DowntheRiver

DowntheRiver

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  1. Any RNs considering medical school?

    DowntheRiver replied to Jstimmm's topic in General Students

    I was one of the first responses and I don't think I was rude to you at all. I think you need a reality

  2. New RN Grad Need Guidance Please :()

    DowntheRiver replied to NewICUNurse93's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Couldn't have said it better myself. I second this advice. Find out where you stand and go from

  3. Getting Sick as a Nurse

    DowntheRiver replied to EdwardE's topic in General Nursing

    We have a well-staffed flex team as well, specifically a unit just for our outpatient building. It is nice. We probably use them 3 times a week due to high census recently. All the Snowbirds have...

  4. Getting Sick as a Nurse

    DowntheRiver replied to EdwardE's topic in General Nursing

    My Geologist husband has this same option but

  5. RN to MSN or BSN to DNP?

    DowntheRiver replied to CeeSmall94's topic in General Students

    I would advise you to take baby steps. Finish your education and see what areas you like. It is acceptable to get the BSN ASAP because so many places are requiring it now. After you get your BSN work...

  6. Any RNs considering medical school?

    DowntheRiver replied to Jstimmm's topic in General Students

    Just to forewarn you, I don't think you're going to find a lot of sympathy regarding this topic on this board. I'm sorry that you do not find nursing to be very stimulating. Nursing is far from dull...

  7. Clinic nurses - how do you spend your time?

    DowntheRiver replied to TT_RN's topic in General Nursing

    The commute might get to you. I did the clinic nurse gig for several years and the commute is what did me in. Wake up at 6 AM, out the door by 6:45 AM just in case with traffic, leave at 5:00 PM to...

  8. Chances of getting into a BSN? Florida

    DowntheRiver replied to lauray1121's topic in School, College Programs

    Why don't you consider the SCC (Seminole) or VCC (Valencia) programs? They have a nursing program where you complete your ASN and concurrently complete the RN to BSN program at UCF. A.S., Nursing...

  9. Loud Cartoons for Elderly Patients

    DowntheRiver replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure it isn't a resident doing this? Seems like the obvious question, but do you have any cameras, even at the nurses'

  10. Small hospital stopping services?

    DowntheRiver replied to 7vt0*8's topic in General Nursing

    If you're in FL, your facility will probably be bought out sooner or later if it hasn't been already. I can't even think of a hospital that isn't owned by a large corporation around here. Maybe in the...

  11. Need Advice

    DowntheRiver replied to Michellelove's topic in General Nursing

    Like other posters have stated, you should reapply. At the time there may have been a more qualified candidate. I've had this happen to me several times recently, where I applied and had a good...

  12. Canceled Contract

    DowntheRiver replied to nja06's topic in Travel

    Anytime I've started a new nursing job orientation week has always been non-negotiable. When I couldn't do one day one week, they pushed my start date back and told me they did this to give me time to...

  13. When to insert PICC/Central Lines?

    DowntheRiver replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I think port is going to be the best option. Most people typically think they are placed for cancer patients or Rheumatology patients, but I've seen them placed for patients on vancomycin who had self...

  14. Grossed out for the first time this year

    DowntheRiver replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    They have a mobile RV that goes around to various schools/locations here. It used to pull up to the Health Department/WIC office when I worked there. It was always packed. I have patients who have...

  15. All Input Appreciated

    DowntheRiver replied to itswild's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would definitely not waste time retaking A&P and would take an advanced level class like pathophysiology or biochem, as someone previously

  16. Missed it

    DowntheRiver replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

    I am not a school nurse, but.... It happens. You don't have x-ray vision. My brother broke his wrist when he was 8 at school. Went to school nurse, told him it was fine, no swelling, pain, etc. 10...

  17. Psych BS and ADN need BSN

    DowntheRiver replied to Deathstarchief's topic in General Students

    Depending on which RN to BSN program you pick you'll probably only have to do the core 11 to RN classes for your BSN. If you take 3-4 classes a semester you can easily knock that out in a year. Just...

  18. Immunizations Advice

    DowntheRiver replied to Meow278's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I don't know how it works in your state, but here in FL we have a shot database. Most vaccinations from starting 2000-2002 are in there, even adult vaccinations. Most states have some kind of...

  19. Immunizations Advice

    DowntheRiver replied to Meow278's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or uninsured? That will help guide my

  20. Dilemma - What To Do, What To Do

    DowntheRiver replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that is quite rude of her. Sorry this isn't going your

  21. Flu shot advice

    DowntheRiver replied to bcm9579's topic in General Nursing

    I do this as well. It also cuts down of people who vasovagal because they tend to focus on breathing. If you hold your breath, tense up, and bear down you're going to go down,

  22. Flu shot advice

    DowntheRiver replied to bcm9579's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I have patients do as well, and patients often compliment my technique. They're so focused on taking the breath that it really does distract them for the most part, particularly with my...

  23. Nursing certifications going away??

    DowntheRiver replied to Jvgrek0126's topic in General Nursing

    My company pays for the certification and for you to re-take if you need to take it again (OCN). They accept other certifications if it pertains to your area. You receive a one time bonus of $1,000...

  24. Paramedic to RN bridge program.

    DowntheRiver replied to NYCNative21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked nights and weekends during my entire ASN program as a medical assistant. My schedule was Friday 4:30-11:00, Saturday 12:30-11:00, Sunday 12:30-11:00, and Monday 4:30-11:00. It was not fun,...

  25. Calling Report to ER from Urgent Care

    DowntheRiver replied to misdetermined's topic in General Nursing

    I don't disagree with you, since this is only required of me if the pt. goes via ambulance and I give report to the medic. However, it is in my company's policy to call so of course I'm going to call....