Dogen

Dogen

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  1. What am I getting myself into?

    Dogen replied to k8e_97's topic in General Nursing

    I've enjoyed nursing, but I went through nursing school not knowing what kind of nurse I wanted to be. I did a clinical on a unit where the staff seemed awesome and when I graduated I went to work...

  2. You will all probably hate me for this

    Dogen replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    I know! I wish I got some kind of notification... I was posting, and then I had dinner, and then two threads I was enjoying were gone. I just... I need closure... why do threads keep leaving

  3. IS THIS TRUE???

    Dogen replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    When I did my BSN we did the shorts-and-tanks-under-gowns thing, which seemed okay. I (a dude) had a female partner, and I remember talking to her later on about how much more awkward that was than...

  4. Threatened by patient

    Dogen replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't understand this "don't re-escalate the patient" thing. In psych, when we do a "show of concern," and three security guards and two or three nurses walk into the room it usually alters any...

  5. terminology

    Dogen replied to mvaughan5521's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    But this is a fun one! I don't care if I'm doing someone's homework if it's fun for me. (note: I'm a pub trivia addict) Broca's aphasia - now known as expressive aphasia. Broca's area Wernicke's...

  6. "My Tech" or "My Aide"

    Dogen replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    This isn't a bright side. This is a pain in my butt, and I've lamented more than once that when residents come in July as an R1 they recognize they depend on us to catch their mistakes, and by June...

  7. Anyone pass nclex but it still took your $200?

    Dogen replied to jrefifteen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's tragic and great at the same time. She spent $400 to take the NCLEX once... but she passed, so... I guess, like whether a duck's quack echoes, this is one of those things we already know the...

  8. "My Tech" or "My Aide"

    Dogen replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I've never considered being referred to by someone as "my nurse" derogatory... but personally I was trained in "people first" language (in a somewhat painful process of constant correction), and so I...

  9. Anyone hate nursing school then love being a nurse?

    Dogen replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I could just say "ditto." Nursing school seemed to be 30% useful information and 70% things that didn't help me but certainly took up time (weekly reflections, anyone?). Instructors seemed to...

  10. This seems like Hipaa violation

    Dogen replied to shabish's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The purpose of HIPAA was to make it easier to coordinate between providers caring for the same patient. The dependence on releases stems from a section that says a patient must be given the...

  11. Threatened by patient

    Dogen replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In Oregon when you press charges you have to list your home address on the complaint, which is provided to the defendant. I have serious doubts that most of the people I've seen get physical are...

  12. hiding piercing holes?

    Dogen replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have anymore advice for you, but since you've been the most professional person in this thread, I hope you get more offers than you can shake a stick at. If you handle your piercing half as...

  13. hiding piercing holes?

    Dogen replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Clearly you're not making a big enough

  14. hiding piercing holes?

    Dogen replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure that's a fair interpretation of what happened. It seemed that OP was pretty clear that removing their piercing was not the solution they were looking for. Posting to suggest something...

  15. hiding piercing holes?

    Dogen replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's because I have the benefit of working on the west coast, where my hospital's policy is pretty lenient (you only have to cover obscene or disturbing tattoos and can't wear gauges), but it...

  16. On Call Pay

    Dogen replied to Work2Live's topic in Travel

    I asked about that when applying for jobs, but was told it's the same for everyone and not negotiable. I get $3.15/hour (fifty percent more than you! ), which I've realized is more a consolation...

  17. PTSD after losing a patient?

    Dogen replied to nurs2014's topic in General Nursing

    Talking to a colleague helps some people, especially if they're willing to tell you about a time they felt the same way. Exercise was GREAT advice, it's a phenomenal treatment for that anxious energy...

  18. Switching NP Specialty Tracks?

    Dogen replied to psych.nurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in a psych NP program, and the thing they remind us of is that as NPs we have broad licenses. In Oregon I can, in theory, prescribe the vast majority of drugs. But if I'm ever sued or investigated...

  19. Which was more stressful: nursing school or actually working as a RN?

    Dogen replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    Man... I think you could ball up every ounce of stress I felt in nursing school and it wouldn't total the way I felt my first shift off orientation as a new grad, when suddenly I was responsible for...

  20. Is the BSN worth it?

    Dogen replied to NurseCalamity's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is absolutely true. The BSN work is almost entirely theory. All the "real nursing" stuff is part of the ADN, because you need that to be an RN regardless of your degree. I was hoping for classes...

  21. giving D50 for hyperkalemia

    Dogen replied to NurseT88's topic in Patient Medications

    Since the insulin is what's lowering the K+, giving D50 without insulin seems pointless... some guidelines suggest not giving dextrose if CBG is high (see UpToDate below), but none I've seen recommend...

  22. Valedictorian caught cheating

    Dogen replied to pinknursepower's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in a similar boat. We had a faculty member speak at our graduation, who we selected by vote. I'm not a fan of popularity contests to begin with, but I vaguely recall everyone got bent out of shape...

  23. Valedictorian caught cheating

    Dogen replied to pinknursepower's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm going to be among the dissenters. I'm also surprised she wasn't kicked out. It sucks that she's getting rewarded. All of that is true. On the other hand, I'm just a few years out from graduation...

  24. Diabetic RN applying for WA endorsement... anyone done it?

    Dogen replied to Dogen's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks folks. I called the nursing commission in WA and they said, "Check no unless you want to see a bunch of doctors, send us a bunch of medical records, and wait three months for your license." So,...

  25. Diabetic RN applying for WA endorsement... anyone done it?

    Dogen posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm an OR RN with diabetes who's applying for a WA license. When I got my OR license there was a question about having a condition that limited your ability to perform the job, but since I'm not...