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  1. Intubation tube dislodged, RN blames PCT

    DoeRN replied to LonghornChic's topic in General Nursing

    So it's the PCT's fault because he told the RN that the tubes were getting caught in the sheet? Yeah she's

  2. Mandatory Overtime

    DoeRN replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow that's now good at all. Your employer may veto it but can you go PRN or cut down to part-time. Or even transfer to another

  3. Yep. I have no friends in school.

    DoeRN replied to rheath22's topic in General Students

    I ended up having 2 by the time I graduated. I'm an introvert and usually sat in the back of the class so I could be alone. During clinicals the popular MRS degree students were with me for the...

  4. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    DoeRN replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I added to my lunch bag collection! I lost count of how many company logo bags I have. But I actually do use one of the smaller ones for

  5. Do you always get out of work on time?

    DoeRN replied to sandiamts's topic in General Nursing

    I try my best to get out on time. The only time I get out early or on time is when I'm in the ER. I'm a float nurse so I usually have a heavy assignment and have to report to 4-5 different

  6. I want a new job in healthcare being a CNA is depressing?

    DoeRN replied to daisy8762's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are other options, radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation, don't limit yourself to nursing. Because guess what? Everything you described as far as how you are treated will happen to you as a...

  7. I hate clinicals - Anyone else with me?

    DoeRN replied to basenjilove808's topic in General Students

    Not to start anything but if you think clinical are bad wait until you become a nurse. I would love to be back in clinicals versus being on the

  8. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    DoeRN replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a waitress too but at a chain restaurant. It wasn't a bad job but yeah I agree with being nice to your nurse and your

  9. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    DoeRN replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a telemarketer for 2 days. Never heard so much choice language in such a short amount of time. Oh and a hotel housekeeper. That lasted for 2 weeks. On the flip side I was hurt on the job and...

  10. Would you report possible diversion?

    DoeRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I know it sounds harsh but you have to cya in this situation. You did the right thing for yourself and him if he is

  11. coming soon to a hospital near you

    DoeRN replied to WorldTraveler50's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Agree though I'm not a CRNA but I did have an extensive six hour surgery. No dreaming whatsoever. The Anesthesiologist said the CRNA was going to give me something through my IV and he said he was...

  12. What's your take as a graduate nurse working nights in med surg

    DoeRN replied to devhrt12's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I started on nights and l learned a great deal because it wasn't as stressful. Good for critical thinking skills too because you don't have all of the ancillary support that you have on

  13. Any nurses dealing with a personal terminal illness?

    DoeRN replied to Songbirdsinging's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm so sorry you're going through this. I had a huge scare last year and it took a couple weeks to find out. I don't have anything but like you said the waiting and seeing specialist was extremely...

  14. Nursing speciality for someone that hates people

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

    I'm going into IT but I have experience as a bedside nurse. You can go into IT without it being healthcare based. I might not even end up in a healthcare setting when I graduate who knows. Don't base...

  15. Least stressful nursing specialty

    DoeRN replied to Svkd's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with this one especially since I've worked in several different departments. I worked in a clinic for a year and though it wasn't as stressful as working on the floors it was a bear...

  16. Do you NEED a study group to get through nursing school?

    DoeRN replied to Student2017555's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's up to the individual. I didn't do well with study groups. I could absorb more information solo. I would read the chapters twice and go over the lecture notes. Well in certain classes like what...

  17. NurseAshley. BSN, RN!!

    DoeRN replied to NurseAshley.'s topic in Western Governors University

    I was thinking the same thing going on to earn a grad degree. That is a good point about grad school and I didn't consider that. I haven't started applying for any other jobs yet but it would make...

  18. Starting in February, no mentor assigned yet??

    DoeRN replied to klone's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm in a different program but my mentor contacted me 2 days before the start of of my

  19. Any tips for a shy, timid nursing student?

    DoeRN replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in General Students

    INTJ here!! I really don't like interacting with a bunch of people and I LOVE being left alone. Heck if I ever win the lottery I would become a recluse. I'm not shy and I am assertive but I don't...

  20. NurseAshley. BSN, RN!!

    DoeRN replied to NurseAshley.'s topic in Western Governors University

    Congratulations!! I was talking to my mentor about graduation in Florida yesterday during my mentor call. But I won't finish my program until next year (I'm determined). I'm sitting here studying...

  21. Nurses with pedometers - How far do you walk?

    DoeRN replied to ixchel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I average around 11-12k but that's not accurate because my phone is tracking it and I don't walk with my phone before and after work. I have an Apple Watch that I use to wear at the clinic I worked...

  22. Has anyone quit wgu?

    DoeRN replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Western Governors University

    Don't give up! I'm not in the BSN program but I follow threads here because there is a lot of advice that I utilize in my particular program. I'm a little unique because I'm an RN in their IT program...

  23. What did you do after nursing?

    DoeRN replied to bunnynurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm still in nursing but I'm working on a non-nursing degree. Another bachelors but in IT and then hopefully after I finish this degree I may get my masters in either IT or something similar. I'm...

  24. Am I Crazy to Leave $$$$ Job?

    DoeRN replied to ahud2015's topic in Pediatric

    With it being the holiday season remember that hospitals are 24/7, 365 and being honest at some hospitals you will not have a choice for which holiday you want to work and not work. I've been in...

  25. Weed and work.

    DoeRN replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was in management for a while and had to drug test two employees. People who are tested usually don't announce that they are. One floor I worked on had some narc diversion going on by two...