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  1. Disadvantaged not being a CNA/PCT?

    DoeRN replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

    Actually I was a PCT when I started my program and I never told my instructors. I listened to how they did things and I did it the way they told me. Even though a lot of times we did things completely...

  2. I need your advice on dealing with people who try to treat me like I'm stupid

    DoeRN replied to zaggar's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I run into this type of behavior all the time since I float. I'm very quiet and stoic so some people take this as weakness. When this happens to me I'll ignore the first behavior and keep giving...

  3. Am I being low-balled on pay?

    DoeRN replied to JPN_RN's topic in California Nursing

    It's experience and you're getting paid for it. It is low but low pay is better than zero pay. Sent from my iPhone using

  4. Shockingly Humbled

    DoeRN replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

  5. Float Pool

    DoeRN replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

    I like floating and it's been said before and I will say it again. I wouldn't recommend a new grad starting in a float position. Impossible? No, but extremely hard. Cons: I've been a nurse for 5...

  6. FNP syllabuses and book names

    DoeRN replied to nurselove757's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OP what school did you attend before? Was it an online school? Sent from my iPhone using

  7. FNP syllabuses and book names

    DoeRN replied to nurselove757's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Me too. I received an email this morning about the program. I said interesting I wonder how much it costs? I have a friend who is looking to attend an online school for her FNP and she happens to be a...

  8. Per-diem nurses

    DoeRN replied to Vishwamitr's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That's why I tell everyone to stay away from HCA! Sent from my iPhone using

  9. "You *Have* To Start in Med-Surg"...fact or fiction?

    DoeRN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It provides a good foundation but no, you don't have to start there. I'm a float nurse and I can work anywhere except OR and L&D. I can even do case management if needed. Working in med-surg first...

  10. Food police?

    DoeRN replied to mschelee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    They can do whatever they want. I provide literature about their specific diet. I tell them why certain foods aren't apart of their diet. But if they chose to eat that Whooper then so be it. I...

  11. Do physicians have authority over nurses in the hospital?

    DoeRN replied to sjalv's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked at one hospital for a brief moment that let one physician dictate which nurses would be able to care for his patients. To the point that if he was doing surgery on a particular day he...

  12. floor nurse vs clinic nurse

    DoeRN replied to besugarfree's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Get a clinic position and possibly a PRN position to help supplement your income. Sent from my iPhone using

  13. I am DISSAPOINTED in myself...

    DoeRN replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    And if you are using a test bank and I assume you are not an instructor, this could be considered cheating. If this is the case for you then how do you expect to pass NCLEX? You can't use a test bank...

  14. Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    DoeRN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I saw this one the news. The man saw some crime happen and he said, "All of a sudden I became short of breast when I saw it"I had to giggle at that

  15. Report Interruption--Was I Wrong?

    DoeRN replied to Pinky89's topic in Medical-Surgical

    No, you weren't wrong. If she felt uncomfortable transferring the patient alone she could have said the nurse are giving report right now and as soon as they are done I can have one of them help you....

  16. I am DISSAPOINTED in myself...

    DoeRN replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you need to pull out those text books and start reading and understanding the material. Not trying to be harsh but even if you do manage to pass NCLEX you don't sound safe enough to start...

  17. PCU vs Med/Surg

    DoeRN replied to Angrycheesenip's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've worked at 2 magnets hospitals and one was excellent and I only had one problem with one of the directors there and he was quickly transferred because I wasn't the only one who had a problem with...

  18. $33, 000 for Medical Assistant program

    DoeRN replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My BSN cost 10k and my job paid for it. My ASN was around 8 or 9k. Please don't go to this school and pay 33k for a job that you probably won't even make 20k a year in. I could be wrong with the...

  19. $33, 000 for Medical Assistant program

    DoeRN replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wait you really mean it's $33,000? No, don't do it research other programs in your area. And think about it's almost 3x's as much as an LPN program...... Sent from my iPhone using

  20. Nursing School Bag - Vera Bradley

    DoeRN replied to musaafirah's topic in General Students

    I've worked with 2 nurses that had VB bags that were stolen and well as a North Face or whatever it's called coat. I wouldn't buy anything of value for work or school. Sent from my iPhone using...

  21. Why Nurses Don't Want to Be Identified in Public?

    DoeRN replied to Mully's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know we've bumped heads in the past but after reading this article I went to the Waffle House and had a waffle and bacon! I have had a lot of people come up to me wanting free medical advice. I'm...

  22. Introverted Nurse

    DoeRN replied to mpgj83's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm introverted too but not shy at all if that makes sense. I don't do well with social interactions where there are a lot of people. Usually at weddings I attend the ceremony, eat dinner, cake and...

  23. Everything is our responsibility. Rant.

    DoeRN replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol me too. When they say AMA I say wait one minute. I go grab some gauze, tape to remove the IV, and the AMA form. And I'm paging the doctor to let them know. I usual get a crazy look and oh I...

  24. Everything is our responsibility. Rant.

    DoeRN replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes this!! How am I suppose to know to shake the toner, do a printer dance, push this button and pull this lever to make it work? Even though I'm going back to school for IT lol. But still I'm not in...

  25. Hurst review

    DoeRN replied to marygeller's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't remember doing a ton of hurst practice questions this was in 2008 but I did Saunders questions and Hurst review. I passed with 75 questions and I was there an hour and a half. I actually knew...