DJSexton

DJSexton RN

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  1. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    DJSexton replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Dear JLK33, Thank you for the dialogue, as I did glean important perspectives and respectfully appreciate your position. I will gladly accept your invitation to ponder and I hope you take care as well...

  2. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    DJSexton replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The quote above is intended to mean that the whole industry was caught off guard. Not everyone got rid of their N95 fit testing, so it's not fair to say all are guilty because of limited examples. But...

  3. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    DJSexton replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Greetings, It seems we both are passionate and I applaud that. Thank you for being thoughtful, and collaborative. There are many points I could respond to, some out of or presumptive of context, and...

  4. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    DJSexton replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is a passionate post for many here and rightly so, it probably should be since most nurses see their role as both a privilege and a responsibility to serve other humans when they are vulnerable....

  5. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    DJSexton replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    46 and the best business decision I ever made. Emotionally, such a privilege to serve in the intimate sphere of people in

  6. Need advise regarding uncomfortable, disrespectful situation

    DJSexton replied to Maria Crocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    Lots-o-comments on this one. Being a male RN, can I offer a perspective? I'm in psych where the best of the best in this specialty actually are pretty damn good at what we do. When I had my clinical...

  7. Nothing changes as long as you obey

    DJSexton replied to 11blade's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Hi, I read your post with interest. It comes off as strong out of the gate. While everyone is entitled to their stance, there is generally some truth in it as well as embellishment. If I could offer...

  8. Too strong of a personality?

    DJSexton replied to NICU_rn_bsn's topic in General Nursing

    When it comes to some topics, an simple inquiry can elicit a ton of responses. There are so many examples and advice here it is nearly impossible to find what would actually work for your specific...

  9. Recommendations for Online RN to BSN Programs

    DJSexton replied to coopman712's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Coopman, I attend Chamberlain and I am very satisfied with my curriculum. They have a solid reputation within the industry, and afford advancement opportunities in graduate degrees. I ride the...

  10. Going behind manager?

    DJSexton replied to capybara123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For sticky situations, Allnurses.com seems to be the place to go. Yes, it would improve your relationship with your direct manager to have a conversation. In fact, if you do not, you will have broken...

  11. Nurse manager communication issue

    DJSexton replied to Alphia's topic in General Nursing

    You've come to the right place! First, I congratulate you on your decision to pursue the unknown. Management can be a scary place they say. In my experience, the leader that succeeds to best is...

  12. Calling a Nurse Manager?

    DJSexton replied to RNlovesherPharmD's topic in General Nursing

    Great topic. How does one best position themselves to opportune the candidacy?? Any hospital is a big machine with countless moving parts, operating 24/7. There is a lot of work to do supporting...

  13. Egocentric Managers

    DJSexton replied to BBpeds18's topic in General Nursing

    You have a great post topic here as many a nurse have wanted to grow and the transitions can get sticky, or even political. My little bit of wisdom for what it is worth: In general, 1) Check with HR...

  14. Daily Staff Management

    DJSexton replied to redskngolf's topic in Nurse Management

    Great question. I have worked in a few places and although the electronic version is pricey and the companies loathe the idea of investment, they prove their worth. Kronos has a system that can be...

  15. Nursing is really a dangerous profession

    DJSexton replied to emilygirl89's topic in General Nursing

    It’s sad that the patient passed away. I work with the psychiatric population mostly and there is considerable risk with much of the population. Some people you can reach and others not so easy. I...

  16. Nurse/Police Officer?

    DJSexton replied to KardiacKevin's topic in General Nursing

    Greetings, I am both. I started LE in my early 30's and was considering going full time. But at the time, I had a nice job, nice salary, and nice schedule. So, I decided to stay PT. I then later...

  17. When patients keep calling 911

    DJSexton replied to JJ the crit RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I completely understand your frustration. I work on an acute psych unit and it does happen. As RN's we do not tell patients they cannot call 911. But we do tell them in a supportive, structured, and...

  18. Question

    DJSexton replied to cyndisextonNYRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, we came here seeking some guidance/support for a question posed. And asking the question, with providing an answer seems to defeat the purpose of asking a question and seeking an objective...

  19. Question

    DJSexton replied to cyndisextonNYRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Just Beachy, Of course it leads to the electrolytes. But our instructor insisted all 29 of the students were incorrect in lecture by choosing that answer. We all knew it was right. Since we are...

  20. Question

    DJSexton replied to cyndisextonNYRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Honey, it's painfully obvious that some are woefully ignorant, regardless of their education. While we appreciate their extremely leading responses, the question begs of whether they practice hip...

  21. forced to come in on days off?

    DJSexton replied to nursebag's topic in General Nursing

    Hello and I feel for you feeling you have to cover your unit as you do. From a purely business perspective, the manager is accountable for the operation. Do not forget you also maintain the leadership...