Ben_Dover

Ben_Dover

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  1. Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    Ben_Dover replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Something is not just adding up! She works 29-30 days out of 30 or 31 days. Probable but very improbable! I'm actually trying to do the math here to calculate her hours. But I can't! I'd say, this...

  2. Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    Ben_Dover replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Sweet mother of hairless baby Jessie! Purplegal what ever it is your smokin'! Stop

  3. new grad facebook post

    Ben_Dover replied to Iwillsurvive's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What The Hey?!?!?! Someone!!!! Please!!!! hook me up with some

  4. Pt family pocket narcotic

    Ben_Dover replied to pikachu715's topic in General Nursing

    That's an accusation! Nurse

  5. Do you ever feel like you 'settled' for being an APNP instead of an MD?

    Ben_Dover replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Respect will be earned, regardless of your title, whether you're a CNA, LVN, RN, NP or MD. But it must be, again,

  6. JUST PASSED NCLEX, need some advice:)

    Ben_Dover replied to dreamsdocometrue15's topic in General Nursing

    It is a plus to have ACLS/PALS/NRP Etc.... spend a few more dollars for a better chance of getting hired. But of course, the certs. will be dependent on to where you want to be. You'll never know! If...

  7. What struggles did you go through to eventually become a nurse? Share your story.

    Ben_Dover replied to alieu4's topic in General Nursing

    Define: Struggling as a Nursing Student: surrounded by women (mainly or mostly); dealing with hormonal changes, mood swings, dramas, and break-ups, name calling, At times, may experience, a nasty...

  8. Received a strange email from a hiring manager... Please Help

    Ben_Dover replied to Ebussman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Guess What.... The Nurse Recruiter is also a member of this forum too!!!:woot:Woot

  9. What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    Ben_Dover replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    First patient: That's a Turd Second patient: No it's not! First patient: Prove it then, here's a spoon for you to taste it. If it's not, then you win. Second patient: Hastily grabs the spoon to taste...

  10. Med error

    Ben_Dover replied to NurseD0816's topic in Patient Medications

    Hppygr8ful The OP DID Screw-up, with a BANG. But there are some errors that could have been "EASILY" prevented. The OP, as he or she writes, knew their was a system in place yet did not follow. So...

  11. Help what is regulation of drug screen???

    Ben_Dover replied to jfox01's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Lisacar130.... wow, I know very little about the mentioned possible consequences if one gets caught or being investigated. It's just not worth it. But this is such a very interesting topic even though...

  12. Med error

    Ben_Dover replied to NurseD0816's topic in Patient Medications

    Where was your second verifier prior to starting your heparin and/or are you in the

  13. Help! What's next?

    Ben_Dover replied to Justme0400's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Lisacar130 - I'd like to thank you for this well written recommendations concerning prudent future actions for all of us to

  14. Thinking about switching to ED

    Ben_Dover replied to Koalified's topic in Emergency

    With 7 years of experience, now I can professionally say, try the ED. I just have a feeling that you'll love it! Good

  15. Futile ressusitation

    Ben_Dover replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    It will be extremely futile, if we as nurses, can't correctly spell the word:

  16. Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    Ben_Dover replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Abby, Where were you when she needed you the most? Lovingly Yours, Ben

  17. I am a new grad and can't wait to get out of orientation!

    Ben_Dover replied to CRC12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello.... I was just wondering and would like to know how you are doing CRC12?

  18. Help, did I get hired onto a sinking ship?

    Ben_Dover replied to skydancer7's topic in General Nursing

    It sure does sound like your current place is sinking and I would absolutely get out of that place in a heart beat. But I underlined what I personally think is the main or real problem here. You said...

  19. Job offer without telling me pay rates

    Ben_Dover replied to nekoneko's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The VA will tell you over the

  20. Too much facebook

    Ben_Dover replied to orangelate's topic in General Nursing

    The Only Problem I have with Facebook is now I can no longer post pictures of myself Skinny Dippin' in my small bathtub here in the heart of Metropolis since they befriended me "vicey-versee " I to...

  21. I need to share this...

    Ben_Dover replied to SchoolRN32's topic in School

    Tell me what beautiful planet on earth you are from I'd move there in a heart beat. Back here in Metropolis, I get charge "double" for a Fruuking donut. Our Donut Peeps here think that we are Super...

  22. Job offer without telling me pay rates

    Ben_Dover replied to nekoneko's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You Are Wrong RockNurse. A little birdie told me he'd be making $10.50 an hour that includes PM, NOC, & Weekend differentials. If I can be of any assistance. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW-UP TO WORK on the...

  23. Thinking about switching to ED

    Ben_Dover replied to Koalified's topic in Emergency

    Surprisingly, sounds like your typical shift is like dealing with: Demented patients, bladder/bowel issues, and decubs w/dressing changes on a "tele floor". I know how tiring and frustrating it can...

  24. Responding to annoying co-worker who asks you to work for them every week?

    Ben_Dover replied to NurseUnforgetable's topic in General Nursing

    I think your question should have been like "HOW TO APPROACH This Situation" cause you will meet the likes of her all throughout your life! I think part of the problem is you're trying to be too nice...

  25. June 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Ben_Dover replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Talking About A Hybrid Car. 0-60 seconds in Ten