DoeRN

DoeRN

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  1. You know you've been a nurse too long when...

    DoeRN replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    When you have to use the bathroom but ignore it because you have a gazillion things to do then you realize you are off. Or you automatically hand someone a tissue and sanitizer when they start...

  2. Decisions, decisions....What made you choose where you work?

    DoeRN replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    I choose to float because I don't have to deal with all the floor politics. Also the fact that I set my own schedule and don't have to work weekends or holidays if I don't want to. But if I were to go...

  3. Hurst review

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

    Yep! I recommend it to all new grads. Sent from my iPhone using

  4. Everything is our responsibility. Rant.

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

    My pet peeve is patients and family constantly asking what time the doctor will be in. And of course I get blamed for them sitting there all day because the doctor decides to saunter in at 8:00 at...

  5. Family Members/Patients Who Write Down Your Name

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

    Lol you are my twin! Sent from my iPhone using

  6. PACU or ED for CRNA

    DoeRN replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Make sure you check out your school's requirement before venturing down this PACU road. I have several friends who are CRNA's and they all had to have ICU experience. A couple who worked in the ED had...

  7. No Visitors

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

    This drives me crazy too. I try my best but if I'm in another room I'm not going to run out and stop the person. I don't have time to be your hospital hostess manning the guest list. Either you are do...

  8. Oldest patient

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

    Had a 102 year old in acute care. She came in because of n/v. I actually had an opportunity to sit down with her because I had a light assignment (extremely rare given the fact that I'm a float...

  9. Working 5 12's for the 1st year as a new grad..is this a good idea?

    DoeRN replied to bella201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One of the biggest things you are going to do is burn yourself out. It doesn't matter how many days you work in that first year. You still may not feel comfortable as a nurse yet in the beginning....

  10. Why does the VA draw blood?

    DoeRN replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in General Nursing

    I've had blood drawn for every healthcare job I've held. This isn't exclusive to the VA. Sent from my iPhone using

  11. Finally signing RN at the end of my signature :-)

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

    I forget to put RN when I sign work documents. But no, only sign RN if it is something related to your job. Everything else just sign your name. Sent from my iPhone using

  12. Deep dish or Thin crust?

    DoeRN replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nursing Humor

    Lol this is way funny. I would have laughed too. I like funny patients like this. Sent from my iPhone using

  13. Registered Nurses: Do you like your jobs?

    DoeRN replied to mamba24's topic in General Nursing

  14. Two Year Minimum Contract ICU

    DoeRN replied to felineRN's topic in Critical Care

    My old job started implementing this in the ICU's. There were a lot of nurses working there because it was a top 10 hospital, so they got the ICU experience at a prestigious hospital and left for...

  15. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    DoeRN replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

  16. NCLEX "held" result

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

    Just do the quick results if your SBON offers it. Sent from my iPhone using

  17. can we have an honest discussion about foreign profs?

    DoeRN replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    I had a Japanese professor for A&P 1 and 2 and received A+ in both. And he had a very thick accent. Maybe it's your view of foreign professors that is hindering your grades. Sent from my iPhone...

  18. What do you wear under scrubs?

    DoeRN replied to granolatrees's topic in General Students

    I wear a tank top or fitted t-shirt. Not trying to give a peek show to anyone. I'm hot natured too. Sent from my iPhone using

  19. Facebook: Should I Just Give in and Join?

    DoeRN replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Students

    Not trying to start anything but if you have to do all of this then why do you have FB? OP I guess there are pros and cons to FB. I just don't like everyone knowing what I'm doing nor do I care about...

  20. Facebook: Should I Just Give in and Join?

    DoeRN replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Students

    I agree 100%! Don't see the point of it. My school had a page and people interacted on it. I didn't and did fine without it. Sent from my iPhone using

  21. New grad who wanted ICU, got med surg, advice?

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

    Go with the med-surg residency and get proper training. Get your year of experience and transfer to an ICU. Trust me you don't want to start in an ICU without proper training. That's a disaster...

  22. I need advice! please read

    DoeRN replied to lnle3618's topic in General Nursing

    Is t possible to hire a nanny? Sent from my iPhone using

  23. Help!! I'm shut out of the NCLEX exam!

    DoeRN replied to NurseCookie2013's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nursing grading scale is different than other majors. At the school I attended in order to pass the class you had to make 78% or above. Anything under 78% including a 77% was a failing grade. It...

  24. Are you married sweetie?"

    DoeRN replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been in direct patient care for 13 years and a RN for almost 6. I absolutely don't want kids. I like kids but I like my childless lifestyle. If a patient asks me if I'm married I tell them no....

  25. Help!! I'm shut out of the NCLEX exam!

    DoeRN replied to NurseCookie2013's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So sorry you are going through this. Unfortunately having a 2.8 GPA has nothing to do with not passing the class. You can have any GPA but if you fail a class then GPA doesn't matter. The people with...