DianeMyra

Latest Activity

1. Where to get more patient interaction?

   DianeMyra replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in General Nursing

   I like the ED. There is a lot of teaching and talking to patients, the charting isn't as lengthy as the floor, oodles of autonomy: the doctors listen, and respect the RN's (I work at a teaching hospital), hand's on care, great teamwork, and meds are ...

2. Go find your patient

   DianeMyra replied to irmaRN's topic in Emergency

   I'm not sure how our peds dept does it, as we have separate triage areas, but if an adult presents with SI they stay in sub-triage which only exits with a badge. Also, personal belongings are removed, and they are placed in a hospital gown. It's not ...

3. NM license renewal help!

   DianeMyra replied to karleon's topic in New Mexico

   They're more on the ball in person; if you live close enough, I'd suggest popping in. ~ Diane

4. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   DianeMyra replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

   Of course this does not include overhead; having been a hairdresser for over 20 years, I can attest that it is not quite this simple.

5. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   DianeMyra replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

   traumahawk99, As previously stated, I'm not arguing whether the BSN should be entry level; it's a complex issue with logical arguments on both sides. Folks like LindaRN, Miss Mab, Freedom42 and many others have written posts addressing this topic muc...

6. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   DianeMyra replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

   Classes such as the extra pathophysiology courses I mentioned help reduce “failure to rescue”; I find it amazing that you can’t connect this to better patient outcome. Topics such as starting IV’s are hardly what is researched; with this statement ...

7. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   DianeMyra replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

   I know all schools are different, but where I went to school we were required to have additional psych, sociology, logic and critical thinking, and pathophysiology 1 and 2 just to get into the BSN program. The knowledge obtained is advantageous to p...

8. Should I be expelled?

   DianeMyra replied to casurfer's topic in General Students

   This is something that has always bothered me about nursing school. Why can't I take my test home to study from it, and keep it as a reference? The test can be used as a learning tool as well, turn it back in with correct answers and rationale for 1/...

9. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

   DianeMyra replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

   I don't dispute that. Easier than what? ~ Diane

10. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    DianeMyra replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if the OP can go from a 25 year old with 2 years ICU experience in November of 2006 to a 21 year old just graduating from an ADN program in one year's time there's no doubt in my mind he can retire at 30. ~ Diane

11. No She/he Did Not!!!

    DianeMyra replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Did I miss something? Has America reinstated prohibition?

12. How Did You Pass Pathophysiology??

    DianeMyra replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    I read assigned material twice. It took a lot of time, but on the second time through I got many "ah ha" moments which helped me understand interrelated concepts. ~ Diane

13. Cinical uniform..love it or hate it?

    DianeMyra replied to CT Pixie's topic in General Students

    This is the same as mine, I like the freedom too. ~ Diane

14. Can someone please help me or give me advice?

    DianeMyra replied to stuend_nurse_from_ma's topic in General Students

    I found it helpful to be the "patient" where I could feel the fingers of well meaning, very intense students dig into me. Be mindful of your digits:)

15. the hug for Tweety thread

    DianeMyra replied to Ado Annie's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Tweety, I'm more of a lurker than poster, but I have enjoyed reading posts written by you. I Just wanted to say that you're in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Diane