TheBlackDogWaits

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  1. An Open Letter to a Former Nursing Professor

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to FurBabyMom's topic in General Students

    This is lovely..... Thank you for

  2. I am an ER doc. I wrote a short story about a girl having a seizure.

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to pg212's topic in General Nursing

    I am looking forward to your book, as well.... Always hungry for a solid, behind-the-scenes healthcare narrative. Food for my minion soul... Thanks for

  3. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Hyperbole and a Half: The Alot is Better Than You at

  4. I am the wife of a male student nurse and having trouble coping.

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Theotherone's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have some feedback... The first month in nursing school is ninety to nothing.... If I had to guess, your husband hasn't stuck to his schedule because he is getting a swift kick of reality, which is...

  5. On being an aid: a look back at my very first day of bedside care.

    TheBlackDogWaits posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I worked my first day by myself as a CNA two Fridays ago, in a local LTAC saturated with totals. I don't even know where to begin.... I showed up to work at 0545, ready to take on the day. My plan was...

  6. On being an aid: a look back at my very first day of bedside care.

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Wannabe, I can't decide if you're trolling, but I did actually change personal information of the pts I saw nearly two years ago, in a location I did not disclose. I do hope you enjoyed my short,...

  7. Forensics and Law Enforcement

    TheBlackDogWaits posted a topic in Forensic

    I wanted to post while the experience is fresh... I just had the opportunity two days ago to attend an autopsy, I have to say how fortunate my class was to get to sit in on this, considering our...

  8. Nurse residency programs?

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to smb84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know this is an old thread, but for those digging into the blog vault for guidance and/or information, I wanted to submit my two cents. I've just been hired on at a newly erected facility (built...

  9. your patients' coolest histories

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't have any patients to brag about, but I saw this and wanted to share my super cool connection.... My pawpaw played ball for Green Bay when the NFL was the AFL (during WWII) and my mawmaw -his...

  10. Sharing faith at work

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Nienna Celebrindal's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    As a practicing buddhist in the south, where Catholicism is not only mainstream but intrinsic motivation for 99% of folks for all things, I have found it disconcerting to entertain any religious...

  11. Working on a medcart redesign and would like some input - University of Cincinnati

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to PriyaK's topic in Oncology

    I don't know why I find this so amusing.... But it seems after all of your research that you would have discovered very early on that this technology is alive and well. The only way I could see any...

  12. Shout out!

    TheBlackDogWaits posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Shout out to all the nurses pulling an extra hour on their shift tonight! You

  13. Phantoms of Nursing

    TheBlackDogWaits posted a topic in Forensic

    Why is forensic nursing so elusive? I've been trying to do my own research on the subject, and this forum has a lot of vague information. What are the most legitimate accrediting bodies? I've read...

  14. Phantoms of Nursing

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Forensic

    Taking issue with some feedback I've received from an instructor, who stated yesterday that she's never even heard of forensic nursing, and in so many words basically said I would get sick of SANE...

  15. How I conquered the NCLEX-RN?

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to ArrowRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hate to sound like a troller, but this is actually the first NCLEX-related article that I didn't roll my eyes at. It's tough to be detailed and succinct in one fell swoop, and you've done it. Not...

  16. Phantoms of Nursing

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Forensic

    Thank you,

  17. Is Ochsner offering Baylor Shifts?

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to mrubio's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Ooh, the intrigue! I am so curious now what has happened... I find that people either love Ochsner or hate it, with little

  18. Is Ochsner offering Baylor Shifts?

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to mrubio's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Baptist is prob paying more because they don't have auxiliary staff. Yesterday, a birdie told me they're running some research on that campus right

  19. Doctor or Dockworker?

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with PPs in that I believe foul language relaxes people you work with more than it doesn't. I think the greater concern is the attitude behind the sentiments. If they stem from a sh!tty...

  20. LSU or charity uniform

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to BeachsideRN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Charity: White. Closed toe. Covered heel. No holes. White socks; I suggest knee highs since they must not only cover the ankle but the leg must not be seen if and when you cross your legs. Good

  21. Private Pinning Ceremony

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to littleamyd's topic in General Students

    OP, you might even consider making this an opportunity for you and a couple of your classmates to form a committee for future classes who wish to do the same. I'm sure your experience could light the...

  22. criminal background? have i wasted my time? please help. Anybody know knows?

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to amavillal's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    OP, I wouldn't sweat it too much. I believe the purpose of the background check is to snake out sex offenders and substance abusers. Worst case scenario is you must be honest, and they don't let you...

  23. Music to study to

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to nurselou04's topic in General Students

    You know, I'm not a Christian, but for some reason lately the best music for my studies has been Choral Music Radio, on Pandora. It's peaceful and droning without a whole lot of fluctuation and that...

  24. Doubt for Breakfast

    TheBlackDogWaits posted a topic in General Students

    I'm not really sure what has happened, but it seems I blinked and here I am nearing the end of my program... It's scary to know that someone's life will depend on my skill and knowledge base. Lives,...

  25. Made my first "Nursing" connection

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to RavensNation's topic in General Students

    I made my first nursing connection this week, and totally thought of you after having read this post. Had a pt in clinical who came in with a chronic absess on his ankle; it started out as a blister,...