Ddestiny BSN, RN

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    Called off too many times?

    Ddestiny replied to MS0298's topic in Health, Stress Management

    A bit of a segue here, but what exactly is an "arthritis test"? I've seen arthritis diagnosed with Xrays, or maybe even labs for suspected RA, but none of that is going to require that can't go to...
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    In the ICU, do you get a tech?

    Ddestiny replied to Blondekristi's topic in Critical Care

    We've had a couple different dayshift techs in the ICU but we are down to just one who works 3 days per week and it looks like when she eventually leaves, she will not be replaced. It's unfortunate,...
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    Pregnancy Loss and Unhappy New Grad

    Ddestiny replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    It sounds like you live in an area where it's difficult to get a job as a new grad. Unfortunately you won't see many more opportunities opening up as an unemployed "old new grad" with 6 months of...
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    Mom Wants Me to Become an RN as Backup... But I Don't

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

    Just as you, as an adult, are responsible for your own future and financial security, your mother is responsible for managing her own emotions. Using guilt and nagging to get your way is manipulative,...
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    How did you know when your specialty was THE one

    Ddestiny replied to K.Alva's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there is such a thing as the "one specialty" that you're meant for, and to prove it I've had two aha moments for very different fields! When I was in Primary Care, the physician with...
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    Very concerned

    Ddestiny replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    The problem was not in giving the Levemir (assuming it is a normal med for her, at a reasonable dose, etc. Levemir is appropriate with even lower-ish sugar because some people spike high in the night,...
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    States w/ lots of acute care new grad openings?

    Ddestiny replied to ripsky4501's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not sure if this is helpful from me again but just in case... I bridged along each step so my first time applying as a New Grad was as an LPN. I applied to a Home Health agency working with...
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    Fulfillment from nursing practice

    Ddestiny replied to Zascott607's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure how to answer part of your question but, in case it helps, one of my charge nurses works 3-4 12hr days in our ICU and the other days on his farm. I don't know specific information about...
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    States w/ lots of acute care new grad openings?

    Ddestiny replied to ripsky4501's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Kansas! We have enough difficulty staffing units that most will hire new grads. My hospital trains new grads in ER and ICU. There just aren't enough active nurses to fill all of the need so there are...
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    New grad sinking fast

    Ddestiny replied to Sheika34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like your biggest problem isn't the skills, or the knowledge base, or the lack of experience. It's comparing yourself to how you EXPECT you should be doing. This is your first week at your...
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    BSN with PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences .

    Ddestiny replied to aedic002's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you sound like a planner. I definitely appreciate the "security" of thinking that I have my career trajectory planned out. However, it so rarely works out that way, especially over a number of...
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    Just found out I fail

    Ddestiny replied to Nadee14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have been known to misread test questions. I'll go back and read the results later and see, "oh yeah, if I'd read that correctly I would have gotten that answer right." I do not have test anxiety....
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    Texting in nursing

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

    I think there have been a lot of great examples of how texting can be used without having the HIPAA police at your door. It's different and it's fine to not be comfortable with it but that doesn't...
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    My DoN is a terrifying nepotistic bully. What do I do?

    Ddestiny replied to Illmarinen's topic in General Nursing

    If you ever feel like your boss has put a bullseye on your back...it's time to go. Not necessarily right this second, try to line up something else first. This is not about "losing your license" --...
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    Reasonable time frame for prn medication to be given?

    Ddestiny replied to nicegirl2's topic in General Nursing

    There are just sometimes that it's not an option. I find it common that just the act of the nursing walking in the hall tends to solicit requests -- even when you're walking to go to a different/more...
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    "That's a myth about nursing"

    Ddestiny replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Out here in Kansas we are hurting for nurses in all specialties. Hospital, LTC, home health, outpatient clinics... I've started seeing a resurgence of the sign-on bonuses that vanished after 2008. A...
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    Miscounting Meds

    Ddestiny replied to WickerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a little confused. My facility uses a Pyxis and if you miscount the narcs, it will come up saying something like "Are you sure?" to make sure you didn't miscount, hit the wrong number, etc. You...
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    Open visitation in the ICU

    Ddestiny replied to Mini2544's topic in Critical Care

    It sounds like I'm in the minority but, honestly, I really like having more open visiting hours. Granted I've only been in Critical Care for a year so I haven't known it any other way, but I do know...
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    What should I do?

    Ddestiny replied to TwoLayi's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you have a LinkedIn account? It allows you to basically post a resume and recruiters frequently reach out to individuals to let them know about their openings. There is a setting where you can...
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    Is it jealousy ??

    Ddestiny replied to JaxsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, your focus in this post is about experience, as if the only thing that these other nurses know about you is your experience level. That's not the case. They overhear your questions, they see what...
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    team nursing in acute care

    Ddestiny replied to medsurg4ever's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds awful. I've never experienced it (thankfully) but I can't wrap my head around how it would be at all helpful. Even if they want to increase your patient ratios, I don't think it's helpful...
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    Dr makes me feel so incompetent?

    Ddestiny replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    There are ***hole doctors just like there are ***hole lawyers, cops, accountants, etc. Some of those doctors show their ***hole-ness when nurses call them because they don't like dealing with that...
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    TERRIFIED

    Ddestiny replied to dreamnursing2's topic in General Students

    I will echo the sentiment above about the need for a fantastic support system. And that's not just moral support. It's being willing to pick up your slack when you can't do all of the chores around...
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    Giving OTC medications to your aides/coworkers?

    Ddestiny replied to knotizer12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a big proponent of giving OTC meds to co-workers. I usually have Aleve and APAP in my purse and have no problem running to my locker to get some. Why? Because I want everyone to be at their best...
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    Low salary same work

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

    Things to consider: 1. A better work environment is worth more than $1-2/hour. Toxic environments will have you burnt out or running for the hills in no time. 2. Are the staffing ratios the same? How...