deej394 BSN, MSN, RN

deej394 has 11 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN and specializes in Progressive care, cardiac surgery, telemetry.

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1. Compassion Fatigue - Staying Positive

   deej394 replied to JeanstarMSN's topic in General Nursing

   I also experienced this. It was crazy to me. There was a ton of talk about burnout and compassion fatigue, and making sure you're spending time on self care, but no actual efforts to address the...

2. Nurses are Fleeing the Hospital

   deej394 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   What is it with companies not allowing referrals to be given?! That's crazy to me. I just experienced this and luckily my direct manager was not aware of the company policy and gave me a referral (I...

3. Nurses are Fleeing the Hospital

   deej394 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I think you bring up a great point. If hospitals were not accredited by JCAHO, or if CMS had some requirements related to staffing for reimbursement I think we would see a lot more

4. Nurses are Fleeing the Hospital

   deej394 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I think there's a decent chance that this will affect the rich and powerful. Lack of those of us who provide essential services (including healthcare workers) will eventually reach the rich and...

5. Nurses are Fleeing the Hospital

   deej394 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I think you bring up some really good points as to why nurses are quitting. I am one of those nurses who recently "quit" however, I feel as though I abandoned a sinking ship. I recently completed my...

6. So Frustrated I want to quit nursing altogether

   deej394 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Heads up to anyone reading this: This is mostly just a rant, but I didn't know where else to go to express my feelings. I have been a nurse for about 4 years now. I became a nurse in an accelerated...

7. Bored, Trying to figure out what to do.

   deej394 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a nurse on a cardiovascular stepdown unit and I have been there for about 2.5 years. I am very involved on the unit and have tried to come up with other things to help me be more satisfied with...

8. Foreign BSN graduate 10 yrs. ago. Passed first try @ 75ish. Tips included :)

   deej394 replied to LuluaspiringRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I think it depends on your state. I tested in VA and I got results the following morning by calling the BON. There was an automated system and it said I was licensed. By day two after I tested, my...

9. does it take longer to update if you failed?

   deej394 replied to strawberryblonde's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   For VA you can try calling the BON. They have a system where you can enter some of your information and it will tell you if your license is active or

10. George Mason University (GMU) Accelerated BSN Fall 2016

    deej394 replied to BrainsRCool's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi, I'm actually from the cohort that finished August 2015. Everyone I know that has passed the NCLEX has a job or is taking some time off but has a job lined up. Most people took the NCLEX within 1-3...

11. Is tipping allowed?

    deej394 replied to KRVRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If it is allowed, it shouldn't be. Food is appropriate as are certificates to things (like a massage) without monetary value. A card is better anyway. More

12. Failed twice. Trying Kaplan ?

    deej394 replied to catmom713's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree that Kaplan is a useful tool. I used the Qbank, and took 75-125 questions a day. I would then look through most (not all) of the rationales. I also used hurst but I really don't think that...

13. Clinical instructor keeps handing out clinical warnings?

    deej394 replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    I have to say, I fully understand where you're coming from. At least on the third offense. It's sounds like the first two may have been deserved. My school did not have clinical warnings, or at least...

14. GMU accelerated BSN Fall 2015

    deej394 replied to biograd13's topic in School, College Programs

    If anyone hasn't purchased their uniform yet I have 2 red and 2 green large scrub tops and 2 medium pants. A friend of mine has 2 red and 1 green top (medium) and 2 pairs of small pants. If interested...

15. GMU accelerated BSN Fall 2015

    deej394 replied to biograd13's topic in School, College Programs

    I used my laptop that I had before. There is not specific laptop that you need, in fact you could probably get by without a laptop or tablet, and just a PC at home, but I wouldn't recommend it. I...