DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    New to Radiation Oncology Nursing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to kritee10's topic in Oncology

    Hi Kritee, I am a new RN grad, I worked in Rad Onc as a nurse extern and now work prn as an RN. Much of your work in Rad Onc is 'focused' assessment. Assessing for s/e from radiation tx. For...
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    Will there be jobs when we graduate?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    "only the shadow
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    Any Tips for New Grads Seeking Employment ?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be picky. More than likely, you will probably not end up having your "dream job." Consider it good experience and as a "stepping stone" to other jobs. Best, Diane,
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    Is Nursing school Hard?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to klott86's topic in General Students

    I graduated from a BSN program 3 months ago. Was it "hard"? The material wasn't difficult to understand, but the sheer volume of it was a challenge. Time management is essential to get through it....
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    How soon before graduation did you apply for new grad positions?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to edogs334's topic in First Year After Licensure

    4-6 months prior. I graduated this past April. I started my new grad nurse position 2 days later. In this economy, you CANNOT afford to wait. Start sending out resumes now. Best to you, Diane,
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    Nursing School: Did you GAIN or LOSE weight?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    Tossing Your Cookies...

    DLS_PMHNP replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

    We have a pt on our unit that 'burps' hers when it's overinflated. but she always waits until one of us is in her
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    Tossing Your Cookies...

    DLS_PMHNP replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

    High five on that one.... :barf01: Forgot about the
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    Tossing Your Cookies...

    DLS_PMHNP replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing clincials, I did my psych rotation on a lock-down unit (mostly schizophrenic pts). One of the pts was wandering around with semen dripping down off his eyebrow. Anyone seen the...
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    It finally my turn to say......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Congratulations, I know you've worked hard for it. Take some time out for yourself and bask in the glory of your new success. Best,
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    How do you function on little or no sleep?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Jewl's topic in General Students

    If you MUST function on little to no sleep, make sure to take good care of yourself in other ways. Such as proper diet (too many carbs and junk food will make you crash), exercise of some sort (it...
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    pls provide me an answer to this URGENT question!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to simplides's topic in California Nursing

    If you ARE interested in oncology, a found a link for you. The Oncology Nursing Society offers scholarships for students interested in this speciality....
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    pls provide me an answer to this URGENT question!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to simplides's topic in California Nursing

    Are you looking at oncology as a
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    Can't afford to get to nursing school

    DLS_PMHNP replied to nevergonnagiveup's topic in General Students

    Can you wait a year to two to start school? That way, you can secure a job and save for your education. That's what I had to do. I was 38 when I graduated. Best,
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    Type of calculator needed for pharmacology class

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Truth14's topic in General Students

    Exactly!! Don't stress yourself out over
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    pls provide me an answer to this URGENT question!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to simplides's topic in California Nursing

    Hmmm.. I'm not from California, but have you done an exhaustive internet search? In this market, esp in CA I hard, new grad jobs are few and far between, especially finding a hospital that will pay...
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    Type of calculator needed for pharmacology class

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Truth14's topic in General Students

    figuring out drug doses is not that complicated; like other posters stated, you only need a "basic" calculator. I'll bet you can find you easily for 10
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    How did this happen! Help I don't want to be this kind of nurse!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to female12233's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie- I always enjoy reading your posts. They are always so full of wisdom and great advice! Best,
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    How did this happen! Help I don't want to be this kind of nurse!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to female12233's topic in General Nursing

    How true... It sure put things into perspective. I do the same thing when caring for my pts. They are all on vents (long term), when they frustrate me I think to myself "at least I can WALK out of...
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    Struggling for a research proposal topic

    DLS_PMHNP replied to slimmom3's topic in Oncology

    How about pain control in pts with end-stage cancer? There are a lot of issues with this, I'm sure. I've found from some of my own research, that for various reasons, pain is often under-treated in...
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    Nursing Associations

    DLS_PMHNP replied to smitty10's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Good move, Prettyladie. SNA is a great organization. All the best,
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    Nursing Associations

    DLS_PMHNP replied to smitty10's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I respectfully disagree. While I agree with you that getting a job as a CNA/Tech, etc is a great move, joining a professional organization is also a smart thing to do. You will get a chance to...
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    Tattoo's on Nurses

    DLS_PMHNP replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely!! If you think a tattoo is "trampy", then don't freakin' get one. It's that
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    Tattoo's on Nurses

    DLS_PMHNP replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    Huh???
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    Attn Commuters: What do you always have in your bag?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to AriesPanda's topic in General Students

    Healthy snacks, protein bars,