DEE S.

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  1. Asking offer letter of another hospital

    DEE S. replied to MirageRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't understand the hesitation. I would send it without hesitation. I don't think they will match it 100%. However I do believe they will increase their

  2. Wester Governors U -Statistics and Microbiology

    DEE S. posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Has anyone take these courses, how challeging were they to do online and how long did it take you? I start my BSN in April. Any advice would be helpful. Is there a lot of writing of papers for WGU....

  3. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    DEE S. replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    also try psych i love

  4. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    DEE S. replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Are you kidding me what med surg unit will not take a new grad???? I would call the med surg director and let them know you have applied and are they still recruiting i would email the manager by...

  5. Would you report possible diversion?

    DEE S. replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    actually i would speak to him and let him know this does not make sense and it looks bad on him and you will not waste with him again. let him know the other nurses will not be happy if he involves...

  6. What's up with all the 'failed NCLEX' posts?

    DEE S. replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    i definitely agree the failures are coming from the for profit schools that charge 3x the amount in tuition. the good news is if they continue to have increased low nyclex pass rates they will loose...

  7. My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

    DEE S. replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am giving you a strict WARNING. If you want to start your nursing career do what she says...UNLESS you will be held accountable. Like giving a medication without following protocol. Take the BP...

  8. SNF/Rehab - I hate my job!

    DEE S. replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Consider Psych nursing or specialty units like icu where the ratio is more manageble but the patients are more ill. I love my job as a psych nurse it is not as physically demanding and we get more...

  9. Placed on Performance Improvement Plan - What should I do?

    DEE S. replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    If you like the job and want to keep it, suck it up and make nicer. I think keeping track of your day and interactions is perfect and keeps you accountable to yourself, sort of like keeping track of...

  10. Western Governors Univ - Microbiology

    DEE S. replied to DEE S.'s topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you! What is a "email cohorts" how do you sign up for

  11. Western Governors Univ - Microbiology

    DEE S. posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I am getting ready to take this course, it is my second course since going to WGU. How hard was this course and was the lab portion easy to master? What about the final exam, please any advice or tips...

  12. Western Governors Univ - Microbiology

    DEE S. replied to DEE S.'s topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you...I should have checked back sooner, your advice to start the experiments quickly was much needed. I will start them all this week. I am a bit anxious about doing this experimenting in my...

  13. Finished my MSN this morning - ask me anything!

    DEE S. replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Western Governors University

    How did you complete your bsn in a six month term I would love to do it. Did you take more then one course at a time? I just finished my first class and will take micro biology next. Any advice to...

  14. Advice on creepy doctors?

    DEE S. replied to carterr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Have your husband call him and be very polite. This should put an end to it. If you can't have your husband do it, have a male friend do it and pretend to be your husband. Basically "I am her...

  15. Stuck between Nursing Major and Education?

    DEE S. replied to emma97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As far as nursing. I had to decide what to do to get away from a 13 desk job at Verizon. My nursing friends kept bringing up nursing. One finally said to me nursing is whatever you want it to be, its...

  16. Wester Governors U -Statistics and Microbiology

    DEE S. replied to DEE S.'s topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you for your information. I talk to WGU and they said if I do the RN-MSN I actually get my BSN first and will have 9 less credits to take on the MSN program. I read up on academic incest. With...

  17. Clinical Coordinator Interview

    DEE S. posted a topic in General Nursing

    What sort of questions and what should my response be in regards to interview questions for a clinical coordinator position on a psychiatric

  18. Please help, almost 2 years and no job!

    DEE S. replied to cc8671's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Any med surg unit will take you. They are desparate, so apply to med surg units and find out who the director is or hiring manager. Call the unit at night after midnight when its calmer and someone...

  19. 2 part time jobs!!! I need advice!

    DEE S. replied to AliciaS929's topic in General Nursing

    Not unless you plan to work 50-60 hours a week and thats a lot. I have 2 part time jobs and I do not work more then 36 hours between the two, however I could because they always need someone for extra...

  20. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    DEE S. replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Been there I am 50. My advice is to do exactly as she says, if she says write it down, write it down. It will not hurt and you will gain points but going against a simple request. write down every...

  21. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    DEE S. replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Find a nice lace front looking wig...I have one that looks very real, with a built in part. Its my go to on a bad hair day. This way you can get your braids now if you can't hold off. Make sure you...

  22. Interviewing for ICU...

    DEE S. posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    MSTICU (Med/Surg/Trauma ICU) I am a new graduate, this is my first job interview for nursing and I am very excited about this opportunity. Please give me some interviewing tips. Especially questions...

  23. Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    DEE S. replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I do not think its non sense those 4 words are meant to make you think and strengthen you mentally and spiritually as a nurse. Nursing is about more then clinical knowledge. I expect to write...

  24. nurse coming to work drunk

    DEE S. replied to nickola's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Report it to Risk Management Anonymously and then report it to the BON give the date and time of the incidents and the names and titles of the violators. No way would I put up with that, you are...

  25. Was reprimanded and told to resign. Advice or thoughts would be appreciated.

    DEE S. replied to nurse20011's topic in General Nursing

    I would not have resigned. That is for sure. The hospital or floor must have policies regarding ratios and your supervisor should have provided the support. I would have stood my ground. In any case...