dds520

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1. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

   dds520 replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric

   I'm in the role of sub-acute RN supervisor. wher do I go from here?

2. Opinions on weekend only night shift position

   dds520 replied to Florencebyondthepale's topic in General Nursing

   I have an offer for an RN subacute supervisor, weekends only. I want to go back for my Masters Degree. How do I have a social life??

3. Need some support Florida IPN

   dds520 replied to SWS RN's topic in Recovery

   I just got my license back after 10 mos. I am not on the internet, and have no narcotic restriction. Wouldn't you think that makes things a little easier????? Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it does not. I cannot get a job, even tho...

4. No freaking jobs!

   dds520 replied to texasgirl77's topic in Recovery

   Thank You!

5. No freaking jobs!

   dds520 replied to texasgirl77's topic in Recovery

   12step: I, too, am a self reporter, on the advice of my attorney. We'll see. I think I'm going to have a hard time, like you, and I'll wait and see, but I just don't know if I want to put myself through that. As the economy picks up,then we'll rea...

6. No freaking jobs!

   dds520 replied to texasgirl77's topic in Recovery

   Thanks Jack!!!! You can bet this country is in trouble. No more one career a lifetime and gold watch at the end, huh? Anyway, I am a perfect candidate for a CRA, and I didn't even think of it. I have pharma experience/sales management. I don't eve...

7. No freaking jobs!

   dds520 replied to texasgirl77's topic in Recovery

   What is tpapn? Please explain. Don't sweat about kindred..they are one of the worst companies I've ever come across and have had the ultimate displeasure to work for. Don't use them as a benchmark. Now, I'm assuming you are on probation with res...

8. Help! Should I file for Unemployment???

   dds520 replied to JjoBsn's topic in General Nursing

   cal: Are you in a state where there is TDI?- in 5 states, RI is one, there is a thing called temporary disability insurance. It will get you through times like this. I would, in any event, file for any kind of unemployment you can get. I would RUN...

9. ASN a barrier to MSN

   dds520 replied to 7starbuck7's topic in NP

   Obviosly she is a nitwit. I am an ASN, got my BSN in 2005, after 24 years of nursing. I am considering an onliine msn, just because I work a lot and theyare gaining in acceptance. I agree with the other response, that she can never produce stats o...

10. picc lines

    dds520 replied to kraye's topic in Infusion

    Alteplase with an order from attending. Works like a charm!

11. Rational for PICC guidwire removal prior to CXR

    dds520 replied to bsn178's topic in Infusion

    We remove the guidewire prior to the cxr at our hospital.

12. triple lumen PICC lines

    dds520 replied to PICC chic's topic in Infusion

    I place triple lumen PICCs, and use only the Bard Power Picc. Great advantage to have three lumens, one of which can be used for contrast. Particularly good for ICU patients.