dRummiN_KS replied to dRummiN_KS's topic in Operating Room
Thanks for the help! Because we don't have 24 hour service, we utilize our call team, but by opening the 12 hour night position, my hospital can reconsider upgrading to a Trauma 2 facility. How do you...
My question is: What do you do during the night? What kind of traumas are you doing? How do you pass time when there's no clinical work to be done? What is a typical night like? How do you manage the...
I was hittting the same scores as you when I started out. I think I averaged a 57 or something when I finished the entire bank. I wrote down the rationales of right and wrong questions. Understanding...
dRummiN_KS replied to Darth Practicus's topic in Men in Nursing
I didn't expect how differently patients act when a male nurse is taking care of then rather than a female. There was one instance where 2 of female nurses were trying to keep a patient from jumping...
I took care of a patient who had a leg abscess r/t MVA + ETOH. Words of advice was, "Don't ride a f******g scooter!" I was bawling on the ground. Fun fact, I have my M1 license hahah but the dude was...
I straight up throw away the whole professionalism out the door and be myself and treat my patients as if they're my friends from college, church, etc. rather than a patient. Once I establish a warm...
I've been playing sports for years so I always stuck to basketball/tennis shoes and they've done well and held up great. I'm currently using Jordan 31s. They're high tops so I have great ankle support...
When bought UWorld, I initially was hitting in the 40s, 50s then eventually the 60s and stayed there. I have a notebook full of notes from the rationales. I did a 75 question qbank everyday for 2...
During the 2 weeks before my test, I bought the Priority, Delegation, Assessment (PDA) book that everyone raves about and it is a legitimate study tool to use. I had questions regarding delegation and...
dRummiN_KS replied to Nottingham's topic in Men in Nursing
You need to apply to the school you want to get into, then apply to their nursing program. All schools have different requirements in order to apply into the program including an overall GPA and...
I've noticed a trend in car forums where users like to include what parts they've installed and what things they have done to their cars. Some uses get quite detailed while others prefer to stay...
Yes this is true. Kaiser hospitals does not even accept new grads, Versant programs are very difficult to get into unless you know people or have incredible nursing school
I would suggest you take your boards in Wisconsin then move to CA assuming the California and Wisconsin BONs will comply together. I have plenty of nursing friends in Los Angeles who are having...