DoeRN

DoeRN

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  1. Charting/Documentation

    DoeRN replied to mama2's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    What does she expect. We have to chart every single thing we do to protect

  2. Because nobody is a better expert in the art of nursing than...

    DoeRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think we all need to be retrained. In school I was taught ABC's of nursing. I think schools need to change curriculums. It needs to be get coffee for the visitor, change the channel on the TV,...

  3. MD refuses to sign a telephone order.

    DoeRN replied to modernhippie_'s topic in Critical Care

    That sucks. It happened to me once but we had our own personal phones one the floor and I was able to prove that I did call the doctor and they called me back. So he had to sign the order. He said he...

  4. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

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

    At the hospital where I used to work the guest trays were getting so out of hand they visitors requesting them had to pay for them up front or go someone else for

  5. C's in Nursing

    DoeRN replied to SSNS07's topic in General Students

    May not be practical for you and I've been out of school for a while. I got C's in my first 2 nursing classes. What I was doing wrong was reading the NCLEX book and the professor's notes. So I buckled...

  6. Ungratetful patients.

    DoeRN replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If he threatened to do bodily harm to me like the finger comment I would have called the police and told him exactly what I was doing. Seriously though you need to notify security and do an incident...

  7. Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

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

    Well because she/he didn't like it and had other options. Which I'm glad they posted about so people who are in her/his situation will realize there are other things you can do besides be a

  8. More Things You'd Love to be Able to say to Patients

    DoeRN replied to Bill E. Rubin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh yes let me stop doing CPR on this patient so I can order your mom a lunch tray. Sorry you had to hunt me down and find me to order food. I don't have dietary's number. Let me look oh there it is...

  9. Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

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

    I'm glad you found your niche. People can try to convince you to stay with nursing. They'll say oh it was the hospital you worked at or your coworkers etc. It is perfectly ok to not like nursing. I...

  10. "You've never said you liked nursing." A vent.

    DoeRN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Love this. And yes I work so I can live. I wouldn't do this job for free. I've heard people say this and I shake my

  11. What certifications do you have?

    DoeRN replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in General Nursing

    I have: ACLS BLS CPI OCN that's all I'm going to get. My boss wants me to get my med surg cert but she doesn't know I'm not going to be doing direct care much longer so I don't see a point in getting...

  12. Foods you have discovered as a Nurse

    DoeRN replied to FlorenceNtheMachine's topic in General Nursing

    I introduced my old coworkers to Ugli fruit. And I had a coworker give me some star fruit. Talk about good! Oh and chicken adobo!

  13. How long did it take you to get into your dream nursing Job?

    DoeRN replied to nursejess12's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently working towards the job that I want the most. My dream job would be independently wealthy and not having to work. It's still in healthcare but away from direct

  14. Pregnancy and OB Nursing

    DoeRN replied to TNgirl2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's no point working in an area you don't like. If you want to be an OB nurse them hurry up and

  15. never been screamed at like this before :(

    DoeRN replied to mmc51264's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all don't let anyone yell at you. Address that behavior immediately. Second why in the heck is someone getting a sleeping pill so early? I always tell patient a time frame. I will be in...

  16. MD's hand writing

    DoeRN replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Love it! I had a surgeon cuss me out because of his horrible hand writing. I called to clarify and he called me stupid and other choice

  17. Professionals or "workers"

    DoeRN replied to blackribbon's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Why would you let a bunch of strangers make you angry and hurt? Not everyone has the same view points and will not agree with what is being posted. Not only will you find that on this site but you...

  18. Sick of Florida

    DoeRN replied to thelema13's topic in Travel

    Flat

  19. Sick of Florida

    DoeRN replied to thelema13's topic in Travel

    Of course there are people like this everywhere. But from my experience there are more down here. I've lived in 2 other states and have family members who are in healthcare in 7 other states and by...

  20. I'm becoming very discouraged

    DoeRN replied to bkworm8it's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you are about to lose your home you may have to apply in the non healthcare field. This way you can have some income until you find a nursing job. Try home health, nursing homes, clinics, schools,...

  21. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    DoeRN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I check them too every single time. I make a note in the comment section of the med I held and in the vitals section. I've been questioned about this too especially since I'm a floater and a lot of...

  22. Sick of Florida

    DoeRN replied to thelema13's topic in Travel

    Where I'm originally from there was a huge push to get your BSN. I graduated with an ASN and felt like an outsider at my old job. They even had a free online BSN program that my job offered so I took...

  23. Kaplan or Hurst Review for NCLEX?

    DoeRN replied to texasrn4ever's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst

  24. Have dress codes changed for clinical prep?

    DoeRN replied to DoeRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hey don't shoot the messenger! When I was in nursing school this is what the program required. I didn't like staying up half the night doing prep for clinicals. It was something that was required...

  25. Licensed in a state that i dont live in..

    DoeRN replied to CYoungLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go to the FLBON and follow the endorsement license