debralynn

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1. Ostomy Education?

   debralynn posted a topic in Educators

   At age 45 I think I have finally figured out what I want to do when I grow up. I think I would like to be in ostomy education for my patients. I am just an LPN now, do I have to have my BSN for this? I have always heard to be in any education field ...

2. Survey: Would there be a nursing shortage if...

   debralynn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Yes I need more money, but more money doesnt help if I still have 13 and 14 patients. Its a vicious circle. In my LPN opinion, to keep nurses, and to help me from hating my job, is more staffing first, then more pay.

3. Can I afford Colorado?

   debralynn replied to debralynn's topic in Colorado

   I have been a telem. nurse for over a year now.

4. Can I afford Colorado?

   debralynn replied to debralynn's topic in Colorado

   in arkansas i have a 3br, 2bath, 1703 sq. ft. home that was new when i moved in a little over 3 yrs. ago, and i had to pay $91,400. So when I see what the houses look like and their sq. footage researching on the computer, i will confess, i have to p...

5. Can I afford Colorado?

   debralynn posted a topic in Colorado

   I am really wanting out of Arkansas as soon as my daughter graduates hs. I have been researching Colorado Springs. So far it appears to get a 3br,2bath home it is going to cost around $180-200,000. What about utilities and car & homeowners insura...

6. What If I Had Gastic Bypass?

   debralynn replied to debralynn's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks guys for all the info. I am going to do some more research! It's not going to be a easy decision, but I will keep you updated! Thanks again!

7. Beware Gastric Bypass with stapeling!

   debralynn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   To the poster who thinks all we "obese" people need to do is quit eating. Did I get overweight from eating, duh....! Now the real question YOU should be asking is WHY? I use food as a fix! I suffer from depression, and when my depression reared i...

8. What If I Had Gastic Bypass?

   debralynn replied to debralynn's topic in General Nursing

   Am I wanting to do this for cosmetic reasons? Sure! I mean, I am over 100 lbs overweight. I have high blood pressure; acid reflux, depression, and we all know this weight isn't good for my heart. I am newly divorced( a little over 2 yrs now), and...

9. What If I Had Gastic Bypass?

   debralynn posted a topic in General Nursing

   Ok guys, I am really seriously thinking about having gastric bypass next summer! I need to have some of your advice on this! Should I? Or Shouldn't I?

10. Anyone age 35 and and up and a nursing student? (say hi)

    debralynn replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Students

    44 here! Just graduated LPN school this past June, now in RN ASN school. Will be 45 when done! Do you think I am going thru a mid life crises like my ex?

11. can of worms-smoking

    debralynn replied to cokie's topic in General Nursing

    I have a bone to pick with Gomer! First I do not smoke, but my co workers who do, take ALOT more breaks, and it does peeve me off when they are on their upteen smoke break, and its one of their patients that need something, who do you think has to ta...

12. Anybody accepted in Arkansas State University in Jonesboro?

    debralynn replied to XIGRIS's topic in CRNA

    I am at ASU, but for the RN-ASN program!

13. lexapro

    debralynn replied to FrankieJane's topic in Psychiatric

    I have been on: Celexa, Zoloft, Paxil, and now Lexapro. It is the best of all. It really tackles my depression. I love it! As far as side effects, I don't remember. I just know the only time I get depressed is when I forget my pill for 2 or 3 da...

14. Overweight Nurse

    debralynn replied to iliket3's topic in General Nursing

    is this tgibson for REAL? If eating better and healthy was all there was to losing weight, then I guess we would not have anyone obese in the world! My eating unhealthy is just a SYMPTON to what is going on with me! I mean, do you not watch Oprah...

15. Loss of a child. How to deal with it?

    debralynn replied to glassskyrising's topic in General Nursing

    First, Bedpan, your Doddlebug was and is beautiful! Second, I personally don't think you will ever get over it, BUT, the pain will eventually not be the first thing you think of when you get up in the morning! TIME does help us with dealing with deva...