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  1. ADVICE!!! (Hurst)

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

    Granted this was back in 2008, but I took Hurst online 4 days before my exam and passed with 75 questions the first time. I found it helped tremendously for NCLEX. I always recommend it to all new...

  2. I got reported to HR

    DoeRN replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a very unique name which I had legally changed. I was sick and tired of people asking me questions about my name. People with unique names know they're different and it gets old when people...

  3. Banker to nurse - Would you make the switch

    DoeRN replied to xinah's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Same here. I don't work in geriatrics but I wanted to be a L&D nurse and went in with a friend when she gave birth. Changed my mind quickly. I highly recommend shadowing. I did however liked...

  4. Are the horror stories true?

    DoeRN replied to cobraondarun's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sorry, I was away for a couple days. I don't recommend signing any contracts because I've seen first hand that a hospital may present itself one way but is totally different. I worked for one hospital...

  5. Have a confession

    DoeRN replied to nyc2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm almost 40 and people think I'm in my late teens/early 20's. I get asked all the time how long have I been a nurse. When I tell them I get the deer in headlights look. One patient even asked to...

  6. Floor nursing to Clinic?

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

    I work in a clinic and took a pay cut. I'll never consider floor nursing again. Really don't like working 5 days a week but I'm getting use to it. There are a lot of things to

  7. Scientific or paranormal explanation?

    DoeRN replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    I actually don't mind it. I've lost a ton of weight and whenever a patient looks at my picture I see this puzzled look on their face. I tell them, "I know, I know the picture doesn't look like me,...

  8. If you work nights, what are your days off like?

    DoeRN replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Worked nights for many years. I would always schedule myself for 3 in a row. My next day off I would sleep until 1:00 or 2:00 get up and run errands. Then I would be back on a day schedule. Not...

  9. Moving to CA

    DoeRN replied to sourapril's topic in California Nursing

    I moved to another state and I found most of the requirements stated that you need to be licensed in that state. I applied for my license first then applied for the jobs in the other states. Oh and I...

  10. hiding piercing holes?

    DoeRN replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I have a nose piercing and I found a flat, brownish stud that I wear to work. I bought a ton of them. I found them on eBay. No one has ever asked me about my nose ring in the 15 years that I've been...

  11. Are the horror stories true?

    DoeRN replied to cobraondarun's topic in Florida Nursing

    The nurse to patient ratios in FL are shameful. As far as new grad jobs I have seen some programs at different hospitals. Do your research though and don't sign any long term contracts for a new grad...

  12. Twelve hour shifts. Are you doing 3 or 4 days a week?

    DoeRN replied to NursePooda's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started out I was only required to work 3 12's a week and one weekend day shift per month. Meaning that I could work one Saturday or Sunday a month. We had weekend staff. However, I did...

  13. Director of Nursing- When is enough, enough.

    DoeRN replied to sain's topic in General Nursing

    Start looking elsewhere. Your health isn't worth working for a company like

  14. Advice on creepy doctors?

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

    OP how was the

  15. How Important Is Money

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

    Who cares what other people think. The first offer sounds better especially the patient ratios. I recently took a $10 an hour pay cut to have a normal life. Get some experience and then look for...

  16. Advice on creepy doctors?

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

    I agree. Don't attend this meeting alone and if you can have an attorney present I would even if it means rescheduling the

  17. Don't know what to with A&P class

    DoeRN replied to tyty123's topic in General Students

    I had a very tough professor for A&P too. I passed with an A+ in both sections. Want to know how I did it? I studied the lecture notes and I read each chapter in the book twice. I also didn't...

  18. What is your nursing "joy?"

    DoeRN replied to jamisaurus's topic in Nurses Rock

    Love this!!! I get super antsy around 3:00 pm because I know I have another hour left before I can clock

  19. Graduating with $15K in debt and they wont let me sit for boards :(

    DoeRN replied to kimmypeach's topic in Nursing Career

    Wait a minute. How can a school charge you tuition when you aren't taking classes there? Sounds pretty messed

  20. I'm a nurse and I don't like people.

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

    I'm an introvert too and I work Mon-Fri in an outpatient clinic. I find it better than working the floor. The patients are still sick but they don't suck the life out of me like they did on the...

  21. Nurses with ear piercings

    DoeRN replied to hshuang's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would suggest getting a tattoo in a place that can be covered up. I have 2 and none of my coworkers know I have them. I also have 5 piercings in my ears but only wear one set of earrings. Plus...

  22. Results on Hold

    DoeRN replied to SF489's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's been several years ago but I got my results on a Sunday morning. But again things may have changed since

  23. What to expect? Oncology PCU

    DoeRN replied to NewONCnursey's topic in Oncology

    OP did you take the position? That ratio is scary for a PCU especially

  24. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    DoeRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Get well

  25. do you drink coffee during your shift?

    DoeRN replied to aname's topic in General Nursing

    I drink a cup of coffee or tea during our huddle and drink water throughout the day. Sometimes I'll make a Starbucks (we have one on campus) run around 10:00 if I need an extra strong cup. Gone are...