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  1. Advice for a New Grad RN After Quitting job/ Orientation after 5 & 1/2 months

    Don2014 replied to DonovanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a similar situation only 2 weeks ago. I had my first day of a 5pt load with admits and discharges. I knew it could have gone better, but when I asked my preceptor what I could have done better,...

  2. Online RN-MSN Programs with Non-nursing Bachelor's

    Don2014 replied to 777RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Where did you decide to go? Any other

  3. First Post- Not a nurse yet... advice for an old guy?

    Don2014 replied to thecadman99's topic in Men in Nursing

    45 year old new grad here too. After being downsized from NPR, I went into night weekend program at a local community college. I found that the night students were highly educated, focused and had...

  4. Stethoscope covers OK for men?

    Don2014 replied to leftysoftball's topic in Men in Nursing

    Apparently the oil from your skin can degrade the tubing. Maybe the cover will aslo extend the life of the scope? I just got a Littmann Cardiology III ( good sounding scope BTW) and want it to last a...

  5. Student Nurse with a poop problem

    Don2014 replied to Grrrse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Two masks with toothpaste in between. Works

  6. From construction to nursing, has it been done?

    Don2014 replied to jerc47's topic in Men in Nursing

    To answer your original question - Yes, I have a friend who worked construction for 20+ years and is now a fantastic ICU nurse. He frequently flies to Haiti to help build houses and nursing duties! In...

  7. How hard really is intermediate Care

    Don2014 replied to RN_Student14's topic in Cardiac

    In my experience, 3-4 patients is low and explains why no was running around. The unit I worked on (as a CNA) was 6 or 7, and some days were

  8. DaVita Village

    Don2014 replied to Islnd_RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    From what my friends are telling me, the "non profit" hospitals they are working for are treating them just as Wal-Mart

  9. DaVita Village

    Don2014 replied to Islnd_RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I just started and can add a few things. It's location specific. My "home" is in a state of change with a new FA and almost all new nurses and techs. So, I'm training in a nearby location that is...

  10. Guys - what did you wear for interview?

    Don2014 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have been taking nursing interviews for a first job out of school and need some advice. I am older (45yrs) and am concerned that I looked too "corporate" in previous interviews by wearing both a...

  11. Guys - what did you wear for interview?

    Don2014 replied to Don2014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you Medic2 and Commuter! It sounds like I should ditch the jacket since this interview is for a staff nurse position. Now I have to work on the questions that are going to be thrown at me! BTW-...

  12. At my wit's end...

    Don2014 replied to jasonsgirl4eves's topic in General Students

    I would not have made it through school alone. I stuck with a small group of 5 friends (who were all smarter than myself) who studied together and graduated with honors. The negative people will find...

  13. At my wit's end...

    Don2014 replied to jasonsgirl4eves's topic in General Students

    There are going to be difficult people everywhere you go, even more if you work in a large hospital. Try to think of it as not just "school" but an opportunity to develop a professional attitude that...

  14. TECH VS DIALYSIS RN

    Don2014 replied to joje_26's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am just out of school as an RN and joined DaVita. I was surprised as well to see that they would hire without any experience. I will be happy to relay my experiences in this

  15. Dialysis or nothing?

    Don2014 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I want to thank everyone for making site a valuable tool. I visited many times before taking NCLEX! Anyway, I'm a new grad RN with 3 years experience in an ICU as a CNA, so I have good idea of what...

  16. Dialysis or nothing?

    Don2014 replied to Don2014's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi guys! They offered a position with chronic patients in one of their out-patient clinics. I liked being there for a 10 hour shift and got see how the staff supports each other and observed a smooth...

  17. DESPERATE for help & advice!

    Don2014 replied to hbanga's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My advice: Remember that NCLEX is more about how to pass a test than nursing skills. I had to learn a completely different set of skills (in addition to nursing) in order to study and pass NCLEX. This...

  18. Anyone have an MSN with no BSN? Problems with this?

    Don2014 replied to kerussll's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm in the same situation, having a Bachelors degree in another field and an ADN. Looking at the BSN programs for colleges in my area, it appears that other than 3 or 4 courses that they are repeats...

  19. Davita Do or Don't?

    Don2014 replied to mamaluvsbaseball's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi! I'm in the same situation. I'm a new grad (passed NCLEX last week!) and a local DaVita clinic offered me an attractive hourly rate, but I only have experience working in hospitals. My solution was...

  20. Dialysis or nothing?

    Don2014 replied to Don2014's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you for advice! I requested to shadow a nurse for a shift to see first hand what the details of the job look like. Plus it seems like many of the opinions on this site differ based on the way...

  21. Took my NCLEX yesterday with 265q!!!!

    Don2014 replied to agniusha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't fret! I got 175 questions and thought that was exhausting. I can only imagine how you feel. If you get all 265, then it's an average of the final 100 or so questions. So that may take longer to...

  22. Need HELP regarding RN Nclex Exam!!!

    Don2014 replied to RNsoon2b.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is no substitute for the hard work that you're already doing. Understanding patho is paramount. But I can say from doing both that the Saunders questions were easier than Kaplan. The scores I...

  23. Ignore the Question Number!

    Don2014 replied to Salimah902's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just took it today with 175 questions. I was in the test for over 3 hours! I took a (third!) break at 170 and was exhausted. Luckily it stopped at 175. It seemed like every other question was a SATA...

  24. Took NCLEX-RN today!

    Don2014 replied to ames86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I talked with an oncology nurse yesterday who did all 265 and passed. I've heard of the folks who have gotten a cut off at 75 and

  25. To RNs: Would you encourage students to get into nursing from a practical standpoint?

    Don2014 replied to Nickoxp's topic in Men in Nursing

    What they are saying is - Don't go too far into debt for this (or any profession). I went to a community college and got an ADN for about $2,000 with some support from my hospital and a scholarship....