DirtRoads

DirtRoads has 5 years experience and specializes in med-surg, rehab, LTC.

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1. Thanksgiving Humor

   DirtRoads replied to NurseAlwaysNForever's topic in General Nursing

   Too funny, thanks for sharing!

2. Ugh!!! "60% of base pay..."

   DirtRoads replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

   This is standard . . . I've been through 3 surgeries in the last 4 yrs. I wish you a speedy recovery.

3. Chocolate Anyone???

   DirtRoads replied to NurseAlwaysNForever's topic in General Nursing

   :icon_hug: Thanks, I needed to read this story today.

4. An Unbeating Heart

   DirtRoads replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Well written, thank you for sharing your experience.

5. The Crusty County Nurse Cracks Just A Bit

   DirtRoads replied to it'sallbueno's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for sharing, passed deadlines and all!

6. Any clinic LPNs?

   DirtRoads posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I am considering switching from LTC to a clinic. The hours would be wonderful (holidays/ weekends off . . . haven't had that since I became a nurse). On the other hand, I am sure there would be a decrease in pay to make up for it. I would like to ...

7. Tequin IVPB

   DirtRoads replied to DirtRoads's topic in Student Assist

   :yelclap: Thank you, I was stressing!

8. Tequin IVPB

   DirtRoads posted a topic in Student Assist

   I am trying to complete a "refresher" medication test and I am stuck on this question. "How long do you run in a IVPB of Tequin?" My drug book does not have Tequin in it and when I try to find information online . . . all that comes up is informati...

9. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

   DirtRoads replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations Lori! I have been lurking on this thread and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers since I really didn't know what to add. I sincerely want to thank you for sharing your situation. I'm over joyed that you're once again employed . ...

10. RN school and tattoos?

    DirtRoads posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a LPN for about 5 yrs . . . I toy with the idea of going back for my RN or getting out of nursing completely. I recently got a large tattoo that goes from my shoulder to my elbow. The sleeve of my scrubs cover all but the tip (most of t...

11. Sometimes I hate being the nurse in the family

    DirtRoads replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that this reply hit it right on the nose!

12. Does anyone sew their own uniforms?

    DirtRoads replied to DirtRoads's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the responses! I will definately look for the patterns that you all mentioned. I agree that the tops at Wal-mart are cheap enough but I live in a small town and I don't like showing up dressed like 2 or 3 other people, lol. I know t...

13. Does anyone sew their own uniforms?

    DirtRoads posted a topic in General Nursing

    I did a search before I posted but it was unsuccessful, I was wondering if anyone here sews their own scrubs? I want to try it, only I don't know where to begin . . . I was hoping someone would be willing to give me basics and pointers. I have about ...

14. Oklahoma Nurses

    DirtRoads replied to CCU NRS's topic in Oklahoma

    :) hello everyone, i am soooooooooo glad to be back in oklahoma! i went to lpn school in durant, worked at mcso for 2 years (after the intial 6 months i loved it) and then moved to virginia where i worked in ltc for a year. i am in the ardmore area...

15. Don't Make the Nurse Angry

    DirtRoads replied to cdoncrna's topic in Humor

    Whoa! :chuckle