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1. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

   dsb_fam replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I just finished being precepted. I had three different preceptors and all three were very different. Nursing does not = teaching. I was a teacher in my previous career and so I had to take charge...

2. New Grad Salary

   dsb_fam replied to arlucero1's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I live in AZ. 27.50, new grad in a rural

3. child abuse question?

   dsb_fam replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I reread my post and hope I didn't sound harsh. Just wanted to say that questions like that are completely

4. child abuse question?

   dsb_fam replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   First of all, my 6 year old has bruises on his lower legs and knees all the time. He plays outside and is extremely active. By the way, many of his bruises are acquired at school and I don't think...

5. I think I'm gonna be sick.....

   dsb_fam posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   How is it that every time I ride the elevator to my floor, the gorge rises in my throat and my hands begin to tremor. All I can think about is what will today bring me. Will I be asked to perform a...

6. Exhausted in New Grad Residency

   dsb_fam replied to got2bnc's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I just finished the class section of my new grad program. It has been HUGE to only work 3 - 12s. The biggest difference is not studying for tests. I still look up stuff and study, but it is not...

7. Bedside not for me. Any success stories doing something else?

   dsb_fam replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Have you thought about case management? I am also a second-degree new grad and was approached about a case management position. They usually look for experienced nurses, but since I was a teacher...

8. Pregnant and Working First RN Job

   dsb_fam replied to bkchick's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am sure this is not what you want to hear.... Nothing and I say nothing, is worth the stress on you and your baby. This beautiful time with your pregnancy to newborn to toddler to etc... will be...

9. What's you're best drug seeker?

   dsb_fam replied to TSgtRodrigues's topic in Emergency

   I learned last week that a man in our state was caught repeatedly being treated for rattlesnake bites at different hospitals. Apparently he would receive pain meds after each bite and thought the...

10. New nurse and critical patients

    dsb_fam replied to fencer1119's topic in Emergency

    fencer1119, Your post mirrors my own thoughts about the ED. I am now a month into my training as a new grad in the ED and have 4 1/2 left. I actually feel pretty competent with the general stuff(or...

11. DKA dx?

    dsb_fam posted a topic in Emergency

    Does anyone have a link to DKA parameters for ED diagnosis? There seems to be conflicting ideas on when it is decided DKA. Blood sugars? ABGs? Ketones? Combination? Thank

12. Second week of work...

    dsb_fam replied to Annachu512's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think the best way to look at this is to think about what this will mean to you in 10 years, 20 years? A healthy baby trumps any job and any situation! Step back and see the priceless gift of your...

13. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    dsb_fam replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Az 2. $26.50,with a significant bump after completing the new grad program 3. New Grad Program - just finished school in May, start next week. 4.

14. Second interview/shadow experience Friday!

    dsb_fam replied to AmyRN303's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Check out their patient satisfaction scores. See where they are low and ask how they are remedying it. See where they are high and ask how they achieve this. This shows you researched their...

15. How to stand out during an interview

    dsb_fam replied to AdventureLover's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Take a copy of your resume and pass it out as you sit down. Be confident and take a deep breath. If you don't know an answer, DO NOT GUESS!!!! I was asked a tough clinical scenario question where...