Dacatster

Dacatster ADN

Ped ED, PICU, PEDS, M/S. SD

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  1. Infusion Tx and OCN

    Dacatster replied to Dacatster's topic in Oncology

    Thanks I think you are right. I have been trying to look up where I would take the ONC Chemo and Biological. Just can't find info. As for contacting a hiring manager. Since I am not employed...

  2. Nurses with hearing loss

    Dacatster replied to YouCanCallMeFrank's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I find wearing a hearing aid the wraps around your ear is easier to use because you can pop them in and out quicker. My biggest problem is if they get caught in face mask loop that goes around ears....

  3. anaphylaxis

    Dacatster posted a topic in Emergency

    Can you help a nurse out. I worked in ER for over 8 years awhile ago, for the life of me. I can not recall meds and doses of Anaphylaxis. I believe Epi is 1;1000 IM 1 amp q5 min, Ranitidine ? ,...

  4. AN - be honest....do I suck as an ER nurse?

    Dacatster replied to Justdoingmybest's topic in Emergency

    Could be an issue of clicques too. I have seen where this has played an issue in a few ER's I worked. Basically during my eveal I would put as my goal as having more trauma experience, and my managers...

  5. When coworkers question your triage acuity

    Dacatster replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Emergency

    When I worked PEDS ER, that was my biggest complaint from coworkers. I tried not too criticize others, however, I would upgrade them if needed. One of our regular charge nurses, that had worked there...

  6. Working as a peds nurse pregnant?

    Dacatster replied to 2015Kayla's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Not sure why the doctor doesn't help when short staffed? I never left bruised or sore after working in the PEDS ER for many years, even with parents that refuse to restrain child. Often had to do many...

  7. Anyone else go from adult med-surg to PICU?

    Dacatster replied to Caroline0322's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I went from working from a adult renal diabetic unit to Ped stem cell transplant/step down CV surg. It was considered a PICU at my hospital, we were specially trained Hem oc and CV plus the rest of...

  8. Sad series of peds hem-onc patient deaths

    Dacatster replied to Rhan24's topic in Pediatric

    I worked BMT back in 2000 for a year. I liked it, the deaths were sad. the hardest part for me was stupid drama of the family, for example 1 family getting kicked out of the RMH for watching Media in...

  9. Part Time Nursing Programs

    Dacatster replied to britthoch1's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Why not just take a class or 2 at a

  10. Decrease of Peds units

    Dacatster posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Has anyone noticed there is a decrease a peds units in various areas of the country? It seems like most community hospitals in my area no longer want to care for this population. Simple RSV,...

  11. Online ADN school for a second degree

    Dacatster posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Not exactly sure where to look. I have heard that there were some online schools that students can enroll that already have a degree. My Husband has a BS in Accounting and has been working as an...

  12. Do Bachelor's Degrees Save Lives? - The Facts about Earning a BSN

    Dacatster replied to Rasmussen University's topic in General Nursing

    Just going with personal

  13. Do Bachelor's Degrees Save Lives? - The Facts about Earning a BSN

    Dacatster replied to Rasmussen University's topic in General Nursing

    They Irony about the whole ASN BSN debate, I have seen more ASN pass the NCLEX on the first try then BSN. Guess all that paper writing didn't give the critical thinking skills after

  14. Let me paint you a picture

    Dacatster replied to infinite0meow's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Op I hear you. I understand the vent. Some people just have to get on their high horse and jump down your throat for no reason. The fact you continued to clean the patient up after each mess, tells me...

  15. Wording for Resigning

    Dacatster replied to missmaddie's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with above. Do not put a reason down. Do give 2 weeks

  16. BREAKS?????? You've gotta be kidding!

    Dacatster replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work a small peds unit. We can take a break, but can never leave the unit, and never be away from patient care. So is that really a

  17. Would you take NCLEX-RN when 40 weeks pregnant?

    Dacatster replied to Hallgor's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Absolutely

  18. Cold quit first nursing job after 3 months

    Dacatster replied to ColletteRN's topic in Nursing Career

    That is okay i cold quit about 5 years ago when a freak of a manager used her cronies (cna) to spy on everyone. It was a teaching facility and a second year resident wanted to cath a baby. Mom okayed,...

  19. New nurse in the CVICU at a level 1 trauma center

    Dacatster replied to smithRN16's topic in Critical Care

    Seriously, you do get hazing in all areas of nursing. If ICU is what you want to do, do it. Not everyone must do medsurg

  20. Clinical instructor keeps handing out clinical warnings?

    Dacatster replied to lilfayfay's topic in General Students

    Sorry you were unprepared in every case, first or tenth clinical, it doesnt

  21. Administering Tylenol to a friend

    Dacatster replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    I say you give us her email and bombard her her for being so stupid and trying scare tactics. Then I say you give us the dean and president email so we bombard them for hiring a fool to teach...

  22. Why are some people on here so rude?

    Dacatster replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's life. Just wait until you get into nursing. I am not saying it it is right. It does

  23. The sloppy image of nurses today

    Dacatster replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It some aspects you are right, I dont like seeing my fellow nurses thongs and butt crack. I also dont think avoiding make up is an issue. Seriously, how many timed have you see a doctor sweat? They...

  24. Beard as a male nurse?

    Dacatster replied to Jarl Redbeard's topic in Men in Nursing

    May I simply add, nice

  25. where do you learn blood draws

    Dacatster replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Worked in a peds