TheBlackDogWaits

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  1. CHARITY SON Spring 2013

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Shawnney's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    jadeboots -- ok, whew! Just wanted to make sure I wasn't losing it this early in the game.

  2. CHARITY SON Spring 2013

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Shawnney's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Syllabus? We haven't even been to class yet.... are we supposed to have the syllabus? Man, I feel so lost all of a sudden. Wait, I think I found it... is it that 14-page document that doesn't...

  3. CHARITY SON Spring 2013

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Shawnney's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Anyone hear anything during orientation about the student handbook being "testable material?" A friend told me this, and I am frustrated that I missed it, if I did in fact miss it. If this is true,...

  4. Soiled Scrubs Mid-Shift

    TheBlackDogWaits posted a topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, you change, right? What are you doing with your soiled scrubs in the mean time? Are you cleaning them at the hospital?

  5. Favorite Nursing Sayings, Quotes, Jokes.....

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nurses Rock

    "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity. An optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." -- Winston

  6. I think I'm done with nursing.

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    MBrickle, I'm very sorry to have upset you. In my original response to your post (my second post was not addressing you at all), my intention was to be positive, and to possibly motivate you to...

  7. Playing Favorites

    TheBlackDogWaits posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Not with people, though! Just want to know what gives you little butterflies :) Is it that 4-color Bic pen that you can't function without? Is it the complex scope that you've paid a bazillion...

  8. I think I'm done with nursing.

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    Understood. Things are more clear than you suspect, to be

  9. Insider Tips for Debinding Your Precious Textbooks

    TheBlackDogWaits posted a topic in General Students

    So, I'm not entirely sure where I first read about debinding your books, but for those of you new to the concept, debinding your texts is a dream against lugging all of your bound 5- and 10-pounders...

  10. I think I'm done with nursing.

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    OK, totally off base for me to say "to get your feet wet" (it's true, I have no experience in a clinical setting), but the mentality is to build relationships. Wasn't aware you couldn't volunteer as...

  11. I think I'm done with nursing.

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    The impression I get from this post is that you are so frustrated with your lot in life that you are ready to give up and stop trying. However, to quote my late dad, "You can be 40 with a (insert...

  12. Soiled Scrubs Mid-Shift

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! I was hoping someone would say they have washing facilities at the hospital! I know that probaby sounds ridiculous, but at the risk of having foreign hazmat in your own personal washer? Yuk,...

  13. CHARITY SON Spring 2013

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Shawnney's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi, jmurph! There are three of us from Covington so far, trying to set up car pooling and whatnot. I will email you my name and number, so keep your eyes peeled for

  14. Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nicely put; er, well done; er, nicely said? I can't decide now! Should it be hyphenated? Nonetheless.... great

  15. Tips for becoming a solid CC nursing candidate...

    TheBlackDogWaits posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I would love some feedback regarding skills that are high on the priority list for a student candidate looking to work in a critical care unit. Work as a student PCT. Check. Get into a step down...

  16. Tips for becoming a solid CC nursing candidate...

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you, Cruffler. I honestly do appreciate "blunt", and my frustration was mostly about the fact that I never asked about interview styles or preparation for an interview. It IS unfortunate that...

  17. Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    LOVE you. I was beginning to lose faith in the profession before seeing

  18. Where are the LPN Jobs?

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to mysticalmoonray's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    If it's a job you're looking for, you might consider looking around on indeed.com, craigslist, etc. instead of a nursing forum. Your yield would most likely be greater on those sites

  19. Tips for becoming a solid CC nursing candidate...

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow, that's great to know! Thank you for your thoughtful response. I will look for the book. I've read about other CC books on the market, and other posters are raving about those, too. . . . so, it...

  20. Tips for becoming a solid CC nursing candidate...

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'd love to be working eventually in CICU. I have a friend who works in ICU, who advised me to be very comfortable with cardiac monitoring, hemodynamics, and all types of shock, but I was just aiming...

  21. Tips for becoming a solid CC nursing candidate...

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in MICU, SICU

    You know, I guess I'm just hoping that I can bank on the idea that I'm not wasting years of time and effort for someone to tell me that everything I'm doing this for is null if I don't pass a...

  22. Tips for becoming a solid CC nursing candidate...

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks, to you both! I was more referring to technical skills - not necessarily character development or reasons why I want to be in there. Rather, skills that would encompass a solid knowledge base...

  23. Preparing New Graduate Resume

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Kay_Lynn's topic in Nursing Career

    This is probably late advice, but good to know for future reference, or new graduates reading this post: bigp and the others are correct in that objective is outdated. What you want to do, and what...

  24. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    PeepnBiscuitsRN, WOW -- that has to top the list as the most awesome Christmas gift from the boss.... That's

  25. CHARITY SON Spring 2013

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Shawnney's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Yes, from what I understand, the nurse pak should be bought at the book store. Every program has different items in their nurse pack, so it's important that you purchase them where indicated in your...