deej394

deej394 BSN, MSN, RN

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. Epilepsy and Employment

    deej394 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi- I have epilepsy, and I've had the diagnosis since I was 10, although I suspect I was actually having seizures for several years before that. I have only ever had absence seizures, but family...

  9. 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...

  10. 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

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. GMU accelerated BSN Fall 2015

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

    I bought the package first semester which I regretted. It would have been cheaper to get the books on Amazon or something and purchase the codes separately. Or share the online books with someone. For...

  18. Clinicals and walking boot

    deej394 posted a topic in General Students

    I am in my last semester of nursing school and I am fairly certain I have a stress fracture in my ankle. I previously broke the same ankle two years ago and wore a walking boot at the time. The...

  19. Clinicals and walking boot

    deej394 replied to deej394's topic in General Students

    No of course not. It just didn't show up on xray (which they sometimes don't) but that's what the Dr. thinks it is. And he recommended wearing the boot since that relieves the pain and

  20. Clinicals and walking boot

    deej394 replied to deej394's topic in General Students

    But aren't I more of a liability while I'm in pain (not in the boot) then wearing the boot? That's what I don't understand. I fully intend to make it through but it's an increased liability to have me...

  21. Clinicals and walking boot

    deej394 replied to deej394's topic in General Students

    The reason I say supposedly is because they say that the hospital won't allow it. But my thing is, is that what if I were injured while employed as a nurse? Can the hospital make me stop working? It...

  22. MD Anderson GN Residency Summer 2015

    deej394 replied to Guest488419's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi all- I was just accepted into the fall cohort for the nurse residency program at MD Anderson. I am from out of state, and weighing my options. Can anyone provide insight into the program and its...

  23. Student Nurse with Epilepsy

    deej394 replied to mitsybitsy's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hi, Can you tell me more about how you managed this? I am just finishing up nursing school, and I have been assigned all nights for my preceptorship. I am very worried and nervous about having a...

  24. GMU accelerated BSN Fall 2015

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

    Greenbean74- Honestly, I don't think you will need any of them. There's some that I never even opened (they are STILL in shrinkwrap). Everything can be googled, or you can ask a co-worker if you don't...

  25. GMU accelerated BSN Fall 2015

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

    Morjayne4- For the parking passes, I got the general annual one for Fairfax/PW. Don't spend the extra money to be able to park in the garage at Fairfax. It definitely isn't worth it. At PW, parking...