desert_MP

desert_MP BSN, RN

PACU, ICU, OR, ODSC

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  1. Nurses working overtime

    desert_MP replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work in the OR and with call it's not uncommon to put in 30+ hours of overtime over a two week pay period. Since we're only on call once or twice a week it's not bad. And we only work 1 weekend...

  2. New grad in December and I have an interview this coming Wednesday-Circulator

    desert_MP posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone. BSN to be Murse (male nurse) here. I've now done two clinical sets in the Operating Room and have come to absolutely love it. I love the attention to detail, having to constantly be on...

  3. New grad in December and I have an interview this coming Wednesday-Circulator

    desert_MP replied to desert_MP's topic in General Students

    Just a quick update- I got the job!! Now I just need to pass boards,

  4. New grad in December and I have an interview this coming Wednesday-Circulator

    desert_MP replied to desert_MP's topic in General Students

    Thank you, earthcrosser. Nice to hear some encouragement from an actual nurse

  5. Male Nurses that lift weights and stay fit

    desert_MP replied to S-Rank's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I do P90x everyday (even do Stretch-X on day 7) and not only does it help me stay fit but it wipes out my stress (nursing school, two kids, married, have a job). I also go running three days per week...

  6. ATI and Pharmacology

    desert_MP replied to nadeige's topic in General Students

    Im getting read to take this test in 2.5 hours. I am retaking the class because I failed the ATI twice over the summer. It's definetely the hardest ATI exam for nursing from what graduates have told...

  7. Self-Doubt....it sucks

    desert_MP posted a topic in General Nursing

    I took my Patho/Pharmacology 2 ATI today. The school Im attending requires us to get at least a proficiency level 2 on the ATI exam to pass the course. I fell short. I believe I missed the mark by 2...

  8. marriage and nursing school

    desert_MP replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch I applaud successful women! If my wife made more than me I'd be ecstatic. Oh wait...she

  9. marriage and nursing school

    desert_MP replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my situation: Im married for three years, have two children-one is a 2 year old boy and one is a 7 month old daugther. My wife is a homemaker/part time dog obedience trainer. We own our house...

  10. HELP.....Should I live off student loans?

    desert_MP replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of good replies in here. Something I've noticed that nobody pointed out is dont forget your children! Yes, working is a responsible thing to do, however your children and your future should be...

  11. HELP.....Should I live off student loans?

    desert_MP replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

    Denise, Hopefully I can be of some help here. Im married and my wife is a homewife. She stays at home with the children and works part time as a dog obedience trainer. However, the small...