day....

  4. Hard time going from LPN to RN????

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to ppersad's topic in LPN to RN

    It takes more time then going for a straight ADN. I have no experience trying to find jobs as an LPN, but I'm told it's a lot harder than getting a job as an RN. Are you doing it to get a job and earn...

  5. What field would this be considered?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have to choose your battles, to incorporate males into a system you're talking about - it sounds like you'd need additional staff with different areas of

  6. A faster route to FNP?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to michaeleo's topic in General Nursing

    The only two routes I know of are Chapter 31 which is a program designed for Veteran's who have incurred disability's that hinder their ability to integrate into the civilian work force, and the GI...

  7. A faster route to FNP?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to michaeleo's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your service. Keep in mind the rating the Army gives you will not be the same as the rating determined by the VA when you're out. I was discharged at 35% and still remain at 20% after 4...

  8. Feel traumatized

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Do you feel that you did any permanent damage? I've had these things happen as well when I was still in the military - and I always felt horrible about it, I think partially because of the area that...

  9. Introducing Myself

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to 1HOTTSHOT's topic in Male Nursing Students

    1. Legally an employer cannot deny you a job when you come back from deployment. You should be clear with them from the start that you are part of the reserves, if you are - though. Alternatively you...

  10. What is the most professional way to quit a job?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Give as much notice as possible. At least 2 weeks. Managers can't fault you for trying to

  11. Prospective male nurse with a lot of questions.

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in Male Nursing Students

    That's very good information! I really hope I can secure a job at a VA, simply because I want to work with other Veteran's (you get a lot more respect from a person, and gain more respect for some one...

  12. Prospective male nurse with a lot of questions.

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thank you. :) You'd be surprised how many people look at me like I'm a psycho when they find out I was military - living in California, we never receive any thanks outside of our VA treatment. Now...

  13. Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    After reading through some of that, this has to be a troll. There's no way those instances would take place with the same nurse and not get them

  14. Fired!!

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to cjveronica's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately in economic times as hard as this - it's not always up to the people you speak to in the hospital. There are plenty of pencil pushers who do nothing but weigh risks all day and go by the...

  15. Lawsuit Against The College Network

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to mdhammons's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you have confirmation that the contract was canceled in writing from them the first thing you'll want to do is challenge all three of your credit reports. In all honesty there is not a lot you can...

  16. Why do nurses create care plans instead of drs?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to jkmk's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses spend a lot more time with patients than Doctors do. By nature of the job, Doctors are a lot more stressed for

  17. Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Fixed, thank you.

  18. Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Americans like to think they're better than everyone else. Fact is people from underdeveloped countries would do just fine in America - whereas Americans would do horribly in an underdeveloped...

  19. Do diversity programs work?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to vivicaq's topic in General Nursing

    flashbacks to my interpersonal communication course...hehe I treat racism and bigotry the same way I treat drug addicts - they have to want to change before they're going to change. Being forced into...

  20. Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    That's a bit pretentious of

  21. Frustratingly Obnoxious People.....*vent*

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the students fail to comply after you've asked them I'd go as far as to complain to the Professor in front of the entire class. That is, if it's affecting your education severely. It doesn't really...

  22. Old Wives Tale or Nursing Intervention?

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    Something you can use at home. If your kids get stung by a bee, cut an onion in half and rub it on the area. Neutralizes the venom. Of course we don't really see too many bee's these days...was a...

  23. Frustratingly Obnoxious People.....*vent*

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it's a good way to start learning confrontation skills, lord knows you'll need them when you get into a hospital and deal with

  24. Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I can't stand even listening to my family chew with their mouth open, haha. Everyone has their own quirks, I'd just find another place to

  25. Frustratingly Obnoxious People.....*vent*

    DirtyBlackSocks replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    How many of you actually confront the students and ask them to be quiet? There's a difference between being polite and being a door