Ddestiny BSN, RN

Ddestiny has 13 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Critical care, Trauma.

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   Switched to LVN from the Business World and am UNDERWHELMED!

   Ddestiny replied to Guest1188630's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   No this is not normal. I did my LPN at a community college in KS in 2011. It was a 9 month program and cost $5,000 for everything, including books and the cost of taking the NCLEX. I didn’t deal...
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   Nursing shortage is BS

   Ddestiny replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

   Shortage or not, is all about location. I just recently moved but before that lived in Kansas. I lived throughout the state at different times and there is a legitimate nursing shortage there. New...
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   Forgot to unclamp the secondary

   Ddestiny replied to DH1234's topic in General Nursing

   Whenever I have a student or I'm precepting a new nurse, I point out one of my favorite pieces of advice to avoid this very common problem: Always make sure that the correct drip chamber is dripping...
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   I hate being a sitter

   Ddestiny replied to NurseJamCA's topic in General Nursing

   I would definitely recommend putting a lot of energy into looking at RN positions. The sooner the better, really, with the upcoming need for maternity leave. Nursing orientations in the hospital are...
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   Is this interview process unprofessional?

   Ddestiny replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Career

   I've been involved in peer interviews in multiple different facilities. Some were more organized than others, as far as guiding what questions could be asked. The last place I worked didn't even offer...
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   Accepted!!

   Ddestiny replied to Ddestiny's topic in LPN to RN

   There was no separate program or special process. I don't know if it is different
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   Accepted!!

   Ddestiny replied to Ddestiny's topic in LPN to RN

   I think a lot of those specific questions would be better fielded by current members of the program, since I graduated so long ago. I found the program less challenging than LPN program. My tests were...
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   Accepted!!

   Ddestiny replied to Ddestiny's topic in LPN to RN

   It's kind of hard to keep track of everyone since we only were all in the same place at the beginning of the first semester. Since so many are from out of state, not everyone attended pinning. I only...
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   Accepted!!

   Ddestiny replied to Ddestiny's topic in LPN to RN

   I don't think the Kaplan exam was required when I was going through this. The HESI was required at that point, which was really simple, especially for someone that's already an LPN. When I was...
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    I should be happy with this new "dream" job

    Ddestiny replied to proudRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the responses to this post illustrate that there are many different things that one can value or prioritize in their work environment. For example, I am pretty apathetic about working...
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    Is it worth it?

    Ddestiny replied to hayleyb44's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agreed! I enjoy my job. I don't enjoy every moment of every day, but overall I have no major complaints. In my 7 years of nursing, I've worked 3 different areas of nursing (primary care, post...
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    Is it necessary to call report before transferring care of a patient?

    Ddestiny replied to C.diff Aint Sexy's topic in General Nursing

    I'd admit I didn't read all of the responses so far, so maybe this has already been mentioned. When I am being notified by my CN that I am getting a patient, I am also getting the very basics of info...
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    Variation in nursing job markets

    Ddestiny replied to Ddestiny's topic in General Nursing

    It's definitely something I've considered. It's hard to know the real reputation of a hospital when you've not been within 500 miles of their city. I don't like the idea of job hopping or the added...
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    Variation in nursing job markets

    Ddestiny replied to Ddestiny's topic in General Nursing

    Not yet, but it is definitely on the "to do" list. It's been a definite goal for this year but if my upcoming interview doesn't prove fruitful then it's definitely going to need to be
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    Variation in nursing job markets

    Ddestiny replied to Ddestiny's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I appreciate your positive vibes! And though I haven't looked into it specifically, it does seem like there are a decent number of nursing schools in the area. One of the ICU recruiters I...