DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    HELP!! No charge nurse, no supervisor and OUTRAGEOUS ratios!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ncrn4806's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    "Since you only count as 1/2 of a living, breathing pt, I can only devote xx minutes/hours to you during my shift. Your call light use will also be restricted as
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    DLS_PMHNP replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This!!!
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    DLS_PMHNP replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah, those "older nurses" are/were very experienced, I'm sure! Why do they need them anyways ?!!! Us "older nurses" sure do get in everyone's way, huh? Let's hire 20-something new grads to get...
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    Sketcher's Skinny leg scrub pants to sexy for work?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yes!!
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    Working with colleagues diagnosed with mental illness

    DLS_PMHNP replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    .... and
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    Sketcher's Skinny leg scrub pants to sexy for work?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Tight scrubs don't work well for stooping, bending, reaching, etc. It's a great way to tear a hem. Don't go for just style- go for comfort
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    Will I become a burned out too?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    UGH....
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    Will I become a burned out too?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    I'm going to toss out a caveat here. Just because she is wearing scrubs, that may NOT mean she is caring for people/pts. What if she is a pharmacy tech? vet tech? housekeeping? ward clerk? A number...
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    Advice Please!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to SueBlue's topic in General Students

    Oh, and welcome to All Nurses! We are glad you're here; there is some great info for pre-nursing and student nurses on this site
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    Advice Please!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to SueBlue's topic in General Students

    Don't set your grade expectations too high.. Nursing school is tough; just focus on learning, retaining, and APPLYING what you are taught. If I could do over, I would have done a lot more "optional"...
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    What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    This! What is frightening, is that some home health and hospice agencies are hiring new grads with no
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    Medical Marijuana and home care clients

    DLS_PMHNP replied to MarieFlemingLailer's topic in Home Health

    We have a home hospice pt that smokes marijuana when he has breakthru pain. I simply move to another room until he is done. He smokes it out of a pipe, and it doesn't seem to create as much smoke as a...
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    What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wish, I looked at your blog earlier. Hats off to you as well, as you have conquered A LOT and should be very very proud of your accomplishments!! Best,
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    Why do nurses constantly say they don't hire ASN?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to dance4life's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Congrats on your promotion; sounds like you are/were the best candidate for the job. I'm glad they chose YOU :) Best,
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    What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the feedback. I didn't goof off in the 20s, in fact, I wish that were the case... Traumatic events occur at all
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    I need advice..... BAD!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to oceanlove's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Heh... ain't that the truth!
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    Family at school orientation?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Summergrace's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on being accepted! Your family can always throw you a party after the fact
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    What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Wish, I would urge you to proceed with caution.. that is a very strong statement. Guess what? It WAS my childhood dream, and I graduated when I was 38 yo. Don't believe me? Things happen to us...
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    What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    THIS! Also, there is so MUCH more to nursing than technology. How about empathy, active listening, critical thinking, problem solving, working under pressure, life and death decisions, etc? How...
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    Poop in nursing

    DLS_PMHNP replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

    When I was a student/new grad, I would almost gag at the smell of stool. Now, four years later as a Hospice RN, I can do a dressing change on very odorous, necrotic (and protruding) carcinomas without...
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    New to allnurses!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to setownsley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to AllNurses. We are happy to have
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    How did THAT get there???!?!!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to jmdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes.. poor
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    And the award for most asked question goes to...

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am NOT a NICU nurse.. just wanted to send kudos to all of you that are. You are angels in my book!
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    Tuition Assistance (aka Contract?)

    DLS_PMHNP replied to green34's topic in General Students

    This pretty much sums it
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    Would inpatient hospice be a good fit for me?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to PeacockMaiden's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I knew I wanted to work in hospice before I even graduated. I realized I needed to gain the med/surg hospital experience. Wasn't my cup of tea, but I will NEVER regret it. I then started in an inpt...