Diana,RN

Diana,RN has 6 years experience and specializes in LTC, med-surg.

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1. Grammar errors at the workplace, just for fun :)

   Diana,RN replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

   My favorite is by far: COPD Exasperation

2. Surgical Nurse=Singular Curse!

   Diana,RN replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

   'Operations manager' anagrams to 'Great ape as in moron.' LMAO

3. I can't do this anymore...(VERY VERY LONG)

   Diana,RN replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

   First off...a big hug for you! Secondly, Please get off of nights! I don't know you or your history, but it sounds as if you are suffering from depression. Something that may be intensified by working nights. Third: Please get counseling to help you ...

4. What does HWI stand for?

   Diana,RN replied to Snoba77er's topic in General Nursing

   heartworm in humans? don't kow...but if yes, then most likely not in foot? Sorry I'm busting your chops...I'm tired. I know this abbreviation from german nursing school: HinterWandInfarkt (posterior wall myocardial infarct) HarnWegsInfekt (UTI) Let u...

5. New nurse very depressed--night shift?

   Diana,RN replied to cousx2's topic in General Nursing

   I have been working shifts for 10 years, 8 years of rotating all 3 shifts on an irregular schedule and now 2 years straight nights. I put in for a transfer to days this past friday because I'm growing tired of not having a part in my husbands life. W...

6. TURP info needed

   Diana,RN replied to AlabamaBelle's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, I call them Piston syringe or Bulb syringe. Haven't heard the term Toomey before.

7. TURP info needed

   Diana,RN replied to AlabamaBelle's topic in General Nursing

   and here's the foreigner asking: What the heck is a "toomey?" Diana

8. Birth Control Pills and Fertility

   Diana,RN replied to LaeDeesNP's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I was on the pill for 9 years, stopped taking it 3 years go and have been trying unsuccessfully in the last 18 months to become pregnant. I don't believe it has to do with my use of BC. I've heard of and known so many people that got pregnant on or j...

9. Anyone take the NCLEX without a classroom review?

   Diana,RN replied to guineachick's topic in NCLEX

   I am from Germany and studied on my own for the NCLEX-RN, passed with 75 questions in an hour. If you retained enough info from nursing school you will be ok. I am sure that a review class would benefit you though. Good luck and keep us posted! Dian...

10. Respiratory Tx inquiry

    Diana,RN replied to OncNewbie's topic in Safety

    I have to agree, my rule is: never deny oxygen. To prevent excessive dry mouth you could provide frequent mouthcare, use artificial saliva (even though it's kind of gross). I don't really worry about atelectasis in CMO pts. Keep them comfy with O2, ...

11. Am I the only one?

    Diana,RN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Well now I feel better... I thought I was just lazy....but I am TAKING CARE OF MYSELF. lol

12. "they're not my patient" syndrome

    Diana,RN replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry this happened to you... I hope the NA on lunchbreak had to answer some questions regarding the lack of "pt handoff". Please don't put this on yourself, freaky things like this happen! Live and learn. Hugs to you! Diana

13. "they're not my patient" syndrome

    Diana,RN replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    Tried and true, the direct way is the best way to go!

14. CNA on Med/Surg Floor?

    Diana,RN replied to cnafromaz's topic in General Nursing

    I started out as a CNA on my med-surg floor and here CNA duties include: taking and recording vitals, recording I+O's, assisting patients to bathroom, ambulate patients, transport to and from xray (after 5 or 6 pm), obtain EKG's, do blood draws, turn...

15. Shell Shocked

    Diana,RN replied to Spiderella's topic in General Nursing

    In my second year of nursing, working in LTC, I had a resident that was as feisty as they come, refusing care, refusing meds, name calling... He started deteriorating after 2 TIA's, becoming incontinent of urine and stool. One afternoon he threw his ...