DowntheRiver

DowntheRiver

Urgent Care, Oncology

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  1. Bummer, didn't get into new grad nurse residency

    DowntheRiver replied to StocktonNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I must say, this is a refreshing change. Usually people are blaming this, that, or the other but don't really seem to grasp that it is their responsibility. I really hope things work out for you. I...

  2. Today was a good day

    DowntheRiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today, my patient cried and hugged me because I was able to get his/her port working after it hadn't given a blood return since its placement in March at an outside facility (NOT ours). Patient had...

  3. How can I say thank you?

    DowntheRiver replied to Mommaof3warriors's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Personally, I would prefer if you spoke to my manager about me, wrote a note about me, or filled out one of the DAISY nomination forms. We have a Honored Nurse program and those references go a long...

  4. How do your students address you?

    DowntheRiver replied to River Song, RN's topic in School

    When I went into schools I was referred to as Nurse VaccineQueen or Nurse Queen by the students. Some people have a hard time saying my first name despite it being pretty simple and it is easy to...

  5. Epinephrine error

    DowntheRiver replied to katie4593's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who has been consciously Epi'ed for an allergic reaction, I can tell you that the symptoms the patient experienced are typical. My chest hurt for about two minutes, my HR went up, my RR...

  6. 2017 CURRENT RN to BSN Online Students

    DowntheRiver replied to tay777's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Not too bad, just a lot of writing papers about your institution, your manager, and your shadowing experience. Make sure you follow the rubric for the PP project as it is 25% of your grade. That...

  7. 2017 CURRENT RN to BSN Online Students

    DowntheRiver replied to tay777's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Have any of you taken POLS 2312 and still have the syllabus? I can't find it online and just want to see the work that is

  8. Pharmacology

    DowntheRiver replied to KSjo88's topic in General Students

    IF truly 75% of the class is failing I'd suggest going to the Program Director and/or Dean. I would not suggest going alone. If others are truly concerned about this then they need to fight for this...

  9. 2017 CURRENT RN to BSN Online Students

    DowntheRiver replied to tay777's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Mine starts October 30th! Wish I was taking it sooner but I have to knock out that silly Nursing Research course

  10. 2017 CURRENT RN to BSN Online Students

    DowntheRiver replied to tay777's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    You will be fine. Many of the courses are busy work. Overall, I have enjoyed the program. I'd highly suggest not taking the History courses the same time as other courses if you must take them. I'd...

  11. Nurse Corps Repayment Program

    DowntheRiver replied to Cg44215's topic in General Nursing

    Also, that application is long to weed out those that really care. If you really want it you'll spend the time on it. But I will tell you that A LOT of people want it! APRNs seem to have better luck...

  12. Nurse Corps Repayment Program

    DowntheRiver replied to Cg44215's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck applying. You can go ahead and get a nursing job in public service. Your debt to income ratio has to be pretty high to even be considered for the program. Mine was 90% and I was in a...

  13. BSN or Biology

    DowntheRiver replied to allie127's topic in General Nursing

    My BFF of 18 years was Chief Rez in Psychiatry at a pretty prestigious University. She just finished and moved to Las Vegas where they pay her great $$$. It is what she loves to do but she tells me it...

  14. doea nursing cause health problems?

    DowntheRiver replied to Jay1900's topic in General Nursing

    Everything causes cancer these days. Heck, even my local drinking water has been found to have trace radioactive elements in it. But to answer your question, orthopedic injuries - usually back. A bad...

  15. Pain Scale

    DowntheRiver replied to 5228shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    I laugh when I'm in pain FYI, particularly when my abdomen is palpated. It's not like a cackle, and you can tell it greatly differs from my normal laugh. I didn't even pick up on it until I had my...

  16. Methadone

    DowntheRiver replied to Tvirgil's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I'm having a horrible day and your response just actually made me smile.

  17. Heartbroken (long winded-sorry!)

    DowntheRiver replied to Fatsacktommy's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder, is your manager's announcement in your unit meeting minutes? Just

  18. Not sure if I should look for a new job

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

    I would see what you could leverage. I've had it go both ways, so keep in mind it could go south. When I worked at the Urgent Care I was the only nurse who stuck around. We lost 4 nurses in 1 week (1...

  19. 2017 CURRENT RN to BSN Online Students

    DowntheRiver replied to tay777's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I had to take HIST1312 (US since 1865) and its the only B I've received in the program so far. The grading was almost on a Master's level for an entry level history class - it was ridiculous. I just...

  20. 2017 CURRENT RN to BSN Online Students

    DowntheRiver replied to tay777's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    I would not suggest taking Holistic Health Assessment, Vulnerable Health Populations, Nursing Management, or Nursing Research with any other class. I have taken Health Assessment and Vulnerable...

  21. Completely Green - Should I Begin My Nursing Career in LPN?

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

    Does it irk anyone else when people use "LPN school" or "RN school"? I prefer Practical Nursing school and Nursing school. Or just Nursing school. I also don't like it when people say "I got my LPN/RN...

  22. Running into former patients

    DowntheRiver replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Just don't be like that other person on here and starting dating your former patients

  23. New Grad:Leave new'ish acute care perinatal for (unexpected) dream PH maternal-child job?

    DowntheRiver replied to estoquodes's topic in Public, Community Health

    In my area, public health nursing jobs are falling out of favor to essentially public health workers, kinda like CNAs/UAPs. What nurses once did now unlicensed personnel do. It is all about cost, and...

  24. Leaving first job, did you have a pay increase?

    DowntheRiver replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    Urgent Care started at $26/hour ended at $27.50/hour within 1.8 years State nursing job started $22.50/hour and lasted 8 months. Took a $5 pay cut to work for the state but the benefits were amazing -...

  25. No Overtime

    DowntheRiver replied to ms_vee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with what others are saying about clocking out and leaving. However, just keep in mind when charting to prioritize your charting. There are some things that are not better left until the next...