designer RN EMT

designer RN EMT has 30 years experience and specializes in ICU, CCU, OR, ER.

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1. Why Many nurses are No-Codes

   designer RN EMT replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Geriatric

   I agree! It was my last best gift to the ones I love. My husband and I exchanged I love you's as our last words to one another. How could a final memory be any better? I, too, have an AD and a POLST on file with my attorney, my son, my physician and...

2. Do you see yourself retiring from nursing, or will you change professions?

   designer RN EMT replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   A great example of the grass being greener on the other side of the fence.... Thank you for your understanding. Yes, I gave the best care I knew how...as to how I'm coping....well, one expects to outlive a parent, I think. And she's been gone nearl...

3. Interview in Mercy Memorial Healthcare Center in Ardmore

   designer RN EMT replied to Mydreamjob's topic in Oklahoma

   Good for you! I'm glad you got your job, though I'm sad that OK missed out on getting a new resident....work a while and get some good experience under your belt...and maybe you'll end up out here with us yet!

4. Interview in Mercy Memorial Healthcare Center in Ardmore

   designer RN EMT replied to Mydreamjob's topic in Oklahoma

   I think you'd like Ardmore. It has the advantages of small town living coupled with close proximity to the big cities of Dallas and OKC. Mercy has a very busy ER with a top notch flight team headed by a good friend of mine. They have a huge cachment ...

5. Do you see yourself retiring from nursing, or will you change professions?

   designer RN EMT replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I loved being a nurse! I still love it. But I had to leave the public sector to care for loved ones here at home. My mother and dad's health began to go south several years ago, and then my sweet husband was diagnosed with pharyngeal Ca. So I had my ...

6. Why Many nurses are No-Codes

   designer RN EMT replied to BackfromRetirement's topic in Geriatric

   I will also tatoo DNR on my chest! I have shown my love for my family twice already. My dear mother lived with me until she passed away...quietly and in her own bed. Ditto my sweet husband, whom I just lost two months ago after a long battle with can...