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  1. After what point?

    dekagirlsRN replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    I remember when I was explaining something to an observer in the OR, I mentioned in passing that I was a "new nurse" (six months on the job and still very much in the learning process). A nurse with...

  2. Needle-stick, i think

    dekagirlsRN replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? This makes no sense on so many

  3. What do you think about my pay cut?

    dekagirlsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. Wanted to hear some opinions about a recent pay cut I received. I was hired a couple of months ago (in September) as an RN for a residential rehab facility (12 beds). I did not have...

  4. What do you think about my pay cut?

    dekagirlsRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your input. I sincerely appreciate it. Like I said earlier, you've all given me so much to think about. The decision would be a no-brainer if I didn't like my job so much. I can't...

  5. What do you think about my pay cut?

    dekagirlsRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Makes a lot of sense. Didn't understand the whole time sheet thing since I thought that was one of the perks of being salaried--no time sheets. Thanks

  6. What do you think about my pay cut?

    dekagirlsRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, after reading everyone's replies, I have a knot in my stomach. Wow. You've all given me so much more to think about. Thank you

  7. What do you think about my pay cut?

    dekagirlsRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    No I didn't sign

  8. What do you think about my pay cut?

    dekagirlsRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    It was an odd conversation because it took place in the parking lot while she was getting into her car. I don't know why, but I assumed it wouldn't be LESS than what I was making, especially since I...

  9. Job hopping...

    dekagirlsRN replied to voraciousj's topic in General Nursing

    When I first graduated from nursing school, I got a job in a nursing home. Was not happy there, mainly because it was so understaffed. Left the nursing home after 6 months and got a hospital job in...

  10. Question about self-administered meds at long-term residential rehabilitation policy?

    dekagirlsRN posted a topic in Addictions

    I'm hoping to talk with other nurses who work at a long-term residential rehab center for addiction. I am curious as to what your facility's policy is on self-administration of medication....

  11. Question about self-administered meds at long-term residential rehabilitation policy?

    dekagirlsRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Addictions

    Thank you so much for responding Dave!! (there is very little activity here on the addiction forum unfortunately) You obviously know exactly the type of facility I'm working at. I am very new to...

  12. How can I specialize?

    dekagirlsRN replied to TipitiwichitRN's topic in Addictions

    No, you cannot take CEU's before you graduate, only afterwards. I believe this is a very difficult field to get into. They always want you to have experience. One suggestion might be to find a...

  13. so I blush really bad...

    dekagirlsRN replied to MissDandelion's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. It's good to know I'm not the only one. I turn beat red often when speaking to someone of higher authority, and the conversation could be going fine but I still turn red. I'm hoping that with...

  14. Is it too hard to take Microbiology, AP II, and Chemistry together?

    dekagirlsRN replied to Christine22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    She asked for our opinion, so we are giving it to her! Seems the majority believe it would be a daunting task to undertake (as do I). My biggest concern would be my GPA in order to get into the...

  15. Is it too hard to take Microbiology, AP II, and Chemistry together?

    dekagirlsRN replied to Christine22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I definitely think it'll be way too hard!!! Also, if acceptance into the nursing program of your choice is very competitive, you will need high grades in those courses. That may be very difficult to...

  16. Fiber and how it effects the GI Tract

    dekagirlsRN replied to bd4411sa's topic in General Nursing

    I have a feeling we'll be seeing this A LOT more

  17. Fiber and how it effects the GI Tract

    dekagirlsRN replied to bd4411sa's topic in General Nursing

    That was freakin' awesome!!!!!!!!!! Thank goodness the OP was too lazy to do the research on her own, otherwise we never would have seen

  18. Considering a Nursing Career

    dekagirlsRN replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    I can think of a few areas of nursing such as Informatics, Research, Legal (I'm sure there are others) that you would not come in contact with bodily fluids. The thing is, you usually need years of...

  19. Are Jobs So Plentiful?

    dekagirlsRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I feel bad when a new grad gets bashed for leaving a job after only a few months. Unfortunately, often times the new grads get the jobs nobody else wanted, and usually for good reason. However, the...

  20. How to get into competitive BSN program

    dekagirlsRN replied to AL1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Grades ARE everything when you're trying to get into a nursing program! The OP was asking about getting into a program. Once you're in it, it's a different story--don't necessarily have to be a...

  21. No wonder other specialties don't think OR is nursing!

    dekagirlsRN replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Operating Room

    What????????????????????????????

  22. How to get into competitive BSN program

    dekagirlsRN replied to AL1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another idea is, since you know which schools you would like to attend, call the Director of the nursing program and find out their requirements to get into the program. They are usually very...

  23. How to get into competitive BSN program

    dekagirlsRN replied to AL1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I still believe the most important thing to get into a nursing program is a high GPA, and doing well on the entrance exam (if there is one). I could be wrong, but I think MOST nursing programs in...

  24. Got interview for methadone clinic!

    dekagirlsRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Addictions

    Oh wow! I understand. Good luck to

  25. Got interview for methadone clinic!

    dekagirlsRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Addictions

    LA Nurse, Just wondering why you left this area of nursing (or maybe I misunderstood)?