Urban_Durga

Urban_Durga

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  1. Desirable Attributes in a PCT

    Urban_Durga posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was recently hired into the PCT training program for a local (Tucson) hospital. After our training, I will be assigned to the float pool until I am able to apply for, and be offered, a permanent...

  2. Sharing Personal Information at Work

    Urban_Durga posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was recently hired onto a new unit, and am hoping to get some advice regarding tactful ways to deflect requests for personal information as a new staff member. Let me start by acknowledging this: I...

  3. Just got a new grad job in neuro - what to expect?

    Urban_Durga replied to Hands&Feet's topic in Neurological

    @ CamaroNurse: Those titles sound quite yummy, indeed! I may have to go looking for those

  4. Sharing Personal Information at Work

    Urban_Durga replied to Urban_Durga's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha...Porshuuuuh, Chandelier and Iron Man. Amazing. Maybe I should just start telling people those are the names of my kids when they ask! And maybe I should also add War Machine in there too......

  5. Sharing Personal Information at Work

    Urban_Durga replied to Urban_Durga's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much, everyone, for all the great advice! It's really great to hear different perspectives on this. I appreciate everyone taking the time to respond. Keep the awesome suggestions...

  6. Just got a new grad job in neuro - what to expect?

    Urban_Durga replied to Hands&Feet's topic in Neurological

    I was just hired onto our Neurology/Surgical Specialty unit, and I'm looking forward to being able to have the combination of all the ABI/Stroke/Epilepsy patients with resulting Behavioral/Psych....

  7. New Grad Jobs

    Urban_Durga replied to jenn8500's topic in Arizona Nursing

    University Medical Center in Tucson consistently hires new grads. You can contact Nurse Recruitment at: [email protected] 520.694.4937 -or- 1.800.524.5929 Hopefully that info doesn't violate...

  8. Violence in the ER

    Urban_Durga replied to TraumaSTAT's topic in Emergency

    In our hospital, access to the patient care area of the ED (Urgent Care/Emergency/Level 1 Trauma) can only be gained by having the doors unlocked by staff, either via badge swipe or someone at the...

  9. VENT--Boundaries please!!!!!

    Urban_Durga replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Amazing. And congrats for not losing it and kicking him in the aforementioned taint! @ P-medic2RN : I can't even imagine...I doubt their homes would be particularly clean on a good day, let alone a...

  10. Sharing Personal Information at Work

    Urban_Durga replied to Urban_Durga's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your suggestion regarding giving a direct yet concise answer and then moving over to hearing about them. I think that's a great idea. I definitely agree with you about the little...

  11. Sharing Personal Information at Work

    Urban_Durga replied to Urban_Durga's topic in General Nursing

    I'm actually very personable. Like I mentioned in my OP, there's all kind of stuff that I have absolutely no problem talking about (likes/dislikes, interests, etc.). I personally don't feel it's...

  12. Sharing Personal Information at Work

    Urban_Durga replied to Urban_Durga's topic in General Nursing

    I should probably also add a few specific reasons for this, in addition to just personal preference... 1.) In the six weeks I've been at my hospital (floating to various units before finding my...

  13. Male Nurse considering the switch from M/S to Psych

    Urban_Durga replied to Ace587RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Behavioral Health/Psych. is my passion, and the area of healthcare in which I have the most experience. I love working in Mental Health; I find it incredibly rewarding and fascinating. I don't mean...

  14. Male Doctor vs Male Nurse and intimate female procedures

    Urban_Durga replied to Livinstrong85's topic in Men in Nursing

    The hospital for which I work instituted a chaperone policy as a direct result of a male clinical staff member being prosecuted and incarcerated for a situation that came down to he-said/she-said....

  15. Tips for First Shift in Oncology

    Urban_Durga posted a topic in Oncology

    I am going through training as a tech, and have my first 12-hour shift on Wednesday. I am scheduled to work in BMT/ONC, and am hoping that some of the very experienced nurses here on the board could...

  16. how many calories do you think we burn during a 12 hour shift?

    Urban_Durga replied to shopaholic42488's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The number of calories burned during any activity is dependent upon quite a few factors, not the least of which is the body weight of the person in question. For example: A 60-minute spinning class,...

  17. camo scrubs.. opinion

    Urban_Durga replied to b2sai's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm not a big fan of camo print stuff outside of military uniforms in general. That's just a personal aesthetic preference. It should be noted, though, that I really detest patterned scrubs of all...

  18. Post-Offer Physical Exam?

    Urban_Durga replied to Urban_Durga's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks, Caliotter...It's encouraging to hear that the request for f/u after my UA isn't out of the ordinary, or a bad sign regarding my (hopefully!) new job.

  19. Post-Offer Physical Exam?

    Urban_Durga posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was offered a position at a local hospital last week, and have a post-hire physical exam on Tuesday. I have read through many related threads on this site, but have a couple concerns... 1. I take...

  20. Post-Offer Physical Exam?

    Urban_Durga replied to Urban_Durga's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I had my post-offer PE on Tuesday the 23rd, and went back today to have my TB test read. I had given a sample for my UA on Tuesday, and at that time let the nurse know that I take prescribed meds that...

  21. Regarding Endometriosis & going into Nursing

    Urban_Durga replied to lil pixi's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have dealt with severe Endometriosis since I was 12 or 13. I have had horrible pain with my periods all my menstruating life, and it has gotten increasingly worse as I've gotten older (I'm 27 now)....

  22. Governor's Budget cuts

    Urban_Durga replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The repercussions of cutting SMI programming down to only crisis- and medication-related services are going to be significant. By eliminating the support services currently available to SMI...

  23. Desirable Attributes in a PCT

    Urban_Durga replied to Urban_Durga's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks so much for your reply, Hoozdo! In my interview, I actually talked about being good with finding "stuff" to do if there's downtime at work, and that I always try to make sure I'm not leaving...