Dude,RN

Dude,RN

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  1. MWSU PMHNP program almost done!

    Dude,RN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello all, I am looking for some information regarding the end of my program. If you've graduated from MidWestern State University, great! If not, I am sure you can still provide some information for...

  2. MWSU PMHNP program almost done!

    Dude,RN replied to Dude,RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sorry it has taken me a bit of time. I graduate in August of 2014. Took my boards and passed Sept 2014. Then took a job on the east coast and spent a few months in limbo waiting for credentialing and...

  3. MWSU PMHNP program almost done!

    Dude,RN replied to Dude,RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've sent you one, determinedgrl! Hope that helps

  4. MWSU PMHNP program almost done!

    Dude,RN replied to Dude,RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Buggysmom, I've sent you a PM. Hope that helps

  5. MWSU PMHNP program almost done!

    Dude,RN replied to Dude,RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No problem. I am glad that I could

  6. MWSU PMHNP program almost done!

    Dude,RN replied to Dude,RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Solitaire, I've gone and sent one. Sorry it took me a few days to get back to

  7. When to apply for jobs?

    Dude,RN replied to nels2186's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nels2186, I am graduating in August from my PMHNP program. I've started now reaching out to recruiters and things like that. I've asked if this is too soon, and been told that it isn't, in fact...

  8. Your first experience with a dead person

    Dude,RN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My first experience with death was a 38 week fetal demise. Mom was Ok that AM in her OBGYN's office and then later that morning didn't feel the baby move anymore. She was rushed onto the unit for an...

  9. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Dude,RN replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    Ack! I feel you there. You have my sympathies...nobody likes feeling disillusioned or less productive. I would tell you, just as I have done previously, to take stock and really decide if this...

  10. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Dude,RN replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    OUCH! Ok- let me try this again. I didn't judge you. Nobody here did. I came here to have a conversation with you- same as everyone else. And I didn't ascertain how you did your job. Looking...

  11. So, as a nurse it's my #1 priority to serve your narcs on a platter...

    Dude,RN replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    Looking at the message the OP posted once again, and digging though replies on this thread, I am led to the opinion that Nola has come upon a fundamental roadblock in caring for his/her current...

  12. MWSU PMHNP program almost done!

    Dude,RN replied to Dude,RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    dstrong2, I've gone and submitted a PM to you. It seems to be the best way to talk about my experiences in the

  13. Walden University Students and Alumni

    Dude,RN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am looking for any fellow Walden University students and alumni. I will finish the classwork for my MSN around Christmas this year and then have a synthesis project to do for the next 16 weeks....

  14. Walden University Students and Alumni

    Dude,RN replied to Dude,RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey Cool1- I have been with Walden since March 2009, and I had to do some prereq's as well. I did take a statistics course, and like you, lined up a friend who was excellent in math- so that helped....

  15. Walden University Students and Alumni

    Dude,RN replied to Dude,RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Suni, so far- from what I have read and I have been doing, I need to have my POS (hahah that they call it that), and my portfolio assignments. Checking the website also states these things as needed...

  16. Walden University Students and Alumni

    Dude,RN replied to Dude,RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for the reply! I have all the portfolio assignments, the plan of study, and the goal statements all saved. I have 4 weeks in this class and then one more class- after that I have the case...

  17. Any recommendations for male nursing shoes with these stipulations?

    Dude,RN replied to Mini-Murse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Snag a pair of dansko or snaita clogs. One of the surgeons at our hospital was wearing 'em and I was surprised as I had never seen a male wear the shoes before. Did some research and the...

  18. Male RN wanting to get some advice.

    Dude,RN replied to DudeinNursing's topic in Men in Nursing

    Oy- stress is a killer. O.o At times like this, I have a little mantra: 'I can't care for others if I don't take care of myself first." Its easy advice to follow and won't ever steer you

  19. Guys, do you wear your wedding band to work?

    Dude,RN replied to JaredCNA's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yup- I wear it proudly. I am a man, a husband, and then a nurse. My family and my wife are important to me- they supported me through school and through all this crazy work stuff- it only seems...

  20. Hard of hearing nurses

    Dude,RN replied to snow_bear's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Snow-Bear, This can be a challenge, as I know from personal experience. I survived bone cancer about 11 years ago, but at the cost of some hearing due to mega doses of chemotherapy. I, too, have...

  21. Wearing White??

    Dude,RN replied to adampricecna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ask to meet with the DON and have the uniform policy explained to you. In that meeting you can tell your DON that you thought you could wear what you chose- but if the policy states differently you...

  22. Walden University BEWARE

    Dude,RN replied to SassieRN's topic in School, College Programs

    I investigated Walden, Regis, and Univ of Pheonix, as well as about 5 campus based programs when I decided to get my MSN. I was looking for a program that went from ADN to MSN and was accredited. I...

  23. "What's with all the men in the NICU lately?"

    Dude,RN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked in a level II NICU for 4 years before moving to to a new setting, adolescent psychiactric nursing. I LOVED every moment as a NICU nurse, and being the only male on the floor- had a wonderful...

  24. If you weren't a nurse...

    Dude,RN replied to jhns9vl's topic in MICU, SICU

    If I wasnt a nurse, I would have gone to culinary school. Seriously? who has a 4am emergency cheesecake

  25. AWHONN Staffing Guidelines Please check this out:

    Dude,RN replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One of our docs now wants the Rt to come to every delivery and be in charge of the baby, after all they have taken NRP. I don't know what standard of practice is elsewhere but I don't think...