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  1. Do doctors really yell at you, and get away with it?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to copyandpaste's topic in General Nursing

    He is the king of his practice, and jobs that you love (aside from the yelling) don't grow on trees...especially in a small labor market. Addressing the issue in the "heat of the moment" would be...

  2. I really CANNOT believe it

    cokeforbreakfast replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I remember reading your post back when you had orientation. WAY TO

  3. Do doctors really yell at you, and get away with it?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to copyandpaste's topic in General Nursing

    MD yelling and tantrum does happen occassionally here in the midwest. I know more than one nurse with a story. However, when it happens repeatedly, it needs to be addressed. I quit a job once for this...

  4. Have a graduate certificate in Healthcare Administration?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Actually, there is one at the University of North Dakota Distance Education that looks good. It is 4 classes and the course descriptions outline interesting topics. UND actually lets you use later use...

  5. Have a graduate certificate in Healthcare Administration?

    cokeforbreakfast posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just wondering if anyone has a graduate certificate in Healthcare Administration... Where did you get it? Why did you get it? Was it worth the money? How was the information applicable to your nursing...

  6. Just recently got terminated

    cokeforbreakfast replied to ricaryx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish you a hug. I hope you'll find the support and guidance you need from the experienced nurses on the forum, and the courage you'll need to move forward from

  7. Having difficulty getting labs on newborns-need tips please!

    cokeforbreakfast replied to babyburperrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NICU Nurse has a fantastic post in this thread!

  8. Having difficulty getting labs on newborns-need tips please!

    cokeforbreakfast replied to babyburperrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have one of the lab employees give you a little demo next time they are around. There is definitely a trick to it, and proficiency comes with practice. One common mistake is holding the foot too...

  9. RN-BSN in MN

    cokeforbreakfast replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    UND online though distance education

  10. O.M.G. i hate clinicals!

    cokeforbreakfast replied to R.NICU's topic in General Students

    I agree with EmBeMap wholeheartedly "Clinicals are as good as you want to make them..." Assuming there isn't a lunch tray in the hall that can be picked up, and that the bed rails and room surfaces...

  11. Feeling down. Need some encouragment.

    cokeforbreakfast replied to NurslingRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish you a hug. I am SO with you! I think there are only one or two other people in my program (Dec. '08 Accelerated BSN) who have not found jobs. Most were just in the right place in the right...

  12. I'm new here

    cokeforbreakfast replied to Kyasi's topic in Home Health

    We new grads can learn from your experience!

  13. Attractive Students Being Hired First

    cokeforbreakfast replied to bioniclewoman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "For those of you in nursing school now, ask yourself this: what can you put on your resume that everyone else in your class can't also...if your answer is nothing, don't come back here make accuses...

  14. New and I Have Questions

    cokeforbreakfast replied to HonnyBrown's topic in General Nursing

    Enjoy the ride. You get SO much out of school the second time

  15. Phlebotomy and/or EKG tech cert before starting nursing school?

    cokeforbreakfast replied to Reebles's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am a December 08 grad with 5+ years phlebotomy experience, EKG experience, X ray experience, and experience as a surgical first assistant and NONE of these have helped me get a job (yet). My advice...

  16. MICU......Interview went well.

    cokeforbreakfast replied to chuckz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From a fellow new grad (Dec. 09)...Congrats! You'll have to update us if you get it. If you don't, just be happy for the great interview experiences right out of the gate! You'll just be that much...

  17. Having trouble fitting in

    cokeforbreakfast replied to new_oldRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am the oldest (40) of a 16 student post-bacc cohort, and I wouldn't change it for anything. They tease me all the time about being old, and I mother them...if it wasn't for those "kids" I wouldn't...

  18. What organization to join? I'm a new grad...

    cokeforbreakfast replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in General Nursing

    It's $175, unless I get the limited membership that doesn't get me any

  19. What organization to join? I'm a new grad...

    cokeforbreakfast posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, all. I'm a new grad wanting to join a professional organization. Does anyone have a favorite? I'm looking for... 1. Something fairly nonspecific. I don't have a job yet, so I'm looking for...

  20. What organization to join? I'm a new grad...

    cokeforbreakfast replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't even think of the ANA...I was looking at all the little specialty organizations. DUH! Thanks for the

  21. Gave up in ACLS class

    cokeforbreakfast replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would try not to rely on having the algorithms in front of you during the simulations. One nurse tried in our practice sim last week, but things were moving so fast it didn't really work out...and...

  22. Finally landed an interview

    cokeforbreakfast replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    YAY!

  23. Graduation announcements/invitation etiquette

    cokeforbreakfast replied to LETRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. I solved the problem by creating postcard "Just wanted to let you know..." type announcements. I sent them to friends, people I don't see very often, former employers, etc. I didn't say the time...

  24. Nursing at NASA and outer space.

    cokeforbreakfast replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for asking this question. I always wondered about this

  25. New grad who is irritated... what happened along the way??

    cokeforbreakfast replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Epona- I'm so with you...second degree honors student and all the rest. I'm getting a few interviews, and it might help you to know that in every researchable instance I've been edged out by a nurse...