DavidDudley

DavidDudley

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  1. Officially giving up

    DavidDudley replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    My brother in law who is a respiratory therapist has not been able to get a job as everyone wants experience even from them. Best to actually talk to people in whatever field your interested in...

  2. What does it take to be a competent TTA RN?

    DavidDudley replied to bluesky197868's topic in Correctional

    TTA is good experience, it gave me a good foundation prior to me getting in the

  3. What's the nurse-patient ratio in your unit?

    DavidDudley replied to Niki_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work ER and we are 4:1. If we get an ICU patient then the ratio might drop to 3:1 if that ICU is

  4. New Grad-First Day in the ER--Feeling Overwhelmed and Foolish

    DavidDudley replied to melmacrn's topic in Emergency

    Not bad for the first day. I think your main problem isin't your mistakes, but its your mindset about your mistakes. Mistakes aren't bad, their how we

  5. Accepted a position in a state prison....

    DavidDudley replied to AnnaleaRN's topic in Correctional

    I actually never had any issues with the DON micro managing staff. The problem typically isin't in the DON, rather it's in the supervisors that sit in their comfortable offices all day and do nothing...

  6. Curious About ER Nursing

    DavidDudley replied to rnblack4's topic in Emergency

    Yes we have ER techs to help but in most cases they are mainly doing EKG's, transporting patient's upstairs, updating vitals, or answering the telephone. When your really busy then it helps to have...

  7. Accepted a position in a state prison....

    DavidDudley replied to AnnaleaRN's topic in Correctional

    The original poster can take what I say with a grain of salt if they like but it is based off of 5 years of correctional experience in 3 facilities as well as repeated confirmation from family and...

  8. What does it take to be a competent TTA RN?

    DavidDudley replied to bluesky197868's topic in Correctional

    It may also be good to have your preceptor drill you on the typical prison emergencies, that way you have an idea as to what your going to do before it comes through the door. Every prison is...

  9. What does it take to be a competent TTA RN?

    DavidDudley replied to bluesky197868's topic in Correctional

    I worked TTA with zero ER experience and I did fine. As long as your paired with a veteran nurse that Is willing to train and guide you then you should be

  10. Officially giving up

    DavidDudley replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    That's a shame. Very sad

  11. Officially giving up

    DavidDudley replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    Desert Valley hospital ER in Victorville california. The other hospitals in the area are also friendly to new grads such as St. Mary's, and Victor valley. Keep in mind that the area is desert;...

  12. Canceled up to 3-4 times a WEEK. What do?!

    DavidDudley replied to murseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly why I personally try to always maintain 2 jobs. I work both ER and home health. If one job doesn't act right then the other compensates. If theres no overtime in my ER, theres plenty...

  13. Officially giving up

    DavidDudley replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting, but vague. Your not pinpointing exactly what it is that makes you attractive to employers. For me, the last 3 jobs I got hired for all they cared about was my experience and nothing

  14. Officially giving up

    DavidDudley replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    And apply to the hospitals in the area I work in. Where I work at, the hospitals are friendly to new grads. My hospital hires new grads all the

  15. Officially giving up

    DavidDudley replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    Can you be a little bit more specific? I started off in home health and sub-acute SNF with no experience. I essentially had no competition. What other states have you tried and approx how many apps...

  16. Officially giving up

    DavidDudley replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that becoming an RN in and of itself won't make it better. What makes things better is a proper shift in your mindset. Once I changed my mindset as to how to approach the job market, I've now...

  17. Officially giving up

    DavidDudley replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    In regards to the OP, I understand how you feel. I got my LVN license in 2008 and felt like it was hopeless with all the jobs wanting experience and then decided to go back to school to get my RN in...

  18. any hospitals clamoring for nurses in CA in tucked away places?

    DavidDudley replied to zacarias's topic in California Nursing

    Desert valley, Victorvalley, and St.

  19. Did u have to move to find a job?

    DavidDudley replied to Marsha238612's topic in General Nursing

    Highest nursing education? ADN Specialty if any? ER Desired job setting?(hosp, LTC, clinic) ER, HOME HEALTH Did you move from your city, neighborhood or state? For my second job I moved to a...

  20. any hospitals clamoring for nurses in CA in tucked away places?

    DavidDudley replied to zacarias's topic in California Nursing

    The hospitals in the area I work in not only hire alot, but are very friendly to new grads. Victorville, Hesperia, and Barstow has a much better market for nurses due to the location: its fricken...

  21. does CA state prison still have lots OT for RNs?

    DavidDudley replied to bluesky197868's topic in Correctional

    It really depends on the prison. OT in CDCR is like a roller coaster, goes up and down and what determines the variation is staffing, budget, call offs, sick and vacation time that staff use,

  22. What should I wear to a jail interview?

    DavidDudley replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Correctional

    Theres no such thing as being "too dressed" for a job interview for a jail. My teacher always told me that a suit shows respect for the job. A suit means your there to take care of business and your...

  23. Accepted a position in a state prison....

    DavidDudley replied to AnnaleaRN's topic in Correctional

    Based off of my 5 years of correctional experience here is my advice: In addition to what Orca said, DO NOT talk to the inmates about anything other than their medical related issues. When you start...

  24. Curious About ER Nursing

    DavidDudley replied to rnblack4's topic in Emergency

    Every ER is different but as far as my ER goes, here are my pros and cons: Pros: 1. Fast pace 2. something brand new and fresh all the time 3. knowing that even though u may have the worst patient...

  25. 8 months in and suddenly can't start an IV!

    DavidDudley replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    A fundamental mistake with an easy solution. I too had the same problem in my ER. Initially, I was doing fine with my IV sticks and then I eventually couldn't get any sticks anymore for the life of...