DARLINGLILITH

DARLINGLILITH has 23 years experience and specializes in med surg, peds, icu, ortho, geriatrics.

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1. Dear Doctor

   DARLINGLILITH replied to lilirishblesing's topic in Relations

   I work with amazing docs...why on earth would I expect them to praise every aspect of my nursing care? Everyone should be using common courtesy and professionalism in dealing with patients and colleagues; I do not need or expect anything else.

2. Inept New Grads?

   DARLINGLILITH replied to imanedrn's topic in Emergency

   I just have to comment; i've been a nurse for 20 yrs, med surg, er, icu, nursing home, peds........just about everywhere! Lately i've been on a mixed med surg floor......I'm sick of everyone shunting new grads to med surg! Sure, you learn skills t...

3. Has anyone ever convinced their husband to leave his job to follow them traveling?

   DARLINGLILITH replied to psych1's topic in Travel

   When i did my first travel assignment I went alone at fiirst, leaving my husband and 13 y/o daughter at home. When I got lonely, they both came 1000 miles to stay with me; she went to school for 3 months in NM and my husband took care of us full tim...

4. I was FIRED today!

   DARLINGLILITH replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

   Dear K- I have been in your shoes. Believe me, most prospective employers will be sympathetic to your situation. Take a deep breath and try again. You will be able to put this behind you and get on with your career in a better atmosphere. Good Lu...

5. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

   DARLINGLILITH replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Humor

   I've been working on oncology and recently took care of a 43 y/o woman with brain metastases. She'd been growing steadily more ill and had all of her family surrouding her while she lay in bed. She couldn't see or hear well 'cause of tumor involvem...

6. What do you think is a major problem in nursing?

   DARLINGLILITH replied to sweetyjen's topic in Safety

   Courtesy and professionalism and just plain respect for oneself and one's profession. I have worked hard since feeling "burnt out" several years ago to increase my respect and repair my manners for myself and my patients (and my colleagues!). Amazi...