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  1. Conservative school for DNP?

    ddunnrn replied to CRF250Xpert's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I'm curious as to what exactly qualifies as a "liberal"

  2. New RN needs feedback on resume

    ddunnrn replied to NewRNtoo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with the previous poster--they beat me to the punch. The other thing I saw that I would changed is the use of CAPS. They are considered unsophisticated, and are a left-over from when...

  3. No breaks (class action lawsuit)

    ddunnrn replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Over my 25v years aas a nurse, this has been one of my favorite topics. Although your state law may not mandate lunch or breaks, Federal law does mandate that you must be paid for all time worked. So,...

  4. 55 and thinking of going to nursing school. Advice?

    ddunnrn replied to Dockwilson's topic in Nursing Career

    When I went to nursing school about 30 years ago, most of the people in my class were not just out of high school. I was 30 when I graduated (diploma program), but there were some in their 60's (who...

  5. measurement 0.5ml same as 0.50ml?

    ddunnrn replied to ajfm's topic in General Nursing

    As a scientist (Chemistry) and a nurse, I have two problems with adding the extra "0"-- 1.) too easy to confuse as 50 ml when in a hurry 2.) nursing is trying to legitimize itself as a science, and...

  6. New Grad ASN-RN, will anyone hire me?

    ddunnrn replied to laurgb's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Try the Philadelphia Prison system--there are 2 companies that contract out for the city. PHS (Prison Health Services) does medical, and MHM (Mental Health Management), does psych. They are not...

  7. So, we don't learn how to do IVs in nursing school?

    ddunnrn replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

    When I went to school in the Dark Ages (1982-84), they told us, "You'll never need to insert an IV, because there are IV nurses for that." ,and so they didn't teach us. Guess what--they were right! In...

  8. Enough with culture already!!

    ddunnrn replied to AppalachianRNstudent's topic in General Students

    This thread is really interested to me, so here's another post. some of the other writers have brought up a very salient point--not everybody is exposed to people of other cultures. I grew up in a...

  9. This can't be right!?

    ddunnrn replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever management comes up with hare-brained schemes like this, I always like to follow their instructions to the letter, and then let them see how problematic the actual implementation of their...

  10. Enough with culture already!!

    ddunnrn replied to AppalachianRNstudent's topic in General Students

    Yes, it really is necessary! Nobody could expect you to know everything about every culture, but part of the dignity and respect you referred to earlier is trying to accommodate the patient's needs...

  11. LPN Corrections Nurse

    ddunnrn replied to annekclpn's topic in Correctional

    [quote=romiia;5545671 Be Aware that I have seen more nurses, experienced Nurse, RNs & LPNs Walked out of the Building by Custody for something called, "Un due familiarity" Some of these Nurses,...

  12. I was the first responder to a car accident today

    ddunnrn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    It's interesting to me how such misinformation continues: I think you are confusing the nursing standard that you don't stop CPR once you start, with having to stop for an accident. You are under no...

  13. different between US and Asia Nursing education ?

    ddunnrn replied to Hsiang Han Hsu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ni Hao! There is another issue that the other writers did not mention--each state has slightly different rules and requirements. In some of the states, you can move to another state and transfer your...

  14. I was the first responder to a car accident today

    ddunnrn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a very compassionate person and nurse. Just be careful when in such situations that you don't get in over your head. Also, you have to be careful what you do and say to avoid...

  15. Hospital Setting, What is Your Title?

    ddunnrn replied to staceyp413's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm not an advanced degree nurse, but it seems to me that the word "clinical" is redundant--aren't all nurses "clinical"? What does that word do to add clarity to what you are trying to convey?...

  16. If you got frisked...

    ddunnrn replied to Callisonanne's topic in Psychiatric

    I am an RN with 25 years experience (boy, what experiences;) ) in a variety of psych settings-state hospital, drug and alcohol, private hospitals, and jail. I agree with the minimalist approach--keys,...

  17. LPN Corrections Nurse

    ddunnrn replied to annekclpn's topic in Correctional

    I worked in corrections for 10 years (psychiatry), and I would imagine that most places are relatively similar. You will most likely always have correctional officers either right next to you, or...

  18. Background Check Requesting Previous Personnel Files?

    ddunnrn replied to MChris9603's topic in Correctional

    It sounds a bit overboard to me, even tho I worked in a city jail system. They have a right to know if your application was accurate, and if you ever broke the law or were subject to legal discipline,...

  19. Sick Call

    ddunnrn replied to mzarnich's topic in Correctional

    I don't exactly understand how your facility implements this--do they see a patient for sick call and give him his meds at the same time? Do they take sick call slips during med pass and then do...

  20. Need advice: Work bully

    ddunnrn replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Nurse Management

    I'm not a nurse manager, but I have 25 years' experience. 1. Do you have a union? If you do, get them involved right away, and never appear before management without them. 2. Document, document,...

  21. Two questions about safety

    ddunnrn replied to neurontin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You never EVER mention an incident report in a progress note. It considered work product, and therefore is not discoverable in a lawsuit, UNLESS YOU MENTION IT!!! That's why you also try to never...

  22. ANYONE know of a good tutor?

    ddunnrn replied to GNhopefultoRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Exactly what form of tutoring do you need? How to take tests, specific nursing or science help? I might be able to assist you if I knew more what your needs are. Dave Dunn, RN

  23. Associates vs Bachelors Degree

    ddunnrn replied to ysin's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No offense, Annienurseangel, but why should you get more for doing the same job? ddunnrn, Diploma

  24. Help, terminated and need advice

    ddunnrn replied to RNFROMNC's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They are accusing you of a crime. If they don't have concrete proof, it is slander/ and or libel. Get a lawyer and sue the pants off them! Another reason why nurses should be

  25. Employee of the month

    ddunnrn replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with nurse2033's post. Most of the time these are just "brown-noser" awards, given to staff that do not make waves and lay themselves down on the floor so management can run all over them. One...