labdad1234RN

labdad1234RN specializes in Nursing Informatics, E.R., med surg, ENT.

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1. Win $100! May 2015 Caption Contest

   labdad1234RN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   Oh he's the new

2. Needing advice on my new job

   labdad1234RN replied to NerdyNightOwlRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

   My sympathies. I have recently moved to another position and this was a major changes that I had to adjust to. Changing and moving to another position has it's inherent risks especially if you...

3. No, We Can't Offer You A Job, But.....

   labdad1234RN replied to caliotter3's topic in General Nursing

   Is this ad for real? Really? I had this vision of a Monster Truck TV Ad. It's like they are looking for nurse Mercenaries! I would be so put off with that

4. Being complained about behind your back

   labdad1234RN replied to joemomma35's topic in Men in Nursing

   Strive to the best nurse your unit. Do your job the best you can. There will be people who will not like you for whatever reason. Rise above the idle chatter and backtalk. Be a team player regardless....

5. New Grad RN can't find a job

   labdad1234RN replied to morganv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Consider another State or place. Never limit yourself to one geographical area. Go where the jobs

6. Are pre-requisites and electives the same thing?

   labdad1234RN replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in General Nursing

   A prerequisite is a class that is required in some core capacity in order for you to obtain your major. Lets say you had a certain number of classes in natural science like Chemistry, Micro Biology...

7. Transition from the Trenches back into IT

   labdad1234RN posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

   I have been reading the posts here of late. I am a Clinical Informatics Nurse Specialist working for a State University. I came about this position much like the other posters here. I was an I.T....

8. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   labdad1234RN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   I can see it's 3 A.M.

9. Just need to vent

   labdad1234RN replied to mikala3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   You are an RN...Go find another job where your fresh skills are most needed. Move if possible to another state or city. You have the skills and knowledge of an RN! Sorry to sound preachy! Good

10. Nursing school frustrates me

    labdad1234RN replied to iNsaNiA's topic in General Students

    It's your first semester just keep going. The other posters have given you good advice on the review books. I would recommend review software as well to simulate the NCLEX experience. I would...

11. Family Member Not Supportive

    labdad1234RN replied to Puddin2day's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    keep your focus and "eye on the prize". One of the most difficult things is getting family/relatives support because they do not understand why you want to be a nurse. When I was a nursing student,...

12. Career change

    labdad1234RN replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It seems to me that you are encountering some roadblocks to your career at present. how long have you been in LTC? Maybe should stick being an RN and keep trying at several hospitals and clinics....

13. "what male nurses do" poster

    labdad1234RN replied to Brian's topic in Men in Nursing

    Poster says it

14. Is being a Male nurse weird?

    labdad1234RN replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Men in Nursing

    What's stopping you from being a male nurse? It's a profession that is honored and fulfilling. I enjoy being a male nurse and have the respect of my colleagues. Yes, I do get some comments at...

15. Why so much competition between nurses?

    labdad1234RN replied to MrsCrypes's topic in General Nursing

    "No one can make you inferior without your consent" _Eleanor Roosevelt not just nurses but in almost any area of experties. we live in a competitive world and the letters after your name state you...