DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    Obsess with Nursing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Mr I Care's topic in General Nursing

    I respectfully disagree.... However, War and Peace is a good
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    RN's working overtime

    DLS_PMHNP replied to polock4life's topic in General Nursing

    I work regular part time (48 hours/pay period) and almost ALWAYS pick up extra shifts. The problem is, I get canceled a lot. But there are shifts to be picked up on units other than my own. OP- also...
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    What did the interviewer ask you?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to rn865's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a co-worker/fellow student, etc, and what was the outcome? 2. Why do you want to work for ABC hospital? 3. What will your references tell me about...
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    Shoes with Good Support!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Dempather's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am a runner (and I severe over-pronater). I wear Asics Gel Kayano and would NEVER switch to anything else. 12 hours later, and my feet never hurt.. just the usual "tired"
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    I feel like I got screwed by my nursing program

    DLS_PMHNP replied to textucker's topic in General Students

    Nursing school teaches among other things, personal accountability, which will serve you well in all walks of life, ESPECIALLY nursing. Being proactive and not reactive is also a valuable skill to...
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    Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

    I think both shifts work equally hard, at least at my facility. What I like best about being a night shift nurse: MUCH LESS ADMINISTRATIVE (MANAGEMENT) "NONSENSE" Cheers,
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    New national nurses union forms

    DLS_PMHNP replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    With all due respect, WHEN you are an RN "working in the trenches" continually short staffed (compromising pt safety), you may feel differently. Best Regards, Diane,
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    New national nurses union forms

    DLS_PMHNP replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    A great show of solidarity, thank you!!! Diane,
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    I screwed up big time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to bigboy18's topic in General Students

    Big, don't be too hard on yourself, we are ALL human which means we screw up from time to time. Take a deep breath, learn from it, and try to move on. I wish you all the best- truly!! Best, Diane,
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    Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    This one burned my britches: Family member/visitor (complaining to another nurse about me): "I asked THAT nurse for a blanket 10 minutes ago!! Where is it?" And the blanket was for the lazy ass family...
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    Admission Chances in nursng with a F?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DannyA's topic in General Nursing

    Good deal, wishing you all the
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    Admission Chances in nursng with a F?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to DannyA's topic in General Nursing

    The 'F' will certainly put a dent in your overall GPA, and nursing schools definitely look at that. Unfortunately, I think they will regardless that is a tough class and not one of your pre-reqs. Any...
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    Ideals vs Reality for the Aspiring Nurse

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Peige's topic in General Nursing

    Jo, I couldn't agree more. I am not one to freely show emotions, good or bad, so unfortunately some have labeled me as "cold". Not the case at all. You are right- people should NOT make
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    TO ALL the student Nurses !!!!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    That's a pretty hefty generalization, don't you think? And no, I am certainly not one of 'those' nurses you are referring
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    Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhh yeah! Had a pt's family member ask me for "water with a slice of lemon". I chuckled. He was irritated and said "you can't just cut up a lemon". ***?? I send his happy ass down to the cafeteria....
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    Nursing School Drama queens

    DLS_PMHNP replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    EXACTLY. I never entered nursing school to make friends, I went to school because I WANTED to be an RN. And I succeeded. Not to sound cold, I really didn't give a rip about many of the people I...
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    Midnight Shift And The Rest Of The World

    DLS_PMHNP replied to nessa_5555's topic in General Nursing

    I find it highly irritating when my family (parents) don't understand, especially around the holidays. For instance, I work 1900-0730 on December 24 & 25. I told my mother we would not be at her...
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    what do you regret?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Rosa523's topic in General Students

    Nursing school often idealizes the occupation of nursing through rose-colored glasses (at least mine did). Please keep in mind that what you learn in NS and the 'real world' as an RN have very little...
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    How to ask for a pay raise???

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Kspice's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would NOT ask for a raise. This is your first RN position, right out of school? Thank your lucky stars you have such a great job offer. Kudos to
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    Do you ever get frustrated....

    DLS_PMHNP replied to feisty's topic in General Nursing

    LOL.. We must have the same
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    Told to clean room

    DLS_PMHNP replied to cargalrn's topic in General Nursing

    if the "wonderful" administration of any given healthcare facility thought it would be possible to add cleaning rooms to an overworked nurse's job description, I'll bet they would. More $$$ in their...
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    New Nurse - need advice

    DLS_PMHNP replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a new RN (less than 6 mos). At the beginning of my shift when I am in the pt's room doing their assessment and med pass, I sit either in a chair or on the edge of their bed. I spend about...
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    Question about time and stress management

    DLS_PMHNP replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    So true.. And unfortunately, the more we go 'above and beyond' with our unreasonable workloads, the more that is expected. Sigh... I hate administrative
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    Life is too short to be this stressed

    DLS_PMHNP replied to missninaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow... you totally hit it right on the head- Thank you!!!
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    Life is too short to be this stressed

    DLS_PMHNP replied to missninaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have 6-7 pts at noc on a busy neuro/ortho floor. Between admits at all hours of the noc, q2h CMS checks, q2h Neuro checks, restraint documenting, etc, etc, I swear I see the computer screen...