DowntheRiver

DowntheRiver

Urgent Care, Oncology

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  1. Public Health Nurse Interview

    DowntheRiver replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Is this for the state? When I had my Community Health Nurse interview with the state, it was very scripted such as: 1. Tell me a time where you had a disagreement with your manager and how did you...

  2. Guilt after shifts

    DowntheRiver replied to Pedsnurse1026's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you on that. People will talk, but probably not as much as you think. I'm one of those people who likes to think back to ten years ago when I said something or did something strange, and then...

  3. Scheduled to Work A Holiday Not Assigned

    DowntheRiver replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I meant Labor Day, excuse

  4. Scheduled to Work A Holiday Not Assigned

    DowntheRiver replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably just bring it to their attention and work the 4th of July but politely ask/demand that you will not be working Memorial Day in exchange since it was supposed to be your holiday off....

  5. Guilt after shifts

    DowntheRiver replied to Pedsnurse1026's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly what you're going through. I start IVs, access ports and PICCs, and draw blood as a RN. If you look back a couple weeks, you'll see my post about IVs in older adults. It is tough, and...

  6. Is it ok to take Verbal Chemo Orders

    DowntheRiver replied to monalunaxo's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work for a top ranked CCC and we are not allowed to take verbal orders. If the doc is away from the computer (like physically not in the office or not at home) we can take orders for something like...

  7. Trouble with IV starts on Older Adults

    DowntheRiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all - I am seeking your advice on how to start IVs on difficult sticks, preferably older Adults with rolling veins. I work in a setting where I start IVs, access ports, and draw blood. Our...

  8. Advice about school nursing

    DowntheRiver replied to AFwife727's topic in School

    Are you in Tampa? If so, PM me - my advice is based on whether or not you're located in Hillsborough, Pinellas, or

  9. Trouble with IV starts on Older Adults

    DowntheRiver replied to DowntheRiver's topic in General Nursing

    So another problem I'm now running into - I keep having an issue with veins on older adults (again, usually age 80+) who are on blood thinners. My preceptor told me those veins are more fragile and...

  10. Trouble with IV starts on Older Adults

    DowntheRiver replied to DowntheRiver's topic in General Nursing

    Update: Sorry for not responding sooner. I worked 4 in a row and then had to come home to do homework every night. Gotta get that BSN! You all have given wonderful advice. Monday I only had to ask for...

  11. Trouble with IV starts on Older Adults

    DowntheRiver replied to DowntheRiver's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working on holding the skin more taut on rolling veins with both hands. I also have been using 24s on those with more fragile

  12. Trouble with IV starts on Older Adults

    DowntheRiver replied to DowntheRiver's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do advance the catheter after my initial

  13. Trouble with IV starts on Older Adults

    DowntheRiver replied to DowntheRiver's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Boomer MS, RN! I do use alcohol. I have been told I am "too gentle" - even by the patients! - when I am tapping veins so I'm working on tapping. I do wrap with heat packs and towels. I have no...

  14. Compensation for BSN?

    DowntheRiver replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital's policy is the same as Rose_Queen's with the benchmark dates. I believe it has something to do with Magnet status? I don't mind it, I'm only 5 (almost 3) classes away from my BSN and will...

  15. New Grad, Can't Get Hired?

    DowntheRiver replied to Justineqt's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Try Urgent Care Centers. My former employer has some in your location. Great job to get your feet

  16. Inappropriate nurses?

    DowntheRiver replied to hgraves64's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you're being a little harsh on the OP. Granted, I wouldn't have reacted the way that he/she reacted, but we don't know the tone of the conversations, or if gestures were made. The other nurse...

  17. Documenting injection the MD gave

    DowntheRiver replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse who worked in a Urgent Care setting, I would not have documented the injection. The physician could do it himself. I worked at a Urgent Care that is in roughly 20 states, and I would get...

  18. Not accepted

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

    I live in the Tampa Bay Area. There are many programs that you could apply to as a back-up: Galen, South University, HCC, SPC, University of

  19. What is a reasonable starting salary to expect?

    DowntheRiver replied to dinobiceps's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Central Florida new grads typically start at $22-$23 an hour. In Winter Haven, which is pretty close to both Tampa and Orlando, I started at $23/hour plus differential. Some places pay .50-$1/hour for...

  20. Anybody work at an STI clinic?

    DowntheRiver replied to quazar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I currently work in public health in the STD/Specialty Care area but also focus on Immunizations - a little bit of everything. It is very rewarding but also very shocking at times because people tend...

  21. Vent from a crusty old bat

    DowntheRiver replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    My mom said the same thing! I loved my last job but there was a manager there that wasn't a nurse and didn't even have a degree - he had just been working for the company for 4 years. He was initially...

  22. Patient brings own urine sample for preoperative pregnancy testing

    DowntheRiver replied to DineenC's topic in General Nursing

    Not always true. I've had patients that have tested positive that morning and then when they come to the clinic they test negative. And yes, we require the specimen on site, but I work in a clinical...

  23. UTA RN to BSN Online

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

    Do not stack Health Assessment, Vulnerable Populations, Nursing Research, or Vulnerable populations. They are all very time consuming classes. Stat 1308 is also very time consuming if you have to take...

  24. Just Finished RN-BSN Program

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

    For the first nursing class they require you to submit your RN license, so no - I believe that will not count. I think I read somewhere that you could be admitted to the RN-BSN program for pre-reqs...

  25. Anyone else employer not drug test you?

    DowntheRiver replied to JuliusSeizure's topic in General Nursing

    I work for the State. I was drug tested and fingerprinted. I also have to do a Quantiferon yearly and was offered the MMR and Hep B vaccines. I work with homeless individuals, migrants, and refugees...