DowntheRiver

DowntheRiver

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  1. Did you marry a doctor?

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

    I married a Geologist, and a sexy one at that. We have nothing professional in common and I like it that

  2. Short Rant Alert!

    DowntheRiver replied to AcuteHD's topic in General Nursing

    When I don't have time to stop to pee and change my overflowing tampon until 8-10 hours into my shift, that's a problem that needs to be recognized. I'm not asking for praise, I'm asking for change....

  3. need a new att...?

    DowntheRiver replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In FL you have to reapply on paper and submit the $50 via cashiers check. I'd go ahead and do it quickly as there are no exceptions and the next round of students graduate in

  4. I just failed my first nursing exam

    DowntheRiver replied to Student2017555's topic in General Students

    Don't sweat it. This is your first nursing exam in nursing school. I'd be more concerned if you fail your second or third exam. Really, don't stress. It is an adjustment. Some people just transition...

  5. New employer requires I bring my antidepressant Rx and get "cleared" from my MD

    DowntheRiver replied to ORRN21's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work in Occ Health and this is exactly how it

  6. 16 years ago, a doctor published a study, and it made us all sick

    DowntheRiver replied to wtbcrna's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This reminds me, I need to get my second MMR. Thank

  7. Supervisior causing problems, what should I do?

    DowntheRiver replied to sunshiny1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are three sides to this story: yours, hers, and the truth. That is

  8. Can i still get a job with an ADN??

    DowntheRiver replied to Sparky231's topic in General Nursing

    "Despite the nearly five decades--long push for more BSN graduates, in 2011 only 40% of those taking the NCLEX-RN for the first time were graduates of BSN programs (National Council of State Boards of...

  9. PVT: Question of Character?

    DowntheRiver replied to oldandintheway's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had a long, well-thought out post typed out in responses to the OP's original statement but since I tried the PVT trick once my judgement is probably flawed and my opinion is probably insignificant...

  10. Taking the NCLEX multiple times

    DowntheRiver replied to cambrose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Florida also now requires you to take the test within six months of graduating. While I think that's a good idea, there are some extenuating circumstances that prevent people from taking it in that...

  11. first job!!

    DowntheRiver replied to qcnursingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Average base pay, low weekend and shift diff. As a new grad I made $23/hour + 3.00 an hour for nights + 5.00 an hour for

  12. New nurse - Bedside nursing is not for me

    DowntheRiver replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree, there are so many nursing jobs that don't require hospital experience or limited hospital experience. I only lasted 6ish months before being drained on an Ortho floor. Now I work Urgent Care...

  13. What do you mean you're sick? How dare you!

    DowntheRiver replied to Purple_roses's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had something very similar to me happen in 2013. Got my flu shot (at work, so they know I had it!) but had Flu B. Test took all of three minutes to show positive. Got a note for five days off but...

  14. Boyfriend of a Nursing Student

    DowntheRiver replied to AZStudent01's topic in General Students

    A few thoughts... 1. Have you discussed this with her? If it really bothers you and you're talking marriage now might be a good time to sit down and have a conversation about this expressing your...

  15. My first 100 days on the job: Week 6

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

    ACLS is like the N-CLEX - don't overthink it! When you break it down it is pretty simple. Just review your rhythms. I always read your posts - I have confidence that you'll do

  16. August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    DowntheRiver replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "This is Bob, our new Graduate Nurse. He tried the PVT trick yesterday after taking his N-CLEX yesterday and woke up like this this

  17. You are NOT allergic to...

    DowntheRiver replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I brought this up with my clinic's MD and ARNP today. They both told me it was not possible to be allergic to iodine. I get so many different responses to this, and as you can see from the post...

  18. You are NOT allergic to...

    DowntheRiver replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your guidance. You've given me a starting point for my research to find out what I'm *really* allergic

  19. You are NOT allergic to...

    DowntheRiver replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I saw an epi "allergy" recently as well. The reaction also stated that it caused her heart to race. (eye roll) Also, I'm sensitive to iodine but I don't say that I have an allergy to iodine because,...

  20. Should I quit my 2nd job? How many work 2 jobs here?

    DowntheRiver replied to CampNurse10's topic in School

    My FT job is as a nurse at a UC and then I work a seasonal job doing vaccination clinics. Seasonal job has no obligations. Vaccine clinics tend to be that way, I've

  21. Give me the good and bad of Chamberlain

    DowntheRiver replied to YoAdrienne216's topic in Chamberlain College

    University of Texas at Arlington has 5-week, 8-week, and 16-week options. I top loaded my semester this semester and am taking two classes now that end in September, another two classes that begin in...

  22. Give me the good and bad of Chamberlain

    DowntheRiver replied to YoAdrienne216's topic in Chamberlain College

    University of Texas at Arlington. Another brick and mortar school that has a popular RN to BSN both on campus and online. Tuition is reasonable - not the cheapest I've found but not the most...

  23. Pts handpicking assignments, and refusing nurses of opposite gender?

    DowntheRiver replied to jdub6's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was just thinking the same thing! This used to happen all the time at my old facility. They'd want a male doctor/OB but for a nurse they'd refuse a man. What is sad is that at my old facility we had...

  24. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    DowntheRiver replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    I had a 50/50 mix in school. I found that the further I went in the program the more I was able to do, as it should be. For my final preceptorship on an Ortho/Neuro floor I was taking care of 4...

  25. Interview question help!

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

    I was very upfront about my Hodgkin's Lymphoma dx 7 years ago. I also highlighted the fact that I was in complete remission for 7