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  1. I got a JOB!!!

    dphrn replied to newgrad2004's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Good luck to

  2. Family Members of our Patients ....

    dphrn replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! What is more important for your patient...TPN or tissues? Please find a way to explain the TPN is to be hung and then you will gather the other items the wife is asking for! I have to...

  3. Interview Help

    dphrn replied to PedsNurse1981's topic in General Nursing

    If she knows you are working until 0730, I would not try to change your outfit. You probably won't have time anyway. Do be sure to bring your toothbrush and do some quick mouth care, splash your...

  4. Totally Frustrated

    dphrn replied to sex"C"'s topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you are reading the questions carefully. By that, I mean find the answer that is appropriate to the key words in the question. If they ask what would your first assessment be... make sure...

  5. Any Success with Dr. Budwig tx for cancer

    dphrn replied to wenron's topic in General Nursing

    My husband's mother and step-father drained their life savings to take him (step-father) to this clinic in Mexico. He was dead three months

  6. How Much Are You Worth Per Hour?

    dphrn replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds great! Do

  7. dialysis center nurses get less pay?

    dphrn replied to shawnalj's topic in General Nursing

    Hi jnette, This was in Prince William County. It was for an RN position not an LPN position. When I did my interview process here, I noticed a very wide range for RN's. Anywhere from $17 to $26...

  8. dialysis center nurses get less pay?

    dphrn replied to shawnalj's topic in General Nursing

    When I arrived in Virginia seven months ago, I interviewed at an outpatient dialysis clinic for $26.00 an hour. Not too bad for this area. I don't know what the LPN's wages were

  9. Don't know what to think...

    dphrn replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    The only way you will ever know is to try for yourself. Before I got into my school, I heard almost all the same stories you mentioned. Do the foot work and you will be fine. Once I quit listening...

  10. If I Hear One More Time........

    dphrn replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I know, that is a terrible position to be in! The poor patient is laying on the stretcher just starring at you. You are then looking at the supervisor and back at the patient not knowing what to...

  11. I p****'ed off a coworker

    dphrn replied to BuffaloLPN's topic in General Nursing

    From your post, you don't have anything to apologize for, she should be apologizing to you! It was her IV and the end of a long shift where you were both trying to finish up your work. You did nothing...

  12. Need To Vent

    dphrn replied to lissyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is not for everyone. It is that simple. I would advice you to find a nursing job that is not direct patient

  13. help me on interview question, please

    dphrn replied to montanaladi's topic in General Nursing

    I was always told to actually state a positive as your weakness. For example, I feel I am too much of a perfectionist when it comes to my work. Although you are saying it is a weakness, it is more...

  14. What would you have done?

    dphrn replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. You followed policy and in the end, it was YOUR patient...so you had the call. Good

  15. Critical thinking exercise

    dphrn replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    The key to the question is "the first thing I would do". Yes, check for kinks and placement of the foley

  16. Unexpected Request from Boss

    dphrn replied to JuicyJem's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree about day shift positions being available. They are much easier to come by this day and time. Years ago when the turn around was much lower, people hung on to their day spot...

  17. "I quit" but how

    dphrn replied to Pretzlgl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. You are not required to give specific reasons why you will be leaving. Give your ample notice in writing and that should be enough. Your reasons ARE personal and professional. If your NM...

  18. Do nursing schools actually conciously REALIZE they are being ridiculous or is it a..

    dphrn replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    So many nursing students expect A's because they made them before nursing school. Sorry, nursing school is so different than any other degree program. A's are a whole new story in nursing school....

  19. Business Cards?

    dphrn replied to earthling's topic in General Nursing

    I am not quite sure why a staff nurse would need or want a business card? I can see case managers, social workers, etc., needing business cards with just their office number on it for the patient and...

  20. Do nursing schools actually conciously REALIZE they are being ridiculous or is it a..

    dphrn replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    My worst instructor in nursing school was a man. I am sure none of your "old lady" instructors had any desire to sleep with you. You are really speculating. What a messed up

  21. I Hate Nursing School

    dphrn replied to ADNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember during nursing school how tired I got of the same people always complaining. Yes, nursing school is stressful just like the profession. Any degree program has it's pain in the neck...

  22. Question for other 7pm-7am nurses

    dphrn replied to GLDLPN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was working nights, it seemed either I was sleeping or trying to sleep! I got so tired of thinking about my sleep pattern. I am very happy I do not have that worry any more. No more nights...

  23. I'm getting tired of taking people to the bathroom, pericare, & empowering cna's!!

    dphrn replied to ilovetheelderly's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Unfortunately, it sounds like a typical day in nursing. It also sounds like you need a break, and soon. I stopped reading your post 3/4 the way... I was exhausted.

  24. Starting first nursing job tomorrow

    dphrn replied to JuicyJem's topic in General Nursing

    That is usually the way it is starting at any hospital on the floor. You will meet many people tomorrow and hit the floor running. Good

  25. Training the Unemployed to be Nurses

    dphrn replied to Doglover's topic in General Nursing

    Hey doglover, Instead of blaming everyone else, what have you done for your mother? Are these guilt feelings of not doing enough for her showing it's true colors on this board? I think you may need...