DowntheRiver

DowntheRiver

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  1. NG insertion Doctors VS nurses

    DowntheRiver replied to BendyEm's topic in Critical Care

    I'm sure the NHS crisis and nursing shortage is not being very helpful. I just read an article dated from December 2015 that stated 90% of hospitals in England had short staffing. Is it that

  2. Annie wants us to teach cursive....

    DowntheRiver replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    I definitely interpreted that as YOU (meaning everyone in the general public and not the nurse) need to teach cursive. Also, I still write in cursive. For short notes I print. For long notes I write...

  3. Is this low?

    DowntheRiver replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I accrue 2.5 hours biweekly. So yes, it could be worse. That is my PTO and my sick pay. It doubles at three years and triples at five

  4. What to do about coworker not pulling her weight

    DowntheRiver replied to guest947568's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What if, what if, what if... you can't live your life by what ifs. What if speaking to management does nothing and the situation gets worse? What if the other co-worker starts bullying her? I get it,...

  5. What to do about coworker not pulling her weight

    DowntheRiver replied to guest947568's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like you and I are literally in the same position. I work UC and I love my job when there is a certain staff there. However, there are two people there who try to make my life a living hell....

  6. Nursing is my passion but I feel like I am too dumb.

    DowntheRiver replied to Katlin1315's topic in General Nursing

    Been there,done that - those are some harsh words! That's more of something I would say to someone who failed A&P three times and still was pursuing nursing, you

  7. Are You Nurse Jackie or Nurse Zoey?

    DowntheRiver replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    My husband's family has the addiction gene, and it is difficult to talk about. Only a few of my closest friends know about it because they hide it so well. My MIL: Alcoholic (1 1/2 bottles A DAY) with...

  8. Galen College Tampa Class 2016

    DowntheRiver replied to nursehopeful0626's topic in School, College Programs

    Galen Grad here from 2013. No problem getting multiple job offers. Completing my RN to BSN at University of Texas at Arlington - so far have a

  9. New Grad RN.... work options that do not involve a hospital

    DowntheRiver replied to new.grad.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would look into Urgent Care and/or Occupational Health. I currently do both and I'm a "clinic nurse" and I love it. I am actually paid better in the clinic than I was in the hospital as a new grad...

  10. Whats the Catch: RN to MSN?

    DowntheRiver replied to sandiegotrish's topic in General Nursing

    From what I see, most schools require two years of prior experience before entering an MSN program, even the ADN to MSN program. I am currently at UTA Arlington with almost two years experience doing...

  11. Nurses, do you feel respected by NPs

    DowntheRiver replied to Buckeyeqt's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a clinic setting with FNPs and ARNPs. I feel that all of four NPs that I have worked with have respected me as a nurse in one way or another. #1 knew I was a newer nurse and would correct...

  12. Difficulty Accessing A Port

    DowntheRiver replied to REDDICKD's topic in General Nursing

    Some people just don't do well with ports. When I had my power port, I hated it. It always hurt to be accessed, but I am very, very, very sensitive to pain. My port also migrated during treatment and...

  13. Does this make me a liability?

    DowntheRiver replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let somebody else get in your head. You were dealt a hand of cards that was less than favorable but it sounds like you're making the most of it. That's the best you can do at this point. Figure...

  14. Accused of being impaired, fired, now told I can't practice

    DowntheRiver replied to IsabellaRN2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    AmbiEn is fine if you take it correctly. I took it for two years post cancer to help me get through my anxiety about my cancer returning. Not going to lie, it was tough to get off but I did it safely...

  15. Confused about PTO

    DowntheRiver replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I get 7 days of PTO a year. That includes my sick

  16. Possible Needle stick and I am 22 weeks pregnant

    DowntheRiver replied to lolis55's topic in General Nursing

    Since we "cannot give medical advice per TOS" I'd suggest going to the CDC website and researching HIV, Hep C, and Hep B. I believe the info will put your mind at ease in regards to transmission. I do...

  17. Still unemployed; Why am I not getting calls for interviews?

    DowntheRiver replied to 2016New's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you tried Tampa? There are several hospitals with residency programs here. Also, my job is expanding throughout FL. Please PM me if you'd like some more info. It is clinic work but it pays pretty...

  18. When can you start applying?

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

    In FL you can work as a GN for 6 months, I

  19. Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

    DowntheRiver replied to gabriela1993's topic in General Nursing

    How about a Raptor? I love my 2013 F-150 Raptor. People move out of my way. I live in FL so I tow people when it floods. Great way to make $$ on the side. My daily driver is a 2015 Honda Accord....

  20. Is it ok to email my letter of resignation to my unit director?

    DowntheRiver replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    All of my offer letters have been emailed. I have never once received a formal offer letter despite working for a huge hospital system and a multi-state healthcare

  21. Suspended without pay for expired TB requirement?

    DowntheRiver replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    And/or a chest

  22. IV Insertion Difficulty

    DowntheRiver replied to chanjyj's topic in General Nursing

    Invest in Google. They currently have one (of many) patents out for a needleless blood drawing

  23. Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    DowntheRiver replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Joy Behar is posting Craigslist ads

  24. Daith piercing with stethoscope?

    DowntheRiver replied to RNSMC2592's topic in General Nursing

    I have mine done on my right ear. It has done nothing for my migraines but I did not get it for migraines, I got it to be a rebellious 20 year old with super conservative parrents. Stethoscope usage...

  25. Are we "semi-professionals"

    DowntheRiver replied to GastroAwesome's topic in General Nursing

    1. Great responsibility 2. Accountability 3. Based on special, theoretical knowledge 4. Institutional preparation 5. Autonomy 6. Clients rather than customers 7. Direct Working relationships 8....