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dah doh BSN, RN

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  1. Interview Thank you Card

    dah doh replied to justchill's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Please keep your card short and professionally polite. Example: last round of interviews, we received a thank you card written on recycled brown paper bag looking card stock (that was ok), but the...

  2. why does MT. San Antonio College RN Nursing wait list?

    dah doh replied to steven626's topic in California Nursing

    No clue! Maybe the area? Maybe the cost? Maybe the commute to school and clinicals too far? Maybe the cost? Have you looked at their accredidation and pass rates on the BRN

  3. Non-CNA Jobs You Can Work While You're a Student

    dah doh replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Unit secretary...we've had a few of those get hired on as new grad

  4. Best one sentence handoff report

    dah doh replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    "CTD"...circling the drain... "AJU"...all jacked up... "12 hr older"... "Celestial

  5. Question regarding switching to Day Shift

    dah doh replied to serenitylove14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It would be reasonable to ask to be placed on day shift rotation list after you finish your

  6. Must Leave Negative, Current Hospital: What do I do when Applying and Interviewing?

    dah doh replied to RNracingblue's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for new grad programs. Let the prospective employer know that your current employer did not uphold his promises of classes and adequate orientation. I don't think any employer wants a...

  7. So tired! Do we get used to it?

    dah doh replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Students

    You eventually get used to it. I enjoy my 4 days off per week every week. I like that can do stuff like appointments and shopping during the week when it's less crowded. I don't think I could go back...

  8. Hyperthermia

    dah doh replied to SwansonRN's topic in General Nursing

    108. Septic. Unknown cause. Family withdrew

  9. Ethical Question About Pacemaker

    dah doh replied to Nursingbride12's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Sometimes nursing is about supporting the patient's right to die with dignity and comfort. It can be uncomfortable for you as you feel you contributed to his death, but you honestly just need to...

  10. Should I disclose my needs in the interview or wait for the job offer?

    dah doh replied to RNdancer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Afterwards. Our facility has a "pump" room but its a long walk to it. Most of the nurses who need to pump just do it on their breaks and find an empty office or use the staff

  11. is MAP or diastolic BP below 60 that means tissues are not perfused?

    dah doh replied to loftay13's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    MAP > 60 or 65 would help indicate adequate perfusion. Diastole is a filling

  12. what to do??

    dah doh replied to 88nursinglove88's topic in Private Duty

    Thank them for the opportunity, but you've received an offer for better scheduling and more pay. You could ask them to match it or not or keep you in mind if something better comes up. Give notice and...

  13. Patient Right To Refuse Room Change ?

    dah doh replied to ruger71's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why the room change? Is it "staffing", then pick someone else. Are you closing fown an area? Are they "graduating" to less acute area? Sometimes it's how you tell them that makes all the difference...

  14. Starting Pay for New Grads RN's in Southern CA

    dah doh replied to ann3h's topic in California Nursing

    SoCal is high 20's to low 30's; depends on

  15. Advice on loans!!

    dah doh replied to paradoxically7's topic in General Students

    I know you want good grades, but consider this. You are already accepted into nursing school. I'm not saying not to try, but you really only need to pass. As a CNA, could you tell which nurses you...

  16. Do your co-workers know if you are an ADN or BSN nurse?

    dah doh replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It's on my badge. No, it's not important, just a facility

  17. New nurse-never heard of this

    dah doh replied to TnRN43's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sounds horrible! PRN usually gets more pay, no benefits...you're not getting the extra pay. PRN gets no guaranteed hours; first to be cancelled, floated, and sent home. On call usually gets paid a...

  18. State visits

    dah doh replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in General Nursing

    Its a stressful time. Just continue to do your best. Most of the time, they review charts and processes. Sometimes they follow a patient's chart from admit to the unit. They may interview staff,...

  19. Problems with constructive criticism

    dah doh replied to nursecandace737's topic in General Students

    You need to learn to accept constructive feedback or you will not survive nursing. Constructive feedback is given so you can improve your nursing skills and practice. You should do your best to...

  20. Pay check??

    dah doh replied to All Star_Pre Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nice dinner out with hubby. Start to pay down student loans. Savings. Pay

  21. I am just beyond curious. Where would you place me?

    dah doh replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Most hospital units will do what you described to some degree. Your description sounds a lot like ICU. But an ER nurse might say it sounds like her job; same for med-surg, etc. You need to figure out...

  22. How to survive 16h shifts...

    dah doh replied to lydzMtl's topic in Nursing Career

    I do 16 hr and sometimes 20 hr shifts when they are short staffed. I work day shift so about the 18th hour when everyone's asleep, I "hit the wall". I usually eat another meal around the 13-14th hour...

  23. Poor aching backs and feet!

    dah doh replied to canned_bread's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Try a back brace while working and stretching after work. I use a foam roller after working out. My hubby uses tennis balls for his feet and to work out knots on his back. We also have a foot massager...

  24. Scenario Help

    dah doh replied to 2bnursek2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't treat #, always treat the

  25. Is nursing a 24 hour job?

    dah doh replied to Bringonthenight's topic in General Nursing

    Depends what it is...if its critical like a dry vasopressor bag, a missed stat order, or just plain laziness like the patient is lying in dried poop, then yes I'm unhappy! If you were busy because...