DavidFR BSN, MSN, RN

Oncology, ID, Hepatology, Occy Health

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    Calling in for no sleep

    DavidFR replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    I remember some A&Es (EDs) and other departments in the UK having the "super-late" or the "twilight" where you were scheduled until midnight. I realise ED's, like many departments, quieten...
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    Calling in for no sleep

    DavidFR replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct, I mis-read. In any case however, a shift that goes on until 3;30 am is wholly
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    Calling in for no sleep

    DavidFR replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    Agree 100%. What strikes me about the original post is that a shift was allowed to go on until 3.30am (presumably this was a standard 12 hour day shift or 8 hour late shift that over-ran due to...
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    Will it come back to haunt me

    DavidFR replied to RNMoxie's topic in General Nursing

    You did brilliantly. Pat yourself on the back and have a
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    Danger zone after brain bleed

    DavidFR replied to MsLaura's topic in General Nursing

    Your patient sounds frustrated and depressed - with good reason. Has she received evaluation and support from a psychiatrist and/or
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    Happy Holidays!

    DavidFR replied to Erin Lee's topic in General Nursing

    I've found my soul mate! With you Tweety. Working Christmas as usual. I'm neither a Christian nor a parent so I prefer to work and let those who believe or those with kids have Christmas off. As...
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    Transgender/Non-Binary Students

    DavidFR replied to nurse__ab19's topic in School

    "Getting off on being a victim" ?? Yet in the same breath you dimiss these people out of hand by denying their very existence. Surely gender identity and the issues it raises are a topic for academic...
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    Is it normal for nurses to enjoy hunting??

    DavidFR replied to Chando's topic in Men in Nursing

    I agree with the sentiment that many people don't stop to think where their food comes from, however the reality is that for most of us it doesn't come from the hunt either. It either comes from farms...
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    CAR-T Outpatient?

    DavidFR replied to Shan's topic in Oncology

    Car-T as an outpatient, Wow - can't even imagine that, frankly. I hear clinical trials are starting using Car-T for solid tumours. Anybody else involved in
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    chemo infusion nursing

    DavidFR replied to sistasoul's topic in Oncology

    sistasoul - how did it end up
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    Transgender/Non-Binary Students

    DavidFR replied to nurse__ab19's topic in School

    My guess, as a cisgender, gay man, is that the numbers aren't increasing necessarily but that it's easier to come out, and also easier to experiment with identities that may or may not be fluid over a...
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    LVN

    DavidFR replied to Susan Dormier's topic in General Nursing

    No it isn't retaliation. You have a right to know EXACTLY why you were terminated. Seek the advice of a union and/or lawyer. Good
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    Is it normal for nurses to enjoy hunting??

    DavidFR replied to Chando's topic in Men in Nursing

    Four years on you never did get back to me. Hope the finals went well. Happened to notice this thread had been ressurected and just re-read through it. Wonder if you're still around to finally...
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    A few questions about the nurse career

    DavidFR replied to rumeli's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good questions but I'm only going to answer no. 5 I'm afraid. Go for it. For all its frustrations and disadvantages, a nursing qualification is an extremely versatile qualification to have...
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    Leaving my first nursing job before 1 year?

    DavidFR replied to newgradRN267's topic in General Nursing

    A year feels like a lifetime when you're a young new grad, but believe me, it's no time at all. Grit your teeth and stay put for at least a year's post-grad experience. Honestly, you will look...
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    Self Guilt Leaving Bedside

    DavidFR replied to A.cocke9's topic in General Nursing

    You have no reason to feel guilty. 4 years in your first job then 5 years in your second is good going. It's actually good to move on, evolve, experience new things, expand your skill set etc. Seems...
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    I'm a nursing student who wants to travel the world

    DavidFR replied to Mary007's topic in General World

    When you say "help low resource areas" do you mean voluntary work in the developing world? For this yes, you will definitely need some post-reg experience first. However, I'm rather confused that...
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    New RN in Sweden and wants to relocate to an English speaking country.

    DavidFR replied to SelfieCE's topic in General World

    I would repeat the advice I have given here to other new grads saying they want to work abroad: get at least a year or two's experience in your home country first. After that - go for it....
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    Govt's workplace health checks

    DavidFR replied to Gkap's topic in United Kingdom

    Can you elaborate on what the UK government has announced? What exactly is being proposed and in what form? I am originally from the UK but haven't lived there for many years. While I do try to...
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    RN to BSN dilemma (for an older RN)

    DavidFR replied to tbmb90's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with that sentiment, however I would say that higher education gave me skills of critical analysis that improved me both in nursing practice and in life in general. No, you don't need a...
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    ICU or Emergency

    DavidFR replied to Momochi's topic in General Nursing

    Neither. I don't wish to sound harsh but I kind of get the feeling, rightly or wrongly, that given that you know both specialities already, if you really wanted one or the other you'd know the answer...
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    The person I referred at my work turned out the one with bad work ethics

    DavidFR replied to Toodeep's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Why not point out to her quite bluntly that stealing from the hospital is not only a fireable offence but leaves her open to prosecution? Speak to her again, perhaps a lot more forcefully about her...
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    "Older" nurses and 12 hour shifts

    DavidFR replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I was in my 30s when I worked those hours. We didn't work 22h, we finished at 22h (or 10pm in the US!) Early shift 7h - 15h. Late shift 14h-22h. The late followed by an early was a killer. And when...
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    Anyone like being a Nurse Manager?

    DavidFR replied to KristybayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a nurse manager. I hated it. That doesn't mean to say you won't love it. Ask yourself if management interests you and you think you've got the qualities necessary to do the job. What is...
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    "Older" nurses and 12 hour shifts

    DavidFR replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    Working night shift 12s at 60 years old. Have done this for the last 15 years. Was OK until this last year. Starting to get tired now. Not sure I'd be any less tired doing days or doing 8s....