duchess78

duchess78 specializes in Hematology/oncology/apheresis.

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1. Is it wise to work from home?

   duchess78 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   That is exactly what everyone is telling you. Is this really Davey trying to "spice" things up. I'm done with this site. It has gotten ridiculous.

2. What is wrong with me

   duchess78 replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

   Pediatrics might not be your thing and that is okay! Give the LTC another try and see how it goes. Sometimes we try to fight what the universe is telling us, if that makes any sense. Don't be too hard on yourself either. We all excel at different thi...

3. Which patients are you most scared to take care of?

   duchess78 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   Patients with powerful bowel movements definitely scare the bejesus out of me. LOL. Sorry but I had to do it. I feel like when I am reading these posts I am in some weird alternate universe.....

4. Moyamoya Disease | Knowledge Brush-Up

   duchess78 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting. I have done red cell exchanges on sickle cell patients with moyamoya. I did not know that there was a connection with Down syndrome though. Thanks for posting this.

5. Is it wise to work from home?

   duchess78 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, just wow. Stop feeding into it. No further replies. Look up attention seeking behaviors.

6. Failure. Disappointed. Embarrassed.

   duchess78 replied to guest942057's topic in General Students

   The first post you made was nice. Yes, we should be more encouraging of each other absolutely. Congratulations on graduating! The other posts, not so great. You always need to rise above and be the bigger person. The Karen name calling is extrem...

7. 'Taking Call? Am I missing something??

   duchess78 replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

   I take call 24/7 every other week right now. Certainly not ideal. But I have no kids and it kind of works for me. I do get call pay, only $3/hour but it does add up. I think you just need to decide if it fits with your lifestyle and if it is a job yo...

8. New Grad: I Feel Stupid

   duchess78 replied to newnursemoon's topic in General Nursing

   I think what you are feeling is normal. Maybe try approaching your preceptor and let them know how you are feeling. They may be trying to give you space because you are doing well! Try not to beat yourself up too much. We all make mistakes. It will g...