TheBlackDogWaits

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  1. RN to CRNA - which road?

    TheBlackDogWaits posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello, all! I am new to this forum, new to nursing in general, and still trying to figure out where to post, so bear with me if you see duplicates. This site has been a tremendous tool in garnering...

  2. Womp, womp, womp...

    TheBlackDogWaits posted a topic in Critical Care

    So, I'm not really sure what my dilemma is. But I'm going to try to give y'all a crack at it the best I can describe.... I've been wanting to be a CRNA since before school. My entire direction has...

  3. Religion and Suspicious Death

    TheBlackDogWaits posted a topic in Forensic

    Hi, all! I'm looking for some clarification here. I'm currently studying for MDI certification and I've hit a small wrinkle in my understanding of jurisdiction here and certain legalities regarding...

  4. Nurse Investigators/Nurse Coroners

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to trenadamm's topic in Forensic

    UPDATE: fepac-edu.org has a list of accredited universities. I am looking into it, but wanted to share

  5. Nurse Investigators/Nurse Coroners

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to trenadamm's topic in Forensic

    Hi Tren, I am also looking into this and feel as you do about sexual assault examining. Right now I am trying to find out more information, but the best resources I've found for continuing education...

  6. Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are generalizing.... Can you honestly speak for all introverts? I made a suggestion, with suggestive language, not hard and fast language. Let's not get lost in semantics. I am heavily...

  7. Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A couple things to consider... Your poll is likely to be heavily biased since the title of your post specifically draws in the introverted- what is your end game with that info? What does it...

  8. Womp, womp, womp...

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you..... I really needed to hear this. My new preceptor is phenomenal and she is sharing this with me as well, that this doesn't happen overnight, etc. I really am starting to feel like I am in...

  9. Womp, womp, womp...

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Critical Care

    Hi, PANYNP..... I can very clearly see your point. It sounds to you like I have a bias against "Gero," and it sounds to me like you have a bias towards them. And that's ok. Really. It's ok. It doesn't...

  10. Womp, womp, womp...

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for the replies. Yes, CRNA is definitely off the table for me. I'm an adrenaline junkie, and thought I may enjoy it, but I'm starting to realize I prefer to take my risks outside of a...

  11. Interpersonal skills during a code

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    What is the "issue?" In my unit, a code team is assigned for the shift, and each person on the code team is assigned a role. No questions asked. Get to the patient and own your role. Drugs, bag, CPR,...

  12. Womp, womp, womp...

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Critical Care

    I am in a 19-bed unit, with a 1:2 load ratio, fresh hearts are 1:1 and rare, but my campus is probably the smallest acute care facility in the system, and all the trauma gets diverted to another...

  13. Other students don't think I'm good enough

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Exhuasted's topic in General Students

    I consider myself reserved. I also considered myself a mediocre student at one time, and surrounded myself with people who (probably) believed they would be better nurses than I am. It's ok. First of...

  14. Meaning of your username?

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    In European culture, the black dog represents death..... And it definitely waits for us. It's my reminder to myself to live each day with some purpose

  15. Words You Hate

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    Mucus. Gag.... I really can't get down with that word. Although, I do love the words mucosa or mucosal lining. I noticed someone substitutes 'secretion' and that is awesome - love that. So,...

  16. Nurse residency programs--be aware!!

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to LexiRN6's topic in General Students

    I am currently serving time in an 18-month residency program. It's not quite as you've outlined above: We are paid a new grad salary, and we are definitely not treated like pee-ons by the rest of the...

  17. New Orleans

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

    Travel Nurse Across America has 8 listings

  18. Travel Nursing - In SERIOUS need of advice

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to ahoppen's topic in Travel

    You keep talking like med/surg is all you'll find as a travel nurse... Why? Also, as PP have mentioned, it's not impossible to take smaller children on the road with you. Better when they're young...

  19. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    For all graduating classes, I have just created a FB page for communications. ULL RN to BSN This group will be the non-specific group, with the BOOKS icon/image. Please come join! It would be a...

  20. University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to bridge2RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have just applied for the January start date.... Really wanting to get on FB and create a group so we can have more RT access to each other for support. The feedback on this thread has been really...

  21. Low GPA applying to Direct Entry NP

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to emmageo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know if I understand your predicament, but if you are asking if you can jump into a Nurse Practitioner program from scratch, with an undergrad degree which is not in nursing, and you are not...

  22. THANK YOU, to the staff, mods, and admins....

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to weirdscience's topic in General Nursing

    Reading the latest developments on the tragedies, and realizing that you all have your hands so very full at this time... I cannot imagine the turmoil of emotions you must all be bearing. I can only...

  23. Brian Short News

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Such a tragedy..... My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased. Just learned of this on the news.... Incomprehensible. I, with many others, will be waiting with bated breath to...

  24. RN working as an aide?

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to been2hell&back's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered clinic work? Urgent care centers and

  25. New Grad, work calling on days off

    TheBlackDogWaits replied to hopemedsurg2picu's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^^^^ I second that emotion. Staffing has a job to do. The minute you say yes, often times, you will be placed first on the list for the next time bc you're a sure thing. Staffing has nothing to...