TheDudeWithTheBigDog

TheDudeWithTheBigDog ADN, RN

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  1. Mentorship/Tutor - Students needs?

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Levophed1's topic in General Students

    Judgement. We do not learn that while we're being glorified CNAs in clinical, and the textbook covers so much physiology that it can leave people behind in WHY treatment is the way it

  2. New nurse - how to research hospitals from nurse's perspective?

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to meagchop's topic in General Students

    Because of that, look for trends in the complaints. If 20 people in the last year have complained about favoritism in assignments or discipline, there might be way more truth in that than just...

  3. How is a OTA program compared to nursing school?

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to lilbit_erin's topic in General Students

    College is hard. It doesn't matter if it's nursing, OT, physics, music... It's a lot of reading and studying, difficult exams where you have to apply everything you're learning, and it's going to...

  4. Starting job as an ER Tech soon + very nervous

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Jess Dunaway's topic in General Students

    ER is way different from any other nursing unit, but you're still an aide. The scope of your job doesn't change, just some things, you're not going to be worrying about (like bed baths in most...

  5. First Semester Nursing School - Tips??

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to spot12312's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is the same as any other college program. Learn how you learn, and do that. It's only the hardest thing you've ever done if you've never been to college before. If you've been to...

  6. I’m so over Nursing School

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Diana Gomez's topic in General Students

    From what I've read on these forums, it seems like these are the same schools that clinical from your first semester to your last is nothing more than being a glorified CNA rather than learning to...

  7. Med-Surg nursing...required?

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to StraightOuttaNursingSchool's topic in General Students

    Both are going to have their advantages. You need to compare the training between the two. You might have to do a residency at the place you work at already (a lot of places, that's just standard...

  8. Would this be considered abandonment?

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Twinkle007's topic in General Nursing

    It's not saying that the only nurse can leave. It's just saying that the only nurse can refuse to work a second shift. Connecticut law is that all supervisors have to be RNs. If they can't find...

  9. Stuck on getting an ABSN or BSN? Please help!

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Brenda Baret's topic in General Students

    ABSN is more designed for someone who already has a bachelor's degree, not associates, and most schools actually require one. But if you can get into an ABSN, you're going to have to take all the...

  10. Not connecting or feeling good about nursing program

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Ngav1206's topic in General Students

    You know from last time you went to school that after graduation, none of these people are going to still talk to each other. Just go in, get your degree, and move on with the people who are actually...

  11. Justifying the cost of an Ivy League Nursing Education

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    No, I'm not a nurse yet. I'm only on the board of directors of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, who oversees an entire department where I have to hire people and make those

  12. Don't Dodge Your Instructor - Try This!

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Students

    For some reason in this country, we look at instructors as some type of authority figure. They're not. They're equal to all of us. And we're paying money to be taught by them. It's ok to have high...

  13. Justifying the cost of an Ivy League Nursing Education

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    Because people see this going on, and then they want to get into administration to correct

  14. Justifying the cost of an Ivy League Nursing Education

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    I've seen enough things that should have hospitals and nursing homes shut down that I can completely understand why someone

  15. Considering dropping out of school

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to nursingstudent58's topic in General Students

    Why would you need a cosigner? Federal student loans are typically pretty much guaranteed. Or is your school just too expensive for loans to

  16. Justifying the cost of an Ivy League Nursing Education

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    Your resume and your ability to market yourself. Every job you've ever had can be applied to nursing in some way. You've had to manage time, deadlines, strict schedules, multiple projects at the...

  17. Justifying the cost of an Ivy League Nursing Education

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    If they're staff NPs, then they need a new job. High quality schools don't necessarily have an easier time or do a better job finding preceptorship. Mayhbe the one school by you does, but...

  18. Struggling with Swing Shift Clinical

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Carmen R's topic in General Students

    I've worked irregular shifts my entire working life. The trick is to have a set time that you sleep. Your body will adjust and it will become your routine. And it adjusts way quicker than you'd...

  19. Justifying the cost of an Ivy League Nursing Education

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    Bad management will look at all of that. I hire people for a company I help run. Honestly, if all you can bring to the table is that you went to Harvard, your resume is going to the bottom of the...

  20. Western Governors University (WGU) and Flu Shot Declination Pre-Licensure BSN

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to CAFFEINEgtt's topic in School, College Programs

    You don't need someone's personal experience. What someone went experienced last year isn't necessarily going to be the same for you this year. Somewhere in the country, there was a clinical site...

  21. Should I be Worried? I need some opinions?

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Kiroppi's topic in General Students

    If you're logging out of the charting program, you're fine. Typically everything else you can do on the computer is still protected behind another login. No reputable IT department will skip that...

  22. What are my chances of being accepted?

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to silva_33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only people who can give you honest input are the schools. A 4.0 GPA is meaningless if the application has an essay and you made it clear that you have no common sense. A good GPA doesn't...

  23. Associate's or Accelerated BSN?

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to vlrc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to talk to both school about financial aide and the actual required classes. Your degree will cut out some of what you need for an associate, but typically you're missing the biology prereqs...

  24. Advice On Nursing

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to Hazelnut88's topic in General Students

    Also, if you're questioning lab, or dental hygiene, take the time off to decide if nursing is really the one you want to do. All 3 are cool in their own ways and all 3 can make great money. I'd...

  25. How Can a New Grad Stand Out When Applying to ED?

    TheDudeWithTheBigDog replied to tinysnailRN's topic in General Students

    Reference letters from your teachers about your ability to become a competent ED nurse is a great start. And then a lot of highlighting your strengths and applying them to the role in ED. A resume...