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  1. first RN paycheck?

    DoeRN replied to nauticaburt561's topic in General Nursing

    Lol love it! I bought a bunch of Chanel makeup with my first check. And a new pair of shoes I

  2. Would you quit over white uniforms?

    DoeRN replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    Considering I just took off my white scrubs about 2 hours ago... Yeah no I won't quit my job. We can wear white or blue. I bought white to break up the all blue. White scrubs and a paycheck versus...

  3. Help? I regret this career choice?

    DoeRN replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    I work 7:30-4:00 Monday-Friday and I actually miss having days off during the week. I totally don't miss floor nursing though. But do some research there are other options besides 12 hour shifts. I...

  4. The B word. Again!

    DoeRN replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    I now live down south. I don't really like the culture here but I love the weather and it's the only thing keeping me here. Lived up north for 36 years and I have to say I don't miss the snow. It's...

  5. Dansko, Sorry, DO NOT GO WITH DANSKO

    DoeRN replied to suzyqart's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've worn danskos for years while working 12 hour shifts with no problem. I work in a clinic now and do a lot of sitting down and my feet swell in the danskos. I was heartbroken because I bought a...

  6. Given a do over, which (feasible) career would you pursue?

    DoeRN replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    MD or

  7. If you could go back and choose....

    DoeRN replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    Oncologist

  8. HH vs. hospital

    DoeRN replied to NRS86's topic in Home Health

    I actually do both now. Yes, there is charting in home health but in my opinion it isn't any different than charting in the hospital. It actually takes me less time to do home health charting versus...

  9. Should I apply for a per diem job now if I plan to be away for all of Sept?

    DoeRN replied to adpiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I work PRN and I'm required to work 4 days a month. I had another PRN job that required the same

  10. What is your degree in other than nursing?

    DoeRN replied to nija315's topic in General Students

    BS in Psychology and a minor in

  11. Psych nursing is easy

    DoeRN replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Psychiatric

    Give it some time and you may change your mind. I'm a float nurse and float to psych on a regular basis and trust me it isn't as easy as you think it is. Yes, I get my breaks and all of that but...

  12. Would you give a formal 2wk notice when quitting a PRN job

    DoeRN replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Give a formal notice. Sent from my iPhone using

  13. Abuse in Nursing

    DoeRN replied to stickit34's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  14. C. Diff in the hallways!

    DoeRN replied to dubspot's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The heck!! So make sure the DON is there to perform heimlich and clean up all the poop from all the other residents who will contract c-diff from this one patient. Only half kidding. So tired of the...

  15. Abuse in Nursing

    DoeRN replied to stickit34's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If someone hits me I'm pressing charges. I've almost had a patient hit me and I gave him the death look and not even thinking I automatically took a defensive Karate stance and he backed off. I took...

  16. Why did you become nurses?

    DoeRN replied to rupertmichaes's topic in General Nursing

  17. Why did you become nurses?

    DoeRN replied to rupertmichaes's topic in General Nursing

    My math is fine. You were criticizing some of the nurses on here who went into nursing for the money. You basically said that if they are in it for the money then they have no compassion. I asked if...

  18. Why did you become nurses?

    DoeRN replied to rupertmichaes's topic in General Nursing

  19. Pearson Vue Trick was WRONG!!!!!!!

    DoeRN replied to mamacita2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sure this has been asked but what's wrong with WAITING for official results from the BON? Sent from my iPhone using

  20. How to be a polite patient/family member

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

  21. How to be a polite patient/family member

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

    And please tell the person answering the call light what you need. Just don't say you need the nurse. I can't tell you how many times I've gone into a room when the person said they needed the nurse...

  22. Nodding off...

    DoeRN replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you have actual documented proof that other employees were sleeping then unfortunately you can't use that information. I worked nights for years and never nodded off but have tapped other...

  23. HELP! Masking the smell of feces!

    DoeRN replied to WhitneyRene's topic in General Students

    I use Vicks and a mask. I apologize to the patient but I'm sure they would rather have a nurse in a mask versus a nurse gagging the whole time. Only certain smells get to me. Poop doesn't usually...

  24. Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top

    DoeRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You actually think that post was professional? Wow! A lot of us come to this board for advice and this thread interested me because my boss asked if I could start floating to the mom and baby floor....

  25. Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top

    DoeRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Perfect example. Sent from my iPhone using