DowntheRiver

DowntheRiver

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  1. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) RN-BSN Reviews

    DowntheRiver posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Hello! I just graduated from University of Texas at Arlington's RN-BSN program. If anyone has any questions about the program, feel free to ask and comment

  2. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) RN-BSN Reviews

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

    I did not, but I also completed it over 3 years so I usually only took one class at at time. I tried one semester to take a non-nursing and a nursing course at the same time and it was too much for me...

  3. Patient Refusing Unvaccinated RN

    DowntheRiver replied to Delia37's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Back in early January I wound up in the ER for a bad flare of AS while 3 months pregnant, after being put on bedrest for 3 weeks due to a sub chorionic hematoma. For context, I'm a cancer survivor,...

  4. When Will the Nursing Shortage Be Over?

    DowntheRiver replied to Nursing CE Central's topic in General Nursing

    I think what also needs to be mentioned is the fact that the nursing workforce is predominantly female. During COVID, multiple studies show that women have bore the brunt of childcare...

  5. Likely to be hired soon. Worried about drug test d/t prescribed meds

    DowntheRiver replied to ThatBLURN's topic in General Nursing

    Do not tell your employer. This is what happens: You do your drug screen. It gets sent out. You test positive for amphetamines. The organization's MRO (Medical Review Officer) calls you and...

  6. I made a mistake!

    DowntheRiver replied to DH1234's topic in General Nursing

    We just finished the Peacock series Dr. Death yesterday based on a true story. The documentary about this guy is coming out soon, and there is a good podcast about him. Chris Duntsch. Anytime...

  7. Nurses, invent what you want.

    DowntheRiver replied to x4livin's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Oncology and have been a cancer patient myself so I know firsthand how awful saline flushes taste when you're nauseous. I mean, this applies to non-cancer patients as well, but for some...

  8. Getting Fired

    DowntheRiver replied to Mcl1980's topic in General Nursing

    Since you live in Florida, I'd suggest the Health Department for you. Monday through Friday 8-4:30 with excellent benefits - I paid $50/month for just me with a $500 deductible with great coverage. It...

  9. when do you think hospitals will go back to not requiring masks?

    DowntheRiver replied to J89Mike's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see it going away here in Florida anytime soon. Only 42% vaccination rate in my county but 99% of people are not wearing anywhere we go. That 1% is usually me and my husband or family, and we...

  10. Things I wish my patients understood

    DowntheRiver replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I also cannot control the cable package the hospital subscribes to. I'm sorry we don't have HBO, DVR, etc. and that you're going to miss your show. But it's not my problem and is not even on my...

  11. Experienced critical care RN having a hard time dealing with a bully boss. Advice?

    DowntheRiver replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in this situation. Not narcs, but the manager making stuff up. Get out. You'll be happier in the long

  12. Side effects from med administration

    DowntheRiver replied to IHateMyJob's topic in General Nursing

    Oncology nurse here. Part of the reason I quit my job was because all of a sudden it was acceptable to not double glove during the pandemic when we've had it drilled into us for years to do so. I...

  13. Skipping assigned reading?

    DowntheRiver replied to oldie's topic in General Students

    I would definitely skim the chapters for major points if you can related to study guides. Do your instructors give study guides? For my ASN program, we were often given 100 point study guides for a 50...

  14. 9-5 (or 8-5) shifts as a new grad possible?

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

    I was thinking about this, too. As student nurses, we had to be there by 6:30 AM and ready to hit the floor at 6:45 AM for report with our paired nurse. For me, that meant being up at 5:15 and out the...

  15. RN Working Condition in Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida

    DowntheRiver replied to Cardiac Nurse MSN RN SCRN PCCN's topic in General Nursing

    I echo this sentiment. I love being a nurse, I love being a native Floridian, but I do not like being a nurse in Florida. Low pay, short staffing most of the time, no unions, no worker protections,...

  16. Achieve Test Prep for CNA to RN

    DowntheRiver replied to LJ1's topic in General Nursing

    You have to be very dedicated and studious to pass CLEP exams. I took both US History I & II and only managed a passing score on one. It's funny, where I took the US History I exam at USF a 55 was...

  17. New nurse feeling like she made a mistake in transferring to the NICU/CCN

    DowntheRiver replied to Nurse12390's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're basically damned if you do, damned if you don't in this situation. I'm sorry. I've never seen a whole unit be toxic - usually it is only one or two people. I don't have any advice to add but I...

  18. Leave my permanent job for a temp position?

    DowntheRiver replied to GOAL2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, this happened to me, too. Was it for seasonal flu and/or travel

  19. How many jobs have you had in your career?

    DowntheRiver replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    5 jobs in 7 years: 1st job 1 year 8 months - applied for 3 promotions after being prompted to apply for them and shot down for all 3. Told to speak to my manager for reason why and manager...

  20. Is it possible to get a RN job with a 2.92 GPA?

    DowntheRiver replied to violetday's topic in General Students

    No one has asked me my GPA at this point for just a regular RN job. I have had to provider transcripts for most jobs, though, so I don't know if they peak at it then? Only one job demanded by diploma....

  21. I'm a sexless nurse, part 2

    DowntheRiver replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I mean, is the nurse workforce 50/50 outside of the US, meaning half are male and half are female? Because I could have sworn that only 10 to 12% of nurses in the US are male. My first two jobs in...

  22. Another one wanting to bite the dust.

    DowntheRiver replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Public health is also an option. The pay is so-so but the benefits are awesome, at least here. For a family it's $180/month for a BCBS PPO with an individual deductible of $500 and family of

  23. How To Start IVs In The Hand

    DowntheRiver replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    When I do hands, I like to have the patient make a fist and flex their wrist down. To me, this helps stabilize the vein. I'd also sit while doing them, lowering the seat to the lowest position so I...

  24. Outpatient Specialty Offices

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

    I'm a RN working in Oncology and I've seen my docs do both. We had one doc who absolutely would not address other issues, such as BP, and would send them to ER if critical or to PCP. We'd also hold...

  25. Nurse Managers: Do you answer your phone on your days off even when not on call?

    DowntheRiver replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I had this problem at my last job. Everyone would leave between 4 and 4:30 even though there was still triage to be done. I complained enough that finally we started scheduling a late nurse until 5:00...