jollydogg_RN

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  1. Sexy male scrubs

    jollydogg_RN replied to Betenhauser's topic in Men in Nursing

    I lost a lot of weight recently too from 2010-2011. I have a pair of black Carhartt scrubs. I get compliments all the time! However they are close to $60 a pair. They are EXTREMELY durable though,...

  2. The Bearded Nurse

    jollydogg_RN replied to jamathis's topic in Men in Nursing

    I got offered a position recently for a competitive residency program in the OR at a level 1 trauma center recently. I left the beard. They had zero concerns, and I can even keep the beard in the OR...

  3. Attn: Nurses hired into the OR within the last 6 months to a year!

    jollydogg_RN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Operating Room

    I'm starting a six month perioperative residency program in July at a level 1 trauma center. I can't wait. Look forward to reading future posts and making some of my own! And yeah, those two books are...

  4. Scope of Practice

    jollydogg_RN replied to strivingformore's topic in Occupational Health

    This has probably been the single most helpful response on the role of OHN that I have read. Thank you for that. I've been an RN for 5+ years now, with my ADN, BSN, and even first semester of my FNP...

  5. Scope of Practice

    jollydogg_RN replied to strivingformore's topic in Occupational Health

    please

  6. Hurst Review vs. Kaplan

    jollydogg_RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello. I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts/opinions on the Live Hurst Review, DVD review, or online review versus what Kaplan has to offer. I mean I could go online and read testimonials, but I'm...

  7. Changing from Long term care to Correctional nurse

    jollydogg_RN replied to rosdan2000's topic in Correctional

    I can attest to what the previous posters have said. My personality just fits perfectly with correctional nursing. Have you ever wanted to tell someone how it is, but in a stern, respectful way?...

  8. PLEASE i need help! I failed Nclex 5 times!!!

    jollydogg_RN replied to 7Laquisha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you have come across any of my posts in the student nursing section, you will see why I advocate Hurst Review as the absolute best review of any review on the market. No, I don't work for Hurst, I...

  9. You know when you are a good nurse when...

    jollydogg_RN replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    from canesduke.... i always said this about nursing, canes...... working with women and men are totally different when it comes to altercations. with men, you have it out right there, express your...

  10. You know when you are a good nurse when...

    jollydogg_RN replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    couldn't....agree.......more.

  11. Med Surg or ER for New Grad

    jollydogg_RN replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Nursing Career

    Agreed. I couldn't get into a specialty after nursing school because of the market and where I'm located. I got a med/surg job, worked that one and another one for about 9 months totalish. Then went...

  12. Looking for job - past job reference iffy - how can I check before using?

    jollydogg_RN replied to tralalaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I've been told by two jobs (in TN) that all they were going to put were dates of employment, and that they were NOT supposed to give reasons. They said legally, they couldn't tell other...

  13. Need help passing HESI

    jollydogg_RN replied to yu-li's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pretty sure OP wasn't talking about getting specific questions, more like the TYPES of questions. Dont feel bad OP, it took me and several other classmates FIVE attempts at the exit HESI to pass it,...

  14. Help! I can't decide!

    jollydogg_RN replied to hopfrogger's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I mean, you're not good at floor nursing because you haven't really done it in practice yet, lol. That's OK and completely natural. I gave it a good nine month run before I realized (after 2 really...

  15. Endoscopy Nurses!!!! Questions for you! :)

    jollydogg_RN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    3 month orientation for med/surg??? Wow, I wish I could have found a hospital like this out of nursing school. I might have actually stayed in the hospital setting. Grats

  16. Give up patient care - how long did you last?

    jollydogg_RN replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    ..... 9 and a half months? lol. I then worked LTC as med nurse (3 months) then RN supervisor (6 months) for about nine months, took a break, now I'm working psychiatric. I'm not above doing patient...

  17. Question about "last 60 credit hour" GPA calculation?

    jollydogg_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK, long story short, screwed around in college, with some life happenings in-between. However, making all A's now in my BSN program (doesn't this story sound all too familiar??). One program I want...

  18. help with reviewing for nclex-rn

    jollydogg_RN replied to justjojo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you tried a program called Hurst Review? They have videos online and a huge workbook you fill out as you watch the associated content. Very good stuff, and keeps your focus and attention. It...

  19. What makes you irritated by student nurses?

    jollydogg_RN replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    What does this even mean? He's not a nurse, but ThatGuy speaks truth. I've been in nursing almost two years, and every....single... nursing job I've worked at has nurses who say "I dont want to be...

  20. What makes you irritated by student nurses?

    jollydogg_RN replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't mean to be offensive, but maybe he stood there because of that very reason I highlighted and bolded. OP, it always helps if you ask anyone around you if there's anything you can do for...

  21. Mentors and friends, I have been contemplating, advice on where do i go from here?

    jollydogg_RN replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a harsh, cruel reality. Nothing in school could have prepared you for anything you experienced on the job. Sorry you're going through what you're going through, but I totally understand why...

  22. What makes you irritated by student nurses?

    jollydogg_RN replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I can understand asking here for help with certain things about homework, like the structuring or mechanics of a care plan. But when students come and ask "What would an appropriate care plan...

  23. Stethoscopes?

    jollydogg_RN replied to luvnhim's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Damn, I thought I was gonna get to be cool and suggest an MDF scope first These are just as high quality as Littman, if not better (excluding the higher end Littman models). Made in America, free...

  24. Are you serious?

    jollydogg_RN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I dealt with this almost every....single....day on med/surg. I will not work in another hospital until staffing is more in control and is more in-line with acuity (probably never, but thats ok. i dont...

  25. how can you tell a drama queen?

    jollydogg_RN replied to purse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree completely. It's playing into the patient's desires, which will only reinforce the behavior. (Just my opinion. Like you said, if there are signs/symptoms found, then by all means, send