DoeRN

DoeRN

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  1. Becoming a nurse is no longer an option for me?

    DoeRN replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    The good thing is after you become a LPN you can move out. Good luck to you OP. Sent from my iPhone using

  2. Nurses found out what im making, dont know how ?

    DoeRN replied to arack05's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like a bait and switch to me. He/she told you about the gossip but refused to say the exact amount. Hummmmm You're grown and I can't tell you what to do. I'm not very trusting of people...

  3. Cried at work today.

    DoeRN replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm not a crier but I have become very frustrated when I'm put in the middle of things. I've had a couple doctors yell at me over the phone and one to even cuss me out (I reported him) and I tell...

  4. Patients wants a back rub

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

    I remember when I was a PCT and I was working in the ICU. I had a patient who was a church member and she had a very bloody procedure. I had no problems washing patients. I asked her if she was ok...

  5. Patients wants a back rub

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

    I was taught to do it in nursing school. I never did it personally but see how it can relax someone. Sent from my iPhone using

  6. What nursing task do you loathe???

    DoeRN replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    I always correct people and tell them please call me Doe. I'm very direct with it and people give me to deer in headlights look but hey they stop calling me sugar plum! Sent from my iPhone using...

  7. Can scientific types go into nursing?

    DoeRN replied to Young Tangerine's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing. This might be a great option for you OP. I was and still am into science. But switched gears as more IT focused verses natural sciences when I first went to school....

  8. What nursing task do you loathe???

    DoeRN replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    I always hated rinsing out the basin after someone brushes their teeth. I would throw it away and get them a new one. I know not cost effective but it beats me getting sick in their room. Sent from...

  9. Quick results on a Sunday?

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

    No, I took my exam on a Friday and had my results that Sunday. Congrats on

  10. RN Starbucks side job?

    DoeRN replied to borninaugust30's topic in General Nursing

    I say go for it. I would love to work at the fabric store for the discount. But I work Monday-Friday now. But if I still worked 12's I would love to work there one day a

  11. Quick results on a Sunday?

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

    Yep I received my results on a Sunday when I took the

  12. Common Mistakes to Avoid?

    DoeRN replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    Even if you are currently a CNA or PCT, please I beg of you don't act like you know everything in clinicals. I personally know 3 PCT'a who failed their clinicals because of this attitude. I was a...

  13. accused of falsifying documentation

    DoeRN replied to Jrgt312's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I hope she does everything right because boy oh boy did she open up a can of worms. Not into retaliation but man oh

  14. You should know better

    DoeRN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I look at the gym everyday but I don't go in. Oh wait I went last month for a massage but I walked by the exercise equipment real fast though. Hey that counts as exercise! Speed walking. I was a...

  15. accused of falsifying documentation

    DoeRN replied to Jrgt312's topic in General Nursing

    How is this a med

  16. Can we start a new thread on tips to manage/prevent burnout and compassion fatigue?

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

    What helped me was being a float nurse. I only saw the patients for that day so not that didn't care about them I only got myself involved with things that happened on my shift. This helped me a...

  17. Is nursing for me?

    DoeRN replied to Uz25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are other healthcare careers where you don't have to deal with body fluids. I work in an outpatient clinic and on occasion I have to deal with excrement. And I had to deal with it a lot during...

  18. Strange CoWorker Stories

    DoeRN replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Had a coworker who would corner everyone and ask what political party they were. This was when GWB was running for president. She would go on a rant about how everyone should vote republican. And...

  19. Feeling discouraged.

    DoeRN replied to Futurenurse_25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't understand why you are discouraged because you didn't get accepted into this one program? As long as the other programs are accredited and have a high pass rate what's the big deal? Go to...

  20. Shoes for ER???

    DoeRN replied to Traumajunkie91's topic in General Nursing

    I was floated to the ER on a regular basis. I always wore Danskos because of the support and the all leather factor. Didn't want anything seeping into my regular tennis shoes. I wear regular tennis...

  21. Nurses, how do you view your job?

    DoeRN replied to 8*P23J's topic in General Nursing

    I read the other thread and yeah no comment. It's just a job for me. I'll be honest about what brought me to nursing. I wanted to become a doctor but due to finances and other "issues" I wasn't...

  22. ADVICE!!! (Hurst)

    DoeRN replied to KAC123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And see I heard the opposite I had 2 coworker who took Kaplan and failed the first time. Both took hurst and passed on round

  23. The Wisdom of Lurking

    DoeRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    The one that Ruby Vee mentioned. It's deleted

  24. WELL, WOULD YOU???

    DoeRN replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    Lol actually I would do

  25. The Wisdom of Lurking

    DoeRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Lol I saw that thread and responded. I'm a chronic lurker too and smh at a lot of things on here. I'm like dude (dudette) did you even take the time to research this board before you made that crazy...