DowntheRiver

DowntheRiver

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  1. Is it possible to be successful in nursing with poor social skills?

    DowntheRiver replied to Gummibear_stare's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty "weird" and I made it through nursing school just fine. I also have a great job as an

  2. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    DowntheRiver replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nurse Jackie really grinds my gears. She's in recovery and she gets her license back yet the same day she pops pills and no longer has drug tests? Uh, no. It is a multiple year process. I've never...

  3. Scripting sounds patronizing

    DowntheRiver replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I'm certain that I'm right (and I really do think I am right) I always say "Oh, can we double check that?" or "Oh, let me double check that with so-and-so, the chart, etc." I always say it in...

  4. Rn Nclex

    DowntheRiver replied to 2bRnluv4lif's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought "back in the day" you could re-take a section that you failed and not have to repeat the whole test. Everything was broken down into sections like Psych, OB, Med Surg, etc. Or so that's what...

  5. New nurse with severe anxiety

    DowntheRiver replied to Kbowling's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell you that you're not alone. I've been there and I'm on the other side of it now. Feel free to PM me - I have today off and the next two days as

  6. Working on Expired License for 5 Weeks

    DowntheRiver replied to sainttchristopher's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No side eye here ? but I do agree that you should memorize your expiration date. You should also have your license number memorized if you don't as well. I know tons of people who don't - that just...

  7. How much did your nursing program cost overall? (LPN, ADN, BSN, etc.)

    DowntheRiver replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    Got my ASN for $18,000 but I took an additional $10,000 out in loans so I didn't have to work my first year. Getting my BSN at St. Pete College now for an additional

  8. What kind of job can I get with an ADN but no license?

    DowntheRiver replied to LM2015's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the live-in nanny comment. You'd have room, access to Internet, and would be able to put some money in the bank. When you're ready, I would try the 8 week refresher using the NCSBN...

  9. Failed the nclex, need help

    DowntheRiver replied to florida89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Florida BON website has a place where you can look up your status post-NCLEX. For *most* people it is updated 24 hours after you take the NCLEX. It will either state pass or fail, and it is...

  10. I got reported to HR

    DowntheRiver replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a horrible generalization that is just propagating the

  11. I got reported to HR

    DowntheRiver replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I mean, I don't know how you said it but it doesn't sound offensive to me. Before I was a nurse I was an MA/FOA in a pediatric clinic and I would always ask how they came up with that name, how did...

  12. Working in a doctor's office: does it provide valuable skills?

    DowntheRiver replied to Cynnie24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe try to get into the hospital PRN now? I am in a similar position as you. Worked on an ortho floor for 6 months before deciding it wasn't for me but I think it was the ortho part that did me in....

  13. student in clinical (help?)

    DowntheRiver replied to thatguy777's topic in General Students

    I wasn't allowed to do IV pushes, give blood, or access ports during school. However, every semester we were given a sheet to sign saying what we could not do. Those are the only things I can recall...

  14. School issue

    DowntheRiver replied to meagannicole224's topic in General Students

    Tough call. This happens every semester at probably every nursing school. You can keep appealing or you can

  15. Kaplan? Hurst? Or NCSBN nclex rn review?? (Can't decide!)

    DowntheRiver replied to Edz86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I liked it because the question style and format was just like the NCLEX. There were SATA, EKGs, lots of prioritizing, drag and drop, "pointer" and heart sound/lung sound questions. Furthermore, the...

  16. Kaplan? Hurst? Or NCSBN nclex rn review?? (Can't decide!)

    DowntheRiver replied to Edz86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hands down NCSBN. In my opinion, it is most like the NCLEX and the style of question that you will see on the NCLEX. I did the 8 week review and found it very helpful. To supplement the review I hand...

  17. PVT Works in NYS

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

    OP- I personally know two people who did the PVT trick within the last few weeks and months and it was WRONG. I live in FL and we've been having some bad storms here recently. People have still been...

  18. Florida RN Salaries

    DowntheRiver replied to whd13b's topic in General Nursing

    For Tampa, I made $24.00/hr +3.75-5.00 shift diff + 2.00 extra for weekends. This was as a new grad at the largest multi hospital system in the TB area. My hourly increased after 90 days to $24.50 and...

  19. What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

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

    Pt:"You're nice, but you could stand to lose a few pounds. You'll never find a husband looking like that." Me: "Well, thank goodness I already met the man of my dreams and married him!" Pt: "Don't...

  20. Call offs

    DowntheRiver replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    My job has a policy similar to this. I'm such a stickler about clocking in and out because of

  21. New nurse with severe anxiety

    DowntheRiver replied to Kbowling's topic in General Nursing

    Cats all day every

  22. New nurse with severe anxiety

    DowntheRiver replied to Kbowling's topic in General Nursing

    Or you could look for a non-hospital job. Not that you shouldn't see a doctor, but some nurses aren't cut out to be working in a hospital. There is NOTHING wrong with that. How do I know? I am one of...

  23. Chipola College

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

    Isn't TCC is or was on probation? I would look into

  24. Who to hire to drive kids to AM daycare?

    DowntheRiver replied to Badgertastic's topic in General Students

    Where are

  25. Cannot land a job! Need help please!!

    DowntheRiver replied to janerzRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Urgent cares are also a good