whichone'spink

whichone'spink BSN, RN

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  1. How to 'Sell Oneself' to a New Specialty

    whichone'spink replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    This is timely advice, which I could have used last year when trying to find informatics

  2. 1/16 What I learned this week: Siamese Twins be Pimpin'

    whichone'spink replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I want to move, eventually. I may have to, if I want to find an informatics position. A lot of informatics positions require one's clinical license be maintained. If I want to apply for any...

  3. 1/16 What I learned this week: Siamese Twins be Pimpin'

    whichone'spink replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    This week I learnt: 1) Payments made towards your student loan while you're in school only go towards principle, not interest 2) Out of the states I've applied to for license endorsement, Texas has...

  4. Microsoft Surface Pro

    whichone'spink replied to amber0627's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have the Surface Pro 3 with the new Surface model type cover and the new Surface Pen. If you want to pay full price, then get the latest model. Otherwise you can get the Surface Pro 3 for a...

  5. 3 on, 4 off vs 6 on, 8 off

    whichone'spink replied to sjalv's topic in General Nursing

    I used to have 5-6 shifts in a row when I worked nights, because the 2nd half of shifts would fall into a new pay period. It sucked. Worse still, it was night shifts and I would use 2 days out of 7...

  6. Woman Died After Being Arrested fo Refusing to Leave Hospital

    whichone'spink replied to herring_RN's topic in Nursing News

    3 people have been removed from patient care:Hospital staff removed from duties following Dawson death At least someone is being held accountable for this. I'm disappointed they did not suspend the...

  7. Even the Stoic Have a Breaking Point

    whichone'spink replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Seeing this and the "I should be in jail" thread can inspire homicidal thoughts against such thoughtless

  8. Disciplinary hearing

    whichone'spink replied to Goateedude's topic in General Nursing

    It's a big fear I have. I want to leave nursing, but I don't want to leave nursing in

  9. Is it worth it to go get your MS in Clinical Informatics?

    whichone'spink replied to jlw777's topic in General Nursing

    I hope it's not a waste of time. I am completing a DNP in nursing informatics, and I have these thoughts every day. I have tried to find a clinical analyst, or anything informatics related, job...

  10. Best City to Work/ Have a Career in

    whichone'spink replied to Junebug0710's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in Davis when I was a teenager. I miss Davis sometimes. Would be nice to get a job in Sacramento, and then think of moving to a surrounding town. Davis may be too expensive

  11. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    whichone'spink replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Stop trying to make fetch

  12. Best City to Work/ Have a Career in

    whichone'spink replied to Junebug0710's topic in General Nursing

    For a new grad who can't get hired in their home state, Fargo ND is not a bad place to start your career. Pay is on the lower end compared to other states like CA, NY, much of New England, and even...

  13. Sanford in Fargo

    whichone'spink replied to ashme's topic in General Nursing

    So which position did you get an offer for? I started in the ER at sanford and also worked on 3 South, which is the long-term vent

  14. Hospital that bans family members

    whichone'spink replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can't like this enough. I am so glad I am working in the PACU now. Sure, I am really tired after working 12 hour days and I don't trust all of the surgeons and anesthesiologists, but it sure as...

  15. Ethics: Brain bleed sign out AMA

    whichone'spink replied to Kbig2's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully it is well documented he refused treatment and leave it at that. Some people who may not necessarily be suicidal are okay with

  16. Who worked New Years? How was your shift?

    whichone'spink replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    Busy. Nothing crazy but busy. One last case for the day and my day is done. I hope the patient does

  17. Wondering if PACU is for me.

    whichone'spink replied to veronica123's topic in PACU

    I find it alarming that when you are on call and are called in, you are the only one in the recovery room. ASPAN standards state you have to have at least 2 ACLS certified nurses in the area you are...

  18. Hospital that bans family members

    whichone'spink replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in the PACU and we generally do not allow visitors back in the PACU unless it's for pediatric patients, if the patient is holding in PACU because they're waiting for a bed, or if we move Phase...

  19. Calling in for death of a loved one.

    whichone'spink replied to MJPN2012's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I called in for one day when I found out my grandmother passed away. What's worse is she was half a world away and I didn't get the chance to see her. But at least one day should be taken off for...

  20. Don't Be SAD! - Seasonal Affective Disorder

    whichone'spink replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I think I may have SAD. Once the weather gets cold in Fargo, I feel like s*** and my energy levels are lower. I also feel cold very easily and I usually park myself in front of a heater on my days...

  21. Cali to Texas endorsement verification issue

    whichone'spink replied to nursevm's topic in General Nursing

    This should help: Let me google that for

  22. 2016 Salary thread

    whichone'spink replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    1) Fargo-Moorhead metro area 2) Inpatient RN working in PACU currently, which has a mixture of same day surgery patients and inpatients. 3) 3 years of experience total, but less than 1 year in the...

  23. Customer satisfaction callbacks

    whichone'spink replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on the manager. Maybe a write up. My solution, see the 2nd post, is a bit more passive-aggressive, but workable if you want to take the path of least resistance. I haven't been...

  24. Anyone work at Planned Parenthood in Co. Springs?

    whichone'spink posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    To those that work at Planned Parenthood, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Planned Parenthood does a lot of good work, and it's a shame that people carry out violent acts against locations all...

  25. Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

    whichone'spink replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked inpatient, I hated giving or receiving bedside report. It's awkward speaking to another nurse in what seems to be in another language for patients. No matter our effort to get patients...