DowntheRiver

DowntheRiver

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  1. New to critical care. Not new graduate. Need advice?

    DowntheRiver replied to alyssainthesky's topic in General Nursing

    This is quite typical, a good manager checks in with you and your preceptor at the end of week 1 or week 2. My manager does it all the

  2. Thinking of giving up FNP program

    DowntheRiver replied to Guest838984's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not in my area in Florida. Most new grads are looking at

  3. Transferring Nursing Programs

    DowntheRiver replied to hopeful2017%'s topic in General Students

    UTA might - see link and scroll down to transfer BSN Instructions for Applying — College of Nursing and Health Innovation — The University of Texas at

  4. Online BSN program for non-nursing students

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

    UTA has an online BSN but you must live in Texas Online BSN | University of Texas at Arlington

  5. Reassignment as a nurse

    DowntheRiver replied to Jasgun's topic in Canada

    "contact clpnbc nursing practice asvisor for guidance" LPN/British Columbia This probably is a homework

  6. How long does a pair of running shoes last?

    DowntheRiver replied to AmberK1026's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I, like you, prefer athletic shoes (Asics) when I work. I have a specific kind that I like that are an "older" model so I buy up all that I can on Amazon for cheap and have about 2-3 pairs ready to go...

  7. Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    DowntheRiver replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    Like state license plates or something that is

  8. Don't trust my FNP

    DowntheRiver replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe you are very frustrated with what is going on with your husband and the fact that as much as you are trying to help him you are only able to do so much. I know that when I am frustrated,...

  9. Castlebanch drug testing facility

    DowntheRiver replied to beardeddragon123's topic in General Students

    I used to do employee health drug screens. We know if the urine does not come from your body. It is very hard to keep urine at the *perfect* temperature for a drug screen. Might someone have fooled...

  10. What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

    DowntheRiver replied to Saflanut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When someone tells me that they are not comfortable performing a task, I ask them if they would like to watch and assist me with the task. If at that point they flat out said no I would have left it...

  11. Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    DowntheRiver replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a churchgoer or religious, but can you ask your manager to swap your schedule so you never work Sundays and only work Saturdays? That would be a nice compromise. You'd have to work every...

  12. What's going on with this job?

    DowntheRiver replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the posters above. However, I will say that some places are just slow. I applied for an internal position a month ago that I know they are desperate to fill but the recruiters go in...

  13. Double Major with Nursing / Nursing with Spanish Minor?

    DowntheRiver replied to Carlos03558's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my place of employment you have to demonstrate proficiency in the language via oral and written test and then you are considered a certified translator. It does come with an hourly/salary increase...

  14. Best stethoscope for an ER Nurse?

    DowntheRiver replied to verbalsjint's topic in Emergency

    I had the Classic II during nursing school which served me well and then when I graduated I upgraded to the Cardiology III and had DowntheRiver, RN engraved on the

  15. Where are all the nursing jobs?

    DowntheRiver replied to neurogirl77's topic in Nursing Career

    I live in Hillsborough County which is right below Polk County. Polk County is essentially sinkholes, older adults, and

  16. Did you take a risk?

    DowntheRiver replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I burned out at 3 years and I've been a nurse for 4 just like you. I am now doing outpatient oncology and I love it - no nights, no weekends, no call. I'll also be working part time on my MSN Ed come...

  17. Interview Attire?

    DowntheRiver replied to supergirlnurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    To be honest, what you wore would not have been appropriate for my facility. Every interview I've been on where the person has been hired (including my own) the person has worn a suit. I live in...

  18. Please help. Career over before it starts.

    DowntheRiver replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You can ask for modification from your job with an actual disability and they have to provide you with reasonable accommodations. You can also ask your fellow co-workers for help. I was diagnosed with...

  19. Help me pick a surgery to observe!!

    DowntheRiver replied to Sbhayes09's topic in General Students

    I third what others say about the surgeon. The surgeries that I saw in school were general surgery (appendix, hernia repair, lap choly) BUT both the surgeon and the CRNA were enthusiastic about...

  20. Job opportunities in a new state for a new grad?

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

    Florida Hospital in (duh) Florida has multiple campuses (like 14+, I think?) all over Central Florida (Orlando to Tampa) that hire out of state new grads, and I believe they pay relocation fees and...

  21. Is Allnurses now controlled ?

    DowntheRiver replied to Guest05/31/18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    While I do feel that the quality of articles is sometimes questionable (i.e., Nursing School Gave Me Cancer), I do believe that a NP would have plenty of time to write a great article even if they...

  22. Help, nurse in distress!

    DowntheRiver replied to Nurselife808's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not attacking you for being mean. I am just responding. Safe Harbor and nothing like it exists in my state (Florida). I just read through our NPA and no such language exists. And nothing like this...

  23. Help, nurse in distress!

    DowntheRiver replied to Nurselife808's topic in General Nursing

    I thought Safe Harbor only existed in

  24. Best company to work for in Florida

    DowntheRiver replied to cdgpatterson's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you live in Tampa I'd say Moffitt. I love it here and don't dream of going anywhere else. I am outpatient and only work 4 days during the week and NO weekends! No LTC

  25. CNA, CMA, or Phlebotomy before nursing school?

    DowntheRiver replied to Brooklynpage's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From 2012-2014 I worked as a Medical Assistant after completing my first semester of nursing school. I had to show proof via transcript that I had passed that semester. I worked in Pediatric urgent...