T.Dix.Nurse

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1. Help! Is it worth it if I take MS in informatics?

   T.Dix.Nurse posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

   I'm been interested in informatics even before I got my nursing license. Unfortunately, I don't land in a nursing job that involves computer stuff.Later this year, I am planning to apply on a masteral...

2. Win $100! June 2015 Caption Contest

   T.Dix.Nurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   If you stare hard enough, the light bulb will talk back to you Michael. Trust me, I'm a

3. Got a job at a nursing home but not sure if i should take it

   T.Dix.Nurse replied to RNkaolack's topic in Rehabilitation

   I don't think the manager for that nursing home facility will hire you if you say you might quit if any of the hospitals call you. I wouldn't waste my time (with all the orientation, training) to an...

4. Question about BP parameters for antihypertensive meds

   T.Dix.Nurse posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hi to all cardiac nurses, I'm just curious about this. I'm fairly new as a nurse. I've been encountering BP meds so far that has systole-only parameters. for example; Lisinopril, do not give if...

5. Orientee problem with a trainer. Have you guys get this feeling?

   T.Dix.Nurse posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   or It's just me???? Okay. So I got new job as a night nurse. I got 3 months orientation. 1.5 month I will be trained on night shift. 1.5 I'll be trained on day shift. I found out that I got assigned...

6. 1yr+ nurse got 2 good offers, PCU or Rehab Unit? HELP!

   T.Dix.Nurse replied to T.Dix.Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thank y'all. Just an update. Yes, I did chose the rehab position and I never felt so good choosing it. My first week of orientation make me feel I made the right choice. I found out they are a...

7. 1yr+ nurse got 2 good offers, PCU or Rehab Unit? HELP!

   T.Dix.Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am so torn between these offers. I am a nurse for a year now but I barely don't have experience in an acute care setting. For a year, I worked in an ALF/LTC (It was very difficult to get a job in...