My first month as a nurse has been nothing but a dream. I want to take some time out to reflect on my experience and offer some tips for you through a series of posts. I'm Dimitria and I'll be your nurse today.Introducing myself as the nurse has been the most out of body experiences… Continue reading “PICU, this is Dimitria!”
Author: Dimitria Brown
Fake it, Till you make it
Quick tips to get through your first month as a new nurse! What I learned ... Keep your badge in your car or work bag Invest in a decent hot/cold water bottle Take your work shoes off at the door Keep change of clothes in your car (street clothes and scrubs) #codebrown #whatisonmyscrubs #whatarestreetclothes #dontunderestimateachildsaim… Continue reading Fake it, Till you make it
I’m A WHOLE Nurse Now
Never thought this day would come. I am officially a registered nurse. On Friday February 1, 2019 I conquered the NCLEX-RN and became a nurse. Nursing school was by far the hardest thing I have ever done. It was exhausting both mentally and physically. Although it was a tough road I am beyond grateful to… Continue reading I’m A WHOLE Nurse Now
Surviving NCLEX
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com My Plan My last semester of nursing school we developed a personal NCLEX study plan that outlined test prep, registration process, resources we planned to use and our projected testing date. My study plan also included rest periods and the number of questions I plan to do each day. With… Continue reading Surviving NCLEX
Tiera or Dimitria
What is my name? "To me Tiera reminds me of where I was while Dimitria shows me where I can go." I get asked this question so much that it is almost funny. For starters, my legal name is Tiera Dimitria Brown. Like most Americans I have a first, middle and last name. There are… Continue reading Tiera or Dimitria
Lessons From My Exes
Dating is hard. Dating as a strong independent woman is even harder. Every Ex (serious or temporary) is an example that comes with a lesson. Let's start a running list about the lessons I have learned so far from dating in my 20's. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Lesson 1 Dimitria, you love too damn… Continue reading Lessons From My Exes
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
As a child I remember only getting a chance to eat homemade cinnamon rolls was buy going with family to a big mall in upstate New York. Yes I know you are thing of the exact place we would go. Cinnabon- The OG cinnamon roll. The last few years I honestly have not been too… Continue reading Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Let’s Dive In
I have always had the desire to have a blog or website where I can share my creativeness and offer encouragement. However, I was never the “popular type” or “It Girl”. Had you would have told me 10 years ago that I would be a leader and a people person I would have ran ..… Continue reading Let’s Dive In